Gear Ideas for Mt. Kilimanjaro & Topic of January 26 Meeting

 Macon Flyer(3)2

GEAR
Medium Weight Boots($175 to $299) Buy what fits!  This is a place to utilize fitting expertise.
Sleeping Bag (starting at $209) Zero Degrees will keep you comfy.  Learn some tricks for added warmth when needed.
Headlamp ($20-$49.95) Black Diamond & Petzl are the leaders here!
Trekking Poles ($89 to $129) Four legs are always better than two.
Day Pack 20 to 35 Liters ($70 to $149) What the porters don’t carry you do.  Max weight 25 lbs.
Hydration-Water Bottle ($9 to $39) The Camelback Reservoir (100 oz) is great in this imp. area.
APPAREL

Base layer Wicking Thermal Underwear ($30-$45 per piece) This keeps moisture away from your skin. 
Wicking T Shirt ($20 to $49)
Quick Dry Underwear ($18 to $30) Ex Officio has built their company on the Give-N-Go Series.
Travel/Lt Fleece Shirt/Full Zip ($49 to $85) This acts as your second layer as it gets cooler on your climb or acts as a great shirt for the airline trip.
Insulator ($150 to $250) Vests, Jackets & Pullovers all fill this layer.  This is when you need to stay warm.  It acts as your third layer & you can take off as the day or hike warms you.
Shell Jacket & Pants (starting at $99) This needs to be waterproof, windproof & breathable.  It acts as the ultimate protector but is light enough to be worn with a t-shirt during a warm rain, too.
Midweight/Heavy Weight Merino Socks ($12 to $25) Your feet are priceless & your boots are nice(see above)!  Give some respect to this sometimes overlooked but very important footwear partner
Gaitors ($30 to $60) Keep those pesty dust & pebbles out of your boots.
Gloves ($39 to $60) Warm ski type gloves for warmth
Balaclava/Hat ($10 to 30) Keep that face/head toasty and warm

Contact us for advice & information:  Jesse Brown’s Outdoors 704-556-0020 or greg@jessebrown.com