While climbing Mount Kilimanjaro you will pass through different ecological zones with temperature variations, from rain-forest to alpine desert to the cold and beautiful arctic zone on the summit. You’re recommended to carry appropriate clothing layers as you will experience weather change during the hike.
Climbing Clothing
- Wicking, quick-dry boxers or briefs (3)
- Wicking, quick-dry sports bra (for women)
- Heavyweight long underwear bottoms
- Heavyweight long underwear top
- Mid weight long underwear bottoms
- Mid weight long underwear top
- Synthetic T-shirt
- Mid weight fleece or soft-shell jacket (2)
- Mid weight down or synthetic parka with hood
- Convertible hiking pants
- Fleece pants
- Lightweight waterproof/breathable rain jacket
- Lightweight waterproof/breathable rain pants
- Mid weight fleece gloves or wool gloves
- Mid weight waterproof gloves or mittens
- Liner gloves
- Mid weight fleece/wool winter hat
- Sun-shielding hat or cap
- Mid weight wool or synthetic socks (3 pairs)
- Liner socks (optional)
- Glacier sunglasses
- Neck gaiter, balaclava, Buff or bandana
- Gaiters