Yes. I've read that from several blog. Besides, basic math says whatever time you took to be there, you are probably taking the same amount in return. And its easier to get dark on the mountain.
I've downloaded two app on my android phone, and I want to test my AGPS. I also have an old Asus Garmin phone (yes, those two company worked together - for a year, ha! and released only two model). So I want to know how well it function on the mountain. Funny thing is I walked down Broga hill feeling quite sad because I don't have those fancy watch with altitude measurement. Only to realize my Asus Garmin have that option hidden - not in driving mode but when saving your location - it mention your level on the ground - ha!
I also want to make my sure dehydration pack didn't do the same mess again. And since this time I will start from the morning, I hope I can evaluate my true fitness. I heard that Nuang also used for Ultra Run, so I know that the trail are pretty 'spot on' as long as you observe your surrounding.
Does anyone know any popular camping ground in Selangor / KL. Usually easy access, close to resources, and safe. Well, there is Hutan Lipur Ampang and I heard you can apply to camp there. And it was running distance away to humanity (housing area). But I think it also too close to humanity that some people might visit you just to mess with you (since it also a popular hotspot. if they notice you set up camp in the evening, they might try to have fun with you later in the night).
There is also a campground at Sungai Congkak - which can be said as 'gated camping hotspot'. Cost you RM10, but I need to evaluate and see how far it is from the management should there is emergency. But it would be nice to practice camping and test your gear in a safe location, both from human and other stuff.
I know there are people camping on top of Bukit Broga, but I'm not sure how popular, but I do know in case of emergency, getting access to humanity is hard. The same with campground Lolo.
I prefer to do it alone, but I do prefer that when I'm there, I'm not the only one. Unless I'm experienced hard core already. So I'm looking at that paid campground at Sungai Congkak.
But if any of you have other ideas, feel free to post it here.
It is always to have a handheld GPS instead of phone even they come with apps that could track terrain contours. Not all the place in the jungle got communication signal. You could give Nuang a try especially there will not be a strong telco signal from Kem Lolo to Kem Pacat. You could consider getting yourself a Garmin 62S or the older version of 60 CSX which range price from RM 800 - 1400.
I think there are post about popular camping ground before in this topic. Sungai Congkak at Batu 18 is a good place to start with family. Some head to Kem Lolo, at Nuang for camping. Some would consider easier alternative like Sungai Tekala at Batu 14 or Sungai Lepoh. Google around and you could find plenty of information about the camping sites.
Camping in Bukit Broga peak not so popular as the terrain is open and prone to lightning strike. What make matter worst there is no natural water supply at the peak. The nearest will be in between Gunung Tok Wan and Bukit Broga which could be 30-45 minutes trek and quite seasonal. Uncertain you could even find any water which conclude you might as well pack few 1.5 litre of waters.
Just my two cents.