How to Dress on Mount Kilimanjaro (Kilimanjaro Clothing Explained)
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- It is said that the trek from the gate to the peak of Kilimanjaro is like walking from the equator to Antarctica. The temperatures you may encounter on Mount Kilimanjaro can be over 100 degrees to well below zero. Therefore, it's important for all climbers to understand how to best dress to cope with the mountain weather.
By following Ultimate Kilimanjaro®’s comprehensive gear list, you already have everything you need to stay comfortable and warm throughout your journey. This video will discuss how to utilize your Kilimanjaro clothing.
Layered Clothing Systems
When it comes to staying comfortable and dry, the key is to use layers. Layering is a systematic, logical approach to wearing multiple layers of clothing. It is the best way to keep your body in the desired temperature range no matter what the environment is.
The advantages of layering are that it's versatile, thermally efficient and space efficient. By having layers, a climber can add or remove pieces of clothing to adapt to changing weather, activity level and body temperature. It is easy to adjust and lets you dial in with small incremental changes.
Scientifically, it's warmer to wear multiple thinner layers than an equal thickness single layer because the air between layers provides insulation. Furthermore, it takes up less space in your backpack or duffel. Climbers should follow the layering principle when suiting up for Kilimanjaro.
The technical clothing you bring on the mountain can be categorized into the following types of layers: base layer, mid layer, and outer shell. Each performs specific functions and together it will protect you from the peak’s harshest weather.
Base Layer
A base layer is a moisture-wicking item that is worn against the skin. By moving sweat away from your body, the base layer should keep you dry and provide some insulation.
Mid Layer
The primary purpose of a mid layer is to provide warmth. Therefore, while searching for mid layers, you should look for those that have good insulating qualities.
Fleece provides good insulation because it's relatively thin, fast-drying, comfortable, and light-weight, but lacks wind protection.
Down is the most efficient insulating material in the world. It has an unmatched warmth per ounce ratio, making it the top choice for staying warm in extreme temperatures.
Synthetic insulation is designed to replicate the qualities of down. It’s made with polyester fibers which are not as warm or light as down, but they can still hold warmth when wet.
Outer Layer
The outer layer is designed to provide protection from the wind, rain and snow. A hard shell will be both waterproof and windproof, yet is made from materials that still offers breathability.
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VIDEO CONTENTS
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Layered Clothing Systems
1:51 - Base Layer
3:44 - Mid Layer
6:06 - Outer Layer
7:49 - Putting it All Together
8:23 - Other Clothing & Accessories
8:45 - Adapting to Weather Conditions
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Brilliant, Simple Information. Very useful!
Great and well documented! Thanks a lot
Thanks Kevin! I love your videos.
Glad you like them!
Awesome and good advises! Thx.
I don't understand why you'd wear your down jacket over your outer shell? down jackets are water resistant but not waterproof. Outer shells are waterproof and windproof.
Where is the logic in wearing an insulated jacket as the last, over hardshell jacket? That doesn't work like that
I assure you it does work like that and is standard alpine mountaineering practice. Watch some documentaries on climbing big peaks and tell me if you see hard shells over down suits.
@@Ultimate-Kilimanjaro Can you go into a bit more detail as to why? My thinking is, the down jacket will get wet from rain/snow and then lose it's performance. Not trying to be a troll or anything just genuinely curious.
@@npwn6569 It is unlikely you will wear the puffy coat while hiking. It would probably be too hot. You’d only wear the puffy coat for extremely cold/freezing temperatures. Meaning it’s too cold for it to be raining. So the fact that down jackets aren’t waterproof becomes irrelevant.
On the nighttime summit attempt, let’s say you’re wearing a base layer, a couple mid layers and the hardshell. During the ascent, which takes 6-8 hours normally, you’ll take several breaks on the way to the top. To prevent from getting cold while at rest, you put the puffy coat over everything you already have on.
It’s literally the first thing you should do. Then do any other tasks, like drink water, eat a snack, make other gear adjustments. Just before you start moving again, the last thing to do is take the puffy coat off and stuff it back in the top of the pack.
It would be impractical to switch the order of your layers. You don’t want to expose yourself to the elements and lose heat by taking off the hardshell. And think about how big your hardshell would have to be to go over a heavy duty puffy jacket. It’d be ridiculously oversized and lose functionality in other situations.
@@Ultimate-Kilimanjaro That makes perfect sense, thanks so much for the explanation