Our gear list for Kilimanjaro will help you to prepare for your Kilimanjaro climb. This gear list will show you what you need and is based on our own experience climbing Kilimanjaro.

For your head:

• Sun hat or scarf
• Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
• Sunglasses with UV protection
• Lip balm

Upper Body:

• T-shirts (2)
• Light and expedition weight thermal tops
• Fleece jacket or pullover
• Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
• Down vest and/ or jacket

Hands:

• Lightweight gloves
• Heavyweight gloves/ mittens with a waterproof outer shell

Lower Body:

• Underwear (4)
• Hiking shorts (2)
• Lightweight cotton long pants
• Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
• Fleece or wool pants
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pan

Feet:

• Thin, lightweight inner socks (4)
• Thick, warm wool hiking socks (4)
• Hiking boots with spare laces
• Camp shoes (sneakers and/ or sandals)
• Gaiters

Accessories:

• Good, warm sleeping bag
• Headlamp with spare bulbs and batteries
• The small padlock or combination
• Basic First Aid Kit (paracetamol/ aspirin, malaria tablets, prescription medication)
• Large plastic bags- for keeping items dry inside trek bag
• Backpack (for the porter to carry) and a daypack (for you to carry)
• Water bottles (2)
• Hiking poles/ walking sticks

Toiletries:

Soap, Shampoo, Toothbrush, etc

Ear plugs

Small wash towel

Extras:

US Dollar cash (for tips)

Camera with extra batteries and extra cards/ film

Binoculars

Book to read

Journal & pen

Ipod

Playing cards