Moutn Kilimanjaro Climbing Gear

Getting the right Kilimanjaro equipment will make a dent in your budget.But there is no way around it, you need good gear for Kilimanjaro. Being cold, wet and miserable does not increase your summit chances. Trust me on that one.

The following description of clothing and equipment for Kilimanjaro is based on years of experience and will suffice for virtually all trekkers attempting to climb Kilimanjaro with us. However, we would strongly recommend that you avoid buying your Kilimanjaro kit at the last minute and that you aim to spend a weekend in the hills testing your gear before flying out to climb with us.

15-15L Hiking Pack & Rain Cover

While you will have porters carrying your larger pack for you, you will need a smaller hiking pack to hold all the clothing, snacks, and water you need for the day. Look for a pack that fits you and your body comfortably. Also think about what type of organization (if any) you desire in your pack and whether you prefer to have a built in water bladder or carry a separate water bottle. And lastly, don’t forget to bring a rain cover for your backpack to keep your belongings dry. It’s one thing for you to be soaked from the rain, but then to have all your belongings soaked as well? The worst.

Water Bottle

Even though daypack has a built in water bladder, you might carrying a separate water bottle as well. Hydration is key to conquering altitude, so you want to arm yourself with as much ammo as you can to beat altitude sickness. We prefer Nalgene bottles because they are virtually indestructible and easily clip onto any pack.

Sleeping Bag Liner

If you choose to bring your own sleeping bag, make sure you bring one fit for very cold weather. If you choose to rent a sleeping bag in Kilimanjaro, make sure you bring a sleeping bag liner. A liner is not only useful for sanitary reasons but also serves as an extra layer of warmth for the cold nights at high altitude. Look for a liner that is lightweight, packable, and warm.

Hiking Poles

If you’ve never hiked with hiking poles before, you may be thinking to yourself, “Really? That doesn’t sound like the coolest look…” You may be right, but when you’ve been hiking for a week and are exhausted, you will want nothing more than to have hiking poles as you make your way down the mountain on already tired legs and knees. Look for hiking poles that are durable and lightweight since you’ll be carrying them for an extended period of time. Try to find hiking poles that are extendable so you can adjust them to the height you want them to be. You may want a different length on your hiking poles depending on how steep the incline is that you’re hiking on.

Portable Charger

Although your phone won’t be good for surfing the web or making calls during your hike, if you want to use it to take photos, jot down notes from your hike, or play games to entertain yourself, you’ll want a backup source of power to keep your phone juiced for an entire week.

Head Lamp

While navigating around your campsite at night and preparing for your nighttime summit hike, a headlamp is an extremely useful and necessary tool. .