05/09/2019
The following list is designed for a guided trip on Mount Kilimanjaro. Guide companies will generally include group cooking equipment, tents, sleeping pads, and water filters. Check with your guide company ahead of time to be sure you understand what gear is provided.
The equipment on this list, combined with the gear provided by your guides, will cover the Ten Essential Systems you should have on every backcountry trip: navigation; sun protection; insulation; illumination; first-aid supplies; fire; repair kit and tools; nutrition; hydration; emergency shelter.
Note: There may be overlap with equipment for travel and equipment for Trek Kilimanjaro Tour. Keep this in mind when choosing quantities.
Travel Documents
Airline tickets (confirmation and itinerary)
International health card (immunizations listed)
Passport photos (2)
Valid passport
Travel Equipment
Trek Kilimanjaro Equipment
Day pack (25–35 liters)
Pack cover
Sleeping bag comfortable to 15°F (dependent upon season, weather forecast and personal preference)
Waterproof hiking boots
LED headlamp with extra batteries
Trekking poles
Heavy-duty duffel bag (95 liters; no wheels or rigid handles)
Trek Kilimanjaro Clothing
Wicking, quick-dry boxers or briefs (3)
Wicking, quick-dry sports bra (for women)
Heavyweight long underwear bottoms
Heavyweight long underwear top
Midweight long underwear bottoms
Midweight long underwear top
Synthetic T-shirt
Midweight fleece or soft-shell jacket (2)
Midweight down or synthetic parka with hood
Convertible hiking pants
Fleece pants
Lightweight waterproof/breathable rain jacket
Lightweight waterproof/breathable rain pants
Midweight fleece gloves or wool gloves
Midweight waterproof gloves or mittens
Liner gloves
Midweight fleece/wool winter hat
Sun-shielding hat or cap
Midweight wool or synthetic socks (3 pairs)
Liner socks (optional)
Glacier sun