Trekking a mountain is certainly not a walk in the park! This, I could say all the more after my first experience in climbing Mt. Apo --- the tallest mountain in the Philippine archipelago. I'll write a separate blog about the entire experience, but for now, I'll outline the checklist that I've prepared and research weeks ahead of the climb. I hope this helps other climbers-wanne-be.
I've highlighted the topmost essential things.
Checklist
(1) List of contact numbers of co-trekkers -> give to loved ones
(2) Raincover
(3) Tent with pegs and flysheet
(4) Sleeping bag
(5) Clothes:
- 2 sets (wet & dry set)
- sweater or thin-long sleeved shirt
- light pajama
- trekking pants or light pants (male)
- leggings and short pants (female)
- goretex jacket
- Body warmers (bonnets, gloves, socks
(6) Sunblock
(7) Sunglasses
(8) Hiking shoes
(9) Slippers/sandals
(10)Water bottle (with metal clips) or Hyrdation pack
(11)Trail food (energy bars, candies, chocolates)
(12)Swissknife
(13)Lighter
(14)Garbage bags - for covering things
(15)Ziplocks - for sealing money, cellphone
(16)Tissue paper/wet wipes
(17)Soap & shampoo
(18)Toothbrush & toothpaste
(19)Alcohol
(20)Mirror
(21)Flashlight
(22)Headlamps (LED type) white light
(23)Camera
(24)Cellphone
(25)Compass
(26)Extra battery
(27)Whistle
(28)Insect repellant
(29)First aid kit
(30)Utility rope
(31)Duct tape
(32)Lense Lubricant - for contact lense
(33)Baby oil/ efficascent oil
(34)Trekking pole
(35)Salonpas/Omega painkiller
(36)Butane
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