Cushy Adventures Mt. Kenya (Lenana Peak)

Overview

Head Gear

• 1 – Brimmed Hat, for sun protection
• 1 – Knit Hat, for warmth
• 1 – Balaclava, Scurf or Buff, for face coverage (optional)

Baggage and sleeping

• 1 – Sleeping Bag, warm, four seasons
• 1 – Sleeping Mats (Optional), usually provided
• 1 – Duffle Bag, Hiking bag, Holdall, 5090L, for porters to carry
• 1 – Waterproof day pack with rain cover, 3035L, for you to carry personal gear
• 1 – Kit storage bag to leave items not needed for the trek at the hotel

Handware

• 1 – Gloves or mittens, warm (waterproof)
• 1 – Gloves, thin and wind proof

Footware                                                                    

• 1 – Hiking Boots, warm, waterproof, brokenin
• 1 – Gym Shoes or Sandals, to wear at camp (optional)
• 4 – Hiking Socks, wool or synthetic
• 1 – Thick Socks, wool for nights if very cold (optional)
• 1 – Gaiters (optional)
• 1 – Hand and foot warmers (optional)

Accessories

• 1 – Sunglasses with UVfilter lenses or Ski Goggles
• 2 – Water Bottle (Nalgene, 1 Liter) or
• 1 – Water Bladder (Camelback type, 3 liters)
• 1 – Pee Bottle (1.5 Liter), to avoid leaving tent at night (Optional)
• 2 – Trekking Poles, collapsible (highly recommended)
• 1 – Head lamp, with extra batteries Stuff sacks, dry bags or plastic bags, various sizes, to keep gear dry and separate. Games/cards, whistle, pen

Technical Clothing

• 2 – Long Sleeve Shirt, moisturewicking fabric
• 1 – Short Sleeve Shirt, moisturewicking fabric
• 1 – Fleece top for evenings at camp
• 1 – Soft Jacket, or softshell
• 1 – Hardshell, Waterproof Jacket, breathable with hood
• 1 – Down jacket, Insulated Jacket
• 1 – Thermal Base layer, Longjohns, moisturewicking fabric
• 3 – Sport Bra (women)
• 1 – Lightweight poncho
• 1 – Waterproof Pants, breathable (side zipper recommended)
• 1 – Hiking Pant
• 1 – Fleece Pants for evenings at camp
• 1 – Shorts (optional)
• – Underwear, moisturewicking fabric
• Hygiene, Food and Toiletries
• – Toilet Paper
• – Toothbrush & toothpaste
• – Washcloth
• – Soap
• – Quick Dry Travel towel
• – Prescriptions
• – Sunscreen (Factor 30+)
• – Insect Repellent
• – Lip Balm
• – First Aid Kit
• – Hand Sanitizer
• – Wet Wipes
• – Snacks, lightweight, high calorie (optional)
• – Electrolytes, powder or tablets (optional)
• – AntiMalaria Tablets
• – Pain killers (Ibuprofen and Paracetamol)
• – Diamox (acetazolamide) in case you want to take them
• – Zinc oxide tape and small scissors
• – Blister pads
• – Loperamide / Immodium diarrhea tablets
• – Dioralyte sachets or similar rehydration packs
• – Throat lozenges
• Electronics and Gadgets (Optional)
• – Camera, with extra batteries
• – Portable Solar Chargers
• – Power Banks
• – Unlocked Mobile Phone
• – Amazon Kindle
• – Tablet
• – Device with an Alarm

Paperwork

• Valid Kenyan ID/Passport
• Debit/Credit Card (recommended for eventualities only)
• Travel Insurance Documents (Where applicable)
• Vaccination certificates (Yellow Fever, if visiting a risk zone prior to entering Kenya)
• Cash for personal items and tips
• Emergency contacts