Kilimanjaro Equipment
Bring crucial gear and supplies to ensure safety and comfort during your Kilimanjaro climb. Use our comprehensive Kilimanjaro Packing list for preparation. Trek through five different climate zones, from warm and humid forests to freezing summit zones with ice and snow. Be ready for all weather conditions including sun, wind, and rain. Tents, camp equipment, food, cooking facilities, and shared items are provided, while your duffel bag of gear will be carried by porters. Carry a daypack with you during trekking.
When preparing for your Kilimanjaro climb, proper clothing is crucial. To help, we suggest packing:
- Top Base Layer
- Bottom Base Layer
- 4-5 Pairs of Underwear
- 3-4 Short Sleeve Shirts
- 1 Pair of Insulated Trekking Pants
- 1-2 Long Sleeve Hiking Shirts
- 1-2 Pairs of Hiking Trousers
- 1 Insulated Winter Jacket
- 1 Polartec Fleece Jacket
- 1 Hard Shell Jacket
Equipment: Basics
Daypack
Trekking poles
Waterproof duffle bag
Water bladder / bottles
Sleeping bag
Neck gaiter or scarf
Equipments: Head Wear
Sun hat
Warm hat
Sunglasses
Headlamp
Equipments: Hands and Feet
Training boots
Lightweight gloves
Warm gloves
Trekking boots
Gaiters
Socks
Equipments: Body
Short sleeved shirt
Long sleeve shirt
Thermal base layer
Hard shel outer jacket
Insulated jacket
Soft shell jacket
Trekking trousers
Hard shel trousers
Leggings
Other items
Ear plugs
Sun and lip screen
Plug adapter
Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Camera and space batteries
Important to know
The porters will transport your primary duffel bag with a weight limit of 15 kg (35 lbs) on Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. Excess or additional luggage will require hiring additional porters. Pack clothing in sturdy, waterproof bags. In your daypack, bring essentials like water, sunglasses, camera, binoculars, rain gear, and any other necessary items for the day as you won’t have access to your main luggage until the end of the trek. Take extra batteries as cold weather reduces battery life. Keep crucial climbing gear, especially boots, with you on the flight in case of delayed baggage. Consider bringing older clothing items to gift to your guides and porters.