Prepare and pack your kit list for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, with IMPORTANT TOP TIPS, additional ADVICE for FEMALE hikers, and a GUIDE of what to wear on SUMMIT night.

This in-depth and extensive packing guide video covers;
01:00 - Main Trek Bags
04:41 - Dry Bags
08:54 - Optional Additional Bags
09:42 - Tops & Coats
13:02 - Bottoms
16:06 - Underwear
18:51 - Footwear
21:15 - Accessories
23:37 - Gear & Equipment (Daytime)
26:28 - Gear & Equipment (Night time)
28:09 - Tech
32:45 - Toiletries
36:59 - First Aid
41:27 - Entertainment
43:34 - What To Travel In

With this list, you shouldn’t forget a single thing. Be sure to watch the full video for various helpful tips, recommendations, advice and anecdotes throughout!

PACKING LIST BREAKDOWN:
Main trek bags
35L Backpack
90L Duffel bag
Dry bags
Various colours & sizes (x14)
Optional additional bags
Boots bag
Hotel bag
Travel wallet
Tops & coats
Sweat wicking t-shirt (x2)
Thermal vest (x1)
Thermal long sleeves (x3)
Zipped soft shell jacket (x1)
Fleece (x1)
Down jacket (x1)
Thin waterproof coat (x1)
Thick waterproof/ski jacket (x1)
Bottoms
Thermal leggings (x3)
Thick fleece lined leggings (x1)
Walking/Hiking trousers (x1)
Thin waterproof trousers (x1)
Salopettes (x1)
Underwear
Thick padded socks (x4)
Comfortable cotton socks (x3)
Long ski socks (x1)
Thick, fluffy bed socks (x1)
Comfortable pants (x4)
Longer, thicker pants (x1)
Menstrual pants (x5)
Sports bras (x3)
Footwear
Trainers
Hiking boots
Spare laces
Accessories
Brimmed sun hat
Woolly hat
Snood
Sunglasses
Thin walking gloves
Thick thermal/ski gloves
Gear & Equipment (Daytime)
2L-3L Water bladder
60CL Water bottle
Headtorch
Headtorch batteries
Carbon walking/hiking poles
Handwarmers & footwarmers
Gear & Equipment (Night time)
Sleeping bag liner
Hot water bottle
Pillow case
Eye mask
Ear plugs
Tech
Phone charger (plug & USB multi-purpose cable)
Travel plug adapter (to UK plug)
GoPro Hero 7 camera
Sony A6500 camera
GoPro chest strap (wouldn’t recommend)
30mm f1.4 Sigma lens
16-50mm f3.5-5.6 Sony lens
Camera batteries (x5)
USB battery charger
SD cards & wallet
Mini tripod
Power bank (20,000mAh)
Headphones
Toiletries
Toiletries bag
Sealable liquids bag
Wet wipes
Microfibre cloth/small towel
Deodorant
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Toothpick/Dental floss
Shampoo, conditioner & body wash
Ear buds
Tissues & loo roll
Sanitary products
Sun cream (SPF 50)
Lip balm (with SPF)
Bug repellent
Hairbrush
Small mirror
Hair ties & hair clips
Nail kit (with clippers & file)
First Aid
Plasters & bandages
Pain relief medication
Alcohol wipes
Hand sanitiser
Aloe vera gel
Rehydration treatment
Constipation medication
Diarrhoea medication
Malaria tablets
Decongestant spray
Antihistamines
Bite cream
Antacid medication
Thrush/yeast infection treatment
Personal medications (e.g. inhalers)
Entertainment
Book
Playing cards
Journal & pen
Letters from loved ones
Travelling In
Sweat wicking t-shirt
Leggings or thin hiking-appropriate bottoms
Trainers or hiking boots
Top Tips
Pack your important gear, medication, and belongings in your hand luggage when travelling.
Keep a padlock and an identity tag on all of your luggage.
Organise your kit into labelled and/or colour coded dry bags.
Aim to only fill half of your duffel bag if you plan to hire a sleeping bag upon arrival.

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR ADVENTURE UP MT KILI!


FILMING:
Filmed with: Sony A6500 & 16-50mm f3.5-5.6 Sony lens
Date of filming: 28th July 2022

TRIP:
Dates of trip: 12th-21st March 2022
Tour Operator - KE Adventure Travel
Route - Rongai Route