PACKING LIST
Kilimanjaro is a hard cardio effort, and it can be snowy up high, but it is not technical – so you don’t need to to spend a fortune on buying mountaineering gear. In fact, the main pieces of gear that you need are a comfortable daypack – 30-35 liters is plenty - rain layers, a warm down jacket, gloves, and a pair of comfortable warm boots. Trekking poles are highly recommended, and a warm sleeping bag that is rated to -10 degrees celsius will go a long way towards making you comfortable at high camp; but if need be, you should be able to rent those items in Tanzania. Your chosen guiding business (guides are mandatory on Kilimanjaro) will take care of all the rest including tents, meals, and porters.
Here is a list of required gear:
Clothing:
1 Insulated hooded jacket
2 Fleece or soft-shell soft jacket
3 Moisture-wicking, light-weight long sleeve shirt
3 Moisture-wicking, light-weight short sleeve shirt
1 Breathable, waterproof pants, zip-off pants
1 Warm fleece pants
1 shorts
1 Moisture-wicking long underwear
4 moisture-wicking underwear x4
3 Sport bra (women)
1 brimmed hat
1 knit hat
1 neck gaiter
1 warm gloves
1 light gloves
Footwear:
1 Warm, waterproof hiking boots or shoes
1 thick thermal socks for summit night (Merino wool is great)
4-5 wool or synthetic socks
Optional:
1 Waterproof gaiters
Accessories
1 Sunglasses
1 32 oz. water bottle
1 3 liters water bladder
1 Pee Bottle to avoid leaving tent at night (recommended)
Stuff sacks or dry bags or “Ziploc”-type plastic bags, to keep gear dry and separate.
Optional:
1 Waterproof Backpack Cover
1 lightweight, quick-dry towel
Equipment
1 Sleeping bag, warm, four seasons (may be rented on location)
1 Collapsible trekking poles (may be rented on location)
1 Head lamp with extra batteries
1 Duffel bag, 70L-90L capacity, for porters to carry your equipment
1 Daypack, 30-35L capacity, for you to carry your personal gear
Optional:
1 Inflatable sleeping pad (foam pad provided)
1 Inflatable camp pillow
Other optional things to take:
Toiletries, prescriptions, sunscreen, lip balm, insect repellent containing DEET, First Aid Kit, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, wet wipes, snacks, light-weight, high calorie, electrolytes, camera with extra batteries
WHAT GEAR DO I NEED TO CARRY IN MY DAY PACK?
You should pack your gear smartly, keeping in mind the essentials required for your day-long trek. It's crucial to carry only the necessary things that will aid your journey before reaching your destination. You don't have to burden yourself with an enormous backpack; a medium-sized or small-sized one of approximately 30 liters will suffice. Ensure that the items inside are useful, such as clothes, water bottles, headgear, sunglasses, gloves, some snacks, waterproof clothing, and sunscreen. Pack the rest of your belongings in a duffel bag. The porters will carry it between the camps on the mountain each day. Be advised that plastic disposable water bottles and plastic bags are banned in Tanzania. To prevent your items from getting wet, place them in waterproof bags or cubes bags each day before packing. The maximum weight the porters will carry on the mountain is 15kg. If your bag is heavier, you'll need to take some items out and leave it at the hotel.
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