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.

Kilimanjaro Gear List

If you are packing for your climb it is important to really plan your clothing appropriately. This is why we recommend that you pack the following:

Technical Clothing

1 - Waterproof Jacket, breathable with hood

1 - Insulated Jacket, synthetic or down

1 - Soft Jacket, fleece or soft-shell

2 - Long Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric

1 - Short Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric

1 - Waterproof Pants, breathable (side-zipper recommended)

2 - Hiking Pants (convertible to shorts recommended)

1 - Fleece Pants

1 - Shorts (optional)

1 - Long Underwear (moisture-wicking fabric recommended)

3 - Underwear, briefs (moisture-wicking fabric recommended)

2 - Sport Bra (women)

Headwear

1 - Brimmed Hat, for sun protection

1 - Knit Hat, for warmth

1 - Balaclava, for face coverage (optional)

1 - Bandana (optional)

Handwear

1 - Gloves, warm (waterproof recommended)

1 - Glove Liners, thin, synthetic, worn under gloves for added warmth (optional)

Footwear

1 - Hiking Boots, warm, waterproof, broken-in, with spare laces

1 - Gym Shoes, to wear at camp (optional)

3 - Socks, thick, wool or synthetic

3 - Sock Liners, tight, thin, synthetic, worn under socks to prevent blisters (optional)

1 - Gaiters, waterproof (optional)

Accessories

1 - Sunglasses or Goggles

1 - Backpack Cover, waterproof (optional)

1 - Poncho, during rainy season (optional)

1 - Water Bottle (Nalgene, 32 oz. recommended)

1 - Water Bladder, Camelbak type (recommended)

1 - Towel, lightweight, quick-dry (optional)

1 - Pee Bottle, to avoid leaving tent at night ( recommended)

Stuff Sacks or Plastic Bags, various sizes, to keep gear dry and separate

Equipment

1 - Sleeping Bag, warm, four seasons

1 - Sleeping Bag Liner, for added warmth (optional)

1 - Trekking Poles (recommended)

1 - Head lamp, with extra batteries

1 - Duffel bag, (waterproof recommended) for porters to carry your equipment

1 - Daypack, for you to carry your personal gear

Other

Toiletries

Prescriptions

Sunscreen

Lip Balm

First Aid Kit

Hand Sanitizer

Toilet Paper

Snacks, light-weight, high calorie, high energy (optional)

Pencil and Notebook, miniature, for trip log (optional)

Camera, with extra batteries (optional)