Mount Kilimanjaro

Our Suggested Pack List.

Being prepared to climb the mountain includes ensuring that the right equipment and clothing are packed to provide as much comfort as possible. We have created a suggested packing list that can be used as a guideline for your upcoming mountain climb.

• Enough underwear for 7 days on Mount Kilimanjaro

• Top and bottom base layer (we recommend Smartwool, Icebreaker, or similar)

• 3-4 Short sleeve and 1-2 long-sleeve trekking shirts

• 1-2 Pairs of hiking trousers

• 1 Polartec fleece jacket (we recommend Helly Hansen, The North Face or similar)

• 1 Insulated winter jacket (we recommend Colombia, Marmot, The North Face or similar)

• 1 Insulated trekking pants (hiking pants with an inner fleece lining)

• 1 Wind shell jacket (if your wind shell jacket isn't waterproof then get a lightweight rain jacket instead)

• Sun hat, ideally with a neck cover

• Warm beanie or fleece headband

• Bandana or neck gaiter

• Headlamp (we recommend Petzl Tikka or similar)

• Polarized sunglasses (we recommend Julbo or similar)

• Lightweight inner gloves

• Warm outer gloves/mitts (we recommend Eiger, Black Diamond, Outdoor Research, The North Face or similar)

• Adjustable trekking poles (we recommend Leki, Black Diamond Alpine, TYTN, or similar)

• Mid-weight hiking boots (we recommend Salomon, Merrell, Columbia, Keen or similar)

• 4-5 Pairs of trekking socks (we recommend Smartwool, Darn Tough, or similar)

• 1 Pair of warm/thick trekking socks (we recommend Smartwool or similar)

• 80-90L waterproof duffle bag (we recommend Helly Hansen, TYTN, or similar)

• 20-30L daypack (we recommend Osprey or similar)

• Daypack raincover

• 4-Season sleeping bag (we recommend Marmot Trestles, Hyke & Byke or similar)

• Insulated sleeping mat (we recommend the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir or similar)

• Inflatable pillow (optional)

• Large volume water bottle or hydration bladder (we recommend Camelbak, Platypus, or similar)

• Baby wipes