Essential Gear List for the Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest Base Camp — just the name stirs up a sense of adventure, right? It’s a bucket-list trek that’s both challenging and rewarding, with some of the most breathtaking scenery you’ll ever see. But the key to enjoying this trek? Being prepared with the right gear.

At LHO, we’ve been up there a few times and in the decade that we’ve been taking our teams to the region we’ve been adapting our gear lists and recommendations to keep up with the changing facilities available along the way. Here’s a straightforward rundown of what to pack.

SLEEPING

• 1x Sleeping Bag Liner (Optional)
• 1x Sleeping Bag (Comfort -15C)

FACE, NECK & HEAD

• 1x Balaclava (Warm Face Mask)
• 1x Buff or Scarf (Neck Warmer)
• 1x Sun Hat or Cap
• 1x Warm Beanie
• 1x Sunglasses (Factor 3 or 4)

UPPER BODY 

• 2x Warm Base Layer
• 4x Quick Dry T-shirts 
• 1x Long-sleeved Sweater 
• 1x Fleece
• 1x Warm Down Jacket (650 and up)
• 1x Softshell Jacket (optional)
• 1x Rain Jacket (Gore-Tex)
• 1x Rain Poncho

LOWER BODY

• 2x Warm Base Layer
• 1x Fleece Pants
• 2x Trekking Pants
• 1x Trekking Shorts
• 1x Waterproof Rain Pants

FEET & HANDS

• 1x Liner Gloves
• 1x Gore-Tex Gloves
• 2x Warm Trekking Socks (Wool or Synthetic) 
• 4x Light Trekking Socks (Wool or Synthetic)
• 1x Waterproof High Ankle Trekking Boots
• 1x Gaiters
• 1X Comfortable Trainers

TECHNICAL GEAR

• 1x 30 Liter Backpack
• 1x Waterproof Backpack Cover
• 1x Waterproof Duffle Bag

         Size: 90 – 120 Liters / Weight: 15 KGs

• 1x Adjustable Pair of Trekking Poles
• 1x Headlamp
• 2x Reusable Water Bottles (1.5 Liter Each)
• 1x Outdoor Multisport Watch (Optional)

PERSONAL ITEMS/COMFORT

• 2x Sleepwear
• 1x Toiletries (Preferably Biodegradable)
• Snacks (Protein Bars, Dried Fruit, Etc.)
• 1x Small Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
• 1x Reusable Earplugs
• 1x First Aid Kit

DOCUMENTS

• Flight Info
• Insurance Info
• Passport/Required Visa

Our gear lists are designed by our experienced LHO Team Leaders for this specific adventure. It is highly recommended that you purchase, rent, or borrow everything on the list before the trip start date. We understand that some of the names on the gear list may sound like gibberish, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions.