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Rongai
Shira
Umbwe
Western Breach

Mt. Meru

Kilimanjaro Suggested Packing List

Clothing:

• Fleece jacket                       
• Waterproof, breathable jacket    
• Waterproof, breathable pants     
• Shorts (for first and last day only)                     
• T-shirts (for first and last day only)
• Down jacket                    
• Thermal underwear (recommend expedition weight, especially for summit)
• Balaclava (to cover face at night & on summit attempt)            
• Gloves / Mittens                      
• Sunglasses (Alpine glasses will be needed for summit)              
• Wool socks 
• Socks (liners or for sleeping)                   
• Hiking boots (waterproof, ankle height)                
• Light shoes or sandals for camp                   
• Cap/hat for sun protection and warmth            
• Towel / wash cloth                     
• Underwear                          

Equipment:                                           

• Sleeping bag (rated 15 degree or warmer)  
• Backpack or duffel bag (Ideally waterproof. Bags okay as many porters carry them on their heads anyway)                  
• Daypack  (large enough to hold shells, lunch, water and snacks)             
• Water bottles (insulated so it won't freeze on summit and enough to carry 3 liters)
• Trekking poles (especially for going downhill) 
• Headlamp and batteries (2 new sets of batteries. They die fast in the cold)   
• Pocketknife                                                                                  

Food

•   Energy drink mix (really great if you're too nauseous to eat)
•  Chocolate / Sweets  
• Fruit and/or nuts  (banana chips work great)                        
• Energy snacks  (Clif bars, power bars, etc...)                 

First aid/medical

• Sun protection cream
• Aspirin / Tylenol
• Anti- diarrhea medication (Imodium AD or prescription strength)
• Assorted Band-Aids
• Anti-malaria tablets
• Insect repellent (for first and last days as well as evenings in town)
• Lip protection with SPF protection
• Water purification tablets
• Antiseptic cream
• Bandages
• Adhesive tape (you can't go wrong with Duck tape)
• Throat lozenges
• Hand sanitizer or handi-wipes
• Blister patches or Moleskin (don't forget this at home!)

Personal items

• Toothbrush & paste
• Toilet paper 
• Soap
• Traveler’s cheques
• Passport (you need you passport number to register in each camp)
• Journal

Photography

• Camera (Don't keep too close to your body on the summit. When you take it out it will get condensation on the lens if it was too warm.)
• Spare batteries (again, they die fast in the cold)
• Film
• Different lenses, etc.

  This is only a partial and suggested packing list. If you've gone hiking or camping before, you know what you need. Remember to pack for hot, cold, dry and wet. And of course, stay away from cotton, it holds moisture and won't keep you warm if it's wet. If you have further questions contact us and we'll do our best to help.

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You'll want some warm gear for the summit!

It can get pretty cold waking up above the clouds. The right gear will make all the difference