Gear

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 [...]

This is an article from our expert staff on pant recommendations to keep you dry, comfortable, and warm for your entire Kilimanjaro trip.

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 [...]

A capable backpack is required for climbing Kilimanjaro. Your backpack will hold all of your daily necessities and you’ll carry it with you on your hikes. Inside, you will want extra clothing [...]

The best way of regulating your core temperature is by using layers of clothing. At the most basic level, the layering system consists of three different layers. Each layer serves its own [...]