Mt. Kilimanjaro Treks Checklist
Mount KIlimanjaro
Hiking
WHAT TO PACK FOR MT. KILIMANJARO CLIMBING
Ensuring your safety and comfort on your journey up Mount Kilimanjaro requires careful preparation and having the right gear and supplies. To assist you in getting ready, we’ve put together a detailed packing list specifically for Kilimanjaro. Climbing the mountain means experiencing various climates, from warm and humid forests to freezing summit zones with glaciers and snow. So, it’s crucial to be prepared for everything from sun and wind to rain. We’ll provide tents, camping gear, food, cooking equipment, and other communal items to make your experience easier. Your personal belongings will be packed in a duffel bag, which porters will carry for you, while you’ll carry a daypack with your essentials during the trek.
Mount Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro Packing List
- Airline tickets (confirmation and itinerary)
- Passport photos (2)
- International health card
- Valid passport
- Luggage Travel wallet
- Luggage locks belt
- Passport/money
- Luggage tags
- Sleeping bag liner
- Wicking, quick-dry boxers or briefs
- Long-sleeve, travel- Friendly shirt
- Wicking, quick-dry sports bra
- Lightweight, travel friendly pants
- Synthetic or wool T-shirt Bathing suit (optional)
- Casual shoes
- Midweight wool or synthetic socks
- Wicking, quick-dry boxers or briefs (3)
- Fleece pants
- Wicking, quick-dry sports bra
- Synthetic T-shirt Heavyweight long underwear bottoms
- Liner gloves
- Heavyweight long underwear top
- Midweight waterproof gloves or mittens
- Midweight long underwear bottoms
- Neck gaiter, balaclava, Buff or bandana
- Midweight long underwear top
- Glacier sunglasses
- Midweight down or synthetic parka
- Sun-shielding hat or cap
- Convertible hiking pants
- Light waterproof/breathable rain jacket
- Light waterproof/breathable rain pants
- Midweight fleece gloves or wool gloves
Many of the following items are optional or specific to travel; tailor the list to suit your personal needs.
- Water bottles (four 1-liter)
- Ear plugs
- Camping pillow
- Spare camera memory card
- Hand and toe warmers
- Large garbage bags (5; optional)
- reservoir (2-liter; optional)
- Eye shade
- Camp towel
- Spare camera battery
- Journal, pen, book
- Cell phone in waterproof case
- Water bottle insulating sleeves (optional)
- Pocket knife or multi-tool
- Insect repellent
- Personal first-aid
- Small binoculars
- Helmet camera (or regular camera)
- Watch with alarm
- Cash / credit card
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