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Kilimanjaro Gear List - Climbing Equipments

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
  • 4-5 Pairs of Underwear
  • 3-4 Short Sleeve
  • 1 Insulated Trekking Pants
  • 1-2 Long Sleeve Hiking Shirts
  • 1-2 Pairs of Hiking Trousers
  • 1 Insulated Winter Jacket
  • 1 Polartec Fleece Jacket
  • 1 Hard Shell Jacket

Basic Equipments

1- 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 a 80-90L duffle bag. Large rucksacks (>65L) can also work.

2- Sleeping bag:

You will need a 4-season or -20 Deg C sleeping bag and compression sack. We recommend Mountain Hardwear or The North Face sleeping bags. You can hire sleeping bags from our team in Tanzania

3- 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

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4- 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

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5- 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

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HEAD

1- 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 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

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2- 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

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3- 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

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HANDS AND FEET

1- 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 Lightweight Gloves: For lower slopes we recommend lightweight, fleece or quick drying fabric gloves. Berghaus and The North Face make good lightweight gloves

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2- 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: To wear around camp after a day’s trek we recommend bringing a pair of training shoes or sandals

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3- 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

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4- Gaiters:

Help keep your trousers clean in wet and muddy or dusty conditions.

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Upper Body

1- Thermal base layer:

1 x thermal base layer, ideally made from merino wool. Recommended brand is Icebreaker

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2- Short sleeved shirt:

2 x lightweight, moisture wicking short sleeved shirts. Recommend brands include Icebreaker, Under Armour, Columbia, Berghaus

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3- 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

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4- 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

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5- 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

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Legs

1- Leggings:

Thermal or fleece base layer for your legs. Merino wool is preferable. Recommend brand is Icebreaker.

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2- Trekking trousers:

Light or medium weight (x1) trekking trousers. Convertible trousers are an option. Recommended brands include Craghoppers and Columbia

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3- Hard shell trousers:

To protect yourself from the elements you need a good pair of waterproof / windproof hard shell trousers. Ideally Gore-Tex. Patagonia, The North Face and Arc’Teryx all make good outer trousers

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Other Bits and Bobs

1- 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.

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2- Camera and spare batteries:

Unless you are a keen photographer we recommend taking a good quality and lightweight point and shoot camera like the Panasonic Lumix.

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3- Sun and lip screen:

High SPF sunscreen and lip protection balm Recommended Options

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4- Toothbrush and toothpaste:

Ideally travel size Recommended Options

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5- Personal snacks:

Boiled sweets, nuts, energy bars and dried fruit are all a good shout. Isotonic drink powder to mix in with your water improves flavor and helps replace electrolytes

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6- Ear plugs:

For light sleepers. Snoring travels in quiet high altitude camps!

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7- Wet wipes and hand sanitizer:

Staying clean on Kilimanjaro is a challenge. Wet wipes and hand sanitizer are a huge help.

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8- Pee bottle (optional):

Useful for the ladies, but not a requirement

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