Kilimanjaro Checklist

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

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