Head

  • Headlight for the night with extra batteries
  • Winter or Sun Hat and Scarfs

Face

  • Sunglass with UV protection
  • Sunscreen cream
  • Face/body wipes (Baby wipes)

Hands

  • Lightweight gloves for normal
  • Heavyweight winter gloves for Base Camp

Body

  • Hiking shirts
  • Long-sleeved shirt
  • Hooded rain jacket and Sweater
  • Fleece jacket and Down jacket (available for rent)
  • Lightweight cotton pants
  • Lightweight woolen T-Shirt
  • Polypropylene underwear
  • Waterproof jacket and pants

Footwear

  • Hiking Boots
  • Thick wool socks (Extra pair of thick light socks)

Essential gear

  • Backpack or daypack
  • Thermal bottle
  • Water purification
  • Trekking pole
  • Sleeping bag

Toiletries

  • Medium size drying towel
  • Toothbrush and Toothpaste
  • Deodorant floss
  • Biodegradable bar soap
  • Nail clippers and small mirrors

Personal accessories

  • Money for personal expenses
  • Watch
  • Cell phone
  • Camera (Capture the moments)

Extra items

  • First aid kit
  • Extra passport size photos and photocopies of passport
  • Notebook and pen
  • Binoculars