Explore Rwenzori

Mountain Checklist

• First aid kit
• Rubber boots (for boggy area)

Body and Chest

• 2 Thermal vests and thermal leggings (polypropylene or capilene)
• 1 Fleece pullover (like soft polaretec 100g or 200g, or similar)
• 1 Fleece jacket or alike
• 1 Rainproof or windproof jacket with hood (such as Gore‐Tex)
• Kickable T‐shirts or shirts (not cotton)
• 1 Buff or similar

Highly suggest getting a prescription for an Albuterol Inhaler to bring along on the trip in case of any breathing difficulties as well as Ciproxin which is a safe medication for travel diarrhea and can be

Feet and Legs

• 1 Pair of comfortable hiking boots
• 3 Pairs of outer socks (thick wool or polypropylene)
• 4 Pairs of inner socks (thin silk or polypropylene)
• Sandals or light weight trainers for around camp
• 1 Fleece pants (full length zippers recommended)
• Comfortable trekking pants

Hands

• 1 Pairs of inner thermal gloves (polypropylene or capilene)
• 1 Pair of insulated outer gloves

Sleeping Gear

• Sleeping bag for ‐15°C / 5°F (down or polar guard)
• Sleeping mats

Other

• Head lamp with extra batteries and bulb
• Block for lips and sun screen (not less than 35 spf)
• 2 Water bottles (32 fl.oz / 1 liter Nalgene recommended. Water bottle insulator needed)
• 1 Stainless steel thermos of one liter or half liter (optional)
• Hand warmers (for summit day)
• Hydrating system (like CamelBak, for approach trek to base camp)
• Personal care elements (small towel and soap, wet wipes recommended)
• 1 Pair of trekking poles (adjustable preferred)

Upper Body Packs

• Comfortable Day pack (for approach to base camp)
• One XL strong duffel bag (to be carried by the porters)

Optional Items

• Book, IPod, games or anything for leisure time
• Camera, memory cards and extra batteries
• Silicon Earplugs (for windy nights)
• Pocket‐knife
• Your favorite energy bars. Avoid anything with caramel and toffee.

Head

• Sun cap or hat
• Ski hat (wool or fleece)
• Light balaclava
• Good pair of sunglasses (with UV filter, wrap around)

Drugs against:

• Stomach upsets
• Headache
• 1 elastic bandage, Elastoplast’s
• Water purification tablets
• Vitamin C tablets
• Sun lotion 20
• Lip ointment

Margherita peak Climbing

• Ice axe
• 50 meters rope
• Ice crews
• Harnesses
• Crampons
• Headlamp and extra cells
• Sun glasses
• Hiking boots
• Any other climbing equipment’s that are worth the climbing