Packing well makes a huge difference on a high-altitude trek. Your porter carries your main bag (we recommend 10 kg per trekker); you carry a daypack with what you need during the day.
Clothing
- Two or three moisture-wicking base layers and thermal leggings
- A warm fleece or light insulated jacket
- A waterproof, breathable shell jacket and trousers
- Trekking trousers and a pair of shorts for lower days
- A warm hat, sun hat, buff, liner and insulated gloves
- Hiking socks (four pairs) and comfortable clothes for teahouse evenings
Footwear
- Broken-in, waterproof trekking boots with ankle support
- Light shoes or sandals for the evenings
Gear
- Daypack (25–35 litres) with a rain cover
- Sleeping bag rated to around −15 °C (we lend you one, with a down jacket)
- Trekking poles, headlamp and spare batteries
- Two water bottles and purification tablets or a filter
- Sunglasses (UV400) and high-SPF sunscreen and lip balm
Health kit
- Personal medicines, blister plasters and rehydration salts
- Talk to your doctor about altitude medication before you travel
Documents and money
- Passport, visa, insurance details and copies
- Cash in Nepali rupees for the trail
Read our guide to staying safe at altitude, then see the Everest Base Camp trek.
