It’s hard to find a good female packing list for Everest Base Camp Trek, Nepal.

If you are looking for an ultimate ladies’ kit list for this high-altitude hike, you might also wonder what women have packed, wished they packed, or didn’t need to pack.

The general Nepal trekking checklist won’t cover women-centric gear or clothes such as Sports bras, tampons, pantiliners, face creams, or whatever each one of you is used to.

Today we will cover all those nitty-gritty details a woman needs to pack for the EBC Trek in Nepal.

We will also highlight some real responses and packing tips about gear and clothing from female travelers who have been to Everest before.

Packing list of Clothes for Female Travelers to Everest

• 2 Pair of Trekking trousers (zip-offs preferred)
• Leggings
• 2 Hiking T-shirts and jumpers
• Windproof Jackets
• Down Jacket
• 3 Long-sleeved shirts
• Thermal Breathable Underwear (Undies And Bras)
• 5-6 pairs of socks (one pair of liner socks, 2 trekking socks, and 2 padded trekking socks)
• 2 Sport bras
• 1 pair of Long Johns
• Fleece-lined tracksuit bottoms or down trousers
• Lightweight, windproof fleece
• Warm fleece
• Lining gloves and windproof gloves (inner and outer)

Headwears

• Sun Hats (It’s really helpful to protect yourself from direct sunlight during the day.)
• Beanie or headbands (It comes in handy when it’s cold, especially at night or when you get closer to EBC.)
• Buff, Balaclava, or Neckband. (It not only keeps your face and neck warm but also keeps you away from the famous Khumbu Cough.)

Women’s Rain Clothing for Everest Base Camp Trek

The best time to hike to Everest Base Camp is from March to May and September to November. You won’t see rain these days. But, you know rain is always inevitable. So you should be always prepared. Here are rain clothes for the EBC hike.

• Full body, light rain poncho can keep you away from the light rain.
• Rain Jacket–It will protect your upper body and also it’s easier to walk with them.
• Waterproof rain trousers–Your lower body won’t get wet with the rain trousers on.
• Waterproof Hiking Boots–Get one hiking boot and ensure it’s waterproof, so it comes in handy in every situation.

Women’s hiking boots and footwear

• Women’s hiking boots (Make sure you try your shoes before you begin the trek.)
• Trekking sandals and Flip flops for women
• Down shoes

Medications to pack for the Everest Base Camp Trek

• Keep Hydrolite in the bag. It is to be used to replace fluids and minerals (such as potassium and sodium). It also helps prevent dehydration.
• Diamox tablets to use as a prophylactic solution to altitude sickness.
• Ducktape or blister plasters to use while you get blisters on your feet because of the boot.
• Diarrhea tablets to use in case you have suffered from diarrhea because of indigestion.
• Water purifiers or chlorine tablets filter water before you drink it. You can also use a UV water purifier, such as Steripen, as an alternative.
• Paracetamol or Pain Killer, particularly for high altitude headaches.

Essential Trekking Gears for the EBC Trek

• Trekking poles
• Head torch and spare batteries
• Sleeping bags
• Sleeping bag liner
• Your preferred camera
• Polarized sunglasses with UV protection
• Drinking water bottle
• Gaiters

Bags for the Everest Base Camp Trek

• Hydration Pack (Water bottles will be fine instead of hydration sacks too.)
• Rucksack or a Duffel bag (Most trekking companies, including Heaven Himalaya, will provide them for you.)
• Daypack to carry your items.
• Rain Covers protect your bag from getting wet.
• Waterproof small zip bags, to keep essential items such as passports, mobile phones, and credit cards safe. Keep this bag in your daypack.

 

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Ladies’ Toiletries for the Everest Base Camp Trek

• Baby wipes
• Hiking Towel
• Foot wipes
• Talcum powder
• Travel-sized shampoo, soap, and conditioners. (Above Namche, you won’t have many opportunities to take a hot shower, but when you do, you’ll be grateful for shampoo.)
• Two rolls of toilet paper
• Hand sanitizer
• Toothpaste
• 30 + SPF Sun cream
• 30 + SPF Lip balm (UV Rated)
• Face masks
• Tampons
• Nail clippers and deodorants

Personal Ladies’ gear for Everest Base Camp

• Books to read during the night.
• Small locks to secure your bags.
• Playing cards or Bananagrams to keep you entertained in the guesthouses if you are traveling in a group.
• Notebook, in case you want to write about your experience each day of being close to Mount Everest.
• First Aid Kit, including oximeter–Your guide will always have one with them, but it will help you be extra prepared.
• Soft Pillows and Ear Plugs to get a good night’s sleep. Just put on earplugs while sleeping so that the noises from other rooms can’t disturb you. If you are only comfortable with your pillow, then you can bring a small, soft inflatable pillow.

