Everest base camp kit list: everything you need for a successful hike

Everest base camp kit list: everything you need for a successful hike

My comprehensive Everest base camp kit list includes everything you need to reach the base of the world's highest mountain

I have just returned from my Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal and thought it would be useful to share my entire Everest Base Camp kit list as a reference point for future trekkers.

I joined G Adventures' 15-day trek to base camp, which included 12 days of trekking: eight for the climb to base camp and four for the descent back to Lukla.

I had most of the gear beforehand, but also made a trip or two to an outdoor store to grab a few last minute pieces. I treated myself to a few new things - a new hydration pack and a few dry bags - but almost everything I already owned was enough for a multi-day high-altitude hike.

Purchase and rent on site

It is possible to purchase (or rent) most of the items on my Everest Base Camp kit list upon arrival in Nepal. However, I wouldn't advise leaving it this late and the quality cannot always be guaranteed.

Strict weight restrictions also apply on the domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. The flight only allows a weight limit of 10kg for checked baggage and 5kg for carry-on baggage. This coincides with the maximum weight porters are allowed to carry: 10kg per trekker with a maximum of two trekkers per porter.

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Therefore, I would recommend doing most – if not all – of your shopping, packing and weighing before you leave the house. Luggage can be stored safely at your hotel in Kathmandu, but you must take all your trekking gear with you. Our hotel in Kathmandu, the Fuji Hotel, had some luggage scales available for guests to use.

There are a variety of outdoor stores in Kathmandu that sell much of what you are likely to need. There is a cluster of imported tackle shops along Tridevi Marg near Thamel - with prices comparable to those in the West.

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Descent into the Khumbu Valley

Additionally, Kathmandu has a wide selection of locally made and inexpensive outdoor gear stores, although many of these may be pirated. Most imitations are pretty well made, or at least good enough to survive the journey. Locally made down jackets and fleece jackets can be just as good as their far more expensive Western equivalents.

Namche Bazaar has some excellent gear shops along the way, including some genuine (Sherpa, The North Face) and locally made outdoor gear shops, as well as countless souvenir shops. There is also a limited selection of shops and pharmacies in Lukla and other villages along the way.

It is also possible to rent many items such as sleeping bags and down jackets in Kathmandu. It is also possible to rent sleeping bags from G Adventures for $15 for the entire trip. Hikers should always bring their own hiking boots and shoes, which should be put on thoroughly beforehand.

Everest Base Camp Kit List

The following Everest base camp kit list covers everything I took with me including clothing, trekking gear, toiletries, medicines, electronics and documentation. Some of the electronic devices and toiletries are optional, but clothing, trekking gear and medications are essential unless otherwise noted.

This list is based on participating in an organized hike and staying in teahouses. Trekkers who plan to go camping or hiking independently need to consider camping and cooking equipment.

Clothing

The best clothing for trekking is either wool or synthetic materials used in layers as these dry quickly and retain heat. It's better to have lots of layers available, ranging from lightweight base layers to thicker, warmer outer layers.

For more information, see our guide to layering outdoor clothing.

• 4 x atmungsaktive Unterwäsche
• 4 x dicke Trekkingsocken
• 2 x Einlegesocken (optional)
• 1-2 x Thermounterwäsche
• 3 x Wanderhose / Zip-offs
• 3 x Basisschichten
• 2-3 x Kurzarm-Midlayer
• 2 x langärmlige Oberschichten
• 1 x Vlies
• 1 x Softshelljacke
• 1 x wasserdichte Jacke
• 1 x wasserdichte Hose
• 1 x Mütze oder Sonnenhut
• 1 x Halspolster
• 1 x Fleece-Halsband oder Schal
• 1 x Mütze oder warme Mütze
• 1 x Sonnenbrille (mit UV-Schutz)
• 1 x Paar warme Handschuhe (idealerweise wasserdicht / Bergsteigen)
• 1 x Paar Unterziehhandschuhe (optional)
• 1 x Wanderschuhe (häufig vor der Abreise getragen)
• 1 x bequeme Schuhe (für abends)
• 1 x Daunenjacke (optional, aber für die Wintersaison empfohlen)
• Nachtwäsche (optional – ich habe nur Thermounterwäsche mit Baselayer getragen)

Trekking equipment

• Tagesrucksack (25l+)
• Reisetasche oder großer Rucksack für die Hauptausrüstung (50 l sollten ausreichen)
• Schlafsack (mindestens drei Jahreszeiten)
• Wanderstock
• Wasserdichte Einlagen / Trockensäcke
• Scheinwerfer
• Pfeife
• Ersatzschnürsenkel
• Wasserflasche (mindestens ein Liter) – Vermeiden Sie es, auf dem Trail Wasser in Plastikflaschen oder Erfrischungsgetränke zu kaufen
• Trinkrucksack oder Trinkblase (optional, aber ich empfehle definitiv, einen zu nehmen)
• Wasserdichte Rucksackhülle (für Tagesrucksack)

Toiletries and medication

Every trekker should always carry a personal first aid kit with them. Try to use biodegradable toiletries in the mountains.

• Sonnencreme (LSF 40+)
• Lippenbalsam (LSF 30+)
• Seife (biologisch abbaubar)
• Kleines Reisehandtuch
• Zahnbürste und Zahnpasta
• Roll-on Deo
• Ohrstöpsel
• Toilettenpapierrolle
• Antibakterielle Tücher
• Hand-Desinfektionsmittel
• Insektenschutz
• Imodium (oder ein ähnliches Medikament gegen Durchfall)
• Ibuprofen
• Paracetamol
• Antiseptische Creme
• Pflaster / Pflaster
• Compeed (Blasenbehandlung)
• Diamox – gegen Höhenkrankheit (optional – ich verwende es lieber nicht, aber viele tun es)
• Wasserreinigungstabletten (50 Liter +)
• Antihistaminika (optional)
• Alle zusätzlichen verschreibungspflichtigen Medikamente, die Sie möglicherweise einnehmen

electronics

These are all optional, but trekkers should make sure they have something that can be used as an alarm clock. However, most people these days travel with at least one smartphone. It is possible to charge devices at tea houses, but this usually costs 100 NPR (1 USD) at lower altitudes, rising to 500 NPR (5 USD) higher up the trail.

• Smartphone und Ladegerät (doppelt als Wecker)
• Powerbank
• DSLR-Kamera mit 3 x Ersatzbatterien (optional)
• USB- und Stromkabel
• Reisesteckdosenadapter

documentation

• Reisepass + Fotokopien
• Versicherungsschein und Details
• Fluginformationen
• Visa information
• Geld ausgeben (400-500 USD für Mahlzeiten einplanen)
• 700 USD Bargeld-Notfallfonds (einschließlich 500 USD Nothelikopter-Fonds)

Participation in an organized hike

I joined G Adventures' 15-day trek to Everest Base Camp, which comes with a detailed packing list along with lots of itinerary information, joining instructions, visas and much more. Prices start at around £780 (US$1,000) return from Kathmandu, depending on the date.

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G Adventures focuses on small group adventures, so the maximum group size is 15, with the average for a trek to Everest Base Camp being 10. We have used G Adventures several times (Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, New Zealand and Costa Rica) and continue to recommend them.

For more information or bookings call 0344 272 2030 or book online.

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Lonely Planet Trekking in the Nepalese Himalayas provides a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know to have a safe and rewarding trek, including a detailed description of treks to Everest Base Camp.

Disclosure:We traveled to Nepal with the support of G Adventures. All publications say this, but we really don't guarantee positive coverage. We say what we think – good and bad – so you can make informed decisions with honest advice.

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