Equipment (Man I'm glad I'm not carrying all this crap)

So there are lots of different opinions of what we have to carry with us. Most stress cold weather cloths, walking poles, gaitors, raingear, TP, headlamps, etc. We haven't consolidated our lists yet, but we should... since we are 22 days away...

It will

Some other equipment lists:

• Mountain Link
• Wydah
• Echeng
• Zara
• Shuttles
• Gateway
• Kleinman
• Alpine Acents

Our Outfitter's Equipment List:
Mt. Kilimanjaro Trek Equipment/Packing List with rental charges/person/trip (not per day):
-Day Pack, Small or medium bag. You will carry this small bag.
-Kit bag (duffle bag) or a rucksack/backpack with or without a lock {$10}. Your porter will carry this large bag.
-Head torch, with batteries and lamps.
-Adjustable {$10}/non-adjustable {$6}, telescoping trekking pole (optional, but recommended).
-Three one-liter water bottles
-Sleeping bag for -10 centigrade (15 Fahrenheit) or lower {$15} -Sleeping tent if camping route/safari (we provide this) -Sleeping Mattress (we provide this) -Good Quality Trekking Boots (make sure they are "broken-in") {$15} -Snow Gaiters {$8} -Light shoes for a first day or two days as it is sometimes warmer.
-Warm Socks
-Warm mitts and gloves. {$8}
-Warm Hat {$8}
-Sun hat, plus cotton head-scarf or "bandana" {$5} -Rain gortex hooded jacket {$10} -Rain gortex trousers {$10} -Warm pile/fleece jacket {$10} -Warm pile/fleece trousers {$10} -Warm thermal underwear (poly/wool), top and bottom {$10}.
-Cotton shirt, trousers, and walking shorts (optional), -Cotton socks, undershirt, and underwear, -Sunglasses / ski sunglasses / snow goggles, {$6} -Sun cream for face, and Lip suncream -First aid kit ($20/ kit) -Wash Kit -Female/Male hygiene products.
-Water purification tablets/water filter.
-Small Towel
-Altitude Medicine (if you think you might need this). Do not bring sleeping pills, they are a respiratory depressant (not a must).
-Diarrhea Medicine (not a must, unless you do camping safari afterwards, or staying in low quality hotels) -Malaria Medicine -Headache Medicine -Mosquito repellant cream, -Snack/Energy food ( a few chocolate or energy bars for each day on the mountain).
-Camera (with film), Binoculars (we provide this on the safari), Book, Personal cassettes/player, Earplugs .
-Several Waterproof plastic sacks, ie: rubbish sacks for your sleeping bag, shoes, etc, -Passport, 2 extra passport photos (not a must), flight ticket, flight itinerary -Dollars cash for small items and gratuities.



Safari (General) Packing List:
Clothing:
Long sleeved lightweight shirt for protection from the sun Sweater / jacket and pants for cold temperatures experienced at night Hat Bathing suit (if you stay in a lodge/hotel that has a swimming pool and would want to swim) Socks Belt Sandals for wear during safari Lightweight hiking shoes One nice pair of shoes Short pants Sunglasses Reading glasses (if you wear contacts bring glasses as it can be very dusty)
Remember: Bring enough clothing for the entire safari as you may not have them washed (most lodges do offer laundry service)

Personal Items:
Sleeping bag (if camping safari)
Sunscreen / Sunblock
Lip sunblock
Toiletries such as toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo Ziploc bags for camera and toiletries Ibuprofen Bug repellant


Other Items:
Camera and film. 300 mm lens recommended. Bring plenty of film as you might not be able to find the desired speed or brand in Tanzania. We recommend at least 3 rolls of film per day on safari.
Extra camera batteries
Flashlight
Binoculars (each of our vehicles has 1~2 binoculars) Locks for baggage Video camera Small gifts for Maasai children- pencils, pens Travelers checks or currency Wildlife guides Small backpack Money belt Snacks