What Gear Do I Need to Bring?

Gear List

You are responsible for bringing personal gear and equipment while communal equipment such as (tents, food, cooking items, etc.) is provided. Below is a gear list of required, recommended and optional items to bring on your Kilimanjaro climb.

Technical Clothing

- 1 - Waterproof Jacket, breathable with hood

- 1 - Insulated Jacket, synthetic or down

- 1 - Soft Jacket, fleece or soft-shell

- 2 - Long Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric

- 1 - Short Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric

- 1 - Waterproof Pants, breathable (side-zipper recommended)

- 2 - Hiking Pants (convertible to shorts recommended)

- 1 - Fleece Pants

- 1 - Shorts (optional)

- 1 - Long Underwear (moisture-wicking fabric recommended)

- 3 - Underwear, briefs (moisture-wicking fabric recommended)

- 2 - Sport Bra (women)

Footwear

- 1 - Hiking Boots, warm, waterproof, broken-in, with spare laces

- 1 - Gym Shoes, to wear at camp (optional)

- 3 - Socks, thick, wool or synthetic

- 3 - Sock Liners, tight, thin, synthetic, worn under socks to prevent blisters (optional)

- 1 - Gaiters, waterproof (optional)

Equipment

- 1 - Sleeping Bag, warm, four seasons

- 1 - Sleeping Bag Liner, for added warmth (optional)

- 1 - Sleeping Pad, self-inflating or closed-cell foam

- 1 - Trekking Poles (highly recommended)

- 1 - Head lamp, with extra batteries

- 1 - Duffel bag, for porters to carry your equipment

- 1 - Daypack, for you to carry your personal gear

Paperwork

- Trip Receipt

- Passport

- Visa (available at JRO)

- Immunization Papers

- Insurance Documents

Headwear

- 1 - Brimmed Hat, for sun protection

- 1 - Knit Hat, for warmth

- 1 - Balaclava, for face coverage (optional)

- 1 - Bandana (optional)

Handwear

- 1 - Gloves, warm (waterproof recommended)

- 1 - Glove Liners, thin, synthetic, worn under gloves for added warmth (optional)

Accessories

- 1 - Sunglasses or Goggles

- 1 - Backpack Cover, waterproof (optional)

- 1 - Poncho, during rainy season (optional)

- 1 - Water Bottle (Nalgene, 32 oz. recommended)

- 1 - Water Bladder, Camelbak type (optional)

- 1 - Towel, lightweight, quick-dry (optional)

- 1 - Pee Bottle, to avoid leaving tent at night (highly recommended)

- Stuff Sacks or Plastic Bags, various sizes, to keep gear dry and separate

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)

- Pencil and Notebook, miniature, for trip log (optional)

- Camera, with extra batteries (optional)