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Kilimanjaro Gear List

You are responsible for bringing personal gear and equipment while communal equipment (tents, sleeping mattress, camping table, camping chair, food, cooking items, etc.) is provided. Below is a gear list of required, recommended and optional items to bring on your Kilimanjaro climb.

Kilimanjaro Gear List

Guide companies will generally include group cooking equipment, tents, sleeping pads, and water filters. Check with your guide company ahead of time to be sure you understand what gear is provided. To Kilimanjaro Dreamers gear includes group cooking equipment, tents, sleeping pads and water filters. Check with us ahead of time to be sure you understand what gear is provided.

Travel Documents

Airline tickets (confirmation and itinerary)
International health card (immunizations listed)
Passport photos (2)
Valid passport

Travel Equipment

Luggage
Luggage locks
Luggage tags
Travel wallet
Passport/money belt
Sleeping bag liner
Travel plug adapters (D and G)

Travel Clothing

Wicking, quick-dry boxers or briefs
Wicking, quick-dry sports bra (for women)
Synthetic or wool T-shirt
Long-sleeve, travel-friendly shirt
Lightweight, travel-friendly pants
Bathing suit (optional; for hotel pools)
Casual shoes
Mid-weight wool or synthetic socks

Climbing Equipment

Day pack (25–35 liters)
Pack cover
Sleeping bag comfortable to 15°F (dependent upon season, weather forecast and personal preference)
Waterproof hiking boots
LED headlamp with extra batteries
Trekking poles
Heavy-duty duffel bag (95 liters; no wheels or rigid handles)

Climbing Clothing

Wicking, quick-dry boxers or briefs (3)
Wicking, quick-dry sports bra (for women)
Heavyweight long underwear bottoms
Heavyweight long underwear top
Midweight long underwear bottoms
Midweight long underwear top
Synthetic T-shirt
Midweight fleece or soft-shell jacket (2)
Midweight down or synthetic parka with hood
Convertible hiking pants
Fleece pants
Lightweight waterproof/breathable rain jacket
Lightweight waterproof/breathable rain pants
Midweight fleece gloves or wool gloves
Midweight waterproof gloves or mittens
Liner gloves
Midweight fleece/wool winter hat
Sun-shielding hat or cap
Midweight wool or synthetic socks (3 pairs)
Liner socks (optional)
Glacier sunglasses
Neck gaiter, balaclava, Buff or bandana
Gaiters

Personal Items

Many of the following items are optional; tailor the list to suit your personal needs:

Water bottles (four 1-liter or two 1-liter + hydration reservoir)
Hydration reservoir (2-liter; optional)
Water bottle insulating sleeves
Watch with alarm
Action camera (or regular camera)
Spare camera battery
Spare camera memory card
Camping pillow
Camp towel
Insect repellent
Pocket knife or multi-tool
Personal first-aid kit
Eye shade
Ear plugs
Hand and toe warmers
Journal
Pen
Book
Small binoculars
Cash / credit card
Cell phone in waterproof case
Large garbage bags to keep items dry (5; optional; white recommended)

Toiletries

Many of the following items are optional and specific to travel; tailor the list to suit your personal needs:

Toothbrush (travel size)
Toothpaste (travel size)
Toilet paper
Personal wipes
Women’s hygiene items
Pee bottle
Hand sanitizer
Sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher)
Lip balm (SPF 30 or higher)
Shampoo and conditioner
Biodegradable soap
Deodorant
Dental floss
Razor and shaving cream
Skin lotion
Spare eyeglasses or contact lenses
Prescription medications; medications for traveller’s diarrhea, altitude sickness, malaria

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