Everest Base Camp Trek

Equipment Checklist

Trekking Clothes

• Moisture-wicking long-sleeve t-shirts (2)

• Moisture-wicking short-sleeve t-shirt (5)

• Fleece Jacket

• Insulated Down jacket

• Gortex or Waterproof Jacket with hood

• Windbreaker

• Rain poncho

• Fleece pants

• Trekking pants (3)

• Hiking shorts (2)

• Waterproof / Rain pants

• Hiking socks (4)

• Warm thermal socks (1)

• Long underwear (2)

• Underwear (10)

• Hiking boots with ankle support

• Camp shoes or tennis shoes

• Light inner gloves/glove liners

• Insulated wool or down mittens/gloves

• Sunglasses

• Broad-brimmed hat

• Neck gaiter or bandana (for sun protection)

• Wool hat or balaclava (should cover ears)

• Gaiters (needed for winter season Dec-Feb)

Trekking Gear

• Duffle bag for carrying gear via porters - 120L.

• 40L Daypack for carrying what you need on the trail.

• Waterproof cover for daypack

• Water bottles or hydration bladder.

• Sleeping bag rated to -18°C/ 0°F.

• Trekking poles

• Headlamp with extra batteries

• Lightweight water filter or iodine water tablets (personal preference)

• Hand & Leg warmers

• Sleeping bag stuff sack

• Drybags in several sizes

• Stuff sacks for dirty clothes/shoes

• Camera with extra batteries and memory cards

• Small lock(s) for duffle bag and daypack

• Sleeping bag liner (optional)

• Quick-drying trekking towel (optional)

Food & Snacks

• Snacks (combine protein & carbs for well-balanced energy).

• Thermos (optional for hot beverages).

• Re-hydration gels or powder.

Toiletries

• Sunscreen

• Lip balm with sunscreen

• Toilet Paper

• Moleskin, medical tape, and/or duct tape for treating/preventing blisters

• Advil or Ibuprofen

• Diamox

• Personal prescriptions

• Antibiotics (Cipro for travelers’ diarrhea)

• Anti-chafe balm (e.g. Body Glide, to prevent chafing)

• Diaper rash cream (Can treat rashes or chaffing)

• Soap

• Deodorant

• Toothbrush & toothpaste

• Razor (as needed)

• Shampoo

• Wet wipes

• Hand sanitizer

• Feminine hygiene products (as needed)

• Face lotion

• Hairbrush

• Hair ties

• Earplugs (for sleeping)

Additional Supplies

• Portable solar charger/power bank

• Book

• Journal/pen

• Playing cards

Important Documents

• Passport (needed at entry gate for registration)

• Visa (these are easy to attain when you land in Kathmandu—bring $30 (15 Days) or $50 (30 Days) USD for Visa Application

• Money ($200-300 cash is recommended—while there are occasional ATMs on the trail, they are almost always out of order)

• One passport-sized photo if trekking in the Annapurna Region (needed at times for trekking permit). Not needed for Everest Treks.

• Travel insurance.