Kilimanjaro Kit list

Kilimanjaro Kit list

Footwear   Recommended quantity   Check
Fitted B:0 hiking boots
These to be fitted in store   1   
Midweight hiking socks   2   
Heavyweight hiking socks
One pair for walking and one pair
just for tent/hut   2   
Sock Liners   1   
Nikwax
Cleaner & proofer      
Gaiters
Make sure they go under water
proof trousers   1   
Toasti toes   Personal preference   
Spare laces
Or para cord   1   
Compeed blister plasters      
      
Clothing      
Synthetic T-shirts   2 or more   
Shorts
Or zip-off trousers   2   
Base layer
Synthetic is ok but merino wool is
better. Top and long johns   1   
Midlayer
100/200 weight polyester or 200/260
merino wool   2   
Gore-tex paclite jacket
Or eVent    1   
Waterproof over trousers   1   
Down jacket
Preferably with hood   1   
Trekking trousers
Preferably with 4 way stretch      
Synthetic underwear      
      
Sleeping      
4+ season sleeping bag
Down is preferable   1   
Self inflating sleeping mat   1   
Foam sleeping mat
The foam will help protect the
inflating mat and add extra insulation.
You can also put a survival blanket
inbetween for added insulation   1   
Sleeping bag liner   1   
Added warmth and hygiene. Sea to
summit thermolite is the best so far       
Pillow
Inflatable or a stuff sack/dry bag
inflated with air and a fleece over the top   1   
      
Food and hydration      
Energy sachets   Personal preference   
Power bars      
Dried fruit and nuts      
Kendal mint cake      
Nuun tablets      
Energy gels      
Water purification       
2-3 litre water bladder   1   
      
Accessories      
Trekking poles   2   
Warm beanie      
Buff
Polar buff and regular/merino is useful.
Polar buff can double up as beanie   2   
Glover liners   1   
Warm gloves
Must be insulated and waterproof.
Attach elastic cord and use as wrist loop   1   
Hothands   Personal preference   
Hand torch or lantern   1   
Head torch   1   
Spare AA/AAA batteries   1   
Whistle   1   
Survival blanket/bag   1   
Personal first aid kit   1   
Paracord/duct tape   (15m)   
Sunscreen    40spf   
Lip balm   1   
Plate    1   
Bowl    1   
Mug   1   
Knife and fork   1   
Sunglasses (cat. 3+)
Hard case and croakies (cord)   1   
Insect repellent (50+)    Personal preference   
Penknife   1   
Wash bag   1   
Dry hand gel   1   
Hard case for camera   1   
Small karabiners
For attaching things to outside of bag   Personal preference   
Pack cubes   Personal preference   
Drybags
Different sizes are a good idea   Personal preference   
Wide brim sunhat   1   
100 litre wet and dry bag
This will be for the porters to carry   1   
Toilet paper
Remove cardboard roll and put in
plastic bag   1   
Shewee   1   
Sit mat
For lunch/breaks   1   
      
30-40 litre Day bag
One with a good fitting waist belt   1   
Rain cover for day bag   1