What to Wear on Mount Kilimanjaro

Peak Planets recommendation for what to wear on your Mount Kilimanjaro climb. For a more detailed list please visit here: https://peakplanet.com/climb-preparat...

We will provide you with a tent, sleeping pad, food, water and tableware. You will be required to bring all other necessary gear and equipment for your climb, listed below. Note that some items may be rented from us on location.

During your Kilimanjaro climb, you will encounter a wide range of temperatures. The best way to prepare is to bring many layers of clothing. Using a layering system allows you to adjust incrementally as the temperature fluctuates, as opposed using a few thick items of clothing which have less versatility. Special attention should be made to the fabric of base and middle layers; these garments should be constructed of moisture-wicking material that effectively pulls sweat away from the body to keep you dry. Cotton is a very poor fabric for trekking and should not be worn.

Porter loads are limited by our standards of porter treatment as well as by Kilimanjaro National Park authorities. Each client should bring a maximum of 15kg (33lbs) of luggage for porters to carry onto Kilimanjaro, so please choose your gear sparingly.

You will need to bring two bags – a small daypack and a large duffel bag. You will carry the daypack during your hike, so it will contain all the things you may need while walking between campsites such as water, snacks, rain gear, camera and extra layers of clothing. The duffel bag will be carried by the porters. This bag should be larger, from 75L to 90L. You will not have access to this bag during the day. It will be waiting for you inside your tent when you arrive at your campsite. This bag will contain all your other clothing and toiletries. The duffel bag should be waterproof even though the porters will put it inside another larger waterproof bag. Any items that are not needed for the climb at all can be safely stored in the hotel.

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