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| TOILETRIES | |
|---|---|
| Toothbrush | |
| 1 | Toothpaste |
| 1 | Roll on deodorant |
| 1 | Razor |
| 2 | Rolls of toilet paper |
| 1 | Wet ones |
| 1 | Soap |
| 1 | Zinc cream for protection from UV rays and dry air |
| 1 | Ladies hygiene products |
| 1 | Antibacterial Hand Gel |
Gear List
Trekking Gear List – Mount Kilimanjaro
(This is our recommendation of gear required)
Camping Trekking Gear
| Camping Trekking Gear | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 150 litre kitbag for porter can be hired |
| 1 | Daypack (for personal use) can be hired |
| 1 | Sleeping bag and sleeping bag liner (at least -5 rating) can be hired |
| 1 | Self inflating mattress - 2 foam rolls are supplied but will not give a great level of comfort |
| 1 | Pillow (optional) (Inflatable travel pillow or cushion insert – do not bring full size pillow) |
| 1-2 | Walking poles – this is essential can be hired |
| 1-2 | Gloves, 1 inner thin pair plus thicker outer glove or mitts, water and wind proof |
| 1 | Torch (and spare batteries) |
| 1 | Head Torch (and spare batteries) |
| 2 | Dry bags or waterproof bags (available from camping stores) or garbage bags to keep clothing dry in kitbag |
| Water - need minimum of 4 litres (your choice of water bottles or water bladder, you will need easy access to bottles) |
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| 3ltr | Backpack bladder and 1 water bottle (for mixing supplements) |
| 1 | Water drink bottles |
| 1 | Waterproofing product |
| Camera + lots of film, spare batteries, disposable camera (Note: Cameras and video recorders cannot be charged on the Mountain as there is no electricity) |
Medical Kit
| Medical Kit | |
|---|---|
| Medications as Prescribed by your Doctor (Anti malaria, antibiotics for wounds and infections, anti inflammatory, anti vomiting, epi-pen etc…) |
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| 1 | Diamox for altitude sickness, max of 3 per day |
| 12 | Gastrolyte (must have) |
| 1 | Endura Powder (available from Chemists) |
| 1 | Headache Tablets |
| 1 | Diarrhoea Tablets |
| 1 | Travel Calm Tablets |
| 1 | Anti-Inflammatory medications (eg. Ibrofen, Voltaren, Nurofen) |
| 1 | Antihistamines (e.g. Telfast, Phenergan 10mg) |
| Multivitamins / B1 Tablets (start a couple of weeks prior to trek) | |
| 2 | Antibacterial hand gel (e.g. Aqium) |
| 1pkt | Blister Pads (optional) |
| 1 | Roll of strapping tape |
| small | Vaseline (blisters) |
| 2pkt | Large size band-aids (Elastoplast) |
| 1 | Knee and/or ankle guards |
| 1 | Antiseptic lotion/cream (e.g. Paraderm Plus, Betadine, Bepanthen) |
| 1 | Papaw ointment |
| 1 | Hydrocortisone cream (for bites) |
| 10 | Cotton wool balls |
| 3 | Insect repellent roll-on / cream (we suggest ‘Bushman Plus’ – always keep it on) |
| 2pkt | Water purification tablets (highly recommend) |
| 1 | Sunscreen (always keep it on) |
| 1 | Sunglasses – wrap-around style for UV protection |
| 1 | Salt tablets |
| 3pkt | Glucose Jelly Beans or Glucose lollies |
| 4 pkts | Glucodin Tablets |
| For every day | Munchies (chocolates, muesli bars, lollies, beef jerky, nuts etc...) |
All clothing should be LAYERED for maximum warmth. Lightweight layers – usually thermal plus 3 layers and a down jacket for the final ascent. DO NOT take heavy woolen jumpers or jackets.
| CLOTHING | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Walking boots (waterproof) and spare boot laces |
| 1 | Lightweight shoes to wear in camp at night e.g. running shoes |
| 2 | Tracksuit/ fleece pants for colder days & evenings |
| 1 | Waterproof pants , lightweight and breathable can be hired |
| 2 | Thermal underwear polypropylene or similar, must be breathable |
| 4 | Long sleeved lightweight fleecy shirts for layering |
| 2 | Synthetic pants and shirts, breathable and wind-resistant, highly recommend the zip-off pants |
| 1-2 | ‘skins’ style sports clothing shorts (highly recommended, great to reduce chafing) |
| 1 | Waterproof Jacket Gortex or similar. Breathable wind and waterproof jacket, must have a hood can be hired |
| 1 | Lightweight poncho – for heavy rain |
| 5 | Thick Synthetic hiking style socks |
| 5 | Thin socks to help prevent blisters |
| 3 | Comfortable underwear / bras |
| 1 | Gaiters alpine type, not the anklets can be hired |
| 1 | Warm fleece hat or balaclava, need to ensure ears are covered |
| 1 | Microfiber Towels |
| 1 | Scarf/ Buff to keep the neck warm |
Repair Kit
For broken bags, boots – these items can be shared amongst a group
| Repair Kit | |
|---|---|
| 10 | Long cable ties |
| 1 | Electrical tape |
| 1 | Pocket knife or Multi tool |
| 1 | Small super glue |
Below are some ‘optional extras’
| EXTRAS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diary | and | pen |
| Small | mirror | |
| Playing | cards | |
| Large zip lock bags (for personal items, clothes, lollies) |
If travelling with friends or part of a group you may be able to share some of the above items e.g. creams / lotions.
This list is our recommendation of what to take