Equipment Checklist Kilimanjaro

Travel bag from 90 liters with large zipper and protective bagDaypack approx. 30 to 40 liters volume (can also be used as hand luggage)Passport passport copy, vaccination certificate, 1 passport photo, flight ticketMoney: Euro/USD in cash (no USD notes before 2006), credit cards (VISA), EC cardAnkle-high trekking shoes or mountain boots, with strong profile sole (well broken in)Sports shoes, 1 pair of sandals (overland trips, beach stay)Goretex jacket wind and waterproof, fleece sweater, fleece jacketLong trousers, including 1 pair of trekking trousers, ponchoShorts, swimwear (pool), T-shirtsFunctional underwear, warm socks, trekking socks without seamWool hat, warm gloves (mittens recommended)Toiletries (small amounts), small towelSleeping bag (down or synthetic fiber) suitable from -6 °C to -10 °C in the comfort rangeInsulating mat/Therm-a-Rest mat/self-inflating sleeping mat, optimal from 3 cm to 5 cm thickHeadlamp with LED lamps, spare batteries2 thermos flasks of 1 liter each, possibly an extra water bottle (e.g. 0.7 l from Nalgene)Sun hat, good sunscreen (at least 25), lip balm (alpine)Glacier goggles (good sunglasses), telescope polesToilet paper, paper tissues, wet wipes (for hygiene), hand disinfectantPhoto equipment with sufficient batteries and memory cards, power bank for cell phoneAdditional supplies! e.g. energy bars, other snacks, sweets, tea bags, possibly electrolyte powderMedication for digestive disorders, colds, headaches, circulation, plasters, insect repellentExtras! Sewing kit, detergent, pocket knife, earplugs, seat cushionFace mask (mandatory) and disinfectant against “Corona”Travel literatureAll items should be specially protected and packed against moisture in the travel bag or backpack!

Attention! Plastic bags should be avoided (banned in Tanzania since 2019)! No guarantee of completeness!

Subject to change!