Kilimanjaro Safaris (Equiptment List):

EQUIPMENTS LIST

Kilimanjaro Climb
The following equipments list is very important for you to stay comfortable during the climb:
Sleeping gears:
Sleeping bag and stuff sack: its should be as a low a s zero Fahrenheit
Sleeping pad/mattress: Full length Thermoare-Rest or equivalent

Head and face:

-Pile or wool hat: it must cover the years, balaclava works well.

-shade hat: a good brim hat to protect you from the sun.

-bandannas: use to clean glasses, protect your neck from sun bun when tied around.

-sun glasses with shields or glacier glasses

Upper Body

T- shirts: two to three t shirt that will get dirty, polypropylene material is the best, no cotton.

-upper body Layers: Three warm layers that must fit over each other and provide good insulation, they should made with wool, polypropylene or pile materials. Cotton should be avoided

-Rain parka: gortex material or nylon and it has to be waterproof

-Poncho: a quick handy protection for yur body and day pack, poor protection in windy rain.

- wool gloves or mittens

-Mitten shells: one pair to go over mittens to provide protection from the wind and rain at higher altitudes on the mountain.

Lower Body

-Undergarments: adequate supply for the entire climb.

-hiking shorts: One pair of a quick dry short, good to hike in the lower elevations on the mountain.

-tights: comfortable to hike in.

-long underwear bottoms: one pair, has to be wool or polypropylene.

-pile, bunting or wool pants: one pair that fit loosely over the long underwear bottoms

-rain pants : gortex or nylon material comfortable and has to be breathable.

Feet

-Thin socks: two pair of polypropylene material to wear under the heavy wool socks its help to prevent blisters and keep the feet dry.

-Thick socks: Six pair of heavy wool or polypropylene socks.

-gaiters: one pair of high gaiters made of breathable material

-tennis shoes: to wear in camp after a day of hiking.

Personal Healthy and comfort

-Toiletry: tooth brush and paste, comb, shampoo, tampons, foot powder, hands cream, etc

-sunscreen:

-lip balm: must have SPF 15 or more.

-ear plug

-flash light/ head lamp: bring extra batteries

-adjustable ski poles: it is required to assist during the descent, “it a must” not optional!

-Pocket knife

-personal first aid and drug kit “Very important”

-towel: for wash up in camp

- Towelettes - individually wrapped anti-bacterial towels are great for general hygiene

- Spare contact or glasses. Contact can be a problem in a dusty condition; glasses wearers should have a spare set.

-snacks (optional): bring a supply of your favorite snacks to eat on a climb.

-plastic sandwich bags: keeps personal Items separate and dry

Water:

-Water bottles: two to three of one quartz/ One little size bottle with an open mouth are more comfortable, has to be made up of a hard plastic as it can be applied sometimes to warm up your sleeping bag in a cold weather.

-Water treatment tablets

-Water flavoring : Tang, gatoraid, lemonade make the treated water test better.

Carrying Gear:

-Large day pack: Check for a comfortable one, that can carry 15 to 20 pounds, this will be applicable in carrying your personal items such as, water bottles,extra clothing, snacks, camera etc..

-large duffel bag with lock: this is for carrying all your mountain gears, your duffel will be packed into the group porter duffel bag, the weight should be 30 to 35 lbs.

- medium duffel bag: to store your non mountain gears.

-baggage tags: make easly identification of your bag at the airport
-plastic bags: sleeping bag and clothes will be double bagged while on the mountain for protection from the afternoon rain, heavy duty garbage bag will work better.