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Kilimanjaro Packing List

Personal Gear Guidelines

Everything you should know about gear for climbing the highest mountain in Africa.

Clothing

  • Light trekking trousers (for the first days)

  • Waterproof trousers (Gore-Tex or similar)

  • Thermal underwear

  • Warm fleece jacket

  • Down jacket (-15 °C) for summiting

  • Waterproof jacket (Gore-Tex or similar)

  • Gloves (-15 °C)

  • Fleece hat

  • Balaclava

  • Baseball hat / cap / cowboy hat

  • T-shirt with long sleeves

  • Shorts

  • Trekking socks (3–4 pairs)

Footwear

  • High-altitude trekking boots with waterproof protection

  • Light trekking boots

  • Trekking sneakers

  • High-altitude trekking gaiters

Personal Care
 

  • Towel

  • Soap

  • Toothpaste & toothbrush

  • Personal medical kit

Gear & Equipment

  • Small backpack (35–40 liters) for personal belongings

  • Daypack (up to 15 kg, carried by porters)

  • Sleeping bag (-15 °C comfort)

  • Trekking poles

  • Headlamp

  • Thermos (1 liter)

  • Flask (1 liter)

Accessories

  • Waterproof poncho (must cover you & backpack)

  • High trekking glasses (quality pair)

  • Sunblock

  • Hygienic lipstick

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