Kilimanjaro Packing List
EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES
- Large soft-sided duffel bag (70L to 90L)
- Small day pack (25L to 35L)
- Sleeping bag (3 Seasons)
- Sleeping mat
- Walking Poles
- Head Torch
- Wate bottles / Camelbaks (enough to hold 3L of water)
- Sunglasses
- CLOTHING
- Windproof, waterproof mountain jacket
- Long sleeved shirts
- T-shirts
- Thermal long sleeved top
- Thick long-johns / thick tights
- Warm sweaters or fleeces
- Walking trousers (lightweight cargo trousers)
- Waterproof walking trousers
- Thin outer rain jacket
- Underwear
- Thick hiking socks (wool) - multiple pairs
- Proper hiking boots (waterproof with good ankle support)
- Trainers (for wearing around the camp in the evenings)
- Pair of warm gloves
- Balaclava
- Gaiters
- Sunhat (cap or wide brimmed)
- Warm hat
- Personal Items
- Toiletries
- Sunscreen (Minimum 30 SPF) & Lip balm
- Personal First Aid Kit
- Guide carries a first aid kit for the group
- Insect Repellent
- Hand Sanitizer
- Wet Wipes
- Snacks such as protein bars
- Passport (A photocopy is enough)
- Travel Insurance (please bring a copy of your insurance
- certificate with the 24hr emergency contact number
- Cash (just bring enough for tipping and buying souvenirs)
- Water Purification Tablets
- Water on the mountain is filtered using Katadyn Filters hence
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