The right choice of clothing is an important step toward climbing success. In fact, most of the personal items you bring to Kilimanjaro will be clothing. Peak Planet’s gear list recommends [...]
Whether you’re an experienced hiker or you’re new to the game, you’ll certainly want to check out Peak Planet’s equipment rental list as well as their recommended gear list as you plan your [...]
Your feet are what will get you to the top of Kilimanjaro, one step at a time. Comfortable, broken-in boots are one of the most important pieces of gear you will need to climb the mountain. Even [...]
When you’re selecting hiking shirts for climbing Kilimanjaro, you don’t need to buy something special that you will only wear on this trip. The same hiking shirts you wear on Kilimanjaro will [...]
Climbing Kilimanjaro takes months of planning and training. As you begin to acquire your equipment, you may be asking yourself these questions. What gear do I buy? What can I rent? How cold is [...]
The weather on Kilimanjaro is unpredictable. No matter when you climb, you need to be prepared for rain. Knowing how to stay dry in bad weather is critical. Not only is it required for comfort, [...]
Climbing Kilimanjaro requires a lot of gear. You’ll have a day pack to carry the day’s essentials as you trek between campsites. Items in your day pack will include things such as clothing [...]
We recommend using trekking poles on Kilimanjaro unless you are an experienced backpacker that is used to hiking on unstable terrain over several hours.
Having the right footwear is immensely important on Mount Kilimanjaro. With every step you take, and you will take thousands, your shoe has to perform well. There is no piece of gear that is more [...]
