Welcome to your Kilimanjaro adventure! Pack from our Mount Kilimanjaro packing list. Missing something? RLAT offers competitive rental on quality mountain equipment in excellent condition.
Temperatures vary greatly — layer thin items you can add or remove. Porters carry main bags (limit 15 kg per bag); we weigh luggage before the trek. You are set for success when properly equipped.
What to Wear and Carry
Head Wear
- Warm winter hat
- Neck gaiter or scarf (dust on trails)
- Wide-brim sun hat
- Sunglasses — high UV protection above 4,500 m
- Headlamp for night walks and summit — extra AAA batteries
Upper Body & Legs
- Thermal base layer (merino wool ideal)
- 2 lightweight moisture-wicking short-sleeve shirts
- 2–3 long-sleeve shirts
- Fleece or soft shell jacket
- Insulated down or Primaloft jacket (summit nights)
- Windproof hard shell jacket
- Poncho for unpredictable rain
- 2 thermal/fleece leggings
- Medium-weight trekking trousers
- Windproof hard shell trousers
Hand & Footwear
- Lightweight gloves (lower slopes)
- Warm gloves or mittens (summit)
- Mid-weight waterproof trekking boots with ankle support
- Camp shoes or sandals
- 3–4 outer socks, 2–3 liner socks, thick thermal socks for summit
- Gaiters
- Micro-spikes/crampons when ice is heavy near the summit
Kit & Personal Items
- Sunscreen SPF 30+ and lip balm
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Wet wipes and hand sanitizer
- Personal medicines — Paracetamol, Imodium minimum
- Extra bag for hotel storage
- Packing cubes
- Camera and spare batteries
- Type G plug adapter
- Energy snacks — nuts, bars, dried fruit
- Lightweight quick-dry towel
- Portable power bank(s)
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