Mount Kinabalu Climb (Equipment Checklist)

Footwear

Hiking Boots - normal or mid cut for ankle support

Hiking Sandals / Sneaker - for use at Laban Rata

Backpack

Backpack Size (25L - 35L)

Backpack Rain Cover / Waterproof Liner for Backpack

Dry-bag for Electronics (Hand Phone / Camera)

Travel Bags (To leave at Kinabalu Park)

Porter Bags if planning to use porter services

Clothing

Hiking / Trekking Pants

Fleece pants or Insulated Pants for Day 2 Summit Push

Sleeping Pants & T-shirts

Underwear and Inner Wear

Hiking Shirt / Tshirt / Long or Short Sleeve

Jacket - Hard Shell / Soft Shell / Rain Jacket / Waterproof Jacket / Raincoat

Insulated Jacket / Down Jacket - to stay warm on Day 2 Summit Push

Fleece Jacket

Lightweight Base Layer / Thermal Inner Wear

Cap / Hat / Balaclava

Beanie for Day 2 Summit Push

Gloves - Working Gloves / Thin Layer

Warm Gloves for Day 2 Summit Push

Hiking Socks - Thin

Hiking Socks - Thermal for Day 2 Summit Push

Equipment

Headlamp and spare batteries

Sun Glass - Eye Protection

Trekking Poles

Camera / Phone

Small Water Bottle

Food - Drinks / Other Essentials

Drinking Water 2L

Isotonic Drinks

High energy snacks bars / chocolate, nuts, biscuits, sweets

Packed Lunch for Day 1

Personal Items

Personal Toiletries such as soap, toothbrush & toothpaste (Travel-size toiletries)

Travel small towel.

Medication Basic first aid kit (plasters, blister plasters, paracetamol, rehydration salts and an medication)

Medication - Altitude Sickness Tablets

Tissues / toilet paper Cash for snacks or guide tips / overtime fees.

Sunblock Lotion, SPF Lip Balm, Plasters (Band Aid).

Packing Tips / Updates / Info /

Hiking poles (can also be rented)

Packing tips

Aim to carry a small backpack weighing no more than 7kg including 2L of water
Use the luggage storage room at Kinabalu Park to store any extra luggage (RM12 per bag, any size)
Don't bring a sleeping bag as blankets are provided at Laban Rata and sleeping bags are provided at Pendant Hut.
Hire a porter if needed, they and their families rely on climbers for income
Leave space in your bag for your packed lunch, it will be given to you before setting off.
Remember to wrap the contents of your bag in a plastic bag just in case of heavy rain, especially any electronics!
Leave anything you don't need for the summit climb at your accommodation and just bring warm clothes, head torch, water, snacks & camera/phone with you to the summit. After sunrise, you will head back down to the accommodation for breakfast and can collect the rest of your belongings before continuing back down to Park HQ
Contact us with any questions about what to or what not to bring, we'll be happy to help.