Trekking Equipment Checklist

This list is a guideline to help you pack for your adventure. Also understand that the items listed below will vary a little according to the season and the trek duration. The weight limit for your luggage is 20 kg. Remember that your luggage will be carried by your porter but you are required to carry a daypack (with your valuables or anything important) on your own. We also suggest that you pack only what is necessary.

Important documents and items

• Valid passport, 2 extra passport-size photos, airline tickets
• Separate photocopies of passport, visa form (easily obtained at Kathmandu airport), proof of insurance
• Dollars, pounds, or Euros in cash for purchasing a Nepalese visa at Kathmandu airport, for paying for restaurants and hotels, for gratuities and snacks, and purchasing your drinks and gifts
• Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler’s checks, etc.

TREKKING EQUIPMENT LIST FOR EVEREST TREKS 2025.

• Backpack (35ltr) day bags! Carry your own
• Rain cover (most quality backpacks come with covers)
• Trekking poles (we rent in Kathmandu)
• Sleeping bag (Rated to 0F; we rent in Kathmandu)
• Sleeping bag liner (not essential)
• Hydration bladder (must be 2 liters)
• Water bottle (1 liter, bring 2)
• Trekking boots (La Sportiva Trango GTX or similar)
• Base layers (Merino, 1 top, 1 bottom)
• Middle layers (Down vest, fleece layer)
• The outer layer (Proper down jacket, Gortex rain gear top and bottom)
• Socks x 6 (Plus a couple of thicker pairs)
• Lodge shoes (Trail shoes or similar)
• Gaiters (Optional)
• Neck buff (We give you one in Kathmandu)
• Warm hat (Beanie or larger)
• Sunhat or sports cap (protect your ear, head, and neck)
• Inner gloves (light liner gloves that fit under bigger gloves)
• Waterproof gloves (Must be high quality or freezing temps)
• Lodge clothes (full set-up clothes to change into)
• Sandals (only for warmer months and if you have space)

PACKING OTHER ESSENTIALS

• First aid kit
• Water purification tablets (You can use a steripen and buy tablets in Kathmandu)
• Toiletries (bring 2 rolls of toilet paper, which you can buy in the Everest region)
• Sunglasses (2 pairs, category 3 or 4)
• Microfiber towel (Quick drying towel for showers)
• Pillowcase (Optimal but useful)
• Head torch (Bring spare batteries)
• Dry bags (Good for separating your clothing)
• High-energy snacks (protein power, lightweight protein snacks)
• Hydration supplements (Bring nuun tablets, Liquid IV, and daily vitamin supplements)
• Passport and visa
• Currency (we recommend having a minimum of $500)