Mount Everest BASIC Kit List

The below is by no means a full and exhaustive  check list of everything you will require,
however it should help you make it to at least Base Camp.
If your luggage is lost on route to Kathmandu you can always buy most things in Kathmandu to replace lost items etc. HOWEVER I recommend that you wear your actual trek boots onto the plane with you as even though you can buy new boots, they will not be worn in and could give you blisters on the trek.

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Baggage and sleeping Required
Large rucksack/kit bag – no more than 15kgs (a suitcase is not appropriate) 15kg limit is from Kathmandu to Lukla. You can leave clean clothes at Kathmandu Hotels, for your return from expedition- Required
Day rucksack (for carrying sun cream, camera, spare battery and memory card, water bottles etc) - Required
Sleeping bag 4 season (you can hire one from Nepal for $1 per day. - Required
Fleece sleeping bag liner.  - Required
Thermarest. You can
hire one from Nepal for $2 per day - Required
Clothing
Waterproof jacket and trousers Similar to Montane Resolute Endurance or better jacket- Required
Long-sleeved shirt - Required
T-shirts, Base lyers- Required
Fleece - Required
Thermals (for cold nights). Required
Trousers (such as lightweight cargo trousers, avoid jeans). Required
Shorts & swimwear, for kathmandu. Optional
Underwear (light and loose), plenty of socks - both hiking and light. Required
Bandana /scarf (to avoid dust and sunburn) Optional
Down jacket you can hire one from Nepal for $1 per day. Required for sleeping in as well due to freezing nights. Similar to RAB Neutrino Endurance Required
Walking boots (sturdy well worn in hiking boots). Required
Ankle gaiters (use in snowy conditions in the foothills & if compatible with own boots)
Trainers for evenings. Required
Wide brimmed hat for sun. Required
Gloves (thermal lined). Required
Woolly hat (you will need to cover your head in its entirety). Required
Hygiene
Toothbrush & toothpaste, flannel for strip washing, soap (anti bacterial & bio-degradable), shampoo/conditioner (bio-degradable), lip salve with sun protection, antiseptic wipes, vaseline for leg chaff
Razor & cream, sanitary products, shower gel (bio-degradable), travel towel, deodorant, toilet paper/tissues, hairbrush/comb
Health
Vitamins. Optional
After sun / moisturiser, Lip protection. Required
Sun protection (factor 30 minimum). Required
Documents (where relevant, please leave a copy at home with your next of kin)
Passport & photocopy (with 6 months to run from the end of the expedition). Required
Visa. You can get this at Kathmandu airport but better to get it in country of departure Required
Flight tickets. Required
Cash Nepalese Rupees (only changeable in Nepal, dont forget you cant change them back to your currency after leaving Nepal). Required
Travellers cheques (only changeable in Kathmandu)
Credit card (for emergencies only). Required
Travel insurance. Required
Vaccination certificates (not needed as a condition of entry however very useful if medical attn needed in country, originals not necessary)
Emergency contacts (you should be sent these prior to departure)
Other
Camera & spare battery and memory cards, Electric adaptors for charging or solar chargers		Optional
Binoculars		Optional
Sunglasses (good quality with high 100% UV protection). This due to the high UV at high altitude		Required
High energy snacks (tracker bars, dried fruit and nuts, you can purchase chocolate en route).		Required
Contact lenses (bring spare lenses, and glasses in case of dust).		Required
Padlock		Optional
Cord or string, clothes pegs, for hanging your washing upto dry on route.		Optional
Sewing kit		Optional
Note book and pen(s). Toys and photos of your home town to show children in the remote villages on route as they will be mesmerized by your photos and any toys.		Optional
Alarm clock, watch		Optional
Adjustable walking pole rubber tipped (highly recommended. Try to fit into main hold luggage)
Torch (with spare batteries and bulb) head torch recommended. Required
Water bladder 1-2 Litres, plus water bottle 1 Litre. Required A metal water can is recommended as it can also be filled with hot water on the night and used to keep you warm in your sleeping bag. DONT FORGET WATER PURIFICATION tablets
Ear plugs. Required
Re-sealable plastic bags - expeds (for dirty washing & to protect from damp etc)Required
Whistle Optional
Spare boot laces. Optional
Small first aid kit
Acetazolamide (Diamox) - Helps prevent Altitude sickness, Check with GP 1st. Optional Pain killers / Paracetamol (Asprin also aids altitude acclimatisation) Required
Adhesive dressing (plasters) and Compeed blister pads / second skins. Required
Antiseptic spray. Required Dukoral -  Prevents cholera and makers claim it prevents numerous other water borne parasites which attack the human digestive system. Check with GP 1st. Optional
Diahorrea tablets (Immodium or Pepto Bismol) & Re-hydration sachets (2 per trekking day) Required
Anti-histamine tablets (i.e: Piriton) Required
Motion sickness tablets. Optional
Any medication you normally use. Required