Don’t have all the gear you need on the Everest Base Camp packing list?
Don’t have all the gear you need on the Everest Base Camp packing list? Kathmandu can be a great place to buy good quality, inexpensive gear. See our tips on buying gear in Kathmandu. However, we do not recommend purchasing hiking shoes in Kathmandu before your trek as you should allow plenty of time to break in your shoes beforehand—nothing dampens a trek faster than sore, blistered feet!