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Packing List Kiliwarrior Expeditions

The document provides a detailed packing list for trekking up Mt. Kilimanjaro, dividing items into trekking equipment, clothing, personal items, and references. It recommends bringing a daypack, hiking boots, gaiters, trekking poles, a duffle bag, sleeping bag, clothing for various weather conditions, personal toiletries, first aid supplies, snacks, and notes weight is limited to 33 pounds. Photos further explain items like balaclavas, gaiters, headlamps, electrical adapters, sleeping bag liners, ziploc bags, and gloves. Contact information is provided for any other questions.

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Packing List Kiliwarrior Expeditions

The document provides a detailed packing list for trekking up Mt. Kilimanjaro, dividing items into trekking equipment, clothing, personal items, and references. It recommends bringing a daypack, hiking boots, gaiters, trekking poles, a duffle bag, sleeping bag, clothing for various weather conditions, personal toiletries, first aid supplies, snacks, and notes weight is limited to 33 pounds. Photos further explain items like balaclavas, gaiters, headlamps, electrical adapters, sleeping bag liners, ziploc bags, and gloves. Contact information is provided for any other questions.

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MT.

KILIMANJARO PACKING LIST


This is a list we have carefully comprised of all the necessary items you will need for your trek up Mt Kilimanjaro with us.
Feel free to contact us with any questions at [email protected]
TREKKING EQUIPMENT
DAYPACK Used to carry your daily items during the trek, water, snacks,
sunscreen, camera and poncho etc.

HIKING BOOTS Medium weight and waterproof. Must fit 2 pairs of


socks.

GAITERS High or Low. Used to keep dirt and


snow out of your boots. See Final Page For Photo

YAK TRAX Used in cases where we encounter snow and ice.


Must be fitted to YOUR hiking boots. See Final Page for Photo

SLEEPING BAG LINER See Final Page For Photo

CAMP SHOES Running shoes or walking shoes, to be used around camp.

HEADLAMP With extra set of batteries. See Final Page For Photo

WATER BOTTLES 4, 1 Litre Nalgene Water Bottles or 3L Cambelbak-Type


hydration backpack. One Nalgene water bottle can be
used to urinate in, in cases of emergency during the night.

SUNGLASSES To protect your eyes from the strong sun

WHISTLE In case of any emergencies in your tent at night

TREKKING POLES Adjustable. See Note 1

DUFFLE BAG To carry all non-daypack items. See Note 1

SLEEPING BAG 4 season mummy style with a hood. See Note 1

HELMET Required on the Western Breach Route. See Note 1

CLOTHING
HIKING SOCKS 4 Pairs

LINER SOCKS 4 Pairs

CONVERTIBLE PANTS Shorts can be used at the lower elevations.


CLOTHING(CONTINUED)
LONG THERMAL 3 Pairs
UNDERPANTS
LONG SLEEVE THERMAL
UNDERSHIRTS

FLEECE PANTS To be used as an insulating layer.

FLEECE JACKET To be used as an insulating layer.

OUTER LAYER SKI PANTS Water and windproof.

HOODED SKI JACKET Water and windproof.

PONCHO To cover both you and your daypack.

UNDERWEAR 8 Sets
Prior, during and after your climb.

T-SHIRTS 5 Pairs
To be used around camp at lower elevations.

BASEBALL CAP OR HAT For Sun

BEANIE HAT OR SKI HAT For Warmth

BALACLAVA To be used during the last 3 days of the climb.


See Final Page For Photo

GLOVES 2 pairs
Thermal Gloves See Final Page For Photo
Climbing Gloves See Final Page For Photo

SPORTS BRA

PERSONAL ITEMS
CAMERA EQUIPMENT With Extra Batteries

BATTERY PACK Power bank to charge your own devices. After it has
or POWER BANK depleted, you can refill power with our larger power banks.

UNIVERSAL ELECTRICAL Type G See Final Page For Photo


ADAPTERS

PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT Make sure to include aid products for blisters.

REGULAR MEDICINE Headache, Muscle Ache, and Cold Medicine Ex: Tylenol, Advil etc.

DIARRHEA RELIEF Both non-prescription and prescription


MEDICINE

ALTITUDE MEDICINE Consult your physician. Normally called Diamox.


PERSONAL ITEMS(CONTINUED)
SHAVING KIT

DEODORANT

INFLATABLE PILLOW These are great as you can adjust the amount of air inside for comfort.

TOOTHBRUSH & PASTE

FEMALE HYGIENE
PRODUCTS

SHAMPOO AND SOAP If you plan to shower during the climb.

HAIRBRUSH

WET WIPES Alcohol-free, if possible.

FACE TOWEL

SHOWER TOWEL

SUNSCREEN SPF 40 or greater.

LIP BALM SPF 20 or greater.

INSECT REPELLANT Containing DEET.

KLEENEX TISSUES Travel size.

HEAT PACKS Useful to put in gloves and boots if you get cold.

PENCIL AND PAPER

NAIL CLIPPERS Important to manage nail length.

SNACKS Energy bars and powders, trail mixes, throat candy


and chewing gum

"ZIPLOC" BAG Various sizes, to store dirty or wet clothes.


See Final Page For Photo
Plastic Single Use Grocery Store bags are not allowed in Tanzania.
You will get fined upon arrival at the airport if you bring any.
NOTE 1 : These items are included in the ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE
WEIGHT IS LIMITED TO 33LBS OR 15KG PER PERSON.

PLEASE SEE REFERENCES ON THE NEXT PAGES


REFERENCES
Yak Trax Yak Trax is a brand name. You do not need to purchase the brand name.
By "Yak Trax", we mean crampons to your boots with miniature spikes undearneath.
Do not purchase the crampons with the COILS underneath.

Balaclava Photo representation of a Balaclava.


A mask that you would wear if you wanted to commit a bank robbery.
This helps keep you warm at higher elevations.
Mostly used on Day 6,7,8 of the climb.

Gaiters Photo representation of Gaiters.


These are used and secured around the base of your boot
along your ankle and leg.
These help keep any branches or trees from scratching your legs.
These also help with any fine dust or small rocks that may fall into your boot.
Very useful during your descent as well as the rainforest zones on Day 1/2

Head Lamp This is used at night time on any night of our trek.
You will need to turn it on to walk around at night or go to the bathroom.
We also use this on Day 7 on our 9-Day Lemosho Western-Breach Route
Make sure to bring extra batteries with you. Keep them
warm during your climb.

Electrical Adapter Type G


This is used at the hotel before and after your climb.
You can use this to plug into while you are at the hotel.
REFERENCES (CONTINUED)

Sleeping Bag Liner You put this in your sleeping bag as an extra layer between you and the sleeping bag.
Most are 1 size fits all.
If you chose the All-Inclusive Package, we carry
Marmot Trestle Elite 0 sleeping bags
These are mummy style sleeping bags.
You can pick a sleeping bag liner with a mummy style.

Ziploc Bags These are great to put dirty clothes in during your climb.
This will help you keep your dirty clothes separted from your clean clothing.
Make sure they are large and not small sizes.

Gloves We recommend bringing 2 pairs of gloves.


One is used more for gripping and climbing.
The other is used for warmth at higher elevations.
We do not recommend "mittens" and prefer each finger of the
glove to be able to moved on its own.

Thermal Pair Climbing Pair

Should you have any further questions about the packing list, feel free to send us an email at
[email protected]. We can always schedule a phone call to go over everything together.

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