Kilimanjaro Checklist

Clothing :

• 2 synthetic t-shirts
• 2 synthetic shirts, long sleeves
• 1 pair of synthetic hiking shorts
• 1 pair of synthetic hiking pants
• 1 pair of warmer hiking pants
• 1-2 pairs of fleece long underwear top/bottom
• 1 pair of socks per trekking day, at least 2 lighter pairs and 3 heavy wool or synthetic
• 1 pair of underwear per day
• 1 fleece sweater
• 1 warm fleece jacket
• 1 Goretex rain/wind shell top/bottom
• 1 pair of leg gaiters
• 1 pair of light windproof gloves
• 1 pair of cold weather gloves or mittens
• 1 sun hat
• 1 warm hat which covers the ears
• 1 balaclava
• 1 pair of walking/camp shoes
• Trekking boots (medium weight, waterproof)
• 1 pair UV-blocking sunglasses with side-protection

Equipment :

• 1 soft-side duffel bag (no hard frame or wheels, porters will carry)
• Plastic bags of different sizes (to waterproof gear)
• Mountain sleeping bag, minimum )F degree rated
• 2 trekking poles
• 1 head lamp with extra batteries and light bulb
• 1 pocket knife
• 4 One-liter water bottles and/ or hydration pack
• Sun block, SPF 50 or high/li>
• Fast drying towel and/or bandana(s)

First Aid Kit :

• Bandages : mole-skin, Band-Aid, Ace-Wrap types
• Safety Pins
• Small pair of scissors
• Tweezers
• Sterile eye drops
• Medicines; discuss all medicines with your physician, including :
  • Analgesics : Acetaminophen (i.e. Tylenol), Aspirin, Ibulprofen, Vidocin
  • Anti-Allergy: Hydrocortizone ointment, Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (i.e. Sudafed) Epinephrine*
  • Antibiotics : Bacitracin ointment, Erythromycin*, Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride*
  • Antacids : Bismuth subsalicylate (i.e. Pepto-Bismol)
  • Anti-Diarrhea : Loperamide hydrochloride (i.e. Immodium), Tinidazole*
  • Anti-Emetics : Prochlorperazine*, Promethazine*
  • Anti-Vertigo/Motion Sickness : Meclizine*, Scopolamine*
  • Altitude Sickness : Acetazolamide* (DIAMOX), Dexamethazone*, Nifedipine*
  • Anti-malaria prophylaxis medicine*
• Prescription medicines