Everest Base Camp Packing List

# Everest Base Camp Packing List

The Everest Base Camp trek reaches 5,545m at Kala Patthi. Nights are cold, days are long, and you will be on the trail for 12–14 days. Here is the complete packing list.

## Clothing

– Merino base layer top + bottom
– 200-weight fleece
– 800-fill down jacket (rated -20°C) — **rent in Kathmandu**
– Waterproof shell jacket — **rent**
– Trekking trousers x2
– Warm beanie + UV sun hat — **rent set**
– Insulated waterproof gloves — **rent**
– Trekking socks x4 (merino)

## Sleeping

– Sleeping bag -10°C — **rent**
– Inflatable mat R-3+ — **rent**

## Backpack

– 90L waterproof duffel (porter bag) — **rent**
– 25L daypack — **rent**

## Accessories

– Trekking poles — **rent**
– Headlamp — **rent**
– Category 4 sunglasses — **rent**
– Water filter bottle — **rent**
– First aid kit — **rent**
– Sunscreen SPF50, lip balm
– Power bank 10,000mAh
– Camera

## Documents

– Passport + TIMS card + Sagarmatha National Park permit
– Travel insurance covering helicopter evacuation above 5,000m

## The Easy Way

Rent the **complete Everest Base Camp gear package** — sleeping bag, down jacket, poles, duffel and daypack — and have it delivered to your Kathmandu hotel. Save 25% versus renting items separately.