Kilimanjaro Recommended Packing List

Sleeping Gear:

  • Sleeping bag rated 0° - 15°F (Also available to rent once you are here)

  • Sleeping bag liner (for extra warmth. Can also be rented here)

  • Compression sack for sleeping bag

Pack & Bags

  • Waterproof duffel bag (80L- 100L)

  • Daypack 25L- 35L

  • Waterproof pack cover

  • (Optional) Packing cubes to organize duffel bag

  • (Optional) Bag lock for duffel bag

Footwear & Trekking Poles

  • Hiking boots- waterproof mid-weight

  • Running shoes/ light hikers (for wearing around camp)

  • Gaiters

  • 5- 6 pairs liner socks (wool or synthetic, no cotton)

  • 4- 6 pairs thick socks (no cotton) - thermal socks for summit day

  • Spare laces for hiking boots

  • Trekking poles (Can be rented here)

Gloves

  • Thin gloves (wool or synthetic, no cotton)

  • Thick waterproof gloves or mitten

Clothing: Lower body

  • Underwear 4- 5 pairs (no cotton)

  • 1 Convertible pants or shorts

  • 1- 2 light medium weight base layer

  • Hiking pants (no cotton)

  • Winter hiking pants

  • Waterproof shell pants (recommend size zippers)

Clothing: Upper body

  • Comfortable sports bra (ladies only)

  • 1- 2 light weight t-shirts (no cotton)

  • 1- 2 light weight long-sleeved t-shirts (no cotton)

  • 2- 3 light to mid-weight base layer shirts

  • 1- 2 fleece (for insulation layer)

  • 1 heavy base layer (no cotton, smart wool recommended) for summit day

  • Insulated shell jacket

  • Down jacket (approx 750-fill)

  • Waterproof shell jacket that fits over all layers

Headwear

  • Brim hat or cap with neck protection

  • Warm hat with ear flaps

  • Neck gaiter or “Buff”

  • Sunglasses (rated 100% UV protection)

Water & Snacks

  • 2- 3L hydration bladder (Platypus or Camelback or similar)

  • 1- 2 One-Liter wide-mouth bottle (Nalgene or similar)

  • Electrolyte/Sports drink powder for adding to your water

  • Snacks: Energy bars, jerky, nuts, etc.

  • Water purification tablets or filter pen, if desired (We provide boiled/ filtered water)

Personal Health & Comfort

  • Toiletries: toothbrush & paste, hairbrush/comb, foot powder, hand cream, deodorant, soap

  • “Baby wipes” and anti-bacterial, hand sanitizer wipes

  • “Dude wipes” for washing

  • Any regular medication you are taking

  • Anti-bacterial hand sanitizer gel such as Purell

  • Fingernail brush

  • Nail clippers

  • Ear plugs

  • Sunscreen SPF 40+

  • Small microfiber quick-dry towel

  • Pee-bottle for night time “calls of nature”

  • Small flashlight

  • Headlamp

  • Spare contact lenses/ glasses

  • Toilet paper - 1-2 rolls. (Take out the cardboard center for easier packing)

  • Camera/ phone/ ipod/ Kindle

  • Spare batteries

Personal First-Aid Kit

  • Blister bandaids- assorted sizes

  • Antibiotic cream or ointment

  • Bandaids for minor cuts & scrapes

  • ibuprofen/Tylenol

  • Skin healing ointment such as Aquaphor (Highly recommended)

  • Anti-nausea medication

  • Immodium for diarrhea

  • Any prescription medications

  • Diamox (To help prevent Altitude sickness)

  • Portable oxygen for high altitude like Boost Oxygen

Ladies Only:

  • During menstrual period, plan to change tampon or pad 3- 4 times daily

  • Ziplock bags for used tampons/pads (these must be carried off the mountain)

  • Heavy duty wipes for washing

  • Pee funnel: If you’ve ever wanted to pee standing up, now is your chance!! :)

Weight of duffle bag should be below 15Kg/ 25lbs

Travel size toiletries recommended to save weight of bags because the duffle bags will be carried by our porters.

What we provide:

  • Sleeping Mats

  • Oximeters to check Oxygen levels at altitude for health and safety

  • Oxygen tanks for emergency

  • Water that has been boiled and purified to refill water bottles and water bladders, daily.

As mentioned in list, some gear can be rented as well as portable toilets for a fee. If you are interested in renting any gear or portable toilet please let us know and we will provide pricing for your planning purposes.