Our recommended gear list for climbing Kilimanjaro

You will have two bags, a Day pack for you to carry not more than 6kg and a big bag with the rest of your gear, carried by a porter and weighing no more than 15kg. Store electronics in sealed water-proof bags and store clothing in plastic bags to keep them dry.
You will need clothes for hiking during the day, lounging in the evening and sleeping. Layers are important as temperatures vary greatly. Your innermost layer should be made of wicking material (no cotton). The next layer should be insulating and warm. Your top layer should be waterproof, but breathable.
In your day pack, take along water, sunglasses, a camera, binoculars, rain pants and a jacket at a minimum.
- Comfortable hiking pants
- T-shirts or short-sleeved shirts
- Long-sleeved shirts
- Long underwear
- Fleece pants
- Fleece jacket/wool sweater
- Down jacket or ski parka (for temperatures well below freezing plus wind)
- Rain jacket (or poncho) and Rain pants
- Underwear
- Mittens and/or gloves
- Wool or pile hat
- Hand and foot warmers (chemically activated)
- Hiking boots/ a little oversize/ it will help when you decent down
- Tennis shoes or sandals for lounging in the evening
- Gaiters
- Hiking socks
- A comfortable Sleeping bag rated about -17 degrees Celsius or colder is recommended
- Water bottles and Camelback (2–3)
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Sun lotion
- Bandana
- Money (for personal items, souvenirs, etc.)
- Walking Stick( walking poles)
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Camera, memory cards
- Bring extra sets of batteries for headlamp/flashlight and camera as cold weather shortens their life
- Binoculars
- Notebook and pen
- Pocket knife
- Electricity adapter
- Snacks are advised( emple Cereal bars, nuts, sweet stuff)
- Games, books
- Sewing kit
- Toilet paper
- Towel
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Handi-wipes
- Hand Sanitiser
- Lotion
- Glasses, contact lenses
earplugs
- Passport
- Visa
- Medical insurance
- Small First Aid kit
- Painkiller
- Insect repellent
- Disinfectant, antiseptic cream
- Diarrhea medicine
- Antihistamines
- band Aid
- personal necessary medicines