Mount Kilimanjaro packing list
Packs and Bags
- Day sack 30-40L(must have comfortable ,supporting waist belt .Accessible pockets ,hydration pack slots ,back ventilation & walking pole loops also make life easier whilst trekking).
- Rucksack /Duffel bag70-90(must be soft ,as porters carry this on their heads
- Water proof liner /Dry Bags /Heavy duty garbage bags (essential to keep clothing and sleeping equipment dry in your bag)
- Bag lock for duffel bag for the safety
- water proof pack cover
Sleeping gear.
- 4season sleeping bag(comfort rating -12”c)
- Sleeping mat /inflatable Thermarest (for comfort and insulation ,thin foam mats are not adequate
- Sleeping bag liner(silk or fleece)
Foot wear
- Hiking boots (must have ankle protection ,water proof,warm in)
- Hiking socks( at least 5 pairs of which 2 thermal)
- Gaiters (to protect legs from dust and mud)
- Training /comfy shoes for evenings around the camp
- Spare laces for hiking boots
Clothing :Upper body.
- water proof and breathable jacket (GORE -TEX-or equivalent recommended, must fit over down jacket)
- Down jacket /Warm ski jacket
- Wind proof soft shell jacket /light weight fleece top
- Thick fleece top as insulation layers-2
- Walking t-shirts-2
- Sun hat (protection of face from sun burning)
- Bandana/buff(for the dust and cold)
- Balaclava /warm hat (for warming the body)
Clothing lower body.
- Water proof over trousers
- Trekking trousers (not jeans ,thin for most days ,thick for evening and summit night)
- Thermal long johns(for sleeping &summit night)
- Hiking shorts
- Underwear (light and loose ,ideally not cotton)
- Balaclava /warm hat
- Light medium weight base layer
- Winter hiking pants
- GLOVES
- Insulated thick gloves /mittens(windproof for summit night)
- Thin linear gloves (for other days ,ideally fit under thick gloves for summit)
General Trekking .
- LED head torch plus spare batteries( for nights and summit)
- Water bottled/hydration pack(3-4L combination of both in case bladder leaks)
- Sun glasses(100%UV protection )
- High energy snacks (nuts,chocolate,dried fruits,crackers)
- Energy tablets
- Electrolytes drink powdered formula for adding to your water
- Hiking poles(Highly recommended ,especially useful to reduce strain on your knees)
- Hand warmers
- Camera (for taking photos as a life time memory)
- Power bank /solar charger
- Contact lenses (plus spare glasses)
- Alarm clock/watch
- Ear plugs
Small personal first aid kit
- Diamox /Acetazolamide
- Pain killer
- Ant- inflammatory
- Antihistamines
- Platters/blisters
- Zinc oxide tape
- Throat lozenges
- Antiseptic wipes
- Anti Diarrhoea tablets( Imodium)
- Rehydration satchets
- Personal medicines
- Deep heat
- Knee supports
- Malaria tablets(under advice from your doctor)
- Dry shampoo
- Antibacterial hand gel
Personal Health and comfort.
- Toothbrush
- Tooth paste
- Soap/shower gel
- Baby wipes
- Lip salve(with strong SPF)
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Foot powder
- small travel towel
- Facecloth(easy for washing from a bowl)
- Nailbrush
- Deodorant
- Sanitizer
- Insect repellent containing DEET
- Sun cream /moisturize
NB:FIRST AID KITS FROM THE OFFICE , GEARS CAN BE HIRED FROM OUR STORE