Everest Base Camp Kit List

Clothing

• Sweat-wicking t-shirts & long sleeve base layer x 2
• Fleece top  x 1
• Insulated down jacket or similar x 1
• Down/warm mittens or gloves x 1
• Thermal long johns for nighttime x 1
• Lightweight walking trousers (NO JEANS or COTTON as they chafe and dry slowly)
• Underwear. Avoid cotton as they chafe x 3 minimum
• Good quality hiking socks x 3
• Thin liner socks x 2
• Breathable lightweight waterproofs. Goretex or similar (both jacket and trousers and not ski jackets) x 1
• Waterproof walking boots, sturdy and worn-in. A Gore-tex membrane or similar is advised
• Spare boot laces x 2
• Gaiters x 1 (optional)
• Warm hat x 1
• Wide brimmed sun hat to protect face, ears, and neck x 1
• Buff/neck scarf x 1
• Sunglasses.
• Flip-flops, slippers, crocs or light shoes for indoor use.

Toiletries

• Toothbrush and toothpaste.
• Deodorant.
• Flat packed wet wipes.
• Kleenex tissues in plastic travel pouches and toilet paper x 2
• Hairbrush/comb.
• Cotton buds.
• Sanitary products (if required).
• Lip salve with UV protection.
• Vaseline, to prevent rubbing.
• Anti-bacterial hand gel x 3
• Nail scrubbing brush (trust me you’ll be thankful you took one!).
• Hand soap.
• Insect repellent.
• Liquid travel soap to wash clothes.
• Suntan lotion (factor 30-50).
• Travel towel. (Travel towels are smaller and lighter than a standard towel).

First Aid

• Ibuprofen and/or paracetamol.
• Anti-histamine tablets.
• Zinc oxide tape and small scissors.
• Non-adhesive wound dressing.
• Antiseptic wipes x 20
• Compeed and blister pads.
• Immodium +
• Anti-sickness tablets.
• Dioralyte sachets or similar re-hydration packs.
• No2 Ambulance dressing x 1
• Triangular bandage & safety pins.
• Plasters.
• Any personal medication that you normally use.

Other

• Duffle bag (70 -90 litres capacity) No suitcases, frames or wheels. This will be carried by the Sherpas on the trek and should go in the hold on your flight.
• Rucksack (25-30 litre capacity). This is your day-pack on the trek and should be carried as hand luggage on the flight
• Sleeping bag (3-4 season or suitable to -15 degrees). These can be hired, if required. A silk sleeping bag liner is recommended for additional warmth and to keep your sleeping bag clean.
• Headtorch and spare batteries.
• Trekking poles (optional).
• USB charger pack (optional).
• Solar charger (optional).

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