Climbing Kilimanjaro

Gear


Most Kilimanjaro operators generally require that their clients supply their own personal gear for the climb. Operators typically provide the tents (personal tent and a mess tent for dining), cookware (stove, gas, plates, utensils, pans), furniture (chairs and tables for dining), first aid kits, and food and water.

Gear lists should be provided by the operator. Typical items required for the climb are:

Insulated jacket
Water proof jacket
Fleece jacket
Mid-weight shirt
Base layer shirt
Water proof pants
Hiking pants
Fleece pants
Base layer pants
Underwear
Warm Hat
Sun Hat
Water proof gloves
Hiking boots
Extra shoes
Hiking socks
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Bug repellent
Water bottle
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Torch
Day pack