Kilimanjaro Climbing Packing List
Kilimanjaro packing list: One of the most crucial prerequisites for a successful summit attempt is proper equipment. Ensure that you are well prepared by contacting the administration for a printable Checklist and marking it off. It will be an essential part of your climb preparation.
Please remember to limit the weight of your duffel bag and its contents, to be carried by 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. Make sure you have everything you need to summit the Roof of Africa. Please feel free to contact us with any further questions regarding the climbing packing list.
We also provide a complete and quality rental service for all the equipment required on the mountain, as a sensible alternative to purchasing. Please click kilimanjaro Gear Rental for more information;
Essential Kilimanjaro Packing List
Travel documents
– Valid passport and Tanzanian visa
– Resident permit
– International health card with immunizations (Yellow fever).
– Airline tickets (onward or return)
– All insurance documents
Essential items
1-Day backpack – between 20 – 35 litres. Large enough to carry your water, camera, raincoat, lunch pack, snacks & warm clothing
1- Duffel bag, (waterproof recommended), large enough for all climbing gear, to be carried by the porters. An extra bag must be left at the hotel with extra gear.
1-Waterproof, breathable & windproof jacket (outerwear like Venter, Gore-Tex or Jeantex)
1-Insulate jacket, synthetic or down,
1-Soft jacket, fleece or soft-shell
1- Waterproof, breathable & windproof pants (outerwear).
1-2-Long Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric
2-3-Short Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric
1-2-Hiking pants (convertible to shorts)
3-4- Thermal underwear (under layers)
1- Small luggage lock – to lock zippers
Enough regular underwear
1- Polar fleece (middle layer).
2-Sport bra (for women)
1- Raincoat or Poncho
1- Balaclava or buff, for face coverage
1- Mittens or warm gloves
1 – Glove liner (if necessary)
Footwear
1-Water resistant semi-stiff hiking boots – mid-weight boots work perfectly
1 – Shoes for overnight camps – sneakers, running shoes, etc.
– Liner socks – to keep your feet dry and limit blister risk
– Socks – several pairs for the climb
3- Socks, wool or synthetic
1- Gaiters
Equipment
1- Sun hat or similar (with a brim)
1-Sleeping bag, warm, for all seasons
1-Sleeping bag liner for added warmth (optional).
1- Walking sticks (one pair)
2- Water bottles – (total capacity at least 3 or 4 litres) Camelback, useful on bumpy roads (optional)
1 -Headlamp, preferably a strong one with spare batteries,
1-Sunglasses, high quality dark lenses for the climb, with a secured strap
Medical and First Aid Supplies
-Headache tablets
– Altitude sickness – Diamox (if not allergic to sulphur)
– Water purification tablets
– Diarrhea – Imodium
– Nausea – Valid
– Malaria – Prophylaxis
-Painkillers.
– Muscular sprains
-Abrasions blisters and cuts – Plaster, bandages
– Antiseptic cream – Betadine
– Flu and colds.
– Eye drops.
– Insect repellent
Personal items
– Toilet kit (soap),
– Toilet articles, wet wipes, etc.
– Towels, lightweight, quick-drying (optional).
-Toothbrush,
– Sunscreen and lip protection.
– SPF 30+ Ziploc bags to protect your camera, binoculars, etc. From dust.
– Money belts for passports and valuables
– Camera, with extra batteries (optional)
– Plastic bags t
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