There are numerous gear lists that are for climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. Some are quite complicated and some are quite basic. On mountains – especially Kilimanjaro – it’s good to air on the side of safety, and bringing a little of everything.

Recently one of my clients sent me this master gear list that he developed for his recent adventure in East Africa. Overall, it’s an amazing gear list with everything and every brand you could possibly need. The only downside is that it would be very expensive to buy all of these name brand items. You could get buy with less expensive generic mountaineering clothing. But if you want the best of the best, this would be a great way to go.

OUTERWEAR
Arc’Teryx Black Outter Shell
North Face Red Down Parka
Parka Stuff Sack
Mountain Hardware Windstopper Tech Fleece Jacket
Mountain Hardware Black Tenacity Pants
Mammut Champ Pants
OR Crocodile Gaiters
Nylon Yellow Rain Pants

BASE LAYER
Underwear: Jockey Shorts – 3 Synthetic Briefs – 3
Lightweight Polypro Bottom
ThermaDry Tight Mild Weight Synthetic Bottoms
Lightweight Polyprop Top REI
ThermaDry Zip T Mid. weight Synthetic Top

APPROACH CLOTHING
Ex-Officio Shirts
Underwear: Jockey Shorts – 5
Ex-Officio Pants
Belt
Handkerchiefs
Sun Cap with Neck Protector Flaps
Hat

ACCESSORIES
Mountain Hardware Andinista Black Windstopper Helmet Liner
Mountain Hardware Black Butter Balaclava
Leather Gloves
Patagonia Blue Capaline Liners
Mountain Hardware Black Absolute Zero Mitt

FOOTWEAR
Hiking Boots: Zamberlan Leather 636 Baffin GT RR
Boot Bags: Large Zip Lock Bags(2)
Blue & White Polypro Liner Socks
Smartwooo Mountaineering Socks
Camp Shoes
Camp Shoe Sox
Keen Brown Sandals
Sandal Sox

MOUNTAINEERING SPECIFIC GEAR
Osprey Atmos 50
Climbing Helmet
Smith Monasheet OTG PMT Ski Goggles
Juilbo Nom ad Nor Altra Sectrom X6 Glacier Glasses

OTHER GEAR
Marmot Mountain Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Bag Compression Stuff Sack
Thermarest Inflatable Sleeping Pad
Leki Super Makalu COR-TEC PA Trekking Poles

WATER ITEMS
First Need Water Filter
Bleach: Small BOttle
Water Bladder
32 Oz Wide Mouth Water Bottles
Water Bottle Parkas
Insulated Drink Container

GENERAL ITEMS
Small Swiss Army Knife
Map
Regular Glasses/Sunglasses
Glasses Cleaning Wipes
Sunblack Walgreen’s Zinc Oxice
Lip Balm Dermatone, Blistex or Chapstick
Toilet Paper (Roll in plastic bag)
Purell hand sanitizers / Wet Wipes
Pee Bottle
Mosquito Net
Insect Repellent
Large Trash Compactor Bags (Line & Cover Pack)
Assorted Zip-lock Bags
Whistle

HEADLAMP/CAMERA & ACCESSORIES/BATTERIES
Black Diamond Zenis IQ Headlamp with 2 Lithium AA Batteries
Digital Camera, Case/Lanyard
Case & Dust/Waterproof Bag
Charger
Spare Battery
Spare Memory
GPS
Spare AA Batteries (Lithium)
Spare AA Batteries (Regular)

PERSONAL HYGIENE
Trim Fingernmails & Toenails
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Hand Soap
Hand Towell – Fast Drying
Shampoo
Comb (small)

LUGGAGE
Dufflee Bag for Porters – North Face Base Camp
Two Pack Straps for Duffel Bag
Small Wheeled Suitcase
Combination Lock For Suitcase

MEDICAL ITEMS
Personal Medications
Medical Information
Immunization Record
Medical Insurance
Air Evacuation Documents
Personal First Aid Kit

TRAVEL ITEMS
Passport & Copy of Photo Page
Visa
Airline Ticket
Prime Time Shuttle Reservations
Cash
Credit Cards
Copy Check List