Size matters....

I've only got a 15kg allowance for my trek to Everest Base Camp so I've been spending the last couple of weeks planning exactly what I can and can't take with me. I've decided to hire my sleeping bag, rollmat and big warm jacket when I get to Nepal. Each item costs $1 a day to hire and will save me somewhere in the region of 3kg of weight.

Alongside the other kit (thermals, water bottles, trousers, boots etc) there's the hygiene/medical items. The basic list includes:






Toothbrush & Toothpaste - Soap - Shampoo - Lip Salve - SPF (8) and SPF (50+) - Antiseptic Wipes - Razor + Blades - Shaving Gel - Moisturiser - Deodorant - Toilet Paper - Tissues - First Aid Kit - Vitamins - Neurofen Packs - Aspirin Packs - Paracetamol Packs - Compeed Blister Packs - Cough Sweets - Cold/Flu Remedy - Plaster Packs - Antiseptic Spray - Foot Spray - Talcum Powder - Berocca Tablets - Immodium

I've found a cute company called GoTiny.co.uk who specialise in (you guessed it!) - mini size toiletries. Perfect. Saves me vital weight and space but also a bit of cash.