KILIMANJARO EQUIPMENT & PARKING LIST
In order to be safe and comfortable throughout your Mount Kilimanjaro climb, you’ll need to bring important gear and supplies with you. We have put together a comprehensive Kilimanjaro
Packing list to help you prepare for your climb. Trekking Kilimanjaro involves five main climate zones, from the warm, humid forest and lower slopes, to the bitterly cold summit zone, with glaciers, ice, and snow. You need to be prepared for all Kilimanjaro weather conditions: sunny, windy, and rainy. We provide tents, the camp equipment, food, cooking facilities, and other shared items. You’ll have a duffel bag with all your kit, carried by the porters; and carry your own daypack during the trekking day
Sleeping Gear
- Sleeping Bag.
- Sleeping Mat.
- Sleeping bag liner(for extra warmth or for rented sleeping bag).
- Compression sack for sleeping bag

Pack & Bags
- Large waterproof duffel bag (80–100L)
- Daypack (25–35L) for daily essentials
- Rain cover for your pack
- Waterproof storage bags or compression sacks
- A lock for your main duffel

Footwear & Trekking Poles
- Waterproof mid-weight hiking boots
- Lightweight shoes for camp
- Gaiters
- 5–6 pairs of liner socks (wool/synthetic)
- 4–6 pairs of thick socks for warmth
- Spare boot laces
- Trekking poles for support

Hand Protection
- Thin liner gloves (synthetic or wool)
- Insulated waterproof gloves or mittens

Lower Body Clothing
- Non-cotton underwear
- 1 pair of hiking shorts or convertibles
- 1–2 base layer bottoms (medium weight)
- Durable hiking trousers
- Warm hiking pants for cold weather
- Waterproof over-pants with side zippers

Upper Body Clothing
- Sports bras for women
- 1–2 short-sleeve t-shirts (no cotton)
- 1–2 long-sleeve shirts (synthetic or wool)
- 2–3 thermal tops (base layers)
- 1–2 fleece jackets or pullovers
- Insulated jacket (synthetic or down)
- Down jacket (about 750-fill)
- Waterproof shell to layer over everything

Headwear & Lighting
- Wide-brim hat or cap with neck cover
- Warm hat or beanie
- Neck warmer or buff
- UV-rated sunglasses
- Headlamp and spare batteries

Water & Nutrition
- Hydration bladder (2–3L)
- Water bottles (1L, wide-mouth)
- Electrolyte powders or sports drink mix
- High-energy snacks (2–4 bars per day)
- Water purification tablets or filter (boiled water is usually provided)

Personal Hygiene & Comfort
- Basic toiletries (toothbrush, soap, deodorant, etc.)
- Wet wipes and hand sanitizer
- Prescribed medications
- Sunscreen (SPF 40+)
- Quick-drying towel
- Ear plugs, nail clippers, tissue or toilet paper
- Pee bottle for nighttime use
- Headlamp or small torch

Medical Supplies
- Blister care items (plasters, tape)
- Antibiotic ointment
- Painkillers (e.g., ibuprofen)
- Skin cream or balm
- Anti-diarrheal tablets (e.g., Imodium)
- Anti-nausea medication
- Any required prescription medications
- Altitude sickness tablets (e.g., Diamox, if prescribed)

Items for Women
- Sanitary supplies (bring enough for 3–4 changes/day)
- Ziplock bags for used items (carry them out)
- Pee funnel (optional for convenience)
- Extra wipes and sanitizer
