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Climbing  Gears & Rental

This section covers what gear you need to bring, physical training, Tanzania entry requirements (passport & visa), immunizations and vaccinations, and travel insurance.Please read this carefully and make sure you have gathered everything before you depart on your trip.

You are responsible for bringing personal gear and equipment while communal equipment (tents, food, cooking items, etc.) is provided.Kili mess 8.  Below is a gear list of required, recommended and optional items to bring on your climb see below how you should dress for Kilimanjaro.

Kilimanjaro Gear Packing List: Technical Clothing

1 – Waterproof Jacket, breathable with hood

1 – Insulated Jacket, synthetic or down

1 – Soft Jacket, fleece or soft-shell

2 – Long Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric

1 – Short Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric

1 – Waterproof Pants, breathable (side-zipper recommended)

2 – Hiking Pants (convertible to shorts recommended)

1 – Fleece Pants

1 – Shorts (optional)

1 – Long Underwear (moisture-wicking fabric recommended)

3 – Underwear, briefs (moisture-wicking fabric recommended)

2 – Sport Bra (women)

Kilimanjaro Gear Packing List: Headwear

1 – Brimmed Hat, for sun protection

1 – Knit Hat, for warmth

1 – Balaclava, for face coverage (optional)

1 – Bandana (optional)

Kilimanjaro Gear Packing List: Handwear

1 – Gloves, warm (waterproof recommended)

1 – Glove Liners, thin, synthetic, worn under gloves for added warmth (optional)

Kilimanjaro Gear Packing List: Footwear

1 – Hiking Boots, warm, waterproof, broken-in, with spare laces

1 – Gym Shoes, to wear at camp (optional)

3 – Socks, thick, wool or synthetic

3 – Sock Liners, tight, thin, synthetic, worn under socks to prevent blisters (optional)

1 – Gaiters, waterproof (optional)

Kilimanjaro Gear Packing List: Accessories

1 – Sunglasses or Goggles

1 – Backpack Cover, waterproof (optional)

1 – Poncho, during rainy season (optional)

1 – Water Bottle (Nalgene, 32 oz. recommended)

1 – Water Bladder, Camelbak type (recommended)

1 – Towel, lightweight, quick-dry (optional)

1 – Pee Bottle, to avoid leaving tent at night (recommended)

Stuff Sacks or Plastic Bags, various sizes, to keep gear dry and separate

Kilimanjaro Gear Packing List: Equipment

1 – Sleeping Bag, warm, four seasons

1 – Sleeping Bag Liner, for added warmth (optional)

1 – Trekking Poles (recommended)

1 – Head lamp, with extra batteries

1 – Duffel bag, for porters to carry your equipment

1 – Daypack, for you to carry your personal gear

Kilimanjaro Gear Packing List:Other

Toiletries

Prescriptions

Sunscreen

Lip Balm

Insect Repellent, containing DEET

First Aid Kit

Hand Sanitizer

Toilet Paper

Wet Wipes (recommended)

Snacks, light-weight, high calorie, high energy (optional)

Pencil and Notebook, miniature, for trip log (optional)

Camera, with extra batteries (optional)

Paperwork

Trip Receipt

Passport

Visa (available at JRO)

Immunization Papers

Insurance Documents

Kilimanjaro Climbing Equipment : Rental

For trekkers who are not fully kitted out, the following used equipment is available for hire from our company; All prices in US Dollars

Kili equipment photo.Equipment Prices

Anorak $20.00

Balaclava $15.00

Battery $10.00

Duffel bag Bag $20.00

Gaiters $20.00

Gloves $15.00

Mountain Boots Bag $20.00

Pouch $20.00

Rain Coat $25.00

Rain Trousers $25.00

RuckSack $20.00

Sleeping Bag (not four season) $25.00

Socks $7.00

Stick $25.00

Sunglasses $15.00

Torch $15.00

Thick Sweater $20.00

Underwear Trousers $15.00

Water bottle $20.00

Sizes available: Small, Medium,Large & X-large.

Rental terms and conditions applicable in Tanzania:

  • All equipment rental is subject to demand and the availability of rental equipment or specific sizes cannot be guaranteed. To avoid disappointment it is strongly recommended that all your rental equipment is booked well in advance of your planned trip.
  • Payment for gear in cash US $ only no credit card or travellers check payments.

Important! Please note that NO equipment must be washed by the clients under any circumstances.

The most common mistake that climbers make is that they over pack and bring way too much gear.Be selective in what you take with you. Please note that our porters are limited to carrying 33 lbs (15 kg) of your personal belongings. All of your gear should be protected from water, either by using plastic bags or dry bags, or placed in a waterproof duffel bag. Everything the porters will carry for you between campsites should be placed into the duffel bag, including the sleeping bag, but it is OK to pack the sleeping bag separately if necessary.

If you have excess weight, you will be required to hire an additional porter. It is rare to require an extra porter and should happen only in special cases, such as for carrying extensive photography equipment. Although you are expected to bring everything you need, some gear and equipment may be rented, subject to availability. All extra luggage, items you will not use on your climb, such safari clothing, gear and equipment, can also be safely stored at the hotel.

Checked luggage on airplanes can get lost or delayed on the way to Tanzania. Therefore, you should prepare for this possibility by wearing or carrying on the items that are essential to your Kilimanjaro climb. While most clothing, gear and equipment can be replaced in Tanzania prior to your climb, there are some things that you should not and cannot.

ANAPA Travel Company  recommends that you wear one complete hiking outfit on the plane, including a long sleeve shirt, hiking pants, underwear, socks, and hiking boots. In your carry on baggage, you should bring your backpack, waterproof jacket and pants, insulated jacket, snacks, toiletries, medications, camera and all paperwork. Airline regulations do not allow you to carry trekking poles on the plane. Make sure you wear/carry your hiking boots; wearing a different pair of boots on your climb will likely cause blistering.

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