Gear

The first forms of eye protection were invented to shield against snow blindness. Ancient peoples in the far north created a variety of googles made of wood or bone to protect their eyes when the [...]

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 [...]

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.