Kilimanjaro Packing List
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Kilimanjaro Packing List

What to bring · What we provide · Essential gear

We Provide

Equipment We Supply

Camping Equipment

  • • Four-season tents
  • • Sleeping mats
  • • Dining tent
  • • Private toilet tent

Food & Water

  • • All meals on mountain
  • • Filtered drinking water
  • • Hot drinks
  • • Snacks

Safety Equipment

  • • Pulse oximeters
  • • Emergency oxygen
  • • Altitude bag
  • • First aid kit
You Bring

What You Need to Pack

Clothing

Waterproof jacket (Gore-Tex or similar)

Insulated down or synthetic jacket

Fleece or soft shell mid-layer

Thermal base layers (top & bottom)

Trekking trousers (2 pairs)

Waterproof trousers

T-shirts (2-3)

Underwear (4-5 sets)

Trekking socks (4-5 pairs)

Gaiters (optional)

Footwear

Waterproof trekking boots (broken in)

Camp shoes / trainers / sandals

Head & Hands

Warm beanie hat

Sun hat / cap

Warm gloves / mittens

Lightweight inner gloves

Sunglasses (UV protection)

Headlamp with spare batteries

Personal Items

Suncream (SPF 50+)

Lip balm with SPF

Toothbrush & toothpaste

Wet wipes / hand sanitiser

Personal medications

Blister plasters

Other Essentials

Sleeping bag (rated to -10°C / 14°F)

Trekking poles (recommended)

Day pack (25-35 litres)

Duffel bag (for porter, max 15kg)

Water bottles / hydration bladder (3L)

Power bank for electronics

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