Other things

• 3 x passport photos (1 for visa, 2 for Everest trekking permits) plus US dollars in cash for the Nepalese tourist visa.
• Plastic bags to keep garbage or your dirty clothes. (You don’t want to keep your dirty clothes mixed up with the clean ones.)
• Snacks for the daytime. (Chocolate bars, lollies, nuts, and dry fruits).
• Power Adapter
• Insurance copy (Buy a high-altitude trekking insurance package before you begin the trek. Keep a copy for yourself and give another copy to your trekking agency.)

Things to Pack in the Main Backpack during the Everest Base Camp Trek

When booking an Everest Base Camp Trek package with Heaven Himalaya, they will provide you with a duffel bag.

The Lukla flight allows you to carry a maximum of 15 kg per person, including both the main bag and the daypack. You can pay some extra dollars if it’s not sufficient for you.

A porter will carry the main duffel bag for the entire trip. So, be mindful and pack accordingly.

More often than not, 15 kilos of gear and equipment are more than enough for a single trekker. If you have extra kits in your suitcase or bag, you can store them at your hotel in Kathmandu or Heaven Himalaya’s office room.

Pack your day pack with the important things you need for the day. And put the rest of the equipment and gear in the main backpack.

Your duffel bag (main bag) should contain clothing, medications, extra boots, and gear.

Daypack EBC packing list for female trekkers

Your daypack for the Everest Base Camp Trek must include your belongings, such as cameras, hand sanitizers, toilet rolls, snacks, tampons, gloves, hats, passport-sized photos, passports, and mobile phones.

Most of the time, the porter will also trek alongside you. But sometimes you will only meet them at the guesthouse. So, your main daypack should contain things you need for the day.

What to wear (sleepwear) during the night on the Everest Base Camp Trek?

As soon as you reach your guesthouse, freshen up and change your clothes. Leave wet t-shirts and pants to dry in the room or wherever you find a suitable space.

Open your hiking boots and wear flip-flops, slippers, or any other extra shoes.

For legs, wear thermal leggings, tracksuits, or whatever you feel comfortable sleeping in. On top, wear a warm jacket and thermal inners.

Remember, nights are always cold.

Wear clothes that make you warm and also make you feel comfortable to sleep in. A good night’s sleep is very important after a long trekking day.

In bed, put on a -20C sleeping bag. Usually, trekking companies supply you with a sleeping bag. But if you don’t get one, you can rent or buy one in Kathmandu. When trekking with Heaven Himalaya, you will get a sleeping bag for the night.

You can also cover the pillow or your head with a scarf or woolen caps if you are comfortable sleeping like this.

Also, put your batteries and mobile phones close to you inside the blankets. It’s because their batteries drain out fast if you leave them in the cold for long periods.

Here are more hiking tips for a trek to Everest Base Camp.

FAQs about Female Packing List for Everest Base Camp Trek

Can I wash my clothes in the guesthouses?

There will be sinks outside the guesthouse. You can wash your socks and minor items in them. But it will take ages to dry. The rooms are cold. Some people also use the stove in the guesthouse to dry their socks or hiking boots.

The sinks are also in a communal area. And some might not feel comfortable washing their underwear in them. So, take enough things with you. So, you won’t have to use the same thing after washing. But you can find washhouses in Namche to get your major gear washed. But depending on them, there are only a few and they always pack and sometimes shut down.

Should I have to carry a plastic bag to keep my used tampons?

It’s always a good idea to keep your waste with you until you find a good waste center or dustbin. There are bins in the guesthouses for sanitary items and garbage.

But if you need to use toiletries on the trail, you can probably get small plastic bags to keep them with you. If you are getting one, bring small, compact rolls just like dog poop baggies. It will be easier to pack and you can get as many rolls as you want.

Most of the trail route to EBC passes through villages. There won’t be a problem using the toilet most of the time.

Should I bring shower flip-flops for the EBC Hike?

Flip-flops are an easy way to protect your feet from fungus while you are in the shower. You won’t have a private shower after Namche. Many people might use it. So, flip-flops can be a good idea to protect your feet.

Also Read: What are the conditions of the toilets and showers on the Everest Base Camp Trek?

I sweat a lot. Where can I dry my wet clothes after a long hiking day?

