What you will need

Kilimanjaro Gear

Kilimanjaro Gear

Technical Gear

Trekking poles

Recommended: Black Diamond Trail Trekking Poles

Pack and Travel

Mens 65L Backpack

Recommended: Osprey Aether 65L Backpack

Women's 65L Backpack

Recommended: Osprey Ariel 65L

Large Garbage Bag x1

Recommended: Contractor/heavy duty garbage bags for waterproofing packs in case of rain

Head

Warm hat

Recommended: Patagonia R1 Air Beanie

Sun hat

Recommended: Your favorite!

Neck Gaiter

Recommended: Any neck gaiter / Buff

Glacier Glasses

Recommended: Julbo Shield

Headlamp

Recommended: Fenix HM50R Headlamp

Hands

Liner Glove

Recommended: Patagonia R1 Daily Glove

Midweight Gloves

Recommended: Black Diamond Legend Glove

Heavyweight Glove

Recommended: Black Diamond Guide Glove

Upper Body

Men's Sun Hoody

Recommended: Men's Outdoor Research Echo Hoody

Women's Sun Hoody

Recommended: Women's Outdoor Research Echo Hoody

Men's Lightweight Insulating Layer

Recommended: Men's Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip

Women's Lightweight Insulating Layer

Recommended: Women's Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip

Men's Midweight Insulating Layer

Recommended: Men's Patagonia Nano Air

Women's Midweight Insulating Layer

Recommended: Women's Patagonia Nano Air

Men's Hard Shell Jacket

Recommended: Men's Patagonia Triolet Hard Shell

Women's Hard Shell Jacket

Recommended: Women's Patagonia Triolet Hard Shell

Men's Midweight Parka

Recommended: Patagonia DAS Parka Men's

Women's Midweight Parka

Recommended: Patagonia DAS Parka Women's

Men's Down Parka

Recommended: Men's Patagonia Fitz Roy Down Jacket

Women's Down Parka

Recommended: Women's Patagonia Fitz Roy Down Jacket

Sports Bra

Recommended: Pick your favorite!

Lower Body

Men's Lightweight Softshell Pants

Recommended: Outdoor Research Cirque Lite Pant - Men's

Women's Lightweight Softshell Pants

Recommended: Outdoor Research Cirque Lite Pant - Women's

Men's Baselayer Pants

Recommended: Men’s Patagonia Capilene® Midweight Bottoms

Women's Baselayer Pants

Recommended: Women’s Patagonia Capilene® Midweight Bottoms

Men's Softshell Climbing Pants

Recommended: Men's Outdoor Research Cirque III Pants

Women's Softshell Climbing Pants

Recommended: Women's Outdoor Research Cirque III Pants

Men's Hardshell Pants

Recommended: Men's Patagonia Triolet Pants

Women's Hardshell Pants

Recommended: Women's Patagonia Triolet Pants

Men's Shorts (Optional)

Recommended: Mens's Patagonia Baggies

Women's Shorts (Optional)

Recommended: Women's Patagonia Baggies

Feet

Men's Lightweight Mountain Boot

Recommended: La Sportiva Aequilibrium Speed GTX Mountaineering Boot

Womens Lightweight Mountain Boot

Recommended: La Sportiva Aequilibrium Speed GTX Mountaineering Boot

Flip Flops (or something comfy)

Recommended: Slipper, sandal, flip-flops

Men's Hiking Sock

Recommended: Men's Darn Tough Hiker Crew Micro Sock

Women's Hiking Sock

Recommended: Women's Darn Tough Hiker Crew Micro Sock

Mountaineering Socks

Recommended: Smartwool Classic Mountaineer Maximum Cushion Crew Sock

Men's Hiking Shoe

Recommended: Men's La Sportiva Mutant

Women's Hiking Shoe

Recommended: Women's La Sportiva Mutant

Sleeping Gear

0F Sleeping Bag

Mountain Hardwear Bishop Pass Sleeping Bag: 0F Down

Inflatable Sleeping Pad

Recommended: Thermarest NeoAir XTherm

First Aid Kit and Medications

Personal Medical Kit

Recommended: Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight Watertight Medical Kit - .5

Personal Items

Snacks

Recommended: 3-5 pounds of your favorite snacks and lunch foods

Bowl

Recommended: Sea To Summit Frontier UL Collapsible Bowl

Spork

Recommended: Sea To Summit Frontier UL Long Handle Spork

Mug

Recommended: .5L Baby Nalgene

1L Water Bottle x2

Recommended: 1L Nalgene Water Bottle

1-Gallon Plastic Bag

Recommended: 1-Gallon Ziploc for snack organization and personal trash

Personal Toiletries

Recommended: Include toilet paper, toothbrush + toothpaste, wet wipes. Bring a quantity appropriate to the duration of your trip

SPF 30+ Sunscreen

Recommended: Badger Adventure Mineral Sunscreen Cream - SPF 50

SPF Lip Balm

Recommended: Badger Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm - SPF 15

Power Bank + Chords (Optional)

Recommended: Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2 Power Bank

Ear Plugs

Recommended: Pick your favorites!

Personal Items

  • Skyline provides the following equipment for your program: tents, stoves, group cooking equipment, fuel, climbing ropes and anchors, and blue bags (for solid waste disposal).

  • Every guide on your climb will carry rescue equipment and a first aid kit. Each climb has a cell phone and satellite device for emergency contact.

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