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

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My comprehensive Everest Base Camp kit list contains everything you need to reach the foot of the highest mountain in the world

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

I took part in a 15-day hike from G Adventures to the basic camp, which includes 12 days of trekking: eight for the promotion to the base camp and four for the descent back to Lukla.

I had most of the equipment before, but I also made one or two trips to an outdoor shop to get a few parts at the last minute. I treated myself to a few new things - a new drinking bag and a few dry bags - but almost everything I already had was enough for a multi -day hike.

purchase and rent on site

It is possible to buy (or rent) most items on my Everest-based kit list when arriving in Nepal. However, I would not advise you to leave it so late and the quality cannot always be guaranteed.

also on the domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla are strict weight restrictions. The flight only allows a weight restriction of 10 kg for abandoned luggage and 5 kg for hand luggage. This agrees with the maximum weight that the carrier may wear: 10 kg per trekker with a maximum of two trekkers per carrier.

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I would therefore recommend that most - if not all - to do the package and weighing before leaving the house. Luggage can be kept safely in your hotel in Kathmandu, but you have to take your entire trekking equipment with you. In our hotel in Kathmandu, the Fuji Hotel, some luggage scales were available to the guests.

In Kathmandu there are a variety of outdoor shops that sell a lot from what you probably need. Along the Tridevi Marg near Thamel there is a collection of imported equipment - with comparable prices as in the West.

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In addition, Kathmandu has a large selection of locally produced and inexpensive outdoor equipment shops, although many of them can be pirated copies. Most imitations are pretty well done or at least good enough to survive the trip. Local down jackets and fleece jackets can be as good as their much more expensive western equivalents.

On the way, Namche Bazaar has some excellent equipment shops, including some real (Sherpa, The North Face) and locally produced outdoor equipment stores and countless souvenir shops. There is also a limited selection of shops and pharmacies in Lukla and other villages along the way.

In Kathmandu it is also possible to rent many articles such as sleeping bags and down jackets. It is also possible to rent sleeping bags at G Adventures for $ 15 for the entire trip. Hikers should always bring their own hiking shoes and shoes that should be put on thoroughly.

Everest-based kit list

The following Everest Base Lager Kit list includes everything I took with me, including clothing, trekking equipment, toilet articles, medication, electronics and documentation. Some of the electronic devices and toilet articles are optional, but clothing, trekking equipment and medication are essential unless otherwise stated.

This list is based on participation in an organized hike and staying in tea houses. Trekker who plan to camp independently or hike must consider camping and cooking equipment.

clothing

The best clothing for trekking is either wool or synthetic materials used in layers because they dry quickly and save warmth. It is better to have many layers available that range from light base layers to thicker, warmer outer layers.

Further information can be found in our guide to layer outdoor clothing.

  • 4 x breathable underwear
  • 4 x thick trekking socks
  • 2 x insert (optional)
  • 1-2 x thermal underwear
  • 3 x hiking trousers / zip-offs
  • 3 x basic layers
  • 2-3 x short-sleeved midlayer
  • 2 x long -sleeved upper classes
  • 1 x fleece
  • 1 x softshell jacket
  • 1 x waterproof jacket
  • 1 x waterproof trousers
  • 1 x hat or sun hat
  • 1 x Halspolster
  • 1 x fleece neck band or scarf
  • 1 x hat or warm hat
  • 1 x sunglasses (with UV protection)
  • 1 x pair of warm gloves (ideally waterproof / mountaineering)
  • 1 x pair of undercover gloves (optional)
  • 1 x hiking shoes (often worn before departure)
  • 1 x comfortable shoes (for evening)
  • 1 x down jacket (optional, but recommended for the winter season)
  • Nachtwasin (optional - I only worn thermal underwear with Baselayer)

trekking equipment

  • daily backpack (25l+)
  • travel bag or large backpack for the main equipment (50 L should be sufficient)
  • sleeping bag (at least three seasons)
  • Wanderstock
  • waterproof deposits / drying bags
  • headlight
  • pipe
  • spare laces
  • water bottle (at least one liter) - avoid buying water in plastic bottles or soft drinks on the trail
  • drinking bag or drinking bubble (optional, but I definitely recommend taking one)
  • waterproof backpack cover (for daily backpack)

toilet items and medication

Every trekker should always have a personal first aid set with them. Try to use biodegradable toilet items in the mountains.

  • sunscreen (LSF 40+)
  • lip balm (LSF 30+)
  • soap (biodegradable)
  • Small traveling area
  • toothbrush and toothpaste
  • roll-on deo
  • earplugs
  • toilet paper roll
  • antibacterial cloth
  • Hand disinfectant
  • insect protection
  • imodium (or a similar drug for diarrhea)
  • ibuprofen
  • paracetamol
  • Antiseptic cream
  • pavement / pavement
  • Compeed (bladder treatment)
  • Diamox - against altitude disease (optional - I prefer not to use it, but many do it)
  • Water cleaning tablets (50 liters +)
  • antihistamines (optional)
  • All additional prescription drugs that you may take

electronics

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

  • smartphone and charger (double as an alarm clock)
  • Powerbank
  • DSLR camera with 3 x replacement batteries (optional)
  • USB and power cables
  • travel socket can adapter

documentation

  • Passport + Fotocopies
  • insurance policy and details
  • flight information
  • Visa Information
    • spend
  • money (plan $ 400-500 for meals)
  • 700 USD cash emergency funds (including 500 USD emergency helicopter funds)

participation in an organized hike

I took part in a 15-day hike from G Adventures to the Everest base camp, which is delivered with a detailed packing list together with a lot of information about the travel route, instructions for accessing, visa and much more. Depending on the date, the prices start at around 780 GBP ($ 1,000) for a return trip from Kathmandu.

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g Adventures focuses on adventures in small groups, so that the maximum group size 15 is 15, with the average for a hike to the Everest base warehouse 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 Himalaya offers a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know to take a safe and worthwhile hike, including a detailed description of the hikes for the Everest Basis camp.

disclosure: We traveled to Nepal with the support of G Adventures. All publications say that, but we really don't guarantee positive reporting. We say what we think - good and bad - so that you can make sound decisions with honest advice. 

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