News & Tips10 Items For Climbing Kilimanjaro That Aren’t on the Gear List
There is a full list of all the gear you will need to climb Kilimanjaro on our website. You might want to bring some things that aren’t on the list, though. These are the 10 Items For Climbing Kilimanjaro That Aren’t on the Gear List.
1. Phone
Even though it’s not on the list of gear, almost everyone has a smartphone with them. To make calls, send texts, or check email, you need cell service (and soon, Wi-Fi). You can also use it to take pictures and videos, as a backup flashlight, and for fun.
2. Portable charger or battery pack
You will need a way to keep your tools charged if you have any. You can, of course, bring extra charges. You could also take a charger with you. They are powerful and can fully charge cell phones several times. It works with your GPS or watch. Some lights can also be charged using a USB port.
3. Camp Shoes
Your hiking shoes or boots will see you through a lot of time. You should bring camp shoes to help your feet feel better. These can be shoes, boots, flip-flops, or Crocs. The idea behind these is to give your feet a break from your other shoes and some warmth after a day of hiking. It also lets your boots or walking shoes air out.
4. Earplugs
Camping on Mount Kilimanjaro differs significantly from the comfort of your bedroom. There are various sounds that might prevent you from falling asleep peacefully. First, there are sounds from outside. Most likely wind and rain in this case. There are also other campers who might be out and about all night. Plus, there might be someone in the tent who snores. If you have trouble sleeping, you might want to bring earplugs to block out the noise.
5. Sun Gloves
The sun will hurt your face a lot. To keep from getting sun and wind burns, we always say to cover up as much as possible. Sun gloves will protect your hands. These gloves are very thin and airy, so your hands won’t sweat like regular gloves do. But they protect against UV rays. Then you won’t have to worry about putting on and reapplying sunblock all day.
6. Carabiner
The gate on the end of a metal loop is what makes a carabiner close. You can use them for anything, not just rock climbing. For example, you can use them to keep something on your bag. For example, you can clip water bottles, hiking poles, camp shoes, or anything else.
7. Down pants
Even though wool pants are on our list of gear, some people might want to think about something warmer instead. If you want to relax at camp, down pants are a wonderful choice. Simply pull them on over your jogging pants and bask in the warm evening when you arrive. They will also be useful if it is frigid when you try to reach the top.
8. Playing Cards
At each spot, there is a lot of spare time. Others might want to hang out and talk to other people, read an e-book in the tent, or listen to music (with headphones). Why not bring some cards? Play one or two games to keep yourself and the other people in the group busy and having fun.
9. Eye Drops
Eye drops are essential for dusty trails. Because of this, you need a neck gaiter to protect your face and sunglasses to keep the dust out of your eyes. However, your eyes might still become dry or inflamed. There may be dust behind your contact lenses if you wear them. Putting drops in your eyes keeps them wet and eases pain.
10. Melatonin
At high elevation, melatonin is a natural drug that helps you sleep better and is safe to take. Our bodies produce this hormone, which regulates our sleep cycles. We make less in the morning when it’s time to wake up and more at night to help us sleep. At high altitude, people who took melatonin fell asleep 20 minutes earlier than those who didn’t.
