Kilimanjaro Packing List


Kilimanjaro Packing List

Here is a quick list of all the gear that you need to pack for your Kilimanjaro trek. We’ve included links to our personal recommendations.

  • - Tee-shirts preferably moisture wicking (2 or more)
  • - Long sleeve shirts (2)
  • - Long underwear pants (2)
  • - Underwear (3 to 5)
  • - Heavy Fleece or Down Jacket
  • - Sweatshirt (optional)
  • - Fleece Pants (optional)
  • - Trekking Pants ( 1 or more)
  • - Shorts (optional)
  • - Gortex or Waterproof Jacket with hood
  • - Rain Poncho
  • - Waterproof Pants

  • - Wide brimmed hat
  • - Wool hat (Should cover ears)
  • - Balaclava or Ski Mask
  • - Lightweight Gloves
  • - Insulated Wool or Down Mittens (worn outside lightweight gloves)

  • - Hiking boots with ankle support
  • - Camp shoes or Tennis Shoes
  • - Plastic bag to carry spare shoes
  • - Hiking socks (5)
  • - Sock Liners (optional)

  • - Sleeping bag rated to -15° C/ 0° f
  • - Sleeping bag liner (optional)
  • - Sleeping bag stuff sack
  • - Sleeping pad (optional on Machame Route
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  • - Sunscreen
  • - Lip Balm with Sunscreen
  • - Iodine Water Tablets
  • - Water Bottles (2 or 3) or Camel Back
  • - Sunglasses
  • - Headlamp with extra batteries
  • - Plastic bags for garbage
  • - High Energy Snacks
  • - Waterproof bags to protect electronics or paperwork
  • - Camera with extra batteries and memory cards
  • - Umbrella (optional - works great in a light rain or to protect from the sun)
  • - Toilet Paper
  • - Medical Tape (for preventing/treating blisters)
  • - Trekking Poles (optional)
First Aid Kit and Toiletries

Note: Our team brings along a basic first aid kit but we recommend you also carry the following;

  • - Advil or Ibuprofen
  • - Diamox (for altitude sickness)
  • - Personal Prescriptions
  • - Antibiotics (Cipro for travelers’ diarrhea)
  • - Diaper Rash Cream (Can treat rashes or chaffing)
  • - Basic toiletries (Soap, Deodorant…)
  • - Wet wipes
  • - Panty Liners and Tampoons
  • - Face lotion
  • - Hair brush, Hair ties
  • - Hand warmers
  • - Ear plugs for sleeping

Duffel Bags And Day Packs

  • - Large Duffel Bag For Carrying Your Gear
  • - Day Pack For Carrying What You Need On The Trail
  • - Waterproof Cover For Daypack
  • - Drybags In Several Sizes
  • - Stuff Sacks For Dirty Clothes/Shoesb

Paperwork and Money

  • -Passport (needed at entry gate for registration)
  • - Money for tips at end of trek

Other Items

  • - Portable Solar Charger
  • - Journal, Pen and paper
  • - Any other personal items