Packing for Long-term Trekking and Travel

From first aid kits to wick-and-wear clothing, packing for the climb to Everest Base Camp feels almost more daunting than the mountain.  I prefer to pack as light as possible, but for such a big climb I also don’t want to forget anything. Luckily the guide company I will be traveling with in April sent me a packing list to help with the ruck-sack stuffing adventure.

Here is my final packing list to be folded into one day backpack and one duffel bag:

Upper Body:

• 1 Down coat
• 2 T-shirts
• 2 Thermal tops
• 1 Waterproof shell jacket
• 1 mid-weight zip up jacket
• 2 synthetic sports bras

Lower Body:

• 2 pairs of hiking pants
• 2 pairs hiking shorts
• 2 thermal bottoms
• 1 waterproof hard shell pants
• 3 pairs of mid-weight hiking socks
• 1 pair of heavy wool socks
• 4 sock liners
• 1 waterproof Hiking Boots (broken in)
• 1 pair of hiking gaiters
• undergarments

Accessories

• Balaclava
• Beanie & Baseball hat
• Glove liners
• Fleece gloves
• Waterproof glove covers
• Gaiters
• Headlamp
• Glacier Sunglasses

Gear

• Hydration pack w/insulation
• DSLR Camera + lots of memory + 3 batteries
• Short tri-pod
• Travel towel
• Waterproof bags
• First Aid kit
• Trekking Poles
• Sunscreen
• Pocket Knife
• Lip Balm
• Toiletries
• 2 waterproof stuff sacks
• Batteries
• Charger + plug adaptors

NOTE: This packing list is for a multi-day trekking trip in varied weather conditions with guides and porters. Thank goodness I don’t have to carry all of this!

After Nepal, I am now traveling for an additional 25 days through SE Asia in 80-90 degree weather, so needless to say I will be trying my darnedest to pack light. For my additional travel, I plan to packed 2-3 pairs of shorts, 3 extra T-shirts, sandals and 2 swim suits.

What would you add to this list?

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