COMPREHENSIVE RWENZORI PACKING LIST
The Rwenzori Packing List consists of essential things you will need for a Rwenzori Trekking, hiking and climbing expedition. Under taking a Rwenzori expedition through the both trails of the central circuit or Kilembe trail to Magheritah peak or any other peaks among the Rwenzori mountains in Rwenzori mountains National Park means climbing, hiking and trekking up or down the trails. Climbing , hiking and trekking Rwenzori mountains is not as easy as other regular mountains, although its peak ranks 3rd highest in Africa. This means that, an expedition along the Rwenzori trails of the Rwenzori Mountains requires a comprehensive Rwenzori Packing List.
Packing the proper clothing, equipment, and supplies for your Rwenzori mountain trek will go a long way in ensuring you have a great trekking and hiking experience.
Comprehensive Rwenzori Packing List
The comprehensive Rwenzori packing List includes the layers you should carry to ensure you’re warm during the climate fluctuations of the Rwenzori Mountains, gear to make your trek accessible and comfortable as well as supplies to help you have the best trekking or hiking experience possible.
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A back Pack of the Rwenzori Packing List
As you pack for any Rwenzori Expedition, remember that your gear will be divided into two packs: your daypack that you will carry each day as you trek, and your duffle bag which will be carried between each camp/hut by porters. Other luggage can be left at the hotel before you begin your trek.
At the start of every morning, your porters will take your duffle and carry it up to the next hut. It will be difficult or impossible to access your gear from your duffle bag until the evening when you arrive at your camp for dinner and an overnight sleep. This means you should pack anything you may need each day during your hike in your day back pack. However, to make climbing/hiking easier, you should keep your daypack as light as possible—so only carry the essentials. This includes water, snacks, camera, headlamp, poncho, extra layers, and sun protection among others.
Clothing of the Rwenzori Packing List
- 2 long-sleeved t-shirts (2)
- 2 short-sleeved t-shirt (1)
- Heavy fleece or down jacket
- waterproof jacket with hood
- Rain poncho
- Fleece pants
- Trekking pants
- Hiking shorts
- Waterproof pants
- Hiking socks
- Warm thermal socks
- Long underwear
- Underwear
- Hiking boots with ankle support
- Camp shoes
- Light inner gloves/glove liners
- Insulated wool gloves
- Sunglasses
- Broad-brimmed hat
- Neck Scarf
- Wool hat or balaclava (should cover ears)
- Gaiters
Trekking Gear for Rwenzori Packing List
- Duffle bag for carrying gear via porters
- Waterproof cover for daypack
- Water bottles.
- Sleeping bag
- Trekking poles
- Headlamp with extra batteries
- water filter or iodine water tablets
- Stuff sacks for dirty clothes/shoes
- Camera with extra batteries and memory cards
- Trekking towels
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Hiking ropes
- Head Lamps
- High Energy Snacks
Toiletries for Rwenzori Packing List
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm with sunscreen
- Toilet Paper
- Ibuprofen incase of stomach upset
- Diamox for altitude sickness
Personal medication - Antibiotics
- Anti-chafe balm (e.g. Body Glide, to prevent chafing)
- Bathing Soap
- Deodorant(optional)
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Wet wipes
- Hand sanitizer
- Feminine hygiene products
- Face lotion
- Hairbrush
- Hair ties
- Earplugs (for sleeping)
- Portable power bank
- Journal/pen
Important Documents for Rwenzori Packing List
-Passport for registration
-Visa
-extra Money