Packing for an Everest Base Camp Trek can be challenging, as it is very cold on the trek and you must pack really light. Luggage weight limit restrictions for the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla are: 12 kg (26 pounds) for main luggage and 5 kg (11 pounds) for carry on. Purchasing a luggage scale and weighing your luggage at home, will save you hassle later.

Everest Base Camp Clothing

Wind/waterproof jacket: Mens Womens | Mens Outlet Womens Outlet
Down jacket: Mens Womens | Mens Outlet Womens Outlet
Inner fleece jacket or vest: Mens Womens | Mens Outlet Womens Outlet
Summit Pants: Mens Womens | Mens Outlet Womens Outlet
Rain pants: Mens Womens | Mens Outlet Womens Outlet
Long-sleeved shirt(s) Mens Womens | Men's Outlet Women's Outlet
Moisture-wicking Thermal Underwear:
Mens Top Mens Bottom | Mens Outlet Top | Mens Outlet Bottom
Womens Top Womens Bottom | Womens Outlet Top | Womens Outlet Bottom
Inner gloves | Outlet Inner gloves
Gloves | Outlet gloves
Mittens | Outlet mittens (to wear over gloves on cold days)
Sunhat | Outlet Sunhat
Hat/Beanie | Outlet Beanie
Balaclava | Outlet Balaclava
Long Gaiters
Underwear: Mens Womens | Mens Outlet | Womens Outlet

Everest Base Camp Sleeping Bag Recommendations:

4 Seasons Sleeping bag for 0 to -10 F | Sleeping bags Outlet
Sleeping pad and repair kit Mens Womens | Sleeping pads Outlet
Sleeping bag liner | Outlet Sleeping bag liner
Small camp sleeping pillow | Outlet camp pillow

** Note: Temperatures are really cold in the evenings, so dress warm while sleeping, more than one layer if necessary and make sure that your sleeping bag is rated to-10 F. Sleeping with a hat on will keep your body from losing heat. Filling an empty nalgene bottle with hot water and placing in your sleeping bag will help to stay warm. In addition, having an emergency space blanket can help to trap body heat in. Teahouses will also provide you with extra blankets if needed.

Backpack for Everest Base Camp Trek

Large duffel with raincover - packing restrictions 12 kg (26 lbs) or less: Pack light!
Daypack with raincover | Outlet daypacks

Everest Base Camp Hiking Shoes or Boots

Waterproof hiking boots: Mens Womens | Mens Outlet Womens Outlet
Comfortable shoes to be worn around camp Mens Womens | Outlet slippers
Hand, foot, body warmers
Sock liners | Outlet sock liners
Synthetic or wool socks of varying weight: Knee-highs for summit day | Outlet socks
Trekking poles | Outlet trekking poles

* Hiking shoes or boots: Boots! Hiking boots will give you more support and provide protection while walking thru snow and ice. Gore-tex / waterproof boots are necessary. You do not want wet shoes or socks. Wet shoes or socks will give you blisters.

Water:
Insulated water bottle or insulated camelback that will not freeze.
Empty nalgene bottle : Fill with warm water and place in sleeping bag to keep warm
Water purification tablets

Medications:
Diamox or similiar high-altitude, anti-diarrhea, cold-flu tablets, ibuprofen, Ricola herb drops
First-aid kit

Personal Items:
Headlamp /Flashlight with extra batteries | Outlet headlamps
Camera with extra batteries
Empty nalgene bottle : Fill with warm water and place in sleeping bag to keep warm
Sunblock and lip balm
Sunglasses: Mens Womens | Outlet sunglasses
Spare glasses or contact lenses
Waterproof phone case
Waterproof bags for: passport, electronics and extra money
Plastic bags for organizing

Toiletries:
Toilet paper, kleenix, hand-sanitizer
Pack towel
Deodorant, biodegradable soap, toothpaste

Food
Sports drink powder
Favorite snacks: Starbucks travel coffee packets, chocolate, cookies, etc

Important:
Cash, passport, credit cards, emergency contacts
$200 US Cash for emergencies
Tip for guide, assistant guide, cook and porters

Please consider what you really need to take with you. Waste disposal system in developing countries like Nepal are ill-equipped to deal with the increased pressures that tourism brings, and a few simple measures can make a huge difference to the effect you have on your destination. Remove the wrapping of packaged goods before you leave, unwrap soaps and take bottles out of boxes etc.

You also need to consider taking only environmentally friendly detergents and shampoos for hand and hair washing. Use as little as possible in order to help keep valuable fresh water supplies such as rivers and streams free from pollution.

Cash back and Cheap travel tips:

Everyone says that travel is expensive, but I feel that is not true, if you do some planning. Personally, I like to use airline miles for flights and here is an article I wrote on my blog about it.

Also, my newest favorite savings tip is to download several cash back apps. You can save money on groceries, gas, shopping, booking travel at various hotels, even flights. Here are the ones I use. By using my referral links, you'll get a welcome bonus and so will I.

iBotta: This is the highest paying cash back grocery app! Plus, you can earn cash back on TRAVEL and Hotels, Groupon, Amazon, and other mall stores.
eBates: Cash back on TRAVEL, Lyft, Groupon, mall stores, etc.
Dosh: Cash back on nearby restaurants.
Sweatcoin: Earn cash back while hiking, walking, and running!!
Achievement: Earn points while hiking, walking, and running to earn gift cards!!

To earn more cash back, you'll want to double-dip and earn from more than one app, on the same purchase.
Then what do I do with that cash back savings?
I put it in my Robinhood investing account of course, to save up for my next vacation! Also, if you use my Robinhood referral link, we'll both get a free stock.

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