Kilimanjaro Gear List
Climb Kilimanjaro Gear 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 (Which Sleeping Bag we Recommend?)
- 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 Kilimanjaro Gear List
- 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
Do I Need to Carry All My Own Gear on Kilimanjaro?
Absolutely not! Because our trips are fully supported, our porters will carry most of your gear from camp to camp.
You only have to carry a small daypack with the things that you might need while hiking to the next campsite. Generally that would include extra clothing, rain gear, snacks and water.
Everything else goes into your duffel bag, which will be ready in your tent by the time you get to camp.
Our porters will place your duffel bag and sleeping bag into a large, sturdy, waterproof bag with a roll-top closure.
Is There a Weight Limit for My Kilimanjaro Gear?
Our porters are limited to carrying 33 lbs (15 kgs) of your personal belongings. So be selective in what you take with you.
The most common mistake that climbers make is that they over pack and bring too much gear. If you are having issues getting under the weight limit, review your gear along with our gear list carefully and cut out any extra or unnecessary items.
Can I Store Extra Luggage at the Hotel?
Yes. All extra luggage, items you will not use on your climb, such safari clothing, gear and equipment, can be safely stored at the hotel.
What Happens if My Baggage is Lost or Delayed?
If your baggage is lost or delayed, please notify us immediately upon your arrival so we can assist you in assembling the necessary gear. We will take you to our store or we will bring all the gears to the hotel which are your sizes. But you might not be able to find what you need from our store and the quality and condition of the gear might be substandard.
We will make reasonable attempts to deliver delayed luggage to you on the mountain. All additional expenses that are incurred by us while resolving lost or delayed luggage problems must be reimbursed locally.
