It is very important that you plan your clothing properly when packing for your Kilimanjaro climb. You will normally have to carry your gears that you need while hiking from one camp to the next on a daily basis until summiting the peak on your own medium-sized daypack. In this daypack, you will be carrying items such as gloves, hand warmers, sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses, sun hat, toiletries, water bottle, camera, spare batteries, charger, passport, money, water purification tablets, headlamp, socks, wet wipes, sanitizers, ear plugs, personal medicines, snacks, and extra clothing. The following are other items that you should consider while packing for Kilimanjaro climb:
- Thermal base layer
- Short sleeved shirts
- Long sleeved shirts
- Fleece or soft-shelled jacket
- Insulated jacket
- Hard shell outer jacket
- Poncho
- Leggings
- Trekking trousers
- Hard shell trousers
- Gaiters
- Trekking boots
- Trekking poles
- Sleeping bag
- Underwear
- Rain jacket
- Neck warmer
- Thermal socks
- Duffel bag