Kilimanjaro Packing List
Clothing: Inner, Middle and Outer Layers
- Tee-shirts preferably moisture wicking (2 or more)
- Long sleeve shirts (2)
- Long underwear pants (2)
- Underwear (3 to 5)
- Heavy Fleece or Down Jacket
- Sweatshirt (optional)
- Fleece Pants (optional)
- Trekking Pants ( 1 or more)
- Shorts (optional)
- Gortex or Waterproof Jacket with hood
- Rain Poncho
- Waterproof Pants
Hats, Gloves and Gaiters
- Wide brimmed hat
- Wool hat (Should cover ears)
- Balaclava or Ski Mask
- Lightweight Gloves
- Insulated Wool or Down Mittens (worn outside lightweight gloves)
Footwear: Shoes and Socks
- Hiking boots with ankle support
- Camp shoes or Tennis Shoes
- Plastic bag to carry spare shoes
- Hiking socks (5)
- Sock Liners (optional)
Sleeping Bag
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping bag liner (optional)
- Sleeping bag stuff sack
- Sleeping pad
Duffel Bags and Day Packs
- Large Duffel Bag & Day Pack
- Waterproof cover for daypack
- Drybags in several sizes
- Stuff sacks for dirty clothes/shoes
On the Trail
- Sunscreen
- Lip Balm with Sunscreen
- Water Bottles (2 or 3) or Camel Back
- Sunglasses
- Headlamp with batteries
- Energy Snacks
- Waterproof small bags for protection of electronics devices
- Camera with batteries
- Toilet Paper
- Trekking Poles
First Aid Kit and Toiletries
We recommend you carry the following;
- Advil or Ibuprofen
- Diamox (for altitude sickness)
- Personal Prescriptions
- Antibiotics
- Diaper Rash Cream
- Soap, Deodorant
- Wet wipes
- Panty Liners and Tampoons
- Face lotion
- Hair brush, Hair ties
- Hand warmers
- Ear plugs for sleeping
Paperwork
-Passport (needed at entry gate for registration)