Kilimanjaro Gear List
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Kilimanjaro Gear List
November 20, 2024
African Safari
Kilimanjaro Gear List
If you are packing for your climb it is important to really plan your clothing appropriately. This is why we recommend that you pack the following:
- Top Base Layer
- Bottom Base Layer
- 4-5Pairs of Underwear
- 3-4Short Sleeve
- 1Insulated Trekking Pants
- 1-2LongSleeve Hiking Shirts
- 1-2Pairs of Hiking Trousers
- 1Insulated Winter Jacket
- 1PolarTec Fleece Jacket
- 1HardShell Jacket
Basic Equipment
Daypack: Your main gear will be carried by a porter (up to 15kg) .You will need to carry your
own daypack. 30-40L is sufficient. We recommend Osprey daypacks.
Waterproof duffle bag: To carry your main gear we recommend using an 80-90L duffle bag.
Large rucksacks (>65L) can also work.
Sleeping bag: You will need a 4-season or-20 Deg C sleeping bag and compression sack. We
recommend Mountain hardware or The North Face sleeping bags. You can hire sleeping bags
from our team in Tanzania
Trekking poles: Trekking poles can reduce the impact on your joints by up to 20%. They are
great for going down Kili! We recommend adjustable Black Diamond trekking poles
Water bladder / bottles: Capacity to carry 3 litres of water. Options: 2 x 1.5 litre wide mouth
nalgene bottles or 2 litre platypus + 1 litre water bottle. Note that disposable plastic bottles are
not permitted on Kilimanjaro
Warm beanie style hat: Go for a version of a beanie that is either knitted or fleeced for extra
warmth. The North Face, Berghaus and Columbia all make good outdoor beanies.
Neck gaiter or scarf: It can get dusty on Kilimanjaro. We recommend bringing a neck gaiter or
bandana. The most versatile options are made by Buff or Hoo-Rag Headwear.
Sun hat: Preferably go for a hat that is wide-brimmed for protection, and has a neck cover if you
aren’t going to be wearing a neck gaiter
Sunglasses: Choose a pair of high UV protection glasses as sun intensity above 4,500m is very
high. Julbo are a great mountain sunglass brand but any brand with high UV protection will
suffice.
Headlamp: You will need a headlamp with good light output for any late night toilet journeys,
and importantly for summit night. Petzl make market-leading and affordable headlamps.
Lightweight Gloves: For lower slopes we recommend lightweight, fleece or quick drying fabric
gloves. Berghaus and The North Face make good lightweight gloves.
Warm gloves or mittens: For the cold nights and for the summit push we recommend
heavyweight, insulated, preferably water resistant gloves. The North Face and Black Diamond
are recommended brands
Trekking boots: We recommend using a mid-weight trekking boots with good ankle support.
Recommended brands include: Salomon, Scarpa, Hi-Tec and Merrell.
Training shoes(optional): To wear around camp after a day’s trek we recommend bringing a
pair of training shoes or sandals.
Socks: 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. Merino wool is the best material and Bridgedale or
Smartwool make good trekking socks.
Gaiters: Help keep your trousers clean in wet and muddy or dusty conditions.
Micro-spikes(optional): Not always required, but seasonal conditions may mean that it is icy at
the summit. Micro-spikes fit easily to your boots and give you extra traction. Available to rent in
Tanzania if required.
Thermal base layer: 1 x thermal base layer, ideally made from merino wool. Recommended
brand is Icebreaker.
Short sleeved shirt: 2 x lightweight, moisture wicking short sleeved shirts. Recommend brands
include Icebreaker, Under Armour, Columbia, Berghaus.
Long sleeve shirt: Go for a light or medium weight, moisture wicking long sleeve shirt (x2).
Icebreaker, Berghaus and Under Armour make great breathable trekking shirts.
Fleece or soft shell jacket: A mid-weight polartec fleece jacket is ideal for Kilimanjaro.
Berghaus, Helly Hansen and The North Face all make great fleeces.
Insulated jacket: A good quality and warm down or primaloft jacket is required for the cold
nights and summit push. Recommended brands include The North Face, Rab, Arc’Teryx and
Mountain Hardwear.
Hard shell outer jacket: A water/windproof hard shell outer jacket to protect you from the
elements. Goretex material is best. Recommended brands include The North Face, Arc’teryx,
Berghaus and Mountain Hardwear.
Poncho: It is not uncommon to have occasional prolonged rain showers in the two weeks either
side of the main rainy seasons (April/May and November). A cheap poncho is recommended if
you are trekking during these periods.
Leggings: Thermal or fleece base layer for your legs. Merino wool is preferable. Recommend
brand is Icebreaker.
Trekking trousers: Light or medium weight (x1) trekking trousers. Convertible trousers are an
option. Recommended brands include Craghoppers and Columbia.
Hard shell trousers: To protect yourself from the elements you need a good pair of waterproof /
windproof hard shell trousers. Ideally Goretex. Patagonia, The North Face and Arc’Teryx all
make good outer trousers.
Sun and lip screen: High SPF sunscreen and lip protection balm.
Toothbrush and toothpaste: Ideally travel size.
Wet wipes and hand sanitizer: Staying clean on Kilimanjaro is a challenge. Wet wipes and
hand sanitizer are a huge help.
Personal medicines and medical kit: Recommend bringing Paracetamol and Imodium at a
minimum.
Ear plugs(optional): For light sleepers. Snoring travels in quiet high altitude camps!
Pee bottle (optional): Useful for the ladies, but not a requirement
Dry bags(optional): Only required if your main duffle bag is not waterproof. Sturdy rubble
sacks will also help keep your kit dry.
Packing cubes(optional): Useful for keeping items organised within your duffle bag.
Camera and spare batterie(optional)s: Unless you are a keen photographer we recommend
taking a good quality and lightweight point and shoot camera like the Panasonic Lumix.
Plug Adapter: A plug adapter for charging your devices in the hotels before and after the trek.
The standard voltage and frequency in Tanzania is 230 V and 50 Hz respectively. The power
sockets that are used are of type D / G.
Personal snacks(optional): Boiled sweets, nuts, energy bars and dried fruit are all a good shout.
Isotonic drink powder to mix in with your water improves flavour and helps replace electrolytes.
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