Climbing Kilimanjaro – what gear would be recommended?
Hey guys,
I’m planning on climbing (hiking) Kili this December.
I’m not a regular or avid climber and thus will need to buy a good load of gear. The only problem is that there are so many conflicting ideas, and I don’t know what to believe, though I’m sure they are all right to some extent.
Now, knowing it will be December, temperatures will probably be warmer than other months, but rain may be high. This is the stuff I’ve been suggested
1; Thermals/Merino base layer/Polyester fleece/Goose down jacket/Goretex waterproofs
2; Thermals/technical shirt/two layers of fleeces/Ski or snowboard jacket and pants/
3; Thermals/Technical shirts/fleece/sski jacket/goretex waterproofs
Would any of these be particularly useful, or would any of the 3 options suffice?
Any help would be appreicated, cheers.
Hi David,
You would be fine with a combo of option one and three.
I say ‘no’ to option two because Gortex is not listed.
Layering is important – it’s easy to take off clothes when hot.
Do not forget rain gear, esp waterproof jacket and a duck-back,
I suggest wearing gaiters. Gaiters go over your hiking boots/lower pants leg and prevent rock and other debris from getting inside your boot. You will appreciate having gaiters when you are plunge-stepping in the ash/scree as you come down the middle of Kili. Have a great trip, you’ll love it
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