THE PERSONAL EQUIPMENT YOU NEED TO CLIMB MOUNT-KILIMANJARO!

Cotton Shorts or cycling type short	Good for hiking while at lower elevations
T-Shirt	For lower altitudes only (first two days)
Shade Hat
Warm wool hat or balaclava	To project against cold and winds
Dark sunglasses (wraparound)	Protection against harsh UV rays at higher altitude and ice – glare
Sunscreen	Factor 20 or more, oil based
Hiking Boots	Well worn in, ideally leather upper, waterproofed
Lightweight shoes	To wear in camp at night after a day hiking
Sleeping Bag & Inner sheet	Rates 5 degrees minimum
Thermarest mattress	The mattresses supplied on the mountain are compressed foam (25mm). We suggest that you bring one to use on top of it if you’re looking for more comfort
Water bottle	Minimum 4-5 litres, preferably 3-strurdy hiking variety
Purifying tablets	Aquapure or Purifab – to sterilize all drinking water
Powdered drink, e.g game or Clifton	To make the water taste better!
Sock – thin & thick pair	Ideally a fresh pair daily (6days) or BOTH thin socks help protect against blisters by extra support and dryness Thick socks-hiking socks for warmth and comfort
Warm gloves/mitts	Inner thermal or woolen PLUS outer glove or mitts (waterproof)
Day Pack	Around 35lt, to carry your daily items in (camera, waterproof clothes, water etc) ideally lightweight inner frame and tummy belt for support. This item may be hired.
Kit Bag for the porters*	Around 150lt, for the porters to carry your gear in. Soft, sport bag-ideally canvas or waterproofed (dive bag) (this item may be hired)
Thermal underwear	Preferably polypropylene or similar, “with” properties for the higher attitude. Top is more important than pants. Ladies stockings or cycling pants are useful and warm.
Pants	Tracksuit pants for colder days/evenings (two pairs)
Waterproof pants	Lightweight pants, preferably breathable
Jerseys/Fleece etc	All clothing should be LAYERED for maximum warmth. Lightweight (e.g. fleece, wool, polar neck, polarterc) layers-usually thermal plus 3 layers AND a down jacket for the final ascent. During the rest of the hike, one just layers as required. Do not take heavy jerseys or jackets.
Waterproof jacket	Ventex/Gortex or similar. Breathable waterproof jacket- to cober your bottom (longish) for both rain and wind. Lightweight ideal, particularly at lower underneath, and it acts as a guard against the wind and cold. Must have a hood.
Lightweight Poncho	For heavy rains, keeps the rain off your backpack (as it covers the whole thing) as well as your rain jacket. Ideal to in the rain forest, when it’s quite hot to wear a rain jacket.
Warm hat	Should cover ears (balaclava may be used for this job as well. Just roll up little and wear as a “beanie or bobble hat”
Towel	Small towel for the climb only
Face cloth & soap	For quick “body” wash to freshen up (no showers available)
Wet Ones	Handy for freshening up, or wiping sticky hand
Torch	Essential for both evening in tent/huts, and for final ascent.
Spare Batteries	For torch and camera/video. Cold weather tends to shorten the life of batteries.
Pocket knife	Always handy!
Walking stick	Adjustable ideal – can be hired
Gaiters (to the knee)	Stops scree and mud getting into boots (can be hired)
Lip ice or Zinc Cream	To protect against the fierce sun
Toilet paper & matches	Please BURN toilet paper- carefully!!! (not the bush!) or take a small plastic bag to dispose of toilet paper on the return to camp
Trail munchies	Bring along your favorites – chocolates, nuts, biltong etc
Garbage bags	Sufficient to wrap ALL your clothes INSIDE your kitbag to protect against rain etc-at least 10 each!
Small mirror	Not essential, but some people have suggested!
Small first aid kit	See MEDICAL LIST
Book/diary/game/cards/pen	In the evening at Camp
Camera & plenty of film	Take a spare battery
Cash (USD)	For tips at end of climb and a couple of celebratory drinks after!
Contact lens?	Take spares if you use them
Glasses?	Avoid METAL rims, as they may freeze on your face in the extreme cold
Personal toiletries	Toothbrush, paste, hairbrush etc
Dubbin or waterproofing	To re- apply to boots during the hike (optional)
Scarf	Short  woolen one to keep neck warm
Spare kit bag (small one)	To leave you excess clothing at the hotel storeroom
Thermos Flask	To have hot tea during the course of the day & on the summit day-water tends to freeze. You will be served hot tea or juices for lunch, so this would be extra – not essential but can be use.
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