Gears for Climbing Mt. Kenya & Mt. Kilimanjaro

Equipment Check List:

• Headlamp
• Walking pole(s)
• Sleeping Bag
• Gaiters: To keep mud, rocks, and snow out of your boots
• Hiking Boots: This is the most important item on the list. Make sure they are broken in before your climb!

Other Checklist (Limit Yourself):

• 1 set of thermal underwear (top & bottom)
• 1 sleeping bag (rating 0 C or four seasons)
• 1 warm jersey/sweater (wool)
• 1 sleeping pad/mat
• 1 light towel
• 1 polar fleece/down vest
• 1 pair of light loose fitting cotton trousers
• 1 pair of track suit top & bottom
• 1 waterproof jacket (with a hood) & pants
• 1 pair of sunglasses/mountaineering glasses
• 1 balaclava
• 1 wool hat
• 1 warm scarf
• 1 pair of warm heavy weight gloves/mittens
• 1 pair of hiking boots

Useful Equipment:

• 2 x 2 litre water bottles (camel bags preferably)
• 1 headlamp (plus spare batteries & bulb)
• 1 pair of walking/ski poles
• 1 pocket swiss army knife
• 2 - 3 packets of moist towelettes
• 1 travel pillow (optional)

Health:

• Yellow Fever: This is compulsory and a certificate might be requested on arrival at the airport.
• Malaria: We recommend consulting your doctor on which prophylactics to take.
• Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS): Avoidable by following proper hiking pace, eating, resting, and fluid intake guidelines.
• Consult your doctor on the use of Diamox for altitude sickness.
• Personal medical supplies: Aspirin, antibiotics, bandages, malaria tablets, sun block, lip balm, etc.