MT KILIMANJARO TREKKING ROUTES - AFRICAN BUSH TOURS

KILIMANJARO TREKKING EQUIPMENTS & GEARS

It sounds unwise, to plan for Climb Mount Kilimanjaro without preparing Kilimanjaro Climb Gear List. Mt. Kilimanjaro is in the bucket list of every new and experienced hiker.Towering at an altitude of 19, 341 feet, Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest freestanding mountain in the world and one of the seven summits in the world.This majestic mountain has five ecological zones whereas, the adverse weather conditions and altitude sickness is the path-breaker of most of the hikers. On high altitude, there is extremely cold weather for which you need proper clothing and hiking gear to survive.If you are Preparing To Climb Mount Kilimanjaro, then you should choose Best Gear For Kilimanjaro carefully to Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

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, 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 liters)
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 – Head Lamp, 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

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)