Packing list for Everest Basecamp Hike
Packing List
Packing list for 14 Days Everest Basecamp Hike
Here is complete rundown of that to bring if you are planning to do a trek to everest basecamp or ant other teahouse trek in Nepal. Proper preparation and equipment for the conditions will go a long ways to ensuring you have great trekking experience.
The first things to consider is that during thretrek your gear will be divided between what you carry in a day pack and what the porters carry up the mountain for you in a duffel bag (we will provide). at the start of evert morning the porters will take your duffel and carry it up to the next overnight staying tea house. whats this means is you need to pack a daypack with everything you need for the day of trekking as will be difficult to access any of your gear that the porters are carrying until the evening when you arrive at the tea house. To make trekking easier you sould keep your daypack as light as possible and only carry what you will actually need while hiking such as snaks, camera, headlamp, pancho, extra layers, sun protection and water bottles.
if you are on a budget nepal is a great place to buy new trekking gear and equipment and you can vertually find everything you need for trekking. prices are unbeliabably low and we personally can suggest you to buy all your cold weather cloring in Kathmandu but you need to be careful to avoud some of the cheap knockoffs. make sure before you buy anything that the zipper is sturdy in construction and that it works. also look at the stitching to make sure the quality is good and that its not coming apart.
The great things about the tea houses trekking is that you if you forgot something you can easily buy it along the way. Namche bazar which is reached on the second of evening of the trek has numerous shops selling sporting goods and souvenirs.
1. FOOT WEAR
Trekking boot: (Sturdy, ankle-support, water-resistant, well broken in) Thick socks (4
pairs) Light socks (3 pairs) Camp shoes (1 pair)
2. CLOTHING
Sleeping bag (4seasons) 1 – Provided Down jacket -1 Provided Daypack/Backpack –
1, Duffel Bag- for non trek items left in Kathmandu. Water bottle – 1 Sun cream and
moisturizer Flashlight/Torch light with spare bulbs, batteries, lip salve, gaiters. Down
or fiber filled waterproof jacket and trousers (1) Fleece jacket or pullover (1) Warm
cotton trousers (2 pairs) Shirts and T-shirts (4 pieces) Lightweight cotton long pants (3
pairs) Thermal set (1 Pair) Shorts (2 pieces) Sun hat, woolen scarf (1) Woolen hat (1)
Sunglasses (1) Lightweight gloves (1) Rain coat (1) – in rainy seasons Heavyweight
gloves or mittens with a waterproof (1) Toiletries
Travel Equipment
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Heavy-duty duffel bag (100 liters; no wheels or rigid handles)
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Travel plug adapters (C, D and M)
Travel Clothing
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Wicking, quick-dry sports bra (for women)
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Bathing suit (optional; for hotel pools)
Trekking Equipment
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Day pack (25–35 liters)
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Sleeping bag comfortable to 0°F (dependent upon season, weather forecast and personal preference)
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Waterproof hiking boots
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Camp shoes (down booties or running shoes)
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LED headlamp with extra batteries
Trekking Clothing
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Wicking, quick-dry sports bra (for women)
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Wool or synthetic T-shirts (2)
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Fleece pants or insulated pants
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Midweight waterproof gloves or mittens
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Midweight wool or synthetic socks (3 pairs)
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Liner socks (optional)
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Neck gaiter, balaclava, Buff or bandana
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Gaiters (for winter; optional)
Personal Items
Many of the following items are optional; tailor the list to suit your personal needs.
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Water bottles (two 1-liter or one 1-liter + hydration reservoir)
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Hydration reservoir (2-liter; optional)
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Video / still camera
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Spare camera battery and charger
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Book
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Cash (Nepalese rupees and U.S. dollars in small denominations)
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Credit card
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Cell phone in waterproof case
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Cell phone charging cable
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Local SIM card for cell phone (purchase in Nepal)
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Portable power device (for recharging phone or other electronics)
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Large garbage bags to keep items dry (2; optional; white recommended)
Toiletries
Many of the following items are optional; tailor the list to suit your personal needs.
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Toothbrush (travel size)
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Toothpaste (travel size)
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Toilet paper
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Personal wipes
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Women’s hygiene items
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Pee bottle
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Hand sanitizer
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Sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher)
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Lip balm (SPF 30 or higher)
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Biodegradable soap
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Deodorant
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Dental floss
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Razor and shaving cream
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Skin lotion
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Spare eyeglasses or contact lenses
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Non-prescription medications (pain reliever/fever reducer, antibiotic ointment, allergy treatment, etc.)
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Prescription medications; medications for traveler’s diarrhea, altitude sickness