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Kilimanjaro Gear
The Kilimanjaro equipment list below has all the essential gear that you need for your Kilimanjaro climb.Mountain
Kilimanjaro Equipment List
Camping Equipment for Kilimanjaro
- Invest in a good thermal sleeping mat.
- Invest in a good sleeping bag that’s rated for at least -10°C/four seasons.
- A sleeping bag liner can help with temperatures.
Footwear – Boots
- The most important piece of equipment for Kilimanjaro is a pair of good goretex trekking boots. The boots need to be absolutely waterproof and breathable, very comfortable, and well worn in. Make sure they are big enough to accommodate the extra pair(s) of socks you’ll be wearing during summit night. If boots are too tight it hinders circulation and your feet freeze.
- Take thick, thermal socks (two pairs) and thinner/normal socks. If your feet tend to sweat you need a fresh pair (or freshly rinsed and dried pair) every day.
Outer Clothing Layers
- Good Rain protection is also essential equipment on Kilimanjaro. This outermost layer should be high quality and breathable, and big enough to go over all your other clothes on summit night. Get rain protection for your pack as well. Either get an outer cover or make sure everything inside is protected in plastic bags.
- A down jacket is a wonderful piece of equipment for Kilimanjaro. Not only during summit night but also to sit around at dinner time when your body doesn’t generate heat through movement.
- Trekking pants. Both wind resistent and water resistent.
Thermal layers
Thermal under layers have two functions. They insulate against cold and they draw moisture away from the body. The key to staying warm on Kilimanjaro is wearing many layers, so bring a couple of pairs of long johns and long sleeved thermal tops.
Additional Kilimanjaro equipment for the cold
You also need gloves and a wooly hat, and maybe something to cover your ears if the hat doesn’t.
- Warm wool hat
- Good gloves are very important. A thermal pair underneath and a water and wind proof pair over the top would be ideal.
- Hand warmers aren’t needed, but are recommended.
Sun protection
- Sunscreen – Don’t underestimate the power of the sun at altitude. Even 2000 m or 7000 ft is enough altitude to make a serious difference in the amount of damaging UV rays that reach your skin.
- Lips Balm. Lips do not have pigmentation to protect them from the sun, and the wind, dust and dry air will also punish them.
- Sunglasses, especially for the summit day. You don’t want to become snow blind. Wrap around glasses or glasses with side protection are best, not only to keep out as much harmful radiation as possible, but also to protect your eyes from wind and dust.
Toiletries
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, a little soap, deodorant and a mini towel are all the toiletries you’ll have use for.
Other Kilimanjaro Equipment
- Walking poles are must have equipment on Kilimanjaro,
- A head torch is essential during summit night and also comes in handy around camp. Take enough batteries and keep them warm on summit night as batteries like to die in the cold.
- Water bottles for about three litres. Two litres is the absolute minimum. You will be able to refill your bottles during the day and in the evenings. The only exception is the summit attempt when your water has to last you to the peak and back down to camp. Most people prefer platypus type water bladders/camel backs. It makes it easy to drink as you’re walking. If you do get a camel back make sure it is fully insulated, including the tubing. Also make sure that during the summit night you always blow the water back into the bladder or it will freeze in the tube and mouth piece.
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