Kilimanjaro Packing List-Trust-Tours -And -Safaris
THE COMPLETE KILIMANJARO PACKING LIST
To ensure a safe and cosy experience during your Kilimanjaro ascend, it’s vital that you have the necessary gear and resources. We’ve put together a detailed packing guide for your Kilimanjaro expedition to help you get ready.
Your Kilimanjaro hike will expose you to five key weather locales. It runs the gambit, starting from the heated, moisture-heavy woods and lower terrain up to the chill-to-the-bone peak region dotted with glaciers, ice, and snow. You must gear up for all possible Kilimanjaro weather: sunshine, breeze, and downpour.
We have you covered for tents, camping gear, meals, cooking facilities, and other communal facilities. Your kit, which includes everything you’ll need, will be safely tucked away in a duffel bag handled by our porters. But remember, you’ll be responsible for your daypack throughout the day’s trek.
Clothing Lower Body
- 4-5 Pairs of Underwear
- 1-2 Pairs of Hiking Trousers layer – Men’s and Women’s
- 3-4 Short Sleeve
- 1 Insulated Trekking Pants – basically hiking pants with a fleece inner.
- Winter hiking pants
- Waterproof shell pant
Clothing Upper Body
- Top and Bottom Base Layer – I recommend Smartwool or Icebreaker – Men’s and Women’s.
- 1-2 Long Sleeve Trekking Shirts – Men’s and Women’s
- 1 Polartec Fleece Jacket – Men’s and Women’s (I recommend Helly Hansen or The North Face fleeces)
- 1 Insulated Winter Jacket – Men’s and Women’s (Columbia do a cheap and cheerful option, otherwise go for Marmot, The North Face or Arc’teryx.
- 1 Wind Shell Jacket – Men’s and Women’s
- If your wind shell jacket isn’t waterproof then get a lightweight rain jacket instead – Men’s and Women’s
- Comfortable sport bra(ladies only)
Headgear
- Sun Hat, ideally with a neck cover – Men’s and Women’s
- Warm Beanie or Fleece Headband
- Bandana or Neck Gaiter – Tough Outfitters make some good fleeced options.
- Headlamp – Petzl Tikka is a great option.
- Sunglasses – I recommend Julbo
Hands and Walking
- Lightweight Inner Gloves – Men’s and Women’s
- Warm Outer Gloves / Mitts – Men’s and Women’s (I recommend Eiger, Black Diamond, Outdoor Research or The North Face)
- Adjustable Trekking Poles – here are some good options (I recommend Leki, Black Diamond Alpine or in the UK – TYTN)
Footwear
- Mid-weight hiking boots – Men’s and Women’s (I recommend Salomon, Merrell, Columbia or Keen)
- 4-5 Pairs of trekking socks – Men’s or Women’s (I recommend SmartWool or Darn Tough)
- 1 Pair of warm/thick trekking socks – Smartwool is best!
- Gaiters
- Spare laces for hiking boots
- Running shoes/light hikers(for wearing around camp )
Bags and Daypack
- 80-100L Waterproof duffle bag – Helly Hansen or TYTN
- 20-30L Daypack – Osprey Talon 22
- Daypack rain-cover
- Travel bag organisers (optional)
- Compression sacks or 6-8 waterproof bags
- Bag lock for duffel bag
Sleeping Gears:
- 4-Season sleeping bag – see good options (I recommend the Marmot Trestles or Hyke & Byke)
- Insulated sleeping mat- see good options (I recommend the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir)
- Inflatable pillow (optional)
- Compression sack for sleeping bag
- Sleeping bag line(for extra warmth or for rented sleeping bag)
General Accessories
- Large Volume Water Bottle or Hydration Bladder – (I recommend the Camelbak Eddy Bottle or the Platypus Hydration Bladder
- Water Purification Tablets – options here
- Baby Wipes
- Sweat Resistant Suncream
- Blister Platers
- Insect Repellant
- General Medications (Paracetamol, Imodium)
- Pee Bottle (optional)
Technology
- Camera
- GoPro (optional)
- Solar Backpack Charger (optional)
- Spare Batteries and Camera Memory Card
- Kindle with Back Light (optional)
Other Bits and Bobs
- Energy Bars
- Energy Drink Supplement
- Zip Lock Bags for Important Possessions (Passport, Money etc.)
- Trekking Towel
- Toiletries, including one roll of toilet paper
- Passport, Visa, Insurance, Yellow Fever Card (if applicable)
- Small Lock for your Duffle Bag
