HERE BELOW IS A QUICK LIST OF ALL THE GEAR THAT YOU NEED TO PACK FOR YOUR KILIMANJARO TREK
BASIC EQUIPMENT:
Sleeping Bag – Will be provided however, we do recommend bringing a sleeping mat if you can fit it inside your duffle.
Duffle bag/ rucksacks – This is for carrying your main gear and normally will be carried by a porter. We recommend 60Liters – 80Liters water proof duffel bag/rucksacks
Daypack – You will need to carry your own daypack. 30-40L is sufficient.
Trekking poles – Trekking poles will reduce your joint pain. We recommend adjustable trekking poles.
Water bladder/bottles – Highly recommended with a capacity to carry 3 liters of water. Alternatively, you can bring two bottles 1.5L each. We would also recommend bringing an extra 1L bottle in addition to your water bladder.
HEAD WEAR:
Warm winter hat
Neck gaiter or scarf – We recommend bringing a neck gaiter or bandana as it can get dust on Kilimanjaro
Sun hat – Choose a hat that is wide-brimmed for protection
Sun glass – Choose a pair of high UV protection glasses as sun intensity above 4,500m is very high.
Headlamp – You will need a headlamp with good light output for any late-night toilet journeys, and importantly for summit night. We also recommend having extra batteries (AAA batteries)
HANDS AND FEET WEAR:
Lightweight Gloves – We recommend this for the lowers slope
Warm gloves or mittens – For the cold nights and for the summit we recommend heavyweight gloves
Trekking boots – We recommends using a mid-weight trekking boots with good ankle support. We also recommend it to be waterproof.
Gym shoes/sandals – To wear around camp after a day’s trek.
Socks – We recommend bringing 3-4 pairs of outer socks and 2-3 pairs of liner socks. We also recommend bringing 1 x thick thermal socks for summit night.
Gaiters – We recommend this to keep your trousers clean from wet and muddy or dusty conditions.
Micro–spikes/crampon – Not always required, but there are special periods when the mountain receives an excessive amount of ice near the summit.
UPPER BODY WEAR:
Thermal base layer – 2 thermal base layers, ideally made from merino wool. One to wear on summit night and one to sleep in each night
Short sleeved shirt: 2 lightweight, moisture wicking short sleeved shirts are sufficient.
Long sleeve shirt – 2 or 3 light or medium weight, moisture wicking long sleeve shirt.
Fleece or soft-shell jacket – A mid-weight fleece jacket is ideal for Kilimanjaro
Insulated jacket – A good quality and warm down or primaloft jacket is required for the cold nights and summit push.
Hard shell outer jacket – A windproof hard shell outer jacket to protect you from the elements
Poncho – As Kilimanjaro weather is unpredictable then poncho is real recommended.
LOWER BODY WEAR:
Leggings – 2 Thermal or fleece base layer for your legs.
Trekking trousers: 1 medium weight trekking trousers is recommended.
Hard shell trousers – Wind proof will protect yourself from the elements
TOILETRIES AND OTHER STUFFS:
Sun and lip screen – High sun protection factor sunscreen and lip protection balm is recommended
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Wet wipes and hand sanitizer
Personal medicines and medical kit – Recommend bringing Paracetamol and Imodium at a minimum
Extra bag and padlock – For your extra luggage that will remain at hotel
Packing cubes: Useful for keeping items organized within your duffle bag
Camera and spare batteries
Plug Adapter – A plug adapter for charging your devices in the hotels before and after the trek. We recommend adapter type G.
Personal snacks: Boiled sweets, nuts, energy bars and dried fruit are all a good for Kilimanjaro, most clients like to bring candy from their home countries too.
Towel – lightweight, quick-dry
Portable power bank and extra one if possible