Hiking Boots
You need a high quality and havy duty hiking boots equipped with a good sole with best traction. To avoid blisters we recommend that you wear the boots several time before you hike Kilimanjaro with them.
Running or walking shoes
Running or walking shoes will be needed for those days that are suitable. You can also use the shoes to travel with. It is important to be able to change footwear on the mountain to avoid blisters and other foot discomforts.
Gaiters
Long or short gaiters are highly need to avoid both mud and small stones.
Open Shoes/ sandals
You will use this to go around at the camp in the evernings.
Thick Socks
Three pairs of Synthetic/Wool Blend eg.smartwool
Light socks
Three pairs of Synthetic/Wool blends eg. Patagonia, Smartwool
Balaclava
This should cover your neck and face. Should fit underneath your wool or fleece hat or be thick enough to be worn alone.
Bandana
Two cotton styles. This is an important item with many uses, large sizes are best. Gloves or mittens
Gloves or mittens (wool or pile). 1 pair of heavy mittens and one 2 light pair of gloves. Mitten shell. These are for use against the winds on the way to the summit. Bring also a thinner pair for hiking around the camp
Sun hat
Any lightweight hat with a good brim or visor.
Wool or fleece hat:
Should be warm brand hat that can go over ears.
It is very important that your clothing fits loosely and comfortably so you can layer your clothes appropriately. This is key for maintaining a comfortable body temperature.
Lightweight pants: One pair (any brand Supplex or “stretch woven” pants).
• Hiking shorts that are quick dry and best for lower elevation
• Lightweight long underwear top
• Mid-weight long underwear top
• Lightweight long underwear bottom
• Short-sleeved shirts: Two synthetics; most nylon running shirts or athletic shirts work well.
• Down insulated jacket: Medium weight, the hood is preferred, but not required. • Waterproof breathable jacket & pants: Such as Gore-Tex. The jacket must have a hood .These garments should be large to fit over your other layers. • Rain pants and jacket- One pair that fit loosely and are comfortable.
• Sunglasses #1
For high altitude. One pair of high quality 100%UV and 100%IR with a minimum of 80%.
• Sunglasses #2
One pair of high quality 100%UV and 100%IR, for lower elevations, also as a backup. It is important to have a spare pair of sunglasses.
• Headlamp
AA or AAA battery powered
• Spare Batteries:
Bring plenty for reading in the tent at night
• Sunscreen: SPF 30 or higher, non-oily (Dermatone or Terrapin) • Lip screen: SPF 30 or higher
• Toiletry kit: Toothbrush, toothpaste, skin lotion, alcohol-based hand sanitizer, soap, comb/brush, shave kit, (bring travel size bottles to keep your kit small).
• First-aid kit: Ibuprofen/Aspirin, assorted band-aids, moleskin, Neosporin-type suave, small gauze pad, a roll of adhesive tape, tweezers, safety pins. Include any prescription travel meds that might be prescribed by your doctor (antibiotics, Diamox, sleep aids).
• Large trash compactor bags: For waterproofing some items inside your duffel. • Zip-loc bags: These are always useful.
• Wet wipes
• Earplugs: Very useful for sleeping in tents and lodges
• Trail Munchies. Although plenty of snack food is provided, trekkers like to have a taste of home in their packs. It is also advisable to bring at least three energy bars to assist you on summit day.
• Small towel for washing in the camp
• Hand sanitizers
• Backpack:
3000 cubic inches or more, internal frame.
Pack cover
A big enough size to fit over your backpack to protect from rain and dust.
• Sleeping bag
Minus 15F to 0F Down 700 fill minimum (Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, The North Face).
• Sleeping pad:
Inflating, full-length
• Water bottles
Two1-liter, leak-proof wide-mouth (Nalgene Poly or Lexan bottles)
• Lightweight steel thermal bottle
One-liter size. Optional but very nice on the long summit day. Water in Nalgene bottles will freeze unless kept next to the body; it is easier to stay hydrated with warm drinks at 19,000 ft.
• Pee bottle
Optional. One 1-quart, leak-proof wide-mouth (Nalgene Poly or Lexan bottles).
• Pee funnel for women
Optional but highly recommended (Freshette).
• Pack towel:
Small or medium size pack towel. Do not bring ‘terrycloth’ they are too bulky and difficult to dry. Bandanas work in a pinch. (PackTowl)
• Trekking poles:
Useful for going up and down steep, muddy trails in the forest, and general trekking in the higher elevations. Adjustable poles are best so that you can strap them on your pack when not in use.
• Duffel bag
Waterproff duffel bag 90-120 lts that can carry all you hiking gears for the time you are on the mountain
• Power bank
• Wet wipes
