FOR THE HEAD AND FACE:

• Wool hat: Bring one that covers ears, a balaclava type is excellent.
•  Shade Hat: Visor hats with good brims are essential for protection from the equatorial sun.
• Sunglasses: Essential for eye protection in the tropics, at altitude.
• Sunscreen: Bring plenty of complete sunblock.
• Lip Balm: Your favorite.

FOR THE UPPER BODY:
• Down Jacket or Freece jacket.
• T-shirts – 3 pcs- Synthetic is the best.
• Gloves: Wool or pile.
• Rain Parka: Afternoon showers are common in East Africa, especially on the mountain. Bring agood rain parka- waterproof nylon that has been “seam sealed”.

LOWER BODY

• Quick Dry Hiking Shorts: 1 pair. Good for hiking at lower elevations on the mountain.
• Long Underwear Bottoms: One pair. Wool or synthetic.
• Tights: Lycra or polypropylene type are comfortable to hike in, provide good warmth.
• Undergarments: Enough for the duration of the trek.

FOR THE FEET:

• Thin Socks: Two pair of synthetic socks to wear under heavy wool socks.
• Thick Socks: 1 pairs of heavy wool or synthetic socks to wear for warmth.
• Tennis Shoes or sandals: These are to wear in camp after a day of hiking.
• Hiking boots – comfortable waterproof hiking boots.
  
  FOR DRINKING:
• Water Bottle: One of 2 liters wide-mouthed plastic bottles at least. The rest of days we refill with stream water. Bring purifying tables.

FOR CARRYING YOUR GEAR:

• Day Pack: Small day pack for your personal loads with camera gear, water for the day and rain jacket and personal effects.
• Rucksack; 60 ltrs rucksack for all your trekking equipment which will be carried by porter.
• Store bag of the clothes to be left at hotel. This will meet you at the hotel after the climb.
• Plastic Bags: Several, to double bag your sleeping bag and clothes on the mountain. It can rain every afternoon.

FOR PERSONAL HEALTH AND COMFORT:

• Toiletries: Bring enough for entire trip. Keep simple and light. Bring enough for all your needs.
• Personal First Aid and Drug Kit:
• Trail Munchies: Although plenty of snack food is provided, trekkers like that taste of home in their pack. Touted as an important accessory by those who have brought them in the past!
• Hot Drink Mixes: We will provide plenty of coffee, cocoa and tea, but non-caffeinated drinks are not readily available here. Bring a supply of your favorite herbal teas.
• Towel: For wash up in camp, a small one is fine, or you can use a bandana.
• Towelettes: Such as “Wash ‘n’ Dries” for general hygiene.

Please note; We have the above equipment at our Mountain store in case you need to rent – but kindly book and reserve before arrival day.

ENJOY…………………