Light > Heavy : Expensive > Cheap
Brand > Non Brand : Expensive > Cheap

Safe I think that should be your least concern. It is more about sick. With nothing on hand, and want everything to be good - I could spend more than RM3k on my gears. LOL. Why don't you get from your friends bro?

Oh... i dunno your friend bro... XD
important = light
Brand = cheap no brand lo.
You may ask your friend put me in a price list. Thanks.

I am referring to your friend, not mine -.-|||

Basic trekking attire -
* dry fit shirt (RM100 if you want to get a new one)
* short/long pants (normal for short pants, long pants at least wind proof. If track bottom, you will need to get a long john - those winter shop got sell - Around RM150 I presume)
* rain coat/ poncho (RM5 - RM8 for disposable)
* good trekking shoes with socks (Kampung Adidas RM10, Good brand RM300++)
* a cap (who doesn't have a cap)

Day 2 (summit attempt)
* second shirt for hiking
* long pants (you can reuse back the same pants you used on the first day if you do not mind)
* second disposable rain coat (just in case you used the first, in this case if it rain on day 2, chances u to scale Kinabalu gets lower as Sayat gate will close for sure)
* head lamp (crucial! RM35 - get from Ace Hardware Shop)
* beanie (mainly to cover your ears since it is cold in the peak - around RM 100)
* gloves (gardening type - RM10, water resistant - RM 250)
* water proof jackets/ windbreaker (windbreaker - around RM100, lightweight can reach up RM 2,500)
* socks (You should have)
* food and drink

Other items which you might consider
* trekking pole (you will hardly use on summit attempt but when return back to Timpohon gate, it could be useful -RM 25)
* camera (for very obvious reason)
* sunblock (for princess only, sorry no offence - RM30)
* deep heat (thou some might hate the smell, it is a fast option to make your muscle warm up - RM15)
* AMS tablets (read more details about AMS and please take note that some died in Kinabalu due to this - RM20)
* ORS tablets (for rehydration purposes if you sweat a lot - RM15)
* slippers
* clean clothing for your normal wear

such complete list.. I can pack for my next hiking trip la haha.. instead of running up and down my house brain storming what to bring on each occasion.

Apply for Kinabalu only -,-

almost the same la..
unless multiple days camping trip then different lor..

Maybe other things to consider if it's not Kinabalu
- insect repeller,
- Parang

Very different leh my friend. I do not need a windbreaker or a beanie during day hike.

any recommendation for shop that sells hiking pants?

What kind of pants?

bro, can suggest what AMS tabley to buy? brand?
can get it at any clinic or pharmacy?

as for deep heat, I read some blog, they regret using it because of menthol material in it. it gave the cold feeling after using it. maybe not suitable if hiking during raining/wet condition.

Basically any brand for AMS should be good as a standby. The best way to ensure you do not get AMS is to control your speed and breathing when it come to high attitude. Some people eager to hike up fast but without proper breathing such incident can occurred. You have to take note when you starting to feel drowsy/sleepy during your hike, then headache, follow by cough and vomit.

AMS tablets you could get in pharmacy, and some tend to question you why do you purchase them for.

I do not used deep heat as it tend to be sticky after a while. Good for starter who wish to warm their muscle before the hike up. You will see most runner used them before their run. Another alternate option for cold climate is to use those deep heat which come in the form of stickers but again it is up to individuals preference.

runner yes, i've been using it myself too. but its different weather/temperature condition.

Just walk around before ur hike, do some dynamic stretch, best warm up.

p/s not sure if sauna would work

those zip-away quick dry trousers..

Are you referring to those material like compression shorts?

Hi guys, any idea where can i look for quechua backpack ? I have some interesting deal online but don't feel like buying backpack without trying them, it's gona affect my entire backpacking journey.

Or any place that sells hiking backpack with affordable price around klang valley. Thanks.

I tried deuter & karrimor damn they are comfy! But price...

Yo. rested enough from KK dy (too much actually ) Didn't knw saga was so nearby. Wanna try it out, but i heard bout there are a few routes? I dun understand

sorry to make you confuse. those with zip at knee length...

do ppl wear compression shorts for hiking?

As I know Quechua backpack can easily buy in China but not in Malaysia.

The price for Deuter & Karrimor depends on the weight capacity. What are the affordable price you are looking at?

A lot of people till date still confuse about Saga and Ah Pek Hill.

If you are hiking from Wawasan, the peak are marked with number from 1 to 7 and hiking from Saga are marked with alphabet A to D.

It depends where you choose to start from, until where you want to hike (Ah Pek hill, Saga Hill, the waterfall, the beirut or do a loop to Ketumbar Hill)

A draft plan looks like this: -

Wawasan (via 1-5) > Ah