Equipment List
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.
You must bring the following items:
Hiking boots (waterproof)
Gaiters
Trainers / sneakers for camp
Socks
Underwear
Trekking trousers/pants
Waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
Warm jacket (down)
Long johns (thermal underwear)
Thermal baselayers
T-shirt and/or casual shirt
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Windproof/waterproof jacket
Thermal gloves
Warmer over-gloves or mittens
Sunhat
Warm hat
Eyewear - sunglasses
Daypack c.30 litres – 2000 cu in
Headtorch / headlamp with spare batteries
Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for details
Sun protection (including for lips)
Water bottles 1 Litre / 1 quart (x2)
4 season sleeping bag*
Thermarest or similar sleeping mat*
Washbag and toiletries
Trek towel
Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)
Antibacterial handwash
The following items are optional:
Sleeping bag liner
Shorts
Spare laces
Insect repellant
Nailbrush
Travel clothes
Trekking poles (recommended)
Camera, memory card, batteries
Pen-knife (remember to put all sharp objects in hold baggage
Notes
Items marked * can be hired / rented through KE Adventure Travel. Please make all requests at least 6 weeks prior to the trip departure date. Hire / rental equipment is issued in Tanzania.
Hold baggage
We recommend that you do not pack your hiking boots and other essential items in hold baggage if you are transiting through Nairobi airport due to the possibility of baggage being delayed.
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