Equipment List

Kilimanjaro Equipment List

The following list is a guide to what should be taken, little else need be taken - do not overpack. Warm head cover, thick fibre pile or down jacket, light waterproof top, trousers, light overtrousers, mittens, thermal underwear, sweater, warm socks and lightweight inner socks, watertight and well broken in sturdy boots, gaiters, sunglasses, walking poles, sleeping bag (three or four season, if three then a liner is recommended), sleeping pad, water bottle, high factor sun protection cream, small first aid kit, headtorch with extra batteries, toilet roll, small wash kit and a small daypack. A holdall or bigger rucksack to give to your porter with your main luggage. Optional: a hat with a brim.

Equipment Hire
In case you need some extra equipment there is an emergency store at the hotel.
Price list for equipment hire (paid at hotel in US $)
Rucksack $10
Balacava $5
Sleeping bag $15
Sleeping bag (-25°C) $35
Socks $3
Duffel bag $5
2 walking poles (ski sticks) $10
Gaiters $7
Torch $7
Gloves $5
Thick sweater $4
Long underwear $3
Rain coat (shower proof) $5
Rain coat (waterproof) $10
Waterproof trousers $10
Fleece trousers $10
Hiking boots $8
Water bottle $4
Warm jacket (Goretex) $10
Warm jacket (down) $7
Hat or neck scarf $5