Kilimanjaro Gears and Kit List

Equipment’s and Packing List for Mt Kilimanjaro Expedition

Head wear

• Headlamp. Bring plenty of spare bulbs & batteries
• Glacier glasses (w/ side covers or wrap around).  100% UV, IR, high quality optical lenses designed for mountain use
• Balaclava. (1) Heavyweight, (1) Lightweight.  Heavyweight must fit over lightweight
• Fleece hat/ Warm synthetic/ Wool hat.
• Bandanas (2). Used to shade your neck.
• Neoprene face mask.  (Optional)

Personal Equipment

• Small Backpack.  (25-50 Liters)
• Sleeping Bag.  (Expedition quality rated to at least, Comfort -7°C/ limit -15°C/ extreme -25°C)
• Waterproof Duffel Bag (100 Liters/ carried by porter)
• Sunscreen.  SPF 30 or better.
• Lipscreen.  SPF 20 or better.
• Water Flask (1 liter/ 2 pcs) or Camel bag (2 liters)
• Water Bottle parkas for the big bottles.
• Waterproof poncho
• Towel/ wet wipes
• Toothpaste/ Toothbrush
• Small sizable Toiletry bag.
• Pee Bottle (1 Liter).  Large mouth, clearly marked water bottle for use in tent.
• Pee Funnel (for women).
• Compression Stuff Sacks.

Climbing Equipment

• Trekking poles

Hand wear

• Lightweight Fleece Synthetic gloves.  1 pair. Should fit comfortably inside mitts or gloves. Lighter capilene preferred. (Comfort -15°C)
• Expedition Shell Mitts/ Gloves for summit day.  1 pair. Should be big enough so that synthetic gloves fit inside pile liners.
• Hand warmers and Toe Warmers:  Bring 3 sets of each.

Foot wear

• Light hiking boots or trekking shoes (Trekking sneakers). For day hikes and trek to Camps
• Mountaineering boots (ankle-fixing) for summit day. Remember to avoid tight fit choice with heavy socks.
• Gaiters
• Light Trekking Socks (3 pairs).
• Wool or Synthetic Socks. 2 pairs heavyweight wool or synthetic socks (wool is warmer) to be worn over the liner socks on the summit day.
• Liner Socks. 3 pairs of smooth thin wool, nylon or Capilene to be worn next to the skin
• Vapor barrier socks.  (Optional) Helps reduce moisture buildup in your boots, also keeps your feet a little warmer.

Technical Clothing

• Trekking pants (1-2 pcs)
• Membrane Pants
• Warm fleece Jacket (2 piece)
• Membrane Jacket
• Ski pants for summit day (Comfort -15°C)
• Thermal underwear set (2 pcs tops & bottoms)
• Expedition Down Parka.  Fully Baffled, Expedition Weight.
• Insulated Synthetic Jacket (Optional).  Allows you to leave your down parka up higher on the mountain as we establish higher camps.

The list we’ve provided is only a guideline. Everything mentioned here is required. It’s your choice regarding the brand. However, we suggest you to purchase from best brands available so that it makes your climb safe and comfortable.