Rainy season hiking gear for Kenyan trails, ranked from the waterproof shell down to the headlamp, with what you can skip on low trails and how to buy thrifted waterproofs in Nairobi.
Planning a Mt Longonot hike? Distances, timings and each stage of the 13.5 km crater rim circuit, how to get there from Nairobi, the best months, what to pack and how to stay safe.
Waterproof rain pants explained for Kenyan hikers: when the long and short rains call for them, how to read ratings and fit, how to judge a thrifted pair in Nairobi, and how to wash and re-proof them.
What to pack for hiking Mt Kenya, from forest rain to a freezing summit: a 25-item kit list, layers zone by zone, daypack vs porter duffel, and what to leave in Nairobi.
Cold and wet is the combination that ends hikes early — not just uncomfortably, but sometimes dangerously. The solution…
The best day hikes near Nairobi compared side by side, from Karura Forest’s waterfall to Elephant Hill, with drive times, matatu tips, seasons, a beginner progression and gear advice.
How to choose hiking boots for Kenyan trails: the grip, ankle support, waterproofing and fit each hike needs, which boot suits Longonot, the Aberdares and Mt Kenya, judging thrifted pairs, common mistakes and boot care.
The best hiking gear for Kenyan trails, in the order to buy it: which six items come first, where to spend and where to save, what changes from Karura to Point Lenana, and where to try it all on in Nairobi.
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