Packing List

The clothing and equipment you have for your trek are essential to your comfort on the mountain. The following list is comprehensive and will prepare you as you pack for your trek.

Packing List and Equipment

• 5-8 T-shirts/wicking trekking tops
  2 pairs walking shorts
  2 pairs water & windproof trekking trousers
  1 loose long-sleeved shirt
  Warm jumper/good quality fleece
  Waterproof & windproof jacket -Gore-tex or equivalent standard
  Down jacket
  Tracksuit bottoms – good for sleeping in or as spares to trek in
  Thermal tops and bottoms – varying levels of warmth recommended
  Warm hat and gloves (hand-warmers also useful)
  6 pair trekking socks
  Trainers/spare footwear for the evenings (Crocs or Keens recommended)
  Hiking boots
  Gaiters
  Sunscreen and Chapstick
  After sun/skin moisturizer
  Baseball cap
  Sunglasses
  Small camping towel
  Underwear
  2 water bottles – 2-3 liters total (if you prefer to use a Camelbak insulate the tube)
  Sleeping bag (4 season minimum -warm enough to sleep at -10º C)
  Sleeping bag liner – for extra warmth (silk best for warmth and weight)
  Light sleeping mat (Therm-a-rest style is ideal)
  Rubber-tipped trekking poles – optional; useful if you are unsteady on uneven ground
  Comfortable 35+ liter daypack (to carry items needed throughout the day)
  Wash kit, including wet-wipes
  Large plastic bags to keep things dry inside your rucksack
  Torch and spare battery (head torch recommended)
  Camera & film/spare batteries/memory cards
  Roll of toilet paper and small plastic bags
  Alarm clock
  Snacks/energy bars/electrolyte drink powders
  Insect repellant
  Ear-plugs
  Liquid hand wash

** Keep in mind that there is clothing and equipment available for rent once you arrive in Tanzania.

• Personal First Aid Kit
• Imodium (anti-diarrhea tablets)
  Pain-relievers
  Antihistamines
  Plasters & blister dressings
  Moleskin
  Re-hydration salts
  Any medication you regularly take or that you take while exercising