Kilimanjaro packing list - Summit ready with Nik

Kilimanjaro packing list Documents & Admin  Passport  Insurance documents (medical, rescue, evacuation)  Copies of passport, permits, insurance  Cash  Credit cards  Photos (passport size)  Mobile phone + charging cable Backpacks & Bags  Duffle bag 100L+  Combination lock for duffle bag  Day pack 30L-40L  Rain cover for day pack  Waterproof stuff sacks / dry bags (various sizes)  Compression sacks (for down clothing / sleeping bag) Clothing & Layering Underwear  Boxers/slips - ideally merino: 2 to 4 pairs (more if opting for polyester)  Sports bra: 1 to 2 pairs Socks  Thin merino: 1 pair  Medium thickness merino: 2 pairs  Thermal base layer for summit: 1 pair  Thick, knee high merino for summit: 1 pair Head / Neck  Neck tube (Buff): 1 thin & 1 thick merino  Warm beanie: 1  Sun hat (baseball cap works great)  Sunglasses with at least Cat 3 lenses. Photo chromatic lenses are great. Upper Body  T shirts: 2 if merino (150g/m 2 ), 3 to 4 if synthetic  Long sleeve base layer: 1 if merino (200g/m 2 ), 2 to 3 if synthetic  Fleece zipper (medium weight and not high pile so that it is wind resistant): 1  Light down jacket (150g-200g): 1  Down or synthetic parka for summit (300g-500g): 1  Waterproof Jacket (ideally 3 layer and with underarm ventilation zippers): 1 Lower Body  Base layer – merino (200 g/m 2 ) or synthetic: 1  Zip off trekking pants: 1  Softshell trekking/mountaineering pants: 1  Down or fleece pants for summit day: 1  Waterproof pants (2 layer construction is enough): 1 Hands & Feet  Liner gloves (lightweight): 1  Think gloves or mittens for summit day: 1  Waterproof trekking shoes or boots: 1  Mountaineering B2 boots for summit day: 1 (this is not necessary)  Gaiters Sleeping  Sleeping bag rated for -15  to -20  (Celsius)  Inflatable mattress: 1 (a mattress is provided by the operators but the inflatable one insulates better and makes your sleeping more comfortable)  Pillow: 1 (you could use your down jacket packed in bag)  Base layer leggings – merino (200g/m 2 ) or synthetic: 1  Long sleeve base layer – merino (200g/m 2 ) or synthetic: 1  Thin gloves: 1 pair  Thick socks: 1 pair  Thick beanie: 1 Other Gear  Trekking poles with snow basket: 1 pair  Headlamp (≥ 200 lumens) + spare batteries: 1  Spare small torch or backup light Medical & First Aid  Diamox or similar: as prescribed  Paracetamol  General Antibiotics  Goers and stoppers  First aid supplies: blister kits, bandages, tape, antiseptic, etc.  Sunscreen  Lip balm  Eye drops  Vitamins  Hand sanitizer  Wet wipes  Tissues Food & Hydration  Bottle kept at easy access, insulated ones are preferable (500ml-800ml): 1  Nalgene 1L bottle or similar: 2  Insulation for Nalgene bottles: at least 1  Water purification: Steripen, tablets, etc.... (if using a filter make sure it doesn’t freeze)  Snacks / energy bars / trail mix  Electrolyte tablets Miscellaneous Personal Items  Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap bar, deodorant.  Small towel  Pocket knife  Repair kit: duct tape, sewing kit, spare buckles, zip ties etc.  Notebook, pen Digital Items  Power bank  Camera  Garmin watch or similar (plus charging cable) Optional / Comfort Items  Ear plugs  Eye mask  Books  Games  Earphones  Extra warmth: hand/foot warmers