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 |