To be safe and comfortable on your Kilimanjaro climb, you should bring important gear and supplies.We’ve put together a comprehensive Kilimanjaro packing list to help you prepare for the climb Kilimanjaro trek includes five main climatic zones, from hot and humid forests and lower slopes to cooler peak areas with glaciers, ice and snowYou should be prepared for all weather conditions on Kilimanjaro: sunny, windy and rainy. We provide tents, camping gear, food, cooking equipment and other shared items You’ll have a duffel bag with all your kits to carry by the porter; and bring your own backpack on the hike.
❏ Hiking boots – waterproof mid-weight
❏ Running shoes/light hikers (for wearing around camp)
❏ Gaiters
❏ 5-6 pairs liner socks (wool or synthetic, no cotton)
❏ 4-6 pairs thick socks (no cotton!) – thermal socks for summit night
❏ Spare laces for hiking boots
❏ Trekking poles
❏ Comfortable sports bra (ladies only)
❏ 1-2 light-weight T-shirts (no cotton)
❏ 1-2 light weight long-sleeved T-shirts (no cotton)
❏ 2-3 Light to mid-weight Base Layer
❏ 1-2 Fleece as insulation layer
❏ Insulated shell jacket
❏ Down jacket (approx 750-fill)
❏ Waterproof shell jacket that fits over all your layers
❏ Toiletries: toothbrush & paste, hairbrush/comb, foot powder, hand cream, deodorant, soap.
❏ “Baby-wipes” and anti-bacterial, hand-sanitizer wipes
❏ Any regular medication you are taking
❏ Anti-bacterial hand-sanitizer gel such as Purell
❏ Fingernail brush
❏ Nail clippers
❏ Ear plugs
❏ Sunscreen SPF 40+
❏ Small microfiber quick-dry towel
❏ Pee-bottle for night time calls of nature
❏ Small torch
❏ Headtorch
❏ Pocket knife (Swiss Army Knife or “Leatherman”)
❏ Spare contact lenses/glasses
❏ Toilet paper (1-2 rolls. Take out the cardboard center for easier packing)
❏ Camera/phone/iPod/Kindle
❏ Spare batteries
❏ Underwear (no cotton)
❏ 1 “Convertibles” or shorts
❏ 1-2 light-medium weight Base layer
❏ Hiking pants (no cotton)
❏ Winter hiking pants
❏ Waterproof shell pants (recommend size zippers)
❏ Thin gloves (wool or synthetic, no cotton)-
❏ Thick waterproof gloves or mittens
❏ Brim hat or cap with neck protection
❏ Warm hat with ear flaps
❏ Neck gaiter or “Buff” (very versatile)
❏ Sunglasses (rated 100% UV protection)
❏ Headtorch (don’t forget spare batteries)
❏ 2-3 liter hydration bladder (Platypus or Camelbak or similar)
❏ 1-2 One-liter wide-mouth water bottle (Nalgene or similar)
❏ Electrolyte/Sports drink powdered formula for adding to your water
❏ Snacks: Energy bars of your preference – plan for 2-4 per day
❏ Water purification tablets or filter pen (we provide boiled/filtered water)
Blister plasters – different shapes and sizes
❏ Antibiotic cream or ointment
❏ Band-Aid/Elastoplast for minor cuts and scrapes
❏ Ibuprofen/Paracetamol over the counter pain relief
❏ Skin healing ointment such as Aquaphor
❏ Immodium for diarrhea
❏ Anti-nausea medication
❏ Any prescription medications
❏ Diamox (if using)
❏ Hiking boots – waterproof mid-weight
❏ Running shoes/light hikers (for wearing around camp)
❏ Gaiters
❏ 5-6 pairs liner socks (wool or synthetic, no cotton)
❏ 4-6 pairs thick socks (no cotton!) – thermal socks for summit night
❏ Spare laces for hiking boots-
❏ Trekking poles
❏ Sleeping Bag rated 0°F, -15°F
❏ Sleeping mat : we provide one
❏ Sleeping bag liner (for extra warmth or for rented sleeping bag)
❏ Compression sack for sleeping bag