Kilimanjaro Lemosho trek packing list

In October 2019, I did the Kilimanjaro Lemosho route. Here’s my Kilimanjaro Lemosho trek packing list.

Based on TrekkingHero’s packing list and my own packing lists.

Essentials – Kilimanjaro Lemosho trek packing list

• Backpack (Gregory Baltoro 65 (M)) – also see how I use this for my day pack.
• Backpack rain cover (Gregory Baltoro 65 (M))
• Walking stick (Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork)
• Sea-to-summit eVent Waterproof bag 4x (for waterproof packing of my gear – also see my separate post)
• Sea-to-summit trash bag
• Waterproof bags to protect electronics or paperwork
• Large Duffel Bag for Carrying Gear

Camping –Kilimanjaro Lemosho trek packing list

• Sleeping bag (Thermarest Oberon)
• Sleeping pad (Thermarest Xtherm)
• Silk Sleeping Bag liner

 Clothing –Kilimanjaro Lemosho trek packing list

• 5* Underwear (Icebreaker)
• 2* Under shirt (Icebreaker)
• 3* Hiking pants
• 1* Wind stopper (Icebreaker)
• 1* Fleece sweater
• Rain jacket
• Rain pants
• Sun glasses Julbo Aero Zebra Light Fire
• Balaclava
• Wool hat
• Wide brim hat
• Black Diamond Mercury Mitts (warm hands)
• Footwear
  • 4* Walking socks
  • Hiking boots
  • Camp shoes

Electronics – Kilimanjaro Lemosho trek packing list

• Mobile Phone (iPhone 8) for pictures and communications
• Battery pack Xtorm Power bank
• Watch/route tracker (Garmin 935)

Toiletries –Kilimanjaro Lemosho trek packing list

• 1* Towel
• Toilet articles for personal use
• Plaster for blisters and medicine for personal use
• 2* Wet toilet paper towels
• Toilet paper
• Hygiene hand gel
• Biodegradable soap
• Sun screen
• Biodegradable washing soap

Cooking – Kilimanjaro Lemosho trek packing list

• 2l Camelbak pack
• Camelbak liter pouch
• MSR Titanium Knife
• Spork
• Pocket knife

Food – Kilimanjaro Lemosho trek packing list

• 10* Powerbar gel
• 10* Powerbar Gelshots
• 2*5-pack Bifi
• Medicine
• Norrit O.R.S.
• Pain killers
• Extra vitamins
• Diaper Rash Cream
• Diamox (for altitude sickness)
• Sunscreen
• Lip Balm with Sunscreen
• Iodine Water Tablets
• Diamox against altitude sickness
• Ciprofloxacin or ofloxacine against diarrhea

Other – Kilimanjaro Lemosho trek packing list

• Passport (needed at entry gate for registration)
• Money for tips at end of trek
• Whistle

Recent tweaks and changes in my packing list for Kilimanjaro Lemosho

Since Kumano Kodo hike and Jordan trail hike, these are the key tweaks/changes I made:

• Although I already own a Thermarest Questar and Thermarest Cowboy, I bought a new Thermarest Oberon (warm till 0F/-18C) to be ready for Kilimanjaro cirumstances.
• I bought a simple wide brim hat with Decathlon that should protect my face and neck from the sun.
• New Black Diamond Mercury Mitts for the last cold push to the summit.