Suggested equipment (not compulsory) for trekking in the Khumbu Valley from Lukla to the Pyramid:
CLOTHING/PROTECTION
• sun hat with visor
• stocking cap
• scarf
• sun glasses
• sun block (minimum spf 6 for face, 12 for lips)
• T-shirts (cotton or wool)
• comfortable underwear
• long and short sleeved shirts
• polar fleece (pile) jacket
• wool sweater
• cotton pants
• shorts (culturally less acceptable for women)
• warm pants, e.g., polar fleece (pile)
• silk long underwear
• wool long underwear
• cotton socks
• wool socks
• ski jacket (gore-tex shell and down liner, see notes)
• rain gear (waterproof jacket and pants)
• tennis shoes
• hiking boots (broken in!)
• warm gloves and/or mittens
• sleeping bag filled with goose down
PERSONAL BELONGINGS
• toiletry kit (soap & shampoo, toothbrush and toothpaste, small scissors, safety pins, mirror)
• kit small sewing kit
• kleenex
• toilet paper
• towel
• multi-purpose ("Swiss army") camping knife (NB: knives and scissors must not be carried on the plane as hand luggage and should always be packed with your checked luggage)
• nylon cord
VARIOUS ITEMS
• safety pouch (i.e., money belt) for passport, personal documents, money
• camera and film
• personal pharmacy and first aid
• medium size backpack/rucksack (50 liters)
• small thermos or water bottle (1/2 liter), trail bars, vitamins (see notes)
• small flashlight or headlamp and batteries (see notes)
• umbrella (see notes)
NOTES
1) Down clothing and sleeping bags can be rented in Kathmandu and in Namche;
2) Moderate to good quality hiking and trekking gear is available both new and used in Kathmandu and in small shops along the way, along with a variety of useful equipment and clothing items;
3) Umbrellas can be purchased in Kathmandu;
4) Normal sized alkaline batteries can be purchased in Kathmandu and at some places along the trek;
5) Tea shops and lodges serve a variety of food and drinks along the way. It is, however, recommended that trekkers have some snacks along to eat and drink should the need arise.