Everlasting Tanzania Travels sent us a complete list of the gear that we will need for our climb. At the base of the mountain we will be trekking through the hot, humid forest and ascending up to the glacier covered summit. It makes for an extensive gear list so that we are prepared for all types of weather.

Everlasting Tanzania Travels - Kili Gear Checklist

Compulsory Clothing:
Summit Jacket
Summit Fleece
Soft Jacket
Waterproof Jacket
Waterproof Pants
3 Long Sleeve Shirt
7 Short Sleeve Shirt
3 Hiking Light Weight Pants for daily wear (convertible to shorts recommended)
Shorts (optional)

Footwear:
Hiking Boots
Running/Cross Trainer for daily wear as long as there are good grips
8 light breathable sock liners for daily wear
2 Wool over socks for summit night only
Gaitors (waterproof)

Headwear:
Brimmed Hat
Warm beanie styled hat for summit
Knit Hat for warmth
Balaclava for face covrage
Buff for face/nose wind/grit protection
Bandana (optional)

Underwear:
2 long underwear (moisture wicking fabric recommended)
7 daily change of underwear, briefs (moisture wicking fabric recommended)
4 sports bra

Handwear:
Summit Mitt extreme gloves, warm
glove liners, thin synthetic, worn under gloves for added warmth

Accessories for the Mountain:
Travel Bag 80+ litres
Head lamp with extra batteries
Sunglasses minimum category 3 if you don't have

Toiletries, Hygiene etc.
AntiBac wash
Deodorant
Tooth Brush
Tooth Paste
Small Mouth Wash
Large Vaseline
Scholl Moisturizer
2 Water Bottle (Nalgene 32 oz)
2 Towel light weight quick dry
Pee Bottle (to avoid leaving tent at night)
2 Packs of Baby Wipes
Goggles
Backpack Cover (waterproof)
4 Stuff sacks to keep gear dry and separate

Equipment:
Sleeping Bag, warm, four season
Sleeping Pad/thermo rest
Trekking poles
Sleeping Bag Liner silk for added warmth
Small Daypack for you to carry your limited personal gear (rain jacket/pants/gloves)
Water Bladder, Camelback type goes inside day pack (get insulation if you can)
Bag (90litres) Porter Carries
Day Sac (20-25L) you carry

Other Personal Items:
Sunscreen
Zinc for your lips
liquid gels
Insect repellent containing DEET
First Aid Kit (small)
Snacks, light weight, high energy, high calorie
Pencil and Notebook for trip log
Camera with extra batteries
Small Video Camera
Solar Charger for ipods/cameras/phones/travel monkey adapter
Treats
Diary

Medication:
Diamox
Anti Malaria Tablets
Arret/Maxilon for upset tummy
Nurofen
Broadspec Antibiotic Augmenten Duo or Cipro (just in case)
Migrarelief

Passport
Shots Card