Kilimanjaro Trekking Gear List
❏ Waterproof duffel bag 80-100 liters.
❏ Daypack 25-35 liters.
❏ Waterproof pack cover.
❏ Compression sacks or 6-8 waterproof bags.
❏ (Optional) Packing cubes to organize your duffel bag.
❏ Bag locks for a duffel bag.
❏ Hiking boots – waterproof mid-weight
❏ Running shoes/light hikers (for wearing around camp)
❏ Gaiters.
❏ 5-6 pairs liner socks (wool or synthetic, no cotton)
❏ 4-6 pairs thick socks (no cotton!) – thermal socks for summit night
❏ Spare laces for hiking boots
❏ Trekking poles
❏ Thin gloves (wool or synthetic, no cotton).
❏ Thick waterproof gloves or mittens.
❏ 1 “Convertibles” or shorts.
❏ 1-2 light-medium weight Base layer.
❏ Hiking pants (no cotton).
❏ Winter hiking pants.
❏ Waterproof shell pants (recommend size zippers).
❏ Brim hat or cap with neck protection.
❏ Warm hat with ear flaps.
❏ Neck gaiter or “Buff” (very versatile).
❏ Sunglasses (rated 100% UV protection).
❏ Headtorch (don’t forget spare batteries).
❏ 2-3 liter hydration bladder (Platypus or Camelbak or similar) or 1-2 One-liter wide-mouth water bottle (Nalgene or similar)
❏ Electrolyte/Sports drink powdered formula for adding to your water
❏ Snacks: Energy bars of your preference – plan for 2-4 per day
❏ Water purification tablets or filter pen (we provide boiled/filtered water)
❏ “Baby wipes” and anti-bacterial, hand-sanitizer wipes.
❏ Any regular medication you are taking.
❏ Anti-bacterial hand sanitizer gel such as Purell.
❏ Fingernail brush.
❏ Nail clippers.
❏ Ear plugs
❏ Sunscreen SPF 40+
❏ Small microfiber quick-dry towel.
❏ Pee-bottle for nighttime calls of nature.
❏ Small torch.
❏ Headtorch.
❏ Pocket knife (Swiss Army Knife or “Leatherman”).
❏ Spare contact lenses/glasses.
❏ Toilet paper (1-2 rolls. Take out the cardboard center for easier packing).
❏ Camera/phone/iPod/Kindle.
❏ Spare batteries.
❏ Blister plasters – different shapes and sizes.
❏ Antibiotic cream or ointment.
❏ Band-Aid/Elastoplast for minor cuts and scrapes.
❏ Ibuprofen/Paracetamol – over-the-counter pain relief.
❏ Skin healing ointment such as Aquaphor.
❏ Immodium for diarrhea.
❏ Anti-nausea medication.
❏ Any prescription medications.
❏ Diamox (if using).
❏ During menstrual period, plan to change your tampon or pad 3-4 times daily.
❏ Ziplock bags for used tampons/pads (these must be carried off the mountain).
❏ Anti-bacterial hand sanitizer – clean hands regularly.
❏ “Baby wipes” or heavy-duty wipes.
❏ Pee funnel: if you’ve ever wanted to pee standing up, now’s your chance!