{"id":353,"date":"2013-08-11T15:24:03","date_gmt":"2013-08-11T22:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lenkatraveler.com\/blog\/?p=353"},"modified":"2017-01-20T11:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-01-20T18:00:00","slug":"mt-kili-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lenkatraveler.com\/?p=353","title":{"rendered":"Mt Kili &#8211; Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>What Gear Do I Need to Bring? \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You are responsible for bringing personal gear and equipment while communal equipment (tents, food, cooking items, etc.) is provided. Below is a gear list of required, recommended and optional items to bring on your climb.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Technical Clothing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Waterproof Jacket, breathable with hood<\/li>\n<li>Insulated Jacket, synthetic or down<\/li>\n<li>Soft Jacket, fleece or soft-shell<\/li>\n<li>2 Long Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric<\/li>\n<li>Short Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric<\/li>\n<li>Waterproof Pants, breathable (side-zipper recommended)<\/li>\n<li>2 Hiking Pants (convertible to shorts recommended)<\/li>\n<li>Fleece Pants<\/li>\n<li>Shorts (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Long Underwear (moisture-wicking fabric recommended)<\/li>\n<li>3 Underwear, briefs (moisture-wicking fabric recommended)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Headwear<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brimmed Hat, for sun protection<\/li>\n<li>Knit Hat, for warmth<\/li>\n<li>Balaclava, for face coverage (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Bandana (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Handwear<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gloves, warm (waterproof recommended)<\/li>\n<li>Glove Liners, thin, synthetic, worn under gloves for added warmth (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Footwear<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hiking Boots, warm, waterproof, broken-in, with spare laces<\/li>\n<li>Gym Shoes, to wear at camp<\/li>\n<li>3 Socks, thick, wool or synthetic<\/li>\n<li>Sock Liners, tight, thin, synthetic, worn under socks to prevent blisters (3)<\/li>\n<li>Gaiters, waterproof (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Accessories<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sunglasses or Goggles<\/li>\n<li>Backpack Cover, waterproof (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Poncho, during rainy season (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Water Bottle (Nalgene, 32 oz. recommended)<\/li>\n<li>Water Bladder, Camelbak type (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Towel, lightweight, quick-dry (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Pee Bottle, to avoid leaving tent at night (highly recommended)<\/li>\n<li>Stuff Sacks or Plastic Bags, various sizes, to keep gear dry and separate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sleeping Bag, warm, four seasons<\/li>\n<li>Sleeping Bag Liner, for added warmth (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Sleeping Pad, self-inflating or closed-cell foam<\/li>\n<li>Trekking Poles (highly recommended)<\/li>\n<li>Head lamp, with extra batteries<\/li>\n<li>Duffel bag, for porters to carry your equipment<\/li>\n<li>Daypack, for you to carry your personal gear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Toiletries<\/li>\n<li>Prescriptions<\/li>\n<li>Sunscreen<\/li>\n<li>Lip Balm<\/li>\n<li>Insect Repellent, containing DEET<\/li>\n<li>First Aid Kit<\/li>\n<li>Hand Sanitizer<\/li>\n<li>Toilet Paper<\/li>\n<li>Wet Wipes (recommended)<\/li>\n<li>Snacks, light-weight, high calorie, high energy (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Pencil and Notebook, miniature, for trip log (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Camera, with extra batteries (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Paperwork<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mountain Map (optional, see recommended products)<\/li>\n<li>Climb Itinerary, two copies, one carried by staff<\/li>\n<li>Passport<\/li>\n<li>Visa<\/li>\n<li>Immunization Papers<\/li>\n<li>Insurance Documents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Gear Do I Need to Bring? \u00a0 You are responsible for bringing personal gear and equipment while communal equipment (tents, food, cooking items, etc.) is provided. 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