Everest Base Camp Packing List (2025 updated)
Everest Base Camp Packing List Find many of these items on our RockPorch Locker Clothes / Shoes / Accessories
Gear
Short Sleeve Shirt (2) no cotton
30-40 liter backpack
Long Sleeve Hike Hoodie (1-2)
Ultra Lite Daypack (16-24 liters, foldable)
Long Sleeve Base Layer Top (1-2) smartwool and ice breaker are good brands Warm down jacket Warm fleece jacket Rain jacket (1) Hiking shorts (1) Hiking pants or leggings (2) Base Layer Bottoms (1) smartwool and ice breaker are good brands, should be warm, fit under hiking pants and be comfortable for sleeping Sports Bra (2) Underwear (as desired)
Sleeping bag liner Sleeping bag Quick dry towel Whistle Grocery Bags / Zip Locs & Trash Bags for dirty clothes / Toiletries / waterproofing Waterproof backpack cover Buff / Buff Headband Fleece neck gaiter Warm Headband or beanie Gloves and/or Mittens
Hiking Socks (4) Liner Socks (1) Warm sleep socks (1)
2-3 liter Water Bladder - get a name brand (osprey, camelbak) cheap ones leak
Trail running shoes or hiking boots with good tread
Water bottle (2)
Tevas or other light weight camp sandals
Packing cube for clothes (1)
Trekking poles with rubber caps
Shower Sandals (optional)
Electrolyte Packets (1 per day)
Sunglasses
Luggage Scale (leave this at home)
Hat for sun protection
Sitting Pad (optional, I love mine!)
Face mask (to wear on plane) ➔ You can find most of these products in our RockPorch Locker - a curated collection of our favorite travel and outdoor gear from REI and Amazon. This locker contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!
Documents / Cards / Misc.
Electronics
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Passport / Copy of passport
Phone / Charger
Driver’s license / Copy of license
Headphones (can be useful for getting up long hills)
Wallet - Credit / Debit / Health Ins. Cards Cash Small Journal / Pen Deck of cards (optional) Eye mask
Power Bank (get a lightweight one) Camera / Charger / Memory cards (optional) Outlet converter (see tips below) Fitness Watch and Charger (optional)
Ear plugs, silicone ones are best Protein bars / jerky / snacks, 1 per day Energy Chews (optional) Knee Braces (if you have knee pain) Cork Ball (for massaging sore muscles, optional) ➔ You can find most of these products in our RockPorch Locker - a curated collection of our favorite travel and outdoor gear from REI and Amazon. This locker contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!
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Toiletries (ALL MINI SIZE) Toiletry Bag with hook Shampoo Bar / Leave in conditioner Bronner’s soap
Toiletries (Cont.) Cough drops, cold & flu tablets for day and night Imodium
Comb / hair ties Face & Body Moisturizer Toothbrush / toothpaste / floss Razor Chapstick w/ sunscreen Pain Medication / Vitamin C/ Pepto / Melatonin / any other supplements you typically take Hand Sanitizer Sunscreen 50 SPF or higher Band Aids / Mole Skin / Compeed / Lambs Wool Bandage Tape Feminine hygiene products Tweezers / Nail clippers / little scissors Deodorant (travel sized) Handkerchief (optional) Q-tips Wet Wipes / Toilet paper & a grocery bag for trash Small tub of vaseline - great for blisters Laxatives / Pepto Bismol chewables Tiger Balm (optional, for sore muscles) Kula Cloth (for ladies, optional) ➔ You can find most of these products in our RockPorch Locker - a curated collection of our favorite travel and outdoor gear from REI and Amazon. This locker contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!
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