The gear required to climb Kilimanjaro is extensive. You are responsible for bringing personal gear and equipment while communal equipment (tents, food, cooking
items, etc.) is provided.
Below is a Kilimanjaro gear list of required, recommended and optional items to bring on your climb.
Technical Clothing
- 1 – Waterproof Jacket, breathable with hood
- 1 – Insulated Jacket, synthetic or down, with hood
- 2 – Soft Jacket, fleece or soft-shell
- 3 – Long Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking (hood recommended)
- 1 – Short Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking (optional)
- 1 – Waterproof Pants, breathable (side zipper recommended)
- 2 – Hiking Pants
- 1 – Fleece Pants, warm
- 1 – Shorts (optional)
- 1 – Long Underwear, moisture-wicking
- 4 – Underwear, moisture-wicking
- 3 – Sport Bra (women)
Headwear
- 1 – Brimmed Hat, for sun protection
- 1 – Knit Hat, for warmth
- 1 – Neck Gaiter, for dust, wind, and warmth
Handwear
- 1 – Gloves, warm (waterproof recommended)
- 1 – Gloves, fleece, light
Footwear
- 1 – Hiking Boots or Shoes, warm, waterproof
- 4 – Socks, wool or synthetic
- 1 – Gaiters, waterproof (optional)
Accessories
- 1 – Sunglasses
- 1 – Backpack Cover, waterproof (optional) 1 – Water Bottle (Nalgene, 32 oz.)
- 1 – Water Bladder (Camelbak type, 3 litres) 1 – Towel, lightweight, quick-dry (optional)
- 1 – Pee Bottle, to avoid leaving tent at night (recommended)
Stuff Sacks, Dry Bags or “Ziploc”-Type Plastic Bags, to keep gear dry and separate.
*Note that there is a general ban on plastic bags in Tanzania, however Ziploc-type bags for toiletries are permitted for tourists.*
Equipment
- 1 – Sleeping Bag, warm, four seasons*
- 1 – Sleeping Pad, inflatable (optional, foam pad provided)
- 1 – Camp Pillow, inflatable (optional)
- 1 – Trekking Poles, collapsible (highly recommended)*
- 1 – Headlamp with extra batteries
- 1 – Duffel Bag, 70L-90L capacity, for porters to carry your equipment
- 1 – Daypack, 30-35L capacity, for you to carry your personal gear
*may be rented on location
Other
- Toiletries
- Prescriptions
- Sunscreen
- Lip Balm
- Insect Repellent, containing DEET
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Toilet Paper
- Wet Wipes (recommended)
- Snacks, light-weight, high calorie, high energy (optional)
- Electrolytes, powder or tablets (optional)
- Camera, with extra batteries (optional)
Paperwork
- Trip Receipt
- Passport
- Visa (available at JRO)
- Vaccination/Immunization Papers
- Insurance Documents
The gear required to climb Kilimanjaro is extensive. You are responsible for bringing personal gear and equipment while communal equipment (tents, food, cooking
items, etc.) is provided.
Below is a Kilimanjaro gear list of required, recommended and optional items to bring on your climb.
Technical Clothing
- 1 – Waterproof Jacket, breathable with hood
- 1 – Insulated Jacket, synthetic or down, with hood
- 2 – Soft Jacket, fleece or soft-shell
- 3 – Long Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking (hood recommended)
- 1 – Short Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking (optional)
- 1 – Waterproof Pants, breathable (side zipper recommended)
- 2 – Hiking Pants
- 1 – Fleece Pants, warm
- 1 – Shorts (optional)
- 1 – Long Underwear, moisture-wicking
- 4 – Underwear, moisture-wicking
- 3 – Sport Bra (women)
Headwear
- 1 – Brimmed Hat, for sun protection
- 1 – Knit Hat, for warmth
- 1 – Neck Gaiter, for dust, wind, and warmth
Handwear
- 1 – Gloves, warm (waterproof recommended)
- 1 – Gloves, fleece, light
Footwear
- 1 – Hiking Boots or Shoes, warm, waterproof
- 4 – Socks, wool or synthetic
- 1 – Gaiters, waterproof (optional)
Accessories
- 1 – Sunglasses
- 1 – Backpack Cover, waterproof (optional) 1 – Water Bottle (Nalgene, 32 oz.)
- 1 – Water Bladder (Camelbak type, 3 litres) 1 – Towel, lightweight, quick-dry (optional)
- 1 – Pee Bottle, to avoid leaving tent at night (recommended)
Stuff Sacks, Dry Bags or “Ziploc”-Type Plastic Bags, to keep gear dry and separate.
*Note that there is a general ban on plastic bags in Tanzania, however Ziploc-type bags for toiletries are permitted for tourists.*
Equipment
- 1 – Sleeping Bag, warm, four seasons*
- 1 – Sleeping Pad, inflatable (optional, foam pad provided)
- 1 – Camp Pillow, inflatable (optional)
- 1 – Trekking Poles, collapsible (highly recommended)*
- 1 – Headlamp with extra batteries
- 1 – Duffel Bag, 70L-90L capacity, for porters to carry your equipment
- 1 – Daypack, 30-35L capacity, for you to carry your personal gear
*may be rented on location
Other
- Toiletries
- Prescriptions
- Sunscreen
- Lip Balm
- Insect Repellent, containing DEET
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Toilet Paper
- Wet Wipes (recommended)
- Snacks, light-weight, high calorie, high energy (optional)
- Electrolytes, powder or tablets (optional)
- Camera, with extra batteries (optional)
Paperwork
- Trip Receipt
- Passport
- Visa (available at JRO)
- Vaccination/Immunization Papers
- Insurance Documents
