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What gears and paraphernalia should I bring to climb mountain Kilimanjaro?

While climbing Kilimanjaro, you will typically carry the gear you need for trekking from one camp to the next in a medium-sized daypack (approximately 25–35 liters). You'll pack things like sunscreen, sunglasses, food, water, money, passport, a camera and extra clothing in this bag. The rest of the gear will be carried in your big duffel bag carried by a porter.

The below is the list of the gear and paraphernalia’s you should bring with you:

1.Clothing

- Pair of sports underwear 4-5

- Sports bras (for ladies)

- Lightweight base layer

- 4 short sleeve trekking shirts

- 2 long sleeve trekking shirts

- 1-2 pairs of trekking trousers

- Mid-weight fleece jacket

- Core jacket or third layer

- Warm jacket

- Insulated trousers

- Hard Shell

- Rain gear (Poncho)

N. B: Avoid bringing jeans and cotton to Kilimanjaro climb.

2. Headgear

- Hat with neck cover

- Beanie or head band

- Neck warmer

- Head lamp

- Sun Glasses

3. Hands and walking

- Inner Gloves

- Outer gloves

- Trekking poles

4. Foot Wear

- Hiking boots

- Trekking socks

- Thermal Socks

- Gaiters

5. Bags

- Duffle bag (Greater than 80 liters capacity)

- Day Pack

- Hydration Bladder

- Rain cover

6. Sleeping

- Thermal Mat

- Sleeping Bag

- Inflatable Pillow

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