Here is a comprehensive packing list for trekking in the Everest region. This packing list equally applies to all trekkers as well as all seasons and routes for the Everest Base Camp trek.
Depending on the number of trekking days, you can adjust the number of items for clothing and equipment respectively. You can use this list as a guideline. Please keep in mind that, it is not necessary to have all of it. Also, since packing is subjective use your judgement to decide on what to take.
Moreover, Kathmandu is the great place to buy trekking gear at an affordable price. So, let’s take a look;
Important Documents
- Valid Passport
- Airline Tickets
- Photocopies of Passport and 2 passport photographs
- Visa
- Travel Insurance
- Enough Cash
Headwear
- Sun Protection Hat
- Woollen Hat
- Beanie or Headband
- Balaclava or Buff
- Bandana Scarf
Upper Body
- Short Sleeve Shirt, moisture-wicking fabric
- Long Sleeve Shirt, moisture-wicking fabric
- Lightweight Thermal Tops
- Down Vest
- Sports Bra
- Insulated Jacket
- Fleece Jacket
- Wind Jacket
- Waterproof Jacket
Handwear
- Lightweight Poly-liner Gloves
- Lightweight Wool or Fleece Gloves
Lower Body
- Thermal underwear
- Hiking Shorts
- Hiking Pants
- Fleece Pants
- Lightweight Thermal Bottoms (seasonal)
- Waterproof Shell Pants (Breathable Fabric)
Footwear
- Hiking Boots (waterproof)
- Camp Sandals
- Hiking Socks
- Thermal Socks
- Sock Liners (prevents blisters)
- Gaiters
Rucksack and Travel Bags
- Duffel Bag
- Backpack
- Daypack
- Small Lock for Duffel Bag
- Waterproof Rucksack Covers (optional)
- Stuff Sacks for Dirty Clothes/Shoes
Sleeping Accessories
- Sleeping Bag
- Sleeping Bag Liner
- Air mattress
- Mat
- Pillow (small)
Important Accessories
- Walking sticks / Trekking Poles
- Headlamp
- Flashlight/ Torch
- Sunglasses
- Water Bottle or Hydration Bladder
Medical and First-Aid Kit
- First-aid kit
- Wound and healing ointment
- Pain relief gel
- Painkillers
- Antibiotics
- Antiallergic
- Gastrointestinal tract
- Electrolytes
- Insect repellent spray
- Water purification tablets
Personal Gear and Toiletries
- Trekking Towel
- Pee Bottle or Funnel (optional)
- Small Locks
- Waterproof Ziplock Bags
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm with sun protection
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Facial moisturiser
- Hand lotion
- Deodorant and Soap
- Razor
- Dry shampoo
- Wet wipes
- Disinfectant tissues
- Toilet paper
- Hand Sanitizer
- Earplugs
- Sleeping mask
- Cotton buds
- Toiletries bag
Extra/Luxuries
- Books
- Notebook and Pen
- Guidebook/ Trekrout Map
- Travel Games i.e. cards, chess, scrabble etc
- Binoculars
- Plug Adapter
- Swim Suit
- Portable Solar Charger