1x Conversion FC-T8000 I've had a 2016 Ghost Square Cross 6 bike for about two years and I just realized that I never change the front gears once. To reduce clutter, weight and just make my bike easier to clean, I want to convert to a 1x. So far I think I need the following:

new crank set
new rear derailleur
possibly a chain guide

My front crank is a Shimano Deore XT FC-T8000. Rear derailleur is listed as Shimano XT 10-Speed derailleur and the rear cassette is a Shimano CS-HG500 11-34.

I'm at a loss for what I actually need specifically. A friend told me to look at Wolf Tooth but before I actually pulled the trigger on a purchase I saw "Not compatible with Deore triple (3x) cranksets!" so now I'm just nervous about what to buy. None of my stuff is highend or even midend so I haven't been able to find someone who converted this equipment to a 1x.

Can anyone provide some guidance as to what I am looking for or what I need for a simple 1x conversion? Thank you.
A simple 1x conversion would only need a new narrow wide chainring (and probably shorter chainring bolts).  Narrow wide chainrings in 104BCD (which is the required size for the model you list) are available from USD10 if you order a cheap chain ring directly from China.  You can continue to use the crankset you have, as well as all other components.  After you installed the new chain ring you remove your front derailleur, the shifter cable and your left hand shifter and you're done.
if you make sure it's a narrow wide chainring (or some other shape that is designed for 1x) for most riding you would likely not need a chain keeper (although it doesn't hurt to have one).  The shape of these chainrings will make sure the chain doesn't drop to the left or right of the chainring.
For more &quot;complicated&quot; 1x conversations you would want to review your gearing after loosing 2 chainrings.  In that case you would need a new cassette and potentially a new rear derailleur depending on the new cassette.  However you mentioned your intention is to simplify the bike while being happy with the current gearing (seeing you never shift the front derailleur).