The gear required to climb Kilimanjaro is extensive. You are responsible for bringing personal gear and equipment while communal equipment (tents, food, cooking
items, etc.) is provided.
Below is a Kilimanjaro gear list of required, recommended and optional items to bring on your climb.
Technical Clothing
- 1 – Waterproof Jacket, breathable with hood
- 1 – Insulated Jacket, synthetic or down, with hood
- 2 – Soft Jacket, fleece or soft-shell
- 3 – Long Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking (hood recommended)
- 1 – Short Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking (optional)
- 1 – Waterproof Pants, breathable (side zipper recommended)
- 2 – Hiking Pants
- 1 – Fleece Pants, warm
- 1 – Shorts (optional)
- 1 – Long Underwear, moisture-wicking
- 4 – Underwear, moisture-wicking
- 3 – Sport Bra (women)
Headwear
- 1 – Brimmed Hat, for sun protection
- 1 – Knit Hat, for warmth
- 1 – Neck Gaiter, for dust, wind, and warmth
Handwear
- 1 – Gloves, warm (waterproof recommended)
- 1 – Gloves, fleece, light
Footwear
- 1 – Hiking Boots or Shoes, warm, waterproof
- 4 – Socks, wool or synthetic
- 1 – Gaiters, waterproof (optional)
Accessories
- 1 – Sunglasses
- 1 – Backpack Cover, waterproof (optional) 1 – Water Bottle (Nalgene, 32 oz.)
- 1 – Water Bladder (Camelbak type, 3 litres) 1 – Towel, lightweight, quick-dry (optional)
- 1 – Pee Bottle, to avoid leaving tent at night (recommended)
Stuff Sacks, Dry Bags or “Ziploc”-Type Plastic Bags, to keep gear dry and separate.
*Note that there is a general ban on plastic bags in Tanzania, however Ziploc-type bags for toiletries are permitted for tourists.*
Equipment
- 1 – Sleeping Bag, warm, four seasons*
- 1 – Sleeping Pad, inflatable (optional, foam pad provided)
- 1 – Camp Pillow, inflatable (optional)
- 1 – Trekking Poles, collapsible (highly recommended)*
- 1 – Headlamp with extra batteries
- 1 – Duffel Bag, 70L-90L capacity, for porters to carry your equipment
- 1 – Daypack, 30-35L capacity, for you to carry your personal gear
*may be rented on location
Other
- Toiletries
- Prescriptions
- Sunscreen
- Lip Balm
- Insect Repellent, containing DEET
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Toilet Paper
- Wet Wipes (recommended)
- Snacks, light-weight, high calorie, high energy (optional)
- Electrolytes, powder or tablets (optional)
- Camera, with extra batteries (optional)
Paperwork
- Trip Receipt
- Passport
- Visa (available at JRO)
- Vaccination/Immunization Papers
- Insurance Documents
