Personal Equipements

Personal equipment ( copy from an African trekking co which is used expedition style. pl modify according to your style)

All communal equipment such as tents and cooking gear is provided by the climb teams.

All personal equipment is usually provided by the climbers. Please refer to the equipment lists below.

Total luggage should be kept to a maximum of 15kg on the mountain.

Item qty notes here
Soft kit bag 1 in which porters will carry your main mountain equipment
Small backpack 1 30 to 40 litre : for your own personal gear
Rain cover for small backpack 1 optional : can use plastic bags for rain protection

Wide brimmed hat 1 for shade against the sun
Balaclava or woolly hat 1 for warmth
Scarf or bandana 1
Sunglasses or goggles 1 pair against snow-blindness , preferrably with side gusset

Poncho 1 optional
Hooded waterproof jacket 1 must be very good quality, waterproof & breathable $ 15
Four seasons duvet jacket 1 $ 30
Warm upper body layers 3 to fit over under layers and each other
Upper body under layers 3 preferably synthetic for easy drying
Sports brassiere 3 not necessary for men

Waterproof outer gloves 1 pair must be very good quality, waterproof & breathable
Thin undergloves 1 pair
Gel-activated hand warmers 2 for summit attempt


Waterproof trousers / pants 1 must be very good quality, waterproof & breathable $ 15
Fleece trousers / pants 1
Llightweight trousers / pants 2 must go on top of each other
Short trousers / pants 2
Thermal under trousers / pants 2 must go on top of each other
Underwear 3

Gaiters 1 pair optional : waterproof & breathable

Thick socks 3 pair woollen or synthetic
Thin socks 6 pair woollen or synthetic
Hiking boots 1 pair must be well-broken-in, leather recommended
wear on plane in case of lost luggage
Spare laces 1 pair
Trainers 1 pair for use around camp

Walking poles 1 pair can be purchased at gate $ 10

Sleeping bag 1 must be four seasons : fleece liner optional $ 30
Inflatable sleeping mat 1 repair kit essential
Foam sleeping mat : thin 1 can bring two for comfort $ 6
Foam sleeping mat : 75mm / 3" 1 available for hire only : expensive due to porterage $ 20

Water bottles, 1 litre 2 / 3 preferred formats ...
1 metallic SIGG type for double use as hot water
1 bladder Platypus type for drinking whilst walking
must have insulated tube against freezing

Water purification pump 1 optional
Water purification tablets iodine, not chlorine
Cordial or water flavouring recommend Redoxon type vitamin C tablets
Favourite snacks
High-energy bars

Head torch 1 as powerful as possible but light weight : mini Petzl okay
Spare torch batteries 4 sets allow for lots of reading
Spare torch bulb 2

Pocket knife 1
Plastic bags & bin liners for keeping various things dry

Pencil & paper for the trip log
Camera plus film and batteries check temperature ratings
Video camera and batteries check temperature ratings

Reading material
Games & cards

Towel can be the lightweight quick-dry type
Toiletries
Lip balm
Ear plugs
Soft toilet paper 2 rolls
Wet wipes
Spare contact lenses or glasses

Paperwork route guide
pre-climb briefing
insurance documentation with 24hr medical emergency number
invoice paperwork from us
mountain map : usually available at trailhead