When preparing for base camp treks, you will need a bit more packing list to ensure comfort during the longer duration of the journey. Here are the recommendations of items that will help you get ready.
- Lightweight, sweatproof, moisture wicking and breathable base layers. These include:
- Shirts
- Pants
- Trousers
- Leggings
- Shorts
- Tops and bottoms
- Liner socks and gloves
- Scarf
- Insulated mid layers. The clothes in this layer are:
- Sweaters
- Fleece jackets and pants
- Woolen gloves
- Thermal socks, etc.
- Waterproof and windproof outer layers like windbreakers, rain jackets and pants and down jackets.
- Comfortable footwear
- Worn-in trekking boot with a good grip
- Crampons (for snowy conditions)
- Lightweight sneakers
- Slippers
- Flipflops
- Trekking gear
- Adjustable trekking poles
- Backpack
- Headtorch (with extra batteries)
- Sleeping bag
- Electronics
- Cameras
- Smartphones
- Chargers
- Power banks
- Binoculars, etc
- Toiletries
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Soap and shampoo
- Towel
- Wet wipes etc
- Travel papers
- Visa
- Insurance
- International air ticket
- Permits
- Passport
- Cash and credit cards
- Wilderness first aid kit and general medications
- Sun protection items
- Suncream
- Sun hat
- UV protective sunglasses
- Personal care items
- Foot powder
- Earbuds
- Deodorants
- Moisturizers
- Nail clippers and more.
- Miscellaneous
- Reusable water bottle
- Water purification tablets or filter
- Navigation tools
- Notebooks and pen
- Cholocalets and snacks etc