Articles tagged ‘Kilimanjaro Gear’
Kilimanjaro Packing List
By Donovan | November 21st, 2005 |
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Here is the new updated packing list for climbing Kilimanjaro. Obviously you can make changes on this packing list to suite your needs, but this is general overview of most everything you should have.
Clothing
- 2 synthetic shirts, long sleeve
- 2 synthetic t-shirts
- 2 pairs of synthetic hiking shorts
- 1 pair of synthetic trekking pants
- [...]
Plastic Bags - Bring em!
By Donovan | November 18th, 2005 | Add a Comment »
One of the best piece of gear on Mt. Kilimanjaro, something that most people forget, is big durable plastic bags with a seal. Plastic bags are a great way to ensure that your clothes will stay dry on the mountain. Even though you have a great backpack or duffel bag, there is bad weather, rain [...]
Prepare for the Worst
By Donovan | October 31st, 2005 | Add a Comment »
Like most mountains of the world, the weather on mountains are subject to extreme weather conditions. This extreme conditions - like snow, ice, wind, hail - can happen in the warmest, best times of year. Some weather analysts say that, due to global warming, extreme weather conditions happen more frequently now in places like Kilimanjaro, [...]
Waterproof Duffel
By Donovan | October 28th, 2005 | Add a Comment »
While many people bring backpacks to Mt. Kilimanjaro, there are also some other bags that work well for going up the mountain. The North Face Base Camp Duffel is my personal favorite - and works well because it’s waterproof and very durable with great straps. You can also use the North Face Duffel on other [...]
Rain Gear in the Dry Season?
By Donovan | October 14th, 2005 | Add a Comment »
In the official two best-times-to-climb “dry seasons” on Mt. Kilimanjaro, many people wonder if you should you still bring rain gear?
This is a good question, as a number of people think that the dry season means it will be nice and dry all the way up the mountain. While this is true for much [...]
Drinking Water
By Donovan | October 4th, 2005 | Add a Comment »
You will need a lot of water on Kilimanjaro. Not only will you need water for making your food, but also for drinking each day while on the trail. Make sure to bring either a hydration pack and two nalgene type bottles.
Water on the mountain, above the villages and into the Kilimanjaro National Park, which [...]
Shut the F$#@ Up!
By Donovan | September 17th, 2005 | Add a Comment »
Imagine yourself at 15,000 ft on Kilimanjaro, tucked away into your tent at night, listening to only the silence outside and preparing for another day of Kilimanjaro’s trail. You are relaxing, thinking good thoughts, and everything is peaceful and solitude at camp.
Actually it’s quit the opposite.
If you are on the Marangu or Machame route [...]
Sleeping Bags on Kilimanjaro
By Donovan | September 14th, 2005 | Add a Comment »
Packing a sleeping bag to Tanzania is kind of pain in the butt. It takes up too much room in your backpack, and besides on Kilimanjaro (and maybe a few instances on safari), it’s not something you need in your day to day travels around the country. Usually on safari, and elsewhere around the country, [...]
Don’t forget sunblock and sunglasses
By Donovan | September 12th, 2005 | Add a Comment »
Two crucial items that most people forget on Mt. Kilimanjaro is a sun block and sun glasses, both of which are imperative for not only having a good time, but also not damaging your eyes and your skin. The higher on the mountain, usually the last two to three days, the more intense the [...]
Cheap Gear Available Via BootsnAll
By Donovan | August 15th, 2005 | Add a Comment »
Now that you have seen the Kilimanjaro gear list, you may realize that this trip COULD cost you more that expected. Unless you have all the the trekking gear - quality sleeping bags, hiking boots, trekking poles, etc - you might be looking to make a few more outdoor purchases.
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