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Packing List for Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro-Tanzania
Alpine Chat Adventure

Tour Guide, Moshi, Tanzania

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  • Waterproof Jacket, breathable with hood

  • Weather rated Insulated Jacket, synthetic or down 

  • Soft Jacket, fleece or soft-shell

  • Long sleeve shirts: lightweight, moisture-wicking fabric (2)

  • Short sleeve shirts: light, moisture-wicking fabric (2)

  • Waterproof Pants, breathable

  • Hiking Pants (convertible to shorts recommended) (2)

  • Fleece Pants

  • Shorts (optional)

  • Long Underwear (moisture-wicking fabric recommended) (2)

  • Underwear, briefs (moisture-wicking fabric recommended)

  • Sport Braz (women)

  • Footwear

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

  • Gym Shoes to wear at camp (optional)

  • Socks, thick, wool or synthetic (3-5)

  • Sock Liners, tight, thin, synthetic, worn under socks to prevent blisters (3-5)

  • Gaiters, waterproof – highly recommended preventing loose gravel and sand

  • Equipment

  • Sleeping Bag, warm, four-season rated

  • Sleeping Bag Liner, for added warmth (optional)

  • Trekking Poles (highly recommended)

  • Headlamp, with extra batteries

  • Duffel bag, for porters to carry your equipment

  • Daypack, for you to carry your personal gear

  • Paperwork

  • Trip Receipt

  • Passport

  • Visa (available upon arrival) 

  • Yellow fever vaccination card

  • Insurance Documents

  • Headwear

  • Brimmed Hat, for sun protection

  • Knit Hat, for warmth

  • Balaclava, for face coverage (highly recommended)

  • Bandana (optional)

  • Handwear

  • Gloves, warm (waterproof recommended)

  • Glove Liners, thin, synthetic, worn under gloves for added warmth

  • Accessories

  • Sunglasses or Goggles

  • Backpack Cover, waterproof

  • Poncho, during the rainy season (optional)

  • Water Bottle (Nalgene recommended,  must have 2-3 Liters combined)

  • Water Bladder, Camelback type – note disposable plastic bottles are not allowed on the mountain per National Park regulations

  • Towel, lightweight, quick-dry (optional)

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

  • Other

  • Toiletries

  • Medications

  • Sunscreen

  • Lip Balm

  • Insect Repellent, containing DEET

  • First Aid Kit

  • Hand Sanitizer

  • Toilet Paper

  • Wet Wipes

  • Snacks, lightweight, high calorie, high energy

  • Camera, with extra batteries