Kilimanjaro Final Check List

One of the important prerequisites of a successful summit attempt is being properly equipped. Ensure that you are well equipped. Please remember to limit the weight of your duffel bag and its content to be carried by the porters on the climb to 15 kg (32 lbs.) or less. Extra luggage, including clean clothes to wear after your climb, can be left at the hotel in Moshi.

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Please note: This checklist is only a guideline.

Travel Documents

Valid passport and visa
Airline ticket
International health card with immunizations (Yellow fever) .
Travel insurance
Medical insurance
US$ cash / Credit Card

Essential Items

Duffel bag – large enough for all climbing gear and clothing. To be carried by the porters. (Hence your sleeping bag needs to be able to cope with extremely cold temperatures. We recommend sleeping bags that have a rating at a minimum of -10 degrees Celsius (14 Fahrenheit). It is however better to have a warmer sleeping bag than a colder one – you would rather be too warm than too cold.)
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

High Altitude Gear

Waterproof, breathable & windproof jacket (outer wear like Ventex, Gore-Tex or Jeantex)
Polar fleece (middle layer)
Thermal underwear (under layers)
Mittens or warm gloves
One pair thermal (polertex) socks
Balaclava
Gaiters
Thermal water flask

Hiking Gear

Shorts
Hiking pants
Regular underwear
T-shirts

Footwear

Water resistant semi-stiff hiking boots – mid weight boots work great
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)
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

Headache tablets
Diamox (if not allergic to sulpha)
Diarrhoea – Imodium
Nausea – Valoid
Malaria – Prophylaxis or Malaron
Painkillers.
Muscular sprains
Abrasions blisters and cuts – Plaster, bandages
Antiseptic cream – Betadine
Flu and colds.
Eye drops.
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