Everest Base Camp Trek Packing List
11th April 2018
Everest Base Camp Trek Packing list – Pack Light and Smart
If you are planning to trek
Everest Base Camp, we will help you find out the
best Everest Base Camp trek packing list. The list provides the detailed information on every single stuff you will need during the trek to the base camp of world’s highest peak. We would like you to know that these equipment can be used for all the treks in Nepal including famous
Annapurna Circuit Trek and
Langtang Valley Trek.
In this comprehensive package list, we have recommended the gear list from our personal experience. The gear we recommend offers the best value of money and delivers the best performance.
For the comfortable trekking to Everest Base Camp, be prepare for the packing lists. These trekking equipment and personal checklist gives you the best idea for your comfortable trekking journey.
Important documents and items for Everest Base Camp Trek
- Valid passport, 2 extra passport size photos, airline tickets
- Photocopies of Passport, visa form (easily obtained at Kathmandu airport), proof of insurance
- Dollars, Pounds, Euros or Nepal currency in cash to buy Nepalese visa at Kathmandu airport, for paying restaurant and hotels or shopping
- Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash Machine cards
Clothes
- 2 pair of short sleeved shirts
- 2 long sleeved thermal tops (1 for sleeping)
- 2 thermal pants (1 for sleeping)
- 2-3 trekking trousers
- Undergarment (disposables)
- Fleece Jacket
- Down Jacket
- Waterproof outer and windbreaker
- 2 - 4 pairs of long and warm socks
- 1 pairs of thicker long socks (for sleeping)
- Sun protection hat
- Beanie and head band
- Buff, Balaclava or Neck band
- Inner Gloves (waterproof)
- Outer Gloves (waterproof)
Electronic Gadgets
- Mobile Phone
- Phone Charger
- Portable battery
- Camera + extra battery and memory (Batteries life shorten in cold)
- Tripod (optional)
Toiletries
- Shampoo (bring minimal as you get very less chance to shower throughout the trek)
- Body soap
- Sunblock (ideally spray type, minimally SPF 50 and above)
- Facial wash
- Moisturizer (Both body and face. Your skin gets really dry in high Himalayas)
- Tooth Paste
- Tooth Brush
- Foot Powder
- Small towel
- Toilet paper
- Limb balm (best with SPF protection)
Gear
- -10 to-20 degree sleeping bag (provided by travel agency)
- Fleece sleeping back liner
- Trekking shoes (sturdy soles, ankle support and waterproof as there are few rivers to cross)
- Gaiter (winter only), optional, low” ankle high version
- Trekking poles (can be bought at Thamel, Kathmandu at $ 8 - $10
- Headlight (useful to navigate around the teahouse at night or ideal to admire the starry night)
- UV protected sunglass
- Swiss Army Knife (for any other emergencies)
Rucksack and Travel Bags
- 1 medium rucksack (50 – 70 liters/3,000 – 4500 cubic inches, can be sued for an airplane carryon)
- 1 large duffle bag
- Small backpack to carry your valuable stuffs (should have good shoulder padding)
- Padlocks for duffle bags
- 2 waterproof rucksack covers
Miscellaneous
- Thermal Flask ( highly useful at higher altitude when the temperature is below freezing level)
- Slipper (very useful to walk around the teahouse and toilet, also a great way to give your feet break from trekking shoes)
- Medication (nauseous pills, Diamox (altitude sickness), Ibuprofen/Panadol, flu, diarrohea pill, lozenges, handiplast, bandage and first aid kit)
- Hand Sanitizer
- Favorite Snacks and Chocs!
- Books
- Everest Base Camp Trekking Map route
- Your country’s national flag
