Mount Kilimanjaro Kit List
Important: Your main luggage should weigh no more than 20kg and should be a rucksack or holdall, as this is the best shape for the porters to carry. (Not a suitcase!). You will be able to leave things at the hotel whilst we are trekking, so you will be asked to only take the essentials on trek to keep the weight down for the porters (12 KG is the park limit). We advise you to wear your trekking boots for the flight.
Sleeping mats are provided. For your sleeping bag, we would recommend the following:
- Season Level 4/4+ (winter)
- Comfort Level (Extreme for -15 °c)
Sleeping bags can be hired in Tanzania for approx. $30pp (Vaude/Salewa/Gelert sleeping bags, max temp. limit ranges from -21 to -33 degrees). Please contact events@theultimatetravelcompany.co.uk
Anyone concerned about the costs of buying all the following kit, should check out hiring some equipment from Trek Hire UK or Outdoor Hire who provide good-quality kit.
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KIT LIST ITEM |
IMPORTANCE |
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FOOTWEAR |
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Gortex or leather hiking boots – water repellent and fully broken in with ankle support |
ESSENTIAL |
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Trainers or light footwear – for use in the evenings |
RECOMMENDED |
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Thick walking socks (& liner socks if preferred. It’s worth buying one super warm pair for summit night) |
ESSENTIAL |
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CLOTHING |
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Gortex or breathable Waterproof jacket with hood |
ESSENTIAL |
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Gortex or breathable Waterproof over trousers *ensure these fit over trekking trousers |
ESSENTIAL |
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Thermal underwear (2 long sleeved thermal tops, 1 thermal leggings) |
ESSENTIAL |
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Fleece/warm jumper |
ESSENTIAL |
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Trekking trousers |
ESSENTIAL |
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Trekking shorts (for the first day it may be hot) |
RECOMMENDED |
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Down jacket (particularly recommended for summit night!) |
ESSENTIAL |
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Hat & Scarf (particularly recommended for summit night!) |
ESSENTIAL |
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Gloves (ski gloves particularly recommended for summit night!) |
ESSENTIAL |
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Trekking t-shirts or shirts |
ESSENTIAL |
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Peaked cap with neck cover or wide brimmed hat for sun protection |
ESSENTIAL |
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Casual clothes for celebration dinner/ hotels / travel |
RECOMMENDED |
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Tracksuit bottoms / spare trousers to wear in the evenings |
OPTIONAL |
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Swimsuit |
RECOMMENDED |
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EQUIPMENT |
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90 – 110 litre duffle bag or backpack |
ESSENTIAL |
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Minimum 25 – 35 litre rucksack with good waist strap for carrying personal items on trekking days with rain cover |
ESSENTIAL |
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4 Season sleeping bag (available to hire if preferred) |
ESSENTIAL |
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Silk liner (optional - to add warmth to your sleeping bag) |
RECOMMENDED |
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Bin liners or large bags to keep clean & dirty clothes separate |
ESSENTIAL |
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Smaller bags to organise equipment into and keep spare clothing dry |
RECOMMENDED |
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2 – 3 litre platypus/camelback water carrier or 2 x 1 litre water bottles |
ESSENTIAL |
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Head torch with spare batteries |
ESSENTIAL |
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Sun glasses with UV protection |
ESSENTIAL |
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Snacks - sweets/trail mix/cereal bars |
OPTIONAL |
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Carbohydrate gels/energy tablets/ Electrolyte replacement tablets |
RECOMMENDED |
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Water purification tablets (It is advised to bring enough to treat 36 litres i.e. 6 litres per day x 6 days) |
RECOMMENDED |
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Ear plugs |
OPTIONAL |
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Travel pillow |
OPTIONAL |
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Travel towel |
OPTIONAL |
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Trekking poles |
RECOMMENDED |
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Mobile telephone with charger and adaptor |
OPTIONAL |
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TOILETRIES |
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Anti-bacterial hand gel |
ESSENTIAL |
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Toilet roll or packs of travel tissues |
ESSENTIAL |
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Sun screen (at least factor 50+, mountain sun can be very strong), lip balm and after sun |
ESSENTIAL |
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Wet wipes for personal hygiene |
RECOMMENDED |
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Biodegradable nappy sacks (optional, but useful to store rubbish) |
RECOMMENDED |
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Toothbrush and small tube of toothpaste |
ESSENTIAL |
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Shampoo and shower products |
RECOMMENDED |
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Insect repellent wipes/sprays or patches |
ESSENTIAL |
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Soap/face wash |
OPTIONAL |
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Small nail brush to keep hands and nails clean |
RECOMMENDED |
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Contact lenses & solutions for wearers. A pair of glasses as back up |
IF APPLICABLE |
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PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT |
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Paracetamol / Ibuprofen / Aspirin |
ESSENTIAL |
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Antihistamines |
ESSENTIAL |
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Plasters / blister kit / zinc oxide tape |
ESSENTIAL |
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Rehydration powder (dioralyte) |
ESSENTIAL |
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Anti-diarrhoea tablets (Imodium) |
RECOMMENDED |
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Antiseptic Wipes |
RECOMMENDED |
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Throat Lozenges |
RECOMMENDED |
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Muscle rub / deep heat / ibuprofen gel |
RECOMMENDED |
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Knee supports (if required) |
RECOMMENDED |
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Any personal medication that has been prescribed by a GP or clinic – split between hold and hand luggage |
IF APPLICABLE |
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