“Bring lots of warm clothes & sleeping equipment and water purification (buying water becomes very costly and produces many plastic bottles). It is hard some days but so worth it!” – Veronica Baker

“Exchange your currency in Nepal before you leave - you can't exchange it back, here in the UK.” – Keith Robinson

“Definitely get very fit before going. Also it is camping, just with four walls around you, so very cold at times and washing was almost impossible in places so be prepared.” – Danusai Brzezina

“Make sure you take a sleeping bag that is comfortable to minus 20. Be aware that it is sometimes difficult to get hot water for showering. There is little of no electricity when the sun goes down - so take a head torch and some batteries, then at least you can read your book even if it is dark.” – Lindsay Clarke

“Bring a bandana or something along the way to cover your mouth and nose from dust. The trails can be real dusty from other trekkers and yaks. Bring some over-the-counter sinus or cold medicine, just in case, there is not much available in the higher parts of the treks if you catch a bit of a cold.” – Art Razo

“Visiting Base Camp Everest and Kala Patar must be the highlight of the trek although the long trek in and the interaction with the local people on the trail and in the tea-houses at night is what it is all about.” – Daan Eksteen

“Be careful to drink a lot. Don’t overexert yourself. If it takes a day longer, so what? In fact, one should probably plan for an extra day or two, just in case.” – Paul Blank

“Prepare adequately and avoid taking anything more than what you really need... Sadly consumers of the most well known products/brands leave their packaging for all to see.” – Edmund Raczkowski