Kilimanjaro (and EBC) kit list examples for layers

Picking kit for a trip like Kilimanjaro or Everest Base Camp can be a minefield so we wanted to share some examples. It's worth noting that this is the personal kit that Jason Rawles, our CEO uses and you will be able to find different or have some personal preferences based on your own experiences.

It's also worth reading this with our blog about the weather and elements on Kilimanjaro which you can FIND HERE.

There are a mix of male/female links below because we do have a great mix of people. You will be able to find equivalents. 

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Beanie: a hat without a bobble that you can wear under a hood and not look like a gnome! The one above is by Mountain Equipment. EXAMPLE HERE from The North Face..

Cap: not necessarily mandatory but can help keep a bit of the sun off. The one above is an Aspire Adventures cap. EXAMPLE HERE from The North Face.

Bobble hat: for when you don't need to put a hood up. Looks pretty cool too! The one above is from The Big Bobble Company. EXAMPLE HERE from The North Face.

Buff/neckwear: can be used as part of a warmth system like pulling up for a balaclava or across face to stop dust getting in. Really versatile. The one above is Aspire Adventures neckwear. EXAMPLE HERE from Buff.

Sunhat: Excellent for keeping the sun off your face a neck. Absolutely worth having something like this. The above is from Buff. EXAMPLE HERE from The North Face.

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Hardshell top: lower down there could be some rain as we progress through the rainforest plus this is excellent for keeping the chill off you if the wind picks up. The above is from Arc'teryx. EXAMPLE HERE from Rab.

Summit jacket: This is the big gun for keeping warm on summit night or higher up on the mountain to sit out at night and look at the stars. The above is from Mountain Equipment. EXAMPLE HERE from Rab.

Mid layer jacket: A middle layer jacked for colder times or could be your main jacket if it's warmer. This is now about creating lots of options for all kinds of conditions. The above is from Rab. EXAMPLE HERE from The North Face.

Fleece mid layer: Still creating middle layer options according to weather conditions. Now considering adding some really light, pack small options. The one above is from Sherpa. EXAMPLE HERE from The North Face.

Fleece jumper: More options and with or without hood is fine. Something to chill and be comfortable in. One above is from Sherpa. EXAMPLE HERE from The North Face.

Long sleeve base layer (top): Something that may be on the skin and also wicks away sweat really quickly plus dries quickly, too. One above is from Merino. EXAMPLE HERE from Icebreaker.

Trekking t-shirt: Something that wicks away sweat and is also quick drying. Could form part of the layering system for summit night. The one above is Aspire Adventures kit. EXAMPLE HERE from The North Face.

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Hardshell bottom: lower down there could be some rain as we progress through the rainforest plus this is excellent for keeping the chill off you if the wind picks up. Make sure you can put them on without taking boots off. The above is from Berghaus. EXAMPLE HERE from Rab.

Trekking trousers: fairly standard trekking trousers. Jason has separate shorts and trousers but you can buy trousers with zip off legs to become shorts. Above are from Keela. EXAMPLE HERE from The North Face. Also see below under trekking shorts.

Baselayer (bottom): Same as the top. The above is from Icebreaker. EXAMPLE HERE from Icebreaker.

Trekking shorts: Can be warm lower down so well worth something to keep the legs cooler. Quick drying and lightweight is definitely the order of the day. One's above are general cargo shorts. EXAMPLE HERE from The North Face. 

Note: Some people may choose to wear things like gym leggings as personal preference and you can find some EXAMPLES HERE (plus search around for other amazing kit) from our award winning friends at ZAAZEE.

There are a few considerations when it comes to kit -

1. Ensure it fits correctly for your body shape and size.

2. It doesn't have to be the most expensive.

3. Buying stuff that can be used many times in many ways helps keeps the cost per use low.

4. If you have the kit, you have many options.

If you're booked on an Aspire Adventures trip you'll have a special discount with our kit partner, Ellis Brigham.

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