The pack you have to take with you is a bit different from what you\u2019re used to, also. Here\u2019s what you have to take with you for a successful Kilimanjaro climb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you haven\u2019t booked a tour up the mountain beforehand, you\u2019ll need cash to buy one. The thing is you can\u2019t climb mountain Kilimanjaro without a certified guide. This is how Tanzania tackles both your security during the trip and boosts the local economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re traveling in a busy month, the popular agencies you see on TripAdvisor may be already taken and you\u2019ll have to find less known local firms. Not all of them accept credit cards, so having some cash ready on your hands is key to setting off as fast as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019ve been packing an 80-liter backpack for all your previous trips, you may be wondering why do you need two bags for the trip. The thing is the tour agency you hire provides you with a porter who\u2019ll carry most of your belongings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It may hurt your pride at first if you consider yourself a heavy lifter, but when you start going up the hard parts of the trail, you\u2019ll learn to love your porters. Pack a light 20-35 liter backpack to walk with, and fill a sturdy duffel bag with the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your previous short summer hikes are quite different from climbing Kilimanjaro. At 5.9 km high, the climate on the mountain changes from a tropical heat on the bottom to a glacier on the top. You can start your journey in a t-shirt at 30 \u00b0C, and by the end, you\u2019ll face below-zero temperatures at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pack multiple layers of warm clothing to make sure you don\u2019t freeze. Here\u2019s what you have to take with you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t be fooled with the Tanzanian heat. When you reach the summit, you\u2019ll be essentially winter hiking. Prepare accordingly and take equipment warm enough to keep you cozy. Consider taking a small stove with you if you\u2019re climbing in especially cold weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At some portions of the climb, you\u2019ll have to wake up before sunrise to reach your goal. Grab a flashlight and spare batteries to make sure you don\u2019t get lost. Take a headlight if you\u2019re using trekking poles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you emerge from the forest on the foot of the mountain, there\u2019s going to be no protection from the sun. UV on top of Kilimanjaro is 12 which means your skin will burn in minutes if left untreated. Apply SPF 30+ every two hours and don\u2019t forget to wear hiking glasses at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s a bonus to having so much sun pour onto you. You don\u2019t need a power bank, you can charge your gadgets with a solar battery. Put one on your backpack, and you\u2019ll fully charge your camera and phone in a couple of hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You don\u2019t really have to take any food with you. The porters will take the essentials and cook for you when you\u2019re taking a rest from a hard climb. You do need to take snacks with you to recharge during the climb. Keep foods that will power you up handy to avoid exhaustion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Staying hydrated is essential to making it to the Kilimanjaro summit without harming yourself. Keep water handy and take regular sips. You can strap a water bottle to your backpack or invest in a hydration pack. It\u2019s essential if you\u2019re using trekking poles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Running out of prescribed medication in the city simply means calling your doctor, but if that happens in the middle of the thick forest on the foot of Kilimanjaro, it may be up to 6 hours\u2019 wait until you get treatment. Don\u2019t make the trip more dangerous than it has to be, double-check that you brought the meds you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Climbing Kilimanjaro is a challenge because you\u2019ll have to pack both for summer and winter. It\u2019s a challenge you can overcome, though. Pack wise, prepare for the climb beforehand, and you\u2019ll be able to pride yourself on conquering this African giant. Kilimanjaro is an exceptional mountain. A huge towering peak in the middle of the East African plain. The only place that ever sees ice in the surrounding area. A challenge for beginner hikers. The pack you have to take with you is a bit different from what you\u2019re used to, also. 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Day backpack & a duffel bag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Layers of warm clothing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Rainproof tent & below-freezing sleeping bag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Flashlight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sunscreen & glasses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A foldable solar battery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Snacks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Hydration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Your meds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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