Kilimanjaro - Final Checklist
please print and mark off
Travel Documents
q Valid passport and visa
q Airline ticket
q International health card with immunizations (Yellow fever)
q Travel insurance
q Medical insurance
q US$ cash / Travellers Checks / Credit Card
Essential Items
q Duffel bag - large enough for all climbing gear and clothing. To be carried by the porters. An extra bag to be left at the hotel with extra gear
q Small luggage lock - to lock zippers
q Day backpack - between 20 - 35 litres. Large enough to carry your water, camera, raincoat, lunch pack, snacks & warm clothing
q Sleeping bag
q Ski-pole / walking stick
q Water bottle / containers
q Kilimanjaro map (Can be bought at Park gate)
High Altitude Gear
q Waterproof, breathable & windproof jacket (outer wear)
(like Ventex, Gore-Tex or Jeantex)
q Waterproof, breathable & windproof pants (outer wear)
q Polar fleece (middle layer)
q Thermal underwear (under layers)
q Mittens or warm gloves
q Glove liners (if necessary)
q One pair thermal (polertex) socks
q Balaclava
q Gaiters
q Thermal water flask
Hiking Gear
q Shorts
q Hiking pants
q Regular underwear
q T-shirts
q Raincoat or Poncho
Footwear
q Water resistant semi-stiff hiking boots - mid weight boots work great
q Shoes for overnight camps - i.e. sneakers, running shoes, etc.
q Socks - several pairs for the climb.
q Liner socks - to keep your feet dry and limit the risk of blisters
Equipment
q Sun hat or similar (with a brim)
q Collapsible ski stick (optional but highly recommended)
q Water bottles - two or three (total capacity at least 6 litres)
q Head lamp, good strong one with spare batteries and an extra light bulb
q Water purification tablets
q Sunglasses, good quality dark lenses for the climb, with a securing strap
q Flashlight (torch) with spare batteries
Personal Items
q Toilet kit (soap, tooth brush, toilet articles, wet wipes, etc.).
q Towel
q Sun screen and lip protection, SPF 30+
q Ziploc bags, to protect camera, binoculars, etc. from dust
q Toilet paper
q Money belt for passport and valuables
Medical and First Aid Supplies
q Headaches--Syndols
q Altitude sickness-Diamox (if not allergic to sulpha)
q Diarrhoea - Imodium
q Nausea - Valiod
q Malaria - Prophylaxis
q Water purification tablets
q Painkillers
q Muscular sprains
q Abrasions blisters and cuts - Plaster, bandages
q Antiseptic cream - Betadine
q Flu and colds
q Eyes - drops
q Insect repellent
Optional Items
q Camera, extra lenses and film (ASA 200 film recommended)
q Binoculars
q Powdered sports drinks for the climb (ex. Game or Isotonic drinks)
q Pocket knife
q Notebook & pencil
q Plastic bags to keep clothing dry (masking tape)
q Energy snacks and sweets
q Video camera, tapes, battery packs and tri-pod
|
|
