At 600am, the sky was bright. I moved from my bed to tuck in with Aki at the bottom of the double decker because I was cold even with my long pants. The last half hour of napping time was so warm.
Bags were ready yesterday night before the light was out for bed time. First, I had separated my luggages into two categories - those that are going uphill and those that are staying downhill. [Each of the downhill items are charged RM10 and parked at the HQ overnight. So, Lenz thought of a smart to save up everyone money put packing a few bags into a big black bin bag. Engineers are very calculative even without abacus. Blek!]
Bags were ready yesterday night before the light was out for bed time. First, I had separated my luggages into two categories - those that are going uphill and those that are staying downhill. [Each of the downhill items are charged RM10 and parked at the HQ overnight. So, Lenz thought of a smart to save up everyone money put packing a few bags into a big black bin bag. Engineers are very calculative even without abacus. Blek!]
Packed lunch
For those that are going uphill, I further divided them into two categories - those that are carried by myself and those that are carried by porter.
In my backpack, I carried:
1. 700 ml water in main compartment + 300 ml water at the side pocket of my bag + 500ml isotonic drink for celebration when I reached the mid-hill
2. Chocolates
3. Energy bars
4. Raincoat
5. A thin jacket
6. Lunch pack + + another 500ml of water + a can 100+ an apple [Obviously, I carried too much water... and I only had less than 500ml, I think.]
7. Minimal first aid items: plasters and muscle relief
In my backpack, I carried:
1. 700 ml water in main compartment + 300 ml water at the side pocket of my bag + 500ml isotonic drink for celebration when I reached the mid-hill
2. Chocolates
3. Energy bars
4. Raincoat
5. A thin jacket
6. Lunch pack + + another 500ml of water + a can 100+ an apple [Obviously, I carried too much water... and I only had less than 500ml, I think.]
7. Minimal first aid items: plasters and muscle relief
Nike shoes are not so reliable, after all.
Extra items that you might want to bring:
1. Extra pair of shoes to avoid situation, like my friends. [According to the native, the best shoes for hiking is the RM6 rubber shoes, which were sold at the Nabalu cultural center. I noticed all of the natives wearing them. Some said it is hurting like hell while walking down with that shoes. But, I would say it doesn't make any difference with the sport shoes. Besides, this shoes are water proof and drying up really quick. I will share my second day log soon and you will see what I mean...]
2. Tongkat aka walking stick
3. Purifier pill to clean the supplied water at the resting huts [I think this is more piratical that carrying 1 liter of waters up.]
4. Swiss army knife
5. Compass
6. Matches
1. Extra pair of shoes to avoid situation, like my friends. [According to the native, the best shoes for hiking is the RM6 rubber shoes, which were sold at the Nabalu cultural center. I noticed all of the natives wearing them. Some said it is hurting like hell while walking down with that shoes. But, I would say it doesn't make any difference with the sport shoes. Besides, this shoes are water proof and drying up really quick. I will share my second day log soon and you will see what I mean...]
2. Tongkat aka walking stick
3. Purifier pill to clean the supplied water at the resting huts [I think this is more piratical that carrying 1 liter of waters up.]
4. Swiss army knife
5. Compass
6. Matches
The porter charge first 10kg for RM68 and the subsequent 1kg for RM6.80. We put our items together again and split the expenditure among ourselves. In the bag, I put all the stuffs that I would need for the next day morning, but not during my journey of hiking up to the mid-point:
1. A winter jacket
2. Toiletry
3. Excel drinks
4. My head torch
5. Winter cap and winter socks
6. A pair of Long Johns
7. A small tower
8. A pair of gloves
9. A cup noodle for the next day breakfast [A water boiler is usually provided in the accommodation. Thus, it is totally possible to cook a cup of hot soup before stepping out to hike up to the peak on the next day 2am.]
Extra items that you might want to bring:
1. Milo && coffee
2. A smaller bag for next day morning usage
The above list of items are totally sufficient for the two days of adventure. So, you don't have to be over panic and pack too much unnecessary stuffs. However, you must remember to put everything you have in a ziploc bags. In short, waterproof everything you carry in your bag and the porter bag. '-)
Lastly, please see my outfit for the day. I did not bring extra change. Basically, I just added more layers to keep myself warm to be at the peak. Address me as a dirty cat if you wish...
1. A winter jacket
2. Toiletry
3. Excel drinks
4. My head torch
5. Winter cap and winter socks
6. A pair of Long Johns
7. A small tower
8. A pair of gloves
9. A cup noodle for the next day breakfast [A water boiler is usually provided in the accommodation. Thus, it is totally possible to cook a cup of hot soup before stepping out to hike up to the peak on the next day 2am.]
Extra items that you might want to bring:
1. Milo && coffee
2. A smaller bag for next day morning usage
The above list of items are totally sufficient for the two days of adventure. So, you don't have to be over panic and pack too much unnecessary stuffs. However, you must remember to put everything you have in a ziploc bags. In short, waterproof everything you carry in your bag and the porter bag. '-)
Lastly, please see my outfit for the day. I did not bring extra change. Basically, I just added more layers to keep myself warm to be at the peak. Address me as a dirty cat if you wish...
Top: A thin long sleeves with a sport shirt inside
Bottom: A pair of short pants and a pair of cotton long pants