checklist Kilimanjaro equipment
Compulsory Clothing:
Summit Jacket, synthetic or down
Summit Fleece Pants high tech
Soft Jacket, fleece or soft-shell
Waterproof Jacket, breathable
Waterproof pants, breathable (side-zipper recommended)
3 Long sleeve shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric
3 Short sleeve shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric
3 Hiking light weight pants for daily wear (convertible to shorts recommended)
Shorts (optional)
Footwear:
Hiking boots, waterproof, good grips
Running/cross trainer for daily wear as long as there are good grips
5 light breathable sock liners for daily wear
2 Wool (Marino ideally) over sock for summit night only or in tents
Gaiters, waterproof (optional)
Head-wear:
Brimmed hat, for sun protection
Warm beanie styled hat for summit
Knit hat, for warmth
Balaclava, for face coverage
Buff for face/nose wind/grit protection
Bandana (optional)
Underwear:
1 or 2 Long underwear (moisture-wicking fabric recommended)
7 Daily change of underwear, briefs (moisture-wicking fabric recommended)
2 to 4 Sport bras (women)
Hand-wear:
Summit mitt extreme gloves, warm
Glove liners, thin, synthetic, worn under gloves for added warmth
Equipment
Sleeping bag, warm, four-seasons
Sleeping pad/thermo rest, self-inflating or closed-cell foam
Trekking poles
Please Note: These 3 equipment items above can be hired
Sleeping bag liner silk, for added warmth
Small daypack, for you to carry your limited personal gear (rain jacket/pants/gloves)
Water bladder, Camel Bak type goes inside day pack
Bag (90 liters, not a back pack) (porter carries)
Day back-pack (20-25 liters) (you carry)
Head lamp, with extra batteries
Sunglasses minimum category 3
Goggles (optional, ideal for people with sensitive eyes on summit descent)
Backpack cover, waterproof (optional)
3 or 4 Stuff sacs to keep gear dry and separate (may be purchased in any outdoor shop)
whistle
alu blanket
Toiletries, Hygiene etc
Anti bac wash
Roll on deodorant
Tooth brush and tooth paste
Sunscreen (We recommend something with moisture retention)
Zinc for your lips viper
Insect repellent, containing DEET
First Aid Kit (small)
Vaseline
Feet moisturizer
2 big Water bottles (Nalgene recommended)
2 Towels, lightweight, quick-dry (optional)
Pee bottle, to avoid leaving tent at night (highly recommended)
2 Packs of baby wipes
Personal items
liquid gels, snacks (light-weight, high calorie, high energy), treats like sweets or biscuits
Pencil and notebook, miniature, for trip log (optional)
Camera, with extra batteries (optional)
Small video camera (optional)
Solar charger for i pods /cameras
Medication:
Nurofen, diclofenac, paracetamol
Diamox
Anti Malaria Tablets (Malarone)
Tanalbumine (Enterosorbin)
Loperamide (Imodium)
primperan (be careful!)
Dulcolax
Broadspec Antibiotic (Augmentin or Ciprofloxacine) (just in case)
personal medication, like migraine relief
nasal spray
second skin
OTHER:
Passport a.o. off. documents
Shots Cards
cover for the CamelBak to prevent freezing