Things to bring for the Hiking

>> Day pack, for you to carry
>> Large duffel bag or backpack, for porters to carry
>> Shorts, for first and last day only
>> Pants, for hiking and for lounging in the evenings
>> Short-sleeved or t-shirts
>> Long-sleeved shirts, for hiking and for lounging in the evenings
>> Long underwear
>> Fleece jacket or wool sweater
>> Fleece pants
>> Down jacket or ski parka (for temperatures well below freezing plus wind)
>> Rain jacket, needed in hot rainforest and cold snow
>> Rain pants, needed in hot rainforest and cold snow
>> Underwear
>> Sport bras, for women

Footwear

>> Be sure to break in your shoes before the hike!
>> Trekking shoes for hiking during the day, preferrably 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 (We provide it)

Toiletries

>> Toilet paper (and baggie to carry used paper while on trail)
>> Small towel
>> 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, mirror

For cold

>> Mittens and/or gloves (waterproof, one thin pair, one thick pair that can be layered)
>> Wool or pile hat
>> Balaclava or neck gaitor
>> Hand and foot warmers (chemical activated)

Other

>> Water bottles and Camelback (2-3)
>> 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
>> Batteries (Bring extra sets for headlamp/flashlight and camera as cold weather shortens their life)
>> Binoculars
>> Notebook, 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, particularly 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

Documents

>> Passport
>> Yellow fever certificate
>> Tanzania Visa
>> Medical insurance
>> Address book
>> Vaccination records
>> Airline tickets
>> Cash, travellers cheques, credit cards
>> Maps, guidebooks