After you come to your guesthouse, take the inners off and hang them somewhere in your room to make them dry. Small clothes will dry themselves after a night. Also, bring at least two or three pairs of them.

I get acne easily if I don’t wash my face regularly, so should I have to bring micellar water and pads?

There will be sinks in each guesthouse along the base camp route. But it’s often outside of your room. You can wash it over there.

The water is cold. If you are cold-sensitive, you can buy a bottle of hot water by paying a few dollars.

Most travelers depend on face wipes. Don’t forget to bring them. You can use face wipes twice or thrice a day to wash your face.

But, if you bring micellar water and pads, that would be perfect too.

Can I rent or buy female gear for the Everest Base Camp Trek in Kathmandu?

Yes, you can rent or buy almost everything in Kathmandu. The major things, such as jackets, boots, and sleeping bags, can be rented in Kathmandu. You can also buy them.

While buying wear, check for the brand shops as most of the shops provide copied brands at a cheap price. If you are already looking to travel to EBC on a budget, then buying or renting gear in Kathmandu will be your best idea.

Insights on Packing List from women who have done the EBC Trek before

“I did EBC in April. This is what I found helpful. Bring toilet roll – it’s expensive to buy on the trail. Femfresh wipes or baby wipes to freshen up between showers. I used several pantiliners every day to feel fresh and nearly ran out (I bought more in Namche). I brought Tampax with me but didn’t need them. It was possible to wash underwear in the communal sink, but it took ages to dry – the rooms were cold.

Some people’s dry socks and boots on the tea house stoves, but I didn’t want to drape my underwear over them. I showered a few times on the trek (more than I had expected). I had hoped to wash using a sink, but the sinks are in communal unisex areas, so that wasn’t easy. Bring a small pot of talc to use on damp patches and as dry shampoo.”- GalwayGirlOnTheRun23 on Reddit.

“I did the trek in late April/May. Don’t stress about packing too many clothes. You’ll be so tired and feeling the effects of altitude that cleaning clothes/washing etc. doesn’t seem a big deal! And I’m normally really fussy about this! I could shower all the nights I was in Namche and I also took a shower in Dingboche.

So not too bad. I took 3 sports bras, and 4 tops and that was plenty. One thing I would suggest is to keep some clean clothes back for if you get stuck in Lukla coming back. We got stuck for 3 days and that’s when the lack of clean clothes got to me. Other than that, just embrace it and have an amazing time because it’s AMAZING.”–Cornsflakes93 on Reddit.

“I did it in late May. Please buy biodegradable wipes. They don’t have a trash system at all and regular baby wipes end up just sitting there. Take snacks and a good amount. You get hungry doing all of that hiking between breakfast and lunch. Hubby and I took lots of jerky and bars. We had bladders in our day packs and two Nalgene each and used all the water each day and then some (plenty of opportunities to buy water on the trail). We also took energy gels.

As far as clothes go, don’t pack too much. You pretty much won’t shower between Namche to base camp and back. Multiple days. And it’s so cold in the tea houses (some are just particle board rooms, damp and moldy smelling with no heat) that you’ll freeze wiping yourself.

Everyone just embraces the dirtiness. Bring hats and headbands because your hair will be so gross. A couple of sports bras, undies, a pair of hiking pants and a pair of thermal leggings, and a waterproof top and bottom. A few t-shirts, a hoodie, a coat, and gloves. I didn’t bring socks for each day but wore them about twice each. I’d change into clean/dry clothes after hiking as my PJs and then put on the same outfit again the next day. Sunscreen.

You will also want tennis shoes for nighttime in the teahouse, so you’re not walking in your yak poopy boots all night. There were no tourists wearing sandals at night in the summer. I didn’t use any hygiene products besides toothpaste, sunscreen, deodorant, and wipes. I think it’s part of the experience. The water is cold. Only Kathmandu and Namche had heated water. If you’re doing guides, most won’t let you shower past Namche because there is a correlation between people taking cold showers up higher and getting sick. I wished I would have packed fewer clothes.” – A Reddit user.

In the end,

This equipment checklist covers everything needed for the other Mount Everest tours as well. You can increase or decrease the number of each gear in the above checklist if you are attempting to do Chola Circuit Trekking, Gokyo Lakes Trekking, or Three High Passes Trekking.

Also, it can be possible that the above female packing list for Everest Base Camp Trek (EBC Hike) is incomplete or missing some items. But this is the list of the basic gear you will have to pack to make your trip smooth.

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