Packing Lists
Gears for KIlimanjaro Trekking
Over the course of a few days, you will pass through several climate zones, from equatorial rainforests surrounded by banana and coffee plantations, to near arctic conditions. This makes packing the right layers vital. We recommend the following individual equipment list for climbing expeditions. Your equipment will be checked by the guides before departure. If needed, you can also hire some of your equipment from the our store.
Clothing
- 1-2 Pairs of Hiking Trousers
- Top and Bottom Base Layer
- 3-4 Short Sleeve and 1-2 Long Sleeve Trekking Shirts
- 1 Hard Shell Jacket
- 4-5 Pairs of Underwear
- 1 Fleece Jacket
- 1 Insulated Winter Jacket
- 1 Insulated Trekking Pants
Lightweight Raingear
- Buff or Neck Gaiter
- Headgear
- Sun Hat, ideally with a neck cover
- Sunglasses
- Headlamp
- Warm Beanie or Fleece Headband
Hands and Walking
- Warm Outer Gloves / Mitts
- Lightweight Inner Gloves
- Adjustable Trekking Poles
Footwear
- 4-5 Pairs of Trekking Socks
- Mid-weight Hiking Boots
- 1 Pair of Warm / Thick Trekking Socks
- Camp Trainers / Trekking Sandals
. Bags and Day pack
- 80-90L Waterproof Duffle Bag
- Daypack Raincover
- 20-30L Daypack
- Travel Bag Organisers (Optional)
Sleeping Accessories
- 4-Season Sleeping Bag
- Insulated Sleeping Mat
- Inflatable Pillow (optional)
General Accessories
- Large Volume Water Bottle or Hydration Bladder
- Water Purification Tablets
- Baby Wipes
- Sweat Resistant Sun cream
- Blister Plasters
- Insect Repellent
- General Medications (Paracetamol, Imodium)
- Pee Bottle (optional)
Technology
- Camera
- Spare Batteries and Camera Memory Card
- GoPro (optional)
- Kindle with Back Light (optional)
- Solar Backpack Charger (optional)
Other Bits and Bobs
- Zip Lock Bags for Important Possessions (Passport, Money etc.)
- Passport, Visa, Insurance, Yellow Fever Card (if applicable)
- Energy Bars
- Energy Drink Supplement
- Trekking Towel
- Toiletries, including one roll of toilet paper
- Small Lock for your Duffle Bag
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