
What should I wear for summit night on Kilimanjaro?
Summit night is a big deal. You leave the warmth of your tent to venture out into the biting cold – and often wind – of the exposed summit of Kili. We tell you what to pack for this momentous challenge.
Kilimanjaro summit night packing list
Head
Balaclava Beanie Head torch Sunglasses (or ski goggles) Lip balm Sunscreen
1. Balaclava
On summit night you want to cover every inch of yourself, as the cold and wind can be pretty fierce!
2. Beanie
3. Head torch
4. Sunglasses (or ski goggles)
5. Lip balm
6. Sunscreen

Upper body
Moisture-wicking compression top Long-sleeved thermal top Softshell jacket Waterproof, breathable jacket with hood Insulated down or synthetic jacket
1. Moisture-wicking compression top
2. Long-sleeved thermal top
3. Softshell jacket
4. Waterproof, breathable jacket with hood
5. Insulated down or synthetic jacket

Hands
Inner gloves Thermal gloves Ski mittens
1. Inner gloves
2. Thermal gloves
3. Ski mittens
Freezing hands on summit night is one of the biggest complaints amongst Kilimanjaro trekkers – don’t be one of them!

Legs
Moisture-wicking leggings Thermal leggings Waterproof hiking pants Fleece pants Gaiters (optional)
1. Moisture-wicking leggings
2. Thermal leggings
3. Waterproof hiking pants
4. Fleece pants
5. Gaiters

Feet
Boots Sock liners (or thin, moisture-wicking socks) Thermal socks
1. Boots
2. Sock liners
3. Thermal socks

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