Mt. Kilimanjaro Hiking Gear List

Our Kilimanjaro experienced team will do a full and thorough check of your equipment before you leave for your trek. If you need special gear or have forgotten anything at home, you can rent it from us on site.

Gear List

Pack a duffel bag or backpack. No suitcases! Porters carry these bags on their heads and the weight must not exceed 12kg. Your backpack will be packed inside special trekking bags, manufactured especially for us in Tanzania.
Trekking poles help. If you don’t have your own, you can rent them from us.
Some people prefer to use gaiters to keep their shoes drier or especially for downhill sections where the surface is gravelly. Gaiters can be rented quite cheaply, but are not a must.
A good day pack to carry your extra layers, water, and some snacks is essential.
No PET plastic bottles are allowed on Kilimanjaro. Bring aluminum or Nalgene-type bottles for water. Camelbacks are handy as well, but water will freeze especially on summit night so you will need bottles. You will need to drink at least 3 liters of water per day.
High-factor sunscreen, lip balm, and polarised sunglasses are essential.
Pack a headlamp and two sets of extra batteries.
Bring snacks such as dried fruit, nuts, sweets, energy bars, and powdered energy mix for the water in your day pack.
Toiletries should not be much more than a toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, wet wipes, and toilet paper. Most operators provide soap, but porters supply just enough water to wash your face. Our team recommends a nail brush and a nail cutter to keep toenails short. Remember a light travel towel. Anything else will not dry. For women: bring what you need as the altitude can influence your monthly cycles.
Cameras and their batteries are severely impaired by the cold and high altitudes. Bring spare batteries and memory cards.
A good first-aid kit is essential.
A deck of cards or a book is useful to while away free time.
Other useful items include duct tape and a pocket knife.

Mt. Kilimanjaro Hiking Gear List

Gear List

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