Shop for Kilimanjaro
Located in Kilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania, Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa standing at 19,341 feet. Kilimanjaro contains three distinct volcanic cones: Kibo at 19,341 feet; Mawenzi at 16,893 feet; and Shira at 13,000 feet. Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtscheller became the first to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro in 1889.
The following gear list is approved by our partner Rainier Mountaineering Inc. for its guided climbs of Kilimanjaro.
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Pack and Bag
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(2) Duffel Bag A 120+ liter bag made of tough material with rugged zippers. One duffel will be taken on the mountain and carried by the porters with all of your mountain equipment. The other duffel will be left at the hotel with extra gear and clothing.
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Backpack A 40+ liter pack is the recommended size for this climb.
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Sleeping Bag A bag rated 0° to 15° F. Either goose down or synthetic.
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Compression Stuff Sack for Sleeping Bag
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Sleeping Pad Full length inflatable or closed cell pad.
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Technical Gear
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Trekking Poles Lightweight and collapsible.
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Head
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Warm Hat Wool or synthetic.
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Neck Gaiter / Balaclava
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Ball Cap or Sun Hat A lightweight ball cap or sun hat.
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Buff or Bandana A buff or bandana provides good protection from the sun and dust as well as insulation from the cold, dry air.
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Glacier Glasses A pair of dark-lensed sunglasses with side shields or full wrap-type sunglasses.
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Headlamp
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Hands
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Light Weight Glove One pair of fleece gloves.
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Medium Weight Glove Wind/water resistant insulated mountain gloves.
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Heavy Weight Insulated Glove or Mitten Wind/water resistant, insulated gloves or mittens for protection against wind, snow and cold. These also serve as emergency back-ups if you drop or lose a glove.
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Upper Body
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Light to Medium Weight Base Layer Long-sleeve wool or synthetic top will be used as your base layer. Zip-neck styles will allow for better temperature regulation.
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Light Insulating Layer A fleece or other insulation layer.
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Soft Shell Layer A windproof, water-resistant and highly breathable layer.
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Rain Shell Jacket A jacket made of rain/wind-proof material with an attached hood.
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Insulated Parka with Hood This item becomes of highest importance when we are faced with poor weather. This should be an expeditionary-type heavy parka that extends well below the waist and above the knees. Goose down is recommended versus synthetic fill. It does not have to be waterproof, but that is a nice feature. The parka is worn primarily at rest breaks on summit day and as an emergency garment if needed. When sizing a parka, allow for several layers to be worn underneath; buy it large. The parka must have an insulated hood.
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Non-Cotton Hiking Shirt Lightweight, synthetic shirt with either long or short sleeves. The long sleeve is preferred for sun/bug protection.
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Lower Body
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(2-3) Pairs of Underwear Non-cotton boxers or briefs.
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Light to Medium Weight Base Layer Light to medium weight wool or synthetic bottoms.
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Climbing Pant Synthetic climbing pants offer a wide range of versatility. You can wear them alone on hot days, or in combination with the base layer on cold days. The thickness (insulation quality) should be based on how well you do in the cold.
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Rain Shell Pant A pant made of breathable rain and wind-proof material will be needed. Full-length side zippers are required for facilitating quick clothing adjustments over boots and crampons in cold, inclement weather.
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Hiking Shorts Good for lower elevations and warm, sunny days.
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Feet
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Hiking Boots A pair of lightweight boots for approaches and hiking on rugged terrain.
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Gaiters Large enough to fit over your trekking boots to guard against mud and snow.
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(4) Socks Either wool or synthetic. Some people find liner socks useful for reducing friction.
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Miscellaneous Items
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Lipscreen
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Sunscreen
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(2) Water Bottles One-quart water bottles are required. Wide mouth bottles are ideal since their opening is less likely to freeze.
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Ear Plugs
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Toothpaste
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Baby Wipes
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Hand Sanitizer
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Toilet Paper
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Insulated Mug
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Pocketknife
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Pack and Bag
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(2) Duffel Bag A 120+ liter bag made of tough material with rugged zippers. One duffel will be taken on the mountain and carried by the porters with all of your mountain equipment. The other duffel will be left at the hotel with extra gear and clothing.
-
Backpack A 40+ liter pack is the recommended size for this climb.
-
Sleeping Bag A bag rated 0° to 15° F. Either goose down or synthetic.
-
Compression Stuff Sack for Sleeping Bag
-
Sleeping Pad Full length inflatable or closed cell pad.
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Technical Gear
-
Trekking Poles Lightweight and collapsible.
-
Head
-
Warm Hat Wool or synthetic.
-
Neck Gaiter / Balaclava
-
Ball Cap or Sun Hat A lightweight ball cap or sun hat.
-
Buff or Bandana A buff or bandana provides good protection from the sun and dust as well as insulation from the cold, dry air.
-
Glacier Glasses A pair of dark-lensed sunglasses with side shields or full wrap-type sunglasses.
-
Headlamp
-
Hands
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Light Weight Glove One pair of fleece gloves.
-
Medium Weight Glove Wind/water resistant insulated mountain gloves.
-
Heavy Weight Insulated Glove or Mitten Wind/water resistant, insulated gloves or mittens for protection against wind, snow and cold. These also serve as emergency back-ups if you drop or lose a glove.
-
Upper Body
-
Light to Medium Weight Base Layer Long-sleeve wool or synthetic top will be used as your base layer. Zip-neck styles will allow for better temperature regulation.
-
Light Insulating Layer A fleece or other insulation layer.
-
Soft Shell Layer A windproof, water-resistant and highly breathable layer.
-
Rain Shell Jacket A jacket made of rain/wind-proof material with an attached hood.
-
Insulated Parka with Hood This item becomes of highest importance when we are faced with poor weather. This should be an expeditionary-type heavy parka that extends well below the waist and above the knees. Goose down is recommended versus synthetic fill. It does not have to be waterproof, but that is a nice feature. The parka is worn primarily at rest breaks on summit day and as an emergency garment if needed. When sizing a parka, allow for several layers to be worn underneath; buy it large. The parka must have an insulated hood.
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Non-Cotton Hiking Shirt Lightweight, synthetic shirt with either long or short sleeves. The long sleeve is preferred for sun/bug protection.
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Lower Body
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(2-3) Pairs of Underwear Non-cotton underwear.
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Light to Medium Weight Base Layer Light to medium weight wool or synthetic bottoms.
-
Climbing Pant Synthetic climbing pants offer a wide range of versatility. You can wear them alone on hot days, or in combination with the base layer on cold days. The thickness (insulation quality) should be based on how well you do in the cold.
-
Rain Shell Pant A pant made of breathable rain and wind-proof material will be needed. Full-length side zippers are required for facilitating quick clothing adjustments over boots and crampons in cold, inclement weather.
-
Hiking Shorts Good for lower elevations and warm, sunny days.
-
Feet
-
Hiking Boots A pair of lightweight boots for approaches and hiking on rugged terrain.
-
Gaiters Large enough to fit over your trekking boots to guard against mud and snow.
-
(4) Socks Either wool or synthetic. Some people find liner socks useful for reducing friction.
-
Miscellaneous Items
-
Lipscreen
-
Sunscreen
-
(2) Water Bottles One-quart water bottles are required. Wide mouth bottles are ideal since their opening is less likely to freeze.
-
Ear Plugs
-
Toothpaste
-
Baby Wipes
-
Hand Sanitizer
-
Toilet Paper
-
Insulated Mug
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Pocketknife
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