Clothing |
. Thermal Long Johns
. Cotton Trousers x 2
. Overtrousers
. Waterproof Jacket
. Down Jacket or Very Heavy Duty Fleece (Windbloc)
. Medium Weight Fleece
. 2 x Thermal Long Sleeve Tops
. 1 x Short Sleeved T-Shirt
. 3 x underwear
. Fleece Gloves + Thermal Outer Mitts
. Neck Scarf (Multi-purpose)
. Balaclava + Hat
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Footwear |
. Minimum 3 pairs socks - save one clean pair for summit day
. Liner Socks + Loop Pile Walking Socks
. Good Quality Tried and Tested Ankle Boots
. Gaiters (Optional - not essential)
. Lightweight Spare shoes - eg sandals
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Personal Hygiene |
. Soap
. Toothbrush and Paste (Remember to use purified water at all times)
. Wet wipes (if you feel you won't be able to keep clean using soap and water)
. Toilet Roll
. Personal Pack Towel - Lifesystems Towel recommended
. Female Sanitary Supplies
. Personal Medical Kit
- (Blister Patches, Rehydration Salts, Knee Supports, Vaseline, Plasters, Painkillers, Throat Sweets / Decongestant Sweets in case of cold)
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Snacks |
. Take a mixture of snacks
. Try dried fruit, biscuits, cereal bars - as well as sugary sweets, chocolate etc. Remember that you're up the mountain for 8 days - so save some for the all important summit day!
. You may use energy gels - but remember to take copious quantities of water with them
. Alternatively take some powdered isotonic drink - but make sure you make it up in the correct concentration - otherwise it won't work properly!
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Carrying & Other |
. 2 Rucsacs
. One Big - for Porter (Approx 65 Litres)
. One Small Daysack - for you (Approx 30 litres)
. Sunhat - wide brimmed
. Suncream + Sunblock
. Neckscarf
. Walking Poles
. Camera
. Water Bottles / Hydration System - Bladder System
. Water Purification Tablets (Iodine Type) or Filter Pump
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Night Time |
. Head Torch
. Sleeping Bag - 3-4 Season
. Silk Sleeping Bag Liner (Optional)
. Thermal Underwear - useful
. Pee Bottle (for the men) - to avoid regular night time exits from the tent (optional)
. Stuff sack for clothing to make a pillow
. Spare batteries
. Pack of Cards
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Any further Kilimanjaro questions - just call us on 01634 404400 - or email us - info@adventure-cafe.com
01935 822200 E 
