Comments on: What Gear Do I Need for the Everest Base Camp Trek (and Why)? https://www.escapeartistes.com/2013/01/25/what-gear-do-i-need-for-the-everest-base-camp-trek-and-why/ Postcards from the Edge Fri, 17 Mar 2023 23:23:03 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 By: Fenella https://www.escapeartistes.com/2013/01/25/what-gear-do-i-need-for-the-everest-base-camp-trek-and-why/#comment-197850 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 16:57:24 +0000 http://www.escapeartistes.com/?p=16666#comment-197850 Hi, I’m trekking to EBC in February. I’m anticipating cold conditions! Do you think I would be better to bring a waterproof ski jacket rather than a standard waterproof jacket? Also, can you buy water purification tablets in Kathmandu?

Cheers,

Fenella

Cheers

]]> By: Theodora https://www.escapeartistes.com/2013/01/25/what-gear-do-i-need-for-the-everest-base-camp-trek-and-why/#comment-194318 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 10:57:29 +0000 http://www.escapeartistes.com/?p=16666#comment-194318 In reply to Davin.

Hi Dawin,

Sleeping bags and down jackets cost around 80-100 NPR per day each at Shona’s Alpine in Thamel – you’ll also need to pay a deposit, obviously. Not sure what you mean by weather gear?

Theodora

]]> By: Davin https://www.escapeartistes.com/2013/01/25/what-gear-do-i-need-for-the-everest-base-camp-trek-and-why/#comment-194198 Sun, 13 Nov 2016 05:24:05 +0000 http://www.escapeartistes.com/?p=16666#comment-194198 Hiya!

I’m heading to EBC to start the trail in early december, I am needing to rent almost all my gear as I have been travelling southeast asia very light (Ie 40l pack) for a while now. I have a very limited budget hence neededing to rent but I am unable to find any detailed costs on this which I need to budget my remaining couple of travel through India and Nepal. apart from thermals, socks, underwear which I will pick up in Thamel can you give me rough estimation on what the costs would be involved with renting the Down jackets, weather gear and sleeping bags would be?? Thanks so much if you can help.

Davin.

]]> By: ish https://www.escapeartistes.com/2013/01/25/what-gear-do-i-need-for-the-everest-base-camp-trek-and-why/#comment-189399 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 14:48:10 +0000 http://www.escapeartistes.com/?p=16666#comment-189399 Hahahha…..it seems like you got fooled by Nepalese goods :D. Everytime you are complining dont buy Nepalese fake 😀
Its great to read. Thanks. I am planning for EBC this October. Guess what i am doing alone 😀
-ish, Kathmandu, Nepal

]]> By: Paul Gilmartin https://www.escapeartistes.com/2013/01/25/what-gear-do-i-need-for-the-everest-base-camp-trek-and-why/#comment-187356 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 18:47:56 +0000 http://www.escapeartistes.com/?p=16666#comment-187356 Going in January with a guide, read loads of stuff but yours offers the best common sense approach.
Top info.
Thanks!!

]]> By: Theodora https://www.escapeartistes.com/2013/01/25/what-gear-do-i-need-for-the-everest-base-camp-trek-and-why/#comment-187075 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 07:24:54 +0000 http://www.escapeartistes.com/?p=16666#comment-187075 In reply to Amy Stevens.

Yes, pack for the worst! Scores of people died on Annapurna in October after underestimating conditions – read about it here: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/oct/16/nepal-blizzard-survivor-deaths-annapurna-refuge. Now I’ve said that, of course it will probably be sunny as hell and you’ll hate me for making you carry full cold weather gear, but it’s a necessary precaution. These are high, fierce mountains and shouldn’t be taken lightly.

]]> By: Amy Stevens https://www.escapeartistes.com/2013/01/25/what-gear-do-i-need-for-the-everest-base-camp-trek-and-why/#comment-186996 Thu, 26 May 2016 10:09:05 +0000 http://www.escapeartistes.com/?p=16666#comment-186996 Hello Theodora,
Im hiking Everest and Annapurna circuit on the 1-31st October. Is there a must have to buy in kathmandu, I’m still unsure as to what weather i’ll be packing for because its on the edge so should I just pack for the worst and hope for the best? I almost feel like no matter what I pack for I wont be ready! Ahah Im super excited, but slightly fearful as I am most definitely a sun baby 😀

Thanks

]]> By: Harriet https://www.escapeartistes.com/2013/01/25/what-gear-do-i-need-for-the-everest-base-camp-trek-and-why/#comment-186809 Thu, 19 May 2016 20:42:19 +0000 http://www.escapeartistes.com/?p=16666#comment-186809 Such a useful post and refreshing to not read you need the latest high tech super expensive clothing and gear. Also good to know what I can trust on buying in Nepal as opposed to lugging around with me from home for the few months I will be backpacking before I reach Nepal. Thanks so much for this!

]]> By: Theodora https://www.escapeartistes.com/2013/01/25/what-gear-do-i-need-for-the-everest-base-camp-trek-and-why/#comment-185479 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 00:37:47 +0000 http://www.escapeartistes.com/?p=16666#comment-185479 In reply to Jackie.

Hi Jackie, The footwear sounds fine, but you can’t assume that weather will be mild, I’m afraid: temperatures at Gorak Shep are still some way below zero at night and sometimes also in the day at that time of year. Bring gloves, a warm protective jacket, warm headwear, warm longs and plenty of socks – you do need to be equipped for freak snowstorms, however unlikely. And enjoy the trek! Theodora

]]> By: Jackie https://www.escapeartistes.com/2013/01/25/what-gear-do-i-need-for-the-everest-base-camp-trek-and-why/#comment-185456 Sat, 19 Mar 2016 23:58:24 +0000 http://www.escapeartistes.com/?p=16666#comment-185456 Hi, trek EBC 27th March, i am guessing the weather shld be pretty mild I am hoping.
I plan to walk mostly in gym gear ie tights etc, altho am packing thermals and plan to buy one pair of longs in Ktm, i have plenty layers for my upper body? That shld be fine right??
I also usually wear vibram 5finger runners and want to get as far as I can in them, then swap to a borrowed pair of hiking boots, which I have done a walk in already, so know are comfortable, do you think that’s do able?
Ps: I really enjoyed your write up, it covers what’s expected and also your actual experience!

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