Equipment Guide
Everest Base Camp Trek Packing List
Comprehensive gear checklist covering layers, footwear, sleeping bags, high-altitude essentials, and rental options in Thamel.
🎒 Baggage Allowance Notice: Lukla domestic flights allow 10kg duffel bag + 5kg hand carry (15kg total per person). Our porters carry up to 15kg per trekker in a waterproof duffel bag.
🧥 1. Layered Clothing
- Base Layer: 2-3 synthetic or Merino wool thermal tops & bottoms
- Trekking Shirts: 3-4 moisture-wicking short & long sleeve shirts
- Fleece Jacket: 1 mid-weight insulating fleece jacket
- Down Jacket: 1 heavy down jacket (rated to -15°C / -20°C)
- Hard Shell Jacket: 1 waterproof & windproof Gore-Tex jacket
- Trekking Pants: 2 pairs of quick-dry convertible hiking pants
- Waterproof Pants: 1 pair of rain pants
🥾 2. Footwear & Handwear
- Trekking Boots: Broken-in ankle-support waterproof boots
- Camp Shoes: Lightweight sneakers or sandals for teahouses
- Trekking Socks: 4-5 pairs of thick wool/Merino socks + 2 liner socks
- Light Gloves: 1 pair of windproof fleece gloves
- Heavy Mittens: 1 pair of insulated waterproof summit mittens
⛺ 3. Sleeping & Carrying
- Sleeping Bag: Rated to -15°C to -20°C (down filled)
- Duffel Bag: 80L - 90L waterproof duffel bag (carried by porter)
- Daypack: 30L - 35L daypack for camera, water, jacket, snacks
- Rain Cover: Waterproof cover for daypack
🧢 4. Headwear, Sun & Medical
- Sun Hat & Beanie: 1 wide-brim sun hat + 1 warm fleece beanie
- Sunglasses: UV400 category 3 or 4 glacier sunglasses
- Buff / Neck Gaiter: 2 buffs to protect throat from Khumbu cough
- Medical Kit: Diamox (AMS), Ibuprofen, Blister plasters, Rehydration salts
- Water Purification: Aquatabs or SteriPEN
Gear Rental in Kathmandu (Thamel)
Don't want to buy expensive winter gear for one trip? You can rent high-quality equipment in Thamel near our office for a fraction of the cost:
~$1.50 / day
Down Jacket (-20°C)
~$1.50 / day
Sleeping Bag (-20°C)
~$1.00 / day
Trekking Poles (Pair)
~$1.00 / day
80L Duffel Bag
Have Questions About Packing?
Pack for your specific trek route: 14-Day EBC Trek, Cho La Pass Trek, Three Passes Trek, or technical Island Peak Climbing. Learn about Porter Weight Limits and Seasonal Weather.