Mt. Kilimanjaro Checklist || Kei Tours and Safaris

Kilimanjaro Equipments

Walking boots. If you are buying new boots for this trip please ensure they are well broken in before departure. Few things will make you more miserable during the trek than blisters.
Runners or sandals (to wear in transit & around camp).
Mid-weight hiking socks x3. At least three pairs, some people choose to bring a pairs of socks for each day of trekking.
Lightweight liner socks (for summit night).
Underwear, we recommend you bring enough so you are comfortable at all times. Synthetic rather than cotton underwear is advisable.
Short x1 (knee length or below).
Lightweight trouser x1.
Synthetic /wool/ silk long johns(for night time use and summit night).
Waterproof trousers (N.B make sure the trousers have zips to the knee at least).
Long sleeve base layer x2(silk, wool, or synthetic).
Short sleeve base layer x2(silk, wool, or synthetic).
Mid-weight fleece x2.
A down jacket. It must be heavy weigh with a hood (at least 600 grams in weight).
Waterproof jacket.
A fleece hat to wear in the mornings and evenings.
A balaclava/ a buff.
Sunglasses(category 3)
A sun hat with a wide brim to cover the face and neck
A pair of lightweight wool or synthetic liner gloves.
A pair of down mitts.
Walking poles.
Rucksack: This is a small rucksack (30 to 35 litres) to carry the equipment you will need while trekking such as your camera, spare jacket, water bottle and packed lunch.
Duffel bag (90 litres) or large rucksack to carry your equipment while trekking. We recommend you use something strong and study as this bag will be carried by the support team.
Dry bags (if either your day bag or duffel bag don’t have sufficient waterproofing and to separate your equipment in your bags).
Water bottles( 2 x 1 litres nalgenes) & Water bladder ( 2 litres). You must have the capacity to carry at least three litres of water while walking. *please note that disposable plastic water bottles are illegal on mountain.*
A warm sleeping bag ( comfort rating of -15c or lower).
Sun cream at least factor 30.
SPF lip balm.
Insect repellent , deet based product are best.
Hand sanitizer. You need to have enough supplies for the duration of your expedition.
Toiletries. N.B as little as possible, if you are travelling with friends try to share toiletries*.Wet wipes and a nail are brush very useful.

Optional Items

Diamox (tablet form not capsules); If you have decided to take it. For more information about Diamox its uses and side effect please refer to the information on AMS and Diamox in this document.
We ensure that all drinking water provided to you is treated correctly but you may still wish to bring your own person supply of tablets/ drops for water purification such as iodine or chlorine. Powdered fruit juice can be used to disguise the taste of the purification.
Swimming togs for the pool at the lodge after the trek.
A sleeping bag liner(This is not essential but it helps to keep your sleeping bag clean and adds an extra season)
Thermarest (roll mat will be provided).
Ear plugs.
For glass/contact wearers we advise bringing both glasses & contact lenses. Daily disposable lenses rather than monthlies are highly recommended.
A camera.
A book and/ or writing paper.
Hand warmer sachets.

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