Mount Kilimanjaro Equipment Packing List

Technical Clothing

Below is a list of highly recommend items. Please know the weather is very unpredictable and temperatures can fall as low as -25. We recommend it is always better to be over, than under prepared. Any items you do not wish to purchase or bring from home can be hired here from local gear shops specializing in quality imported items. A price list of each item is available upon request.

Waterproof Jacket, breathable with hood. Weather rated Insulated Jacket, synthetic or down soft Jacket, fleece or soft-shell. Long sleeve shirts: light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric (2).Short sleeve shirts: light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric (2).

Waterproof Pants, breathable.Hiking Pants (convertible to shorts recommended) (2).Fleece Pants. Shorts (optional).Long Underwear (moisture-wicking fabric recommended) (2).Underwear, briefs (moisture-wicking fabric recommended). Sport Braz (women).

Footwear

Hiking Boots, warm, waterproof, broken-in, with spare laces Gym Shoes, to wear at camp (optional), Socks, thick, wool or synthetic (3-5),Sock Liners, tight, thin, synthetic, worn under socks to prevent blisters (3-5), Gaiters, waterproof – highly recommended to prevent loose gravel and sand

Equipment

Sleeping Bag, warm, four season rated, Sleeping Bag Liner, for added warmth (optional) Trekking Poles (highly recommended), Head lamp, with extra batteries, Duffel bag, for porters to carry your equipment, Daypack, for you to carry your personal gear

Paperwork

Trip Receipt, Passport, Visa (available upon arrival), Yellow fever vaccination card, Insurance Documents.

Headwear

Sun Hat for sun protection, Warm Hat for warmth, Balaclava for face coverage (highly recommended), Bandana (optional). Gloves liner and thick warm (waterproof recommended) Glove Liners, thin, synthetic, worn under gloves for added warmth.

Accessories

Sunglasses or Goggles, Backpack Cover, waterproof Poncho, during rainy season (optional) Water Bottle (Nalgene recommended, must have 2-3 Liters combined) Water Bladder, Camelback type, note disposable plastic bottles are not allowed on the mountain per National Park regulations. Towel, lightweight quick-dry (optional).

Other

Toiletries
Medications
Sunscreen
Lip Balm
Insect Repellent,
First Aid Kit
Hand Sanitizer
Wet Wipes
Snacks, light-weight, high calorie, high energy Camera, with extra batteries