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Complete Kilimanjaro Gear Packing List-Mt. Kilimanjaro Gear List
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Make
sure you have everything you need to help you successfully
summit the Roof Of Africa with this handy final checklist.
Travel Documents
Valid passport and visa
Airline ticket
International health card with immunizations (Yellow fever)
Travel insurance
Medical insurance
US$ cash / Travellers Checks / Credit Card
Essential Items
Duffel bag - large enough
for all climbing gear and clothing. To be carried by the
porters. An extra bag to be left at the hotel with extra
gear
Small luggage lock - to lock zippers
Day backpack - between 20 - 35 litres. Large enough to
carry your water, camera, raincoat, lunch pack, snacks
& warm clothing
Sleeping bag
Ski-pole / walking stick
Water bottle / containers
Kilimanjaro map (Can be bought at Park gate)
High Altitude Gear
Waterproof, breathable
& windproof jacket (outer wear like Ventex, Gore-Tex
or Jeantex)
Waterproof, breathable & windproof pants (outer wear)
Polar fleece (middle layer)
Thermal underwear (under layers)
Mittens or warm gloves
Glove liners (if necessary)
One pair thermal (polertex) socks
Balaclava
Gaiters
Thermal water flask
Hiking Gear
Shorts
Hiking pants
Regular underwear
T-shirts
Raincoat or Poncho
Footwear
Water resistant semi-stiff
hiking boots - mid weight boots work great
Shoes for overnight camps - i.e. sneakers, running shoes,
etc.
Socks - several pairs for the climb
Liner socks - to keep your feet dry and limit the risk
of blisters
Equipment
Sun hat or similar (with
a brim)
Collapsible ski stick (optional but highly recommended)
Water bottles - two or three (total capacity at least
6 litres)
Head lamp, good strong one with spare batteries and an
extra light bulb
Water purification tablets
Sunglasses, good quality dark lenses for the climb, with
a securing strap
Flashlight (torch) with spare batteries
Personal Items
Toilet kit (soap, tooth
brush, toilet articles, wet wipes, etc.)
Towel
Sun screen and lip protection, SPF 30+
Ziploc bags, to protect camera, binoculars, etc. from
dust
Toilet paper
Money belt for passport and valuables
Medical and First Aid
Supplies
Headaches--Syndols
Altitude sickness-Diamox (if not allergic to sulpha)
Diarrhoea - Imodium
Nausea - Valoid
Malaria - Prophylaxis
Water purification tablets
Painkillers
Muscular sprains
Abrasions blisters and cuts - Plaster, bandages
Antiseptic cream - Betadine
Flu and colds
Eyedrops
Insect repellent
Optional Items
Camera, extra lenses
and film (ASA 200 film recommended)
Binoculars
Powdered sports drinks for the climb (ex. Game or Isotonic
drinks)
Pocket knife
Notebook & pencil
Plastic bags to keep clothing dry (masking tape)
Energy snacks and sweets
Video camera, tapes, battery packs and tri-pod
Mt Kilimanjaro Gear Packing List- Mt Kilimanjaro climbing Equipments and Mountain Gear ,Gears and Equipments for hire
