The world's famous trekking expedition to Everest and its base camp stands as one of the best travel destinations for folks from all nationalities who desire to reach the base camp of the world's highest peak. For many trekkers and hikers across various countries, the ambition to experience Everest Base Camp at least once in their lifetime is a cherished dream. The Khumbu region offers numerous trekking routes to access Everest base camp, including the Classic Everest Base Path, Everest Base Camp Trek, EBC Cho La Pass Trek, Everest 3 High Passes Trek, EBC Island Peak Trek and Climbing, Everest Luxury Lodge Trek, Short Everest Base Camp Trek, Everest View Trek, EBC Gap Trek, Gokyo Lake Renjola Pass Trek, Renjo La Pass Trek, Everest Base Camp Heli Trek, and Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek. Before embarking on any trekking route in the Everest region, it is essential to be thoroughly prepared, as the appropriate trekking equipment is crucial for ensuring a successful and enjoyable journey. At Nepal Spirit Adventure, we recommend specific trekking gear tailored for the various trails in the Everest trekking region.
Cross-check this Everest Trekking Equipments list when you are packing, If you do not have them with you from your place, remember that you can hire or buy them at a very reasonable price in Kathmandu after you arrive in Nepal before starting the Everest Trekking Trails.
Head
- Sun hat or scarf
- Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
- Sunglasses with UV protection
Upper Body
- T-shirts
- Light and expedition-weight thermal tops
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
- Down vest or jacket
Lower Body
- Under Garments
- Hiking shorts
- Lightweight cotton long pants
- Light and expedition-weight thermal bottoms
- Fleece or wool pants (seasonal)
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
Feet
- Thin, lightweight inner socks
- Thick, warm wool hiking socks
- Hiking boots with spare laces
- Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals) Gaiters for hiking in winter to the base camp
Hands
- Lightweight gloves
- Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer (seasonal)
Accessories
- Sleeping bag rated to zero DC *
- Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
- Trekking Bags/Duffel bag *
Basic First Aid Kit
- Large plastic bags - for keeping items dry inside trek bag
- Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
- Trekking Poles
- Water bottle (2) or camel bag
- Toiletries (Small wash towel, Toilet paper, etc)
- Ear Plug (who knows some people in the group are snoring)
- Personal First aid kit
- Lip Guard
- Passport copies
- Pocket knives
- Flashlight
Toiletries
- 1 medium-sized quick-drying towel
- Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
- Multipurpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
- Deodorants
- Nail clippers
- Face and body moisturizer
- Feminine hygiene products
- Small mirror
Personal Hygiene
- Wet wipes (baby wipes)
- Tissue /toilet roll
- Anti-bacterial hand wash
Extras/Luxuries
- Binoculars
- Reading book
- Trail Map/guidebook
- Journal & Pen
- Walkman
- Pencils and small notebooks
- Travel games i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble
- Swimming customs
What You Carry For Trek
Please, bring the equipment listed above and pack your gear for the trek into a duffel bag or rucksacks, and a small day bag for you. The larger bag with your kit will be carried by the porter to meet you each evening. You should bring a day pack to carry by yourself for water, a rain jacket, hat gloves, camera money, etc. The weather in the mountains is changeable so you will need some warm clothes with you on your day pack.