Things to Bring

Things to Bring

Essential Packing List

·         Warm clothing

ü      Jacket, sweater, and track bottom, temperature at summit range from 0 to 10 degree

ü      Need not bring winter wear, warm clothing will do, as winter cloth are too heavy and bulky

ü      Head cover- Preferable Ski Mask or baseball cap

ü      Gloves to keep hands warm, normal cotton gloves from hardware shop is fine, I normally use a Gym glove, with fingers exposed

·         Footwear

ü      Hiking boots or Trail Running Shoes / Outdoor Running Shoes / Adventure Running Shoes

ü      Hiking Boots are good, gives extra ankle protection, but a bit heavy

ü      Trail Shoes are light, and provide good grip, but provide less ankle protection

ü      Please ensure that whatever footwear you choose, it is well broken into, to avoid blisters during the actual climb.

·         Raincoat, (if your windbreaker is water resistant, then no need raincoat)

·         Head Torch or Hand Torch with extra batteries

·         2 pairs of Socks, one for wearing on day 1 of climb and one to keep warm at night

·         1.5 litre Water bottle & 750 ml water bottle(for Summit day)

·         Personal Toiletries

·         Backpack

ü      Large Backpack for trip from Park HQ to Laban Rata

ü      Small pack for trip from Laban Rata to summit – one small one for every two person, ladies need not carry any backpack for the journey to summit

·         Lip Gloss – air at the summit plateau is very dry

·         Snack, energy bar such as double decker or Uncle Toby

·         Walking stick / Hiking pole (can buy sticks there ~ RM 5.00)

·         Sleeping bags (if you do not want to use the blankets provided at Laban Rata)

·         Towel, tooth Brush

·          Malaysian Identity Card - for imigration clearance to Kota Kinabalu

Things we bring for everyone

·         Tooth paste, Washing Detergent, Body Shampoo

·         Quick Breakfast for everyone at 2:30 am at Laban Rata

·         Counter pain lotion

·         Simple First Aid

Things to remember

Remember to pack light for the hike- you should be able to pack all your essentials and still carry less than 12kg for the hike from Mesilau Park to Laban Rata and around 5 kg for the trip to summit hike. Ladies can ask the guys to carry your water bottle for the hike up to the summit.

For warm clothing, the temperature fluctuates quite drastically around the summit area, depending on wind condition,   preferable will need something  that you can put on and take off easily (if too warm). For the summit climb, I normally wear a sweater over a T-shirt, Shorts, Track bottom and bring along a wind breaker. On my way down, when it is bright and sunny, I will remove the sweater and track bottom.

You can store your luggage at Park HQ for the things you intend to use in Kota Kinabalu.

You don’t need to bring anything to prevent leech or mosquito., no leech and mosquito for this climb

 For your Airasia Flight, I have paid for extra baggage around 15kg for check in luggage per couple, KL to KK and around 20-25kg per couple for return. Anyway, I will be emailing you your Airasia confirmation.

·         Slippers, if you want to wear something more comfortable in Laban Rata