K2 base camp equipment list: everything you need for a successful hike

K2 base camp equipment list: everything you need for a successful hike

Our extensive K2 Base Camp gear list includes everything you need for this epic hike to the second highest mountain on earth

I have just returned from my K2 Base Camp trek in Pakistan and thought it would be helpful to share my complete K2 Base Camp gear list as a reference point for future trekkers.

I joined Lost Horizon Tours and Treks on a hike to K2 Base Camp combined with a technical traverse of the Gondogoro La Pass. Lost Horizons provides all camping, cooking, and technical equipment (ropes, ice axes, and crampons), but hikers must bring their own sleeping bags, trekking gear, clothing, and personal items.

It is possible to buy some equipment in Skardu or Islamabad, but I would advise you to do all your shopping before leaving home to avoid last minute emergencies.

Some new little things

I already had most of the things before, but I treated myself to a few new items. First up was a pair of new hiking boots. Two of my favorite outdoor brands (Sherpa and Keen) collaborated to create the Innate leather hiking boot. The boots are lightweight, breathable and extremely comfortable, especially in hot climates. Keen also donates €15 from every sale to support children's literacy in Nepal.

alt=“My new hiking boots for the K2 base camp equipment list”>Atlas & BootsMy new pair of leather hiking boots

I upgraded my trekking poles to a pair of ultra-light folding poles from Leki that snap into place super quickly. I also packed a new OutdoorVitals front-opening sleeping bag, which is lighter and more water-resistant with a mix of LoftTek and down filling.

alt=“Trekking poles for the K2 base camp equipment list”>LekiQuick-locking and ultralight trekking poles

Finally, I treated myself to a pair of sock shoes from Skinners. During my recent hike on the Arctic Circle Trail, I did not pack appropriate footwear for the river crossings. The Skinners proved invaluable in Pakistan. In fact, I have now added them to the “Essentials” section of my trekking chart. (Yes, I have a spreadsheet and I'm not ashamed of it...)

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K2 Base Camp Equipment List

The following K2 base camp gear list contains everything I took. Some of the electronics and toiletries are optional, but most items are essential unless otherwise noted. Where possible I have included links to the equipment I took.

Camping/trekking equipment

• 1 x Rucksack (50 l+) – lesen Sie unseren Leitfaden zur Auswahl eines Rucksacks
• 1 x Schlafsack (vier Jahreszeiten / bewertet bis -10°C / 14°F)
• 1 x Isomatte – das Trekkingunternehmen bietet einfache Schaumstoffmatten an, aber ich würde empfehlen, eine dickere, wärmere Matte für zusätzlichen Komfort zu nehmen
• 1 x Campingkissen (optional)
• 1 x Trekkingstöcke
• 1 * Gamaschen
• 1 x wasserdichte Rucksackabdeckung
• 1 x Trinkrucksack oder Trinkblase (optional, aber ich empfehle definitiv, einen zu nehmen)
• 1 x 1lt Nalgene Wasserflasche (wenn Sie keinen Trinkrucksack mitnehmen, benötigen Sie zwei davon)
• Wasserdichte Einlagen / Trockensäcke
• Pfeife
• Ersatzschnürsenkel
• Kompass & Karte

alt="My new sleeping bag with front opening">OutdoorVitalsMy new sleeping bag with a front opening

Clothing

• 1 x Wanderschuhe (häufig vor der Abreise getragen)
• 1 x Sockenschuhe (für Flussüberquerungen und um das Lager herum)
• 4-5 x atmungsaktive Unterwäsche
• 4-5 x dicke Trekkingsocken
• 2 x Einlegesocken (optional)
• 1 x Thermounterwäsche
• 2 x Wanderhose / Zip-offs
• 1 x Softshellhose
• 1 x wasserdichte Hose
• 2-3 Basisschichten
• 2 x langärmlige Mittelschichten
• 1 x langärmlige Außenschicht
• 1 x leichte Daunenjacke – lesen Sie unseren Leitfaden zur Auswahl einer Daunenjacke
• 1 x wasserdichte Jacke / Shell – lesen Sie unseren Leitfaden zur Auswahl einer wasserdichten Jacke
• 1 x Mütze oder Sonnenhut
• 1 x Halspolster
• 1 x Fleecekragen col
• 1 x Mütze oder warme Mütze
• 1 x Sonnenbrille
• 1 x Paar warme Handschuhe (idealerweise wasserdicht / Bergsteigen)
• Nachtwäsche (ich trug wollene Unterwäsche)

alt=“My new pair of sock shoes from Skinners”>SkinnerThese sock shoes proved invaluable for river crossings

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+)
• Insektenschutzmittel (nur in tieferen Lagen erforderlich)
• Seife (biologisch abbaubar)
• Münztaschentücher
• Leichtes Reisehandtuch
• Zahnbürste und Zahnpasta
• Roll-on Deo
• Toilettenpapier / Taschentuch
• Antibakterielle Tücher (biologisch abbaubar)
• Hand-Desinfektionsmittel
• Imodium (oder ein ähnliches Medikament gegen Durchfall)
• Ibuprofen
• Paracetamol
• Antiseptische Creme
• Pflaster / Pflaster
• Compeed (Blasenbehandlung)
• Elektrolyttabletten
• Diamox – gegen Höhenkrankheit (optional – ich verwende es lieber nicht, aber viele tun es)
• Wasserreinigungstabletten (50 Liter +)
• Alle zusätzlichen verschreibungspflichtigen Medikamente, die Sie möglicherweise einnehmen

electronics

• Smartphone und Ladegerät
• Powerbank
• USB- und Stromkabel
• DSLR-Kamera mit Ersatzbatterien (optional)
• GoPro Hero7 und Ersatzbatterien
• Leichtes Mini-Stativ
• Stirnlampe

documentation

• Reisepass + Fotokopien
• Ersatz-Passfotos
• Versicherungsschein und Details
• Fluginformationen
• Visa information
• Geld ausgeben (200-300 USD für Trinkgelder einplanen)

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There are currently very few current Pakistan travel guides available. We therefore recommend the waterproof Karakoram trekking map from TerraQuest in a scale of 1:175,000 for the K2 base camp trek.

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