MOOMLIGHT TOURS EXPEDITION CLIMBER’S PACKING LIST

MOOMLIGHT TOURS EXPEDITION

CLIMBER’S PACKING LIST

Baggage Day

Pack,  for you to carry larger duffel bag or backpack, for potters to carry. The weight per potter is limited to 15kg [35Ib]. If you bring overweight luggage, every 15kg will be charged  extra at 100$ for an extra porter for the whole climbing. Your backpack/duffel bag will be brought from campsite to campsite- before you arrive it will already be there. Plastic bags

Clothing

                                                                                                                                                                      You will need clothes for hiking during the day, lounging in the evening , and for sleeping. Layers are important as temperature varies greatly. Kilimanjaro may be near the equator, but it gets cold up there! You want your inner layer to be wicking-no cotton. Your next layer should be insulating and warm, and your top layer should be water proof but breathable                                                                                                                                                                                   

              *Shorts , for first and last day only                                                                                                                              

              *Pants, for hiking and for lounging in the evening

              *Short-sleeved or t-shirt

              *Long-sleeved shirt, for hiking and for lounging in the evening

              *Long underwear

              *Fleece pants

              *Down jacket, needed in hot rainforest and cold snow

              *Rain pants, needed in hot rainforest and cold snow

              *Underwear

              *Sport bras, for women

Cold Weather Accessories

               *Mittens and /or gloves [water proof, one thin pair that can be layered]

               *Wool  or pile hat

              *Balaclava or neck gaitor

              *Hand and foot warmers [chemical activated]

Footwear

Be sure to break in your shoes before the hike!

Trekking shoes for hiking during the day, preferably warm, waterproof, and with ankle-support-not too light and not too heavy Tennis shoes or sandals for lounging in the evening Gaiters                                                    

                            *Hiking socks for warmer conditions

                            *Wool socks for colder conditions

                           *Sock liners to wick away moisture

Sleeping

                          *Sleeping bag [Rated-25 degrees C/-10 degrees F or colder is recommended]

                          *Sleeping pad and repair kit

                          *Tent are supplied by Moonlight Tours Expedition at no charge

                          *Foam sleeping pads are provided by Moonlight Tours Expedition at no charge [ The more       rest is highly recommended, however]

                          *Water bottles and Camelback [2-3] Get 3 litters of bottled water before the trip [ Available at any super market]

Your guides will boil water for you along the route, or use steripens  for water sanitization. To prevent water from freezing in summit day, keep your water source inside your jacket. For camelbacks, blow air back into the bladder after each sip and drink often.

                         *Gatorade or other drink mix helps with taste and minerals.

                         *Water filter or iodine purification tablets

                         *Sun hat with brim

                        *Sunglasses

                        *Bandana

                        *Money [$400 or more in cash and /or travellers cheques, including some small U.S., Euro, or Tanzanian bills ski or trekking poles]

                        *Headlamp or flashlight

                        *Camera, film, tripod

                        *Video camera, tapes

                        *Batteried-Bring extra sets for headlamp/flashlight and camera as cold weather shortens their life

                       *Binocular

                       *Note book,journal,pencil,and pen pocket knife

                       *Electricity adapter

                      *Energy bars, hard candy, snacks, and comfort foods

                     *Playing cards, games,books,Frisbee,football,kite

                    *Chocolate or pens for village children, momentos for guides,porters and other climbers. Umbrella,particulary useful in the rainy season, can be purchased in the market for around $2

                    *Plastic bags and zip-lock bags for waterproofing

                    *Sewing kit salt,pepper, and spices for bland food

                    *Business cards

                    *Alarm clock

                    *Calculator [for currency conversion]

                    *Swim suit for hotel swimming pool

Toiletries

                *Toilet paper [and baggie to carry used paper while on trail]

                *Small towel soap

                *Toothbrush and toothpaste

                *Handi-wipes [moist towelettes for cleaning] Hand-sanitizer

                *Lotion Glasses,contacts,solution [take contacts out each night to prevent blurred vision comb,

Documents

               *Passport

               *Yellow fever certificate

                *Tanzania visa

             *Medical insurance

             *Address book

             *Vaccination records

             *Airline tickets

             *Cash, travellers  cheques, credit cards

             *Maps, guidebooks

Make copies of passport, TZ visa, airline tickets, and travellers  cheques numbers. Leave a copy with someone at home and put a copy in separate places in your luggage

First Aid

             *Ibuprofen, Aceteminophen, or paracetamol Throat losenges

             *Bandaids

             *Moleskin

              *Sunscreen [SPF 15+]

              *Lip balm with sunscreen

              *Insect repellent

             *Disinfectant, Antiseptic cream

             *Bandages and tape

              *Diarrhea medicine

              *Antihistemines

               *Ace bandage Melatonin [1-3mg] or other sleep aid

               *Malaria pills [talk to your doctor]

               *Antibiotics [talk to your doctor]

               *Prescription drugs [talk to your doctor] Diamox [talk to your doctor]

Gifts for Guides, Porters & locals

               *Shoes

               *Any warm clothing

                *T-shirts

                *Hats

                 *Nerf football, Frisbee

                 *Pens

                *Packing for your flight to Africa

                *U-shaped neck pillow [blow-up] books/magazines ,toiletries

                 *Snacks

                 *Mp3 player and music Eye shades, ear plugs Melatonic or other sleep aid

                 *Critical climbing gear [in case baggage is delayed]

Notes

The pack that the potters carry is limited to 15kg [35 pounds]. Overweight or extra luggage will require an extra porter at 100$ per trek luggage limit per person on domestic flights is 15-20kg per person [checked in and luggage] Store electronics in sealed water-proof bags [ double sealed if possible]. Wrap clothing in plastic bags in the day pack, take along water, sunglasses, camera, binoculars, rain pants, and jacket at a minimum. Add any other items you might need during the day, since you may not see your porters until the end of the day. MOONLIGHT TOURS EXPEDITION is interested in purchasing second-hand gear for rentals. You may want to bring some older items of warm clothing as gift for your guides and porters or donation to disabled people.