Last time, I lugged almost 6 kg up the mountain and down. I actually brought along stuff like shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, three shirts, pajamas and almost 2 litres of water. So stupid. Most of the stuff ended up being wasted effort because it was too cold to shower, I didn't want to change into cold clothes and there's water stops along the way.
WHAT TO PACK
1. Climbing shoes. Not running shoes or walking shoes because they get slippery in wet weather. This round I'm opting for this pair of Kampung Adidas as they call it. It's fully rubber and black and not pretty and cost me only RM5.90. My friend swears by it.
2. A spare pair of socks. In case it rains.
3. A change of clothes. DO NOT WEAR COTTON. Cotton will get damp from the sweat and doesn't dry off as fast. Opt for dri-fit material instead.
4. Good windbreaker. A windbreaker only protects you from the wind, not the chill. Optionally, you may get an inner fleece layer for protection against the cold. Wear layers with the windbreaker.
5. Headlamp. Not torchlight, because the last leg of the climb to Low's Peak is done in complete darkness and involves a rope.
6. Spare batteries for headlamps. You wouldn't believe how quickly the batteries would run out in cold weather.
7. Gloves. For general protection against the chill and would come in handy at the rope section. Otherwise, optional.
8. Beanie. Most of our body heat escapes from our head.
9. Poncho. In case it rains.
10. Small towel to wipe down.
11. Some energy bars / chocolates.
12. Water. Bring about one litre and fill up along the way.
13. Hand warmers. It's a small pouch of stuff that activates when come in contact with air. You shake it and wait for it to warm up, then chuck it in your pocket or something. It heats up to 52-62 degree Celsius so it's pretty hot. You can get this product from most outdoor equipment suppliers.
14. Sandals. Sturdy ones, like Teva. When you descend, your toes will hit on the front of your shoes and some people will find this painful. So, wearing sandals would solve this problem. Having said that, having short toe nails would definitely help so cut your toe nails before you go. Otherwise, optional.
15. Counterpain. Need I say more?
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