KILIMANJARO DAY PACK LISTS
How to pack your day use for Kilimanjaro.
How to pack your day use on Kilimanjaro. African Traces-usually you will not see your duffel bag from the moment you hand it to the porter in the morning until evening in the camp or hut. Its therefore necessary to pack everything that you may need during the day in your daypack that you carry with you.
>> Waterproof Jacket & Pants
>>Extra layer you should carry one more layer (e.g. a fleece sweater) than you would be
expecting to need, given that days particular conditions
>>Small personal first aid kit (blisters, pain killers, antihitamines, any personal medication
e.g. asthma pumps). Although our guides will have it the first aid kit too.
>>Hand sanitizer
>>Toilet paper & ziplock bags to bring toilet paper, Tissue paper to the camp for disposal.
do not bury paper, burn paper or litter the mountain!)
>>Sun screen & lip salve with SPF
>> Sun glasses
>> Hiking Pole(s)
>> Hat (Sunhat & wool hat as appropriate)
>> Buff or bandana (dust)
>> Camera/iPod etc
>> Hydration e.g. camelbak &/or waterbottles min 3-4 liters, which we can refill the bottles
during the lunch time.
>> Passport & credit card in waterproof container e.g. ziplock plastic bag (in case of emergency
evacuation) But this can stay in the hotel for more safety.
>> Personal favorite snacks, candies, sweets etc.
This is normally about 5 or 6 kilograms. Every person will have their own. porter carrying the other
bag so nothing ever gets lost.
The porters are not allowed to carry more than 20kgs so please do not overfill your bags. They also
carry bags on their heads, even rucksacks, so it is probably more convenient to bring a duffle bag
for your gear. We will also put your bags into waterproof sacks in case of rain.
You can communicate with home.
Your mobile phone should work all the way up the mountain (slightly depending on which subscribe you
are using) as long as you have roaming access. Please note you cannot charge batteries anywhere on
the mountain. You may need to walk a little distance to find a spot with a signal.
Make sure you keeping dry and warm
There is doubt that you will have some rain, as the weather on the mountain is unpredictable.
And it is likely to be in the lower regions around the Montana or forest level. Waterproofs are
necessary; remember that on the equator the rainy season is traditionally March, April, May and
November.
Expect short term wheathe conditions, i.e. sharp showers of rain, hot sun, gusts of wind, snow
and low night temperatures. Clear nights will be colder but more beautiful, and generally the
cloud builds up mid-morning, only to dissipate again with the setting sun.
Above Shira Camp it might get snow, sleet and even hail. The ground is more open and exposed so
it will be important to have some dry bags for your day sack (or a cover) and all the
appropriate clothing for protection against the elements. Up higher at Barafu Camp it will be
colder and windier so the shell jacket is really vital; temperatures can drop dramatically, and
there may be snow. Summit morning can be icy underfoot, and very cold (minus 10°C) so good boots
with hats and gloves are important. The walking stick can be helpful at this time.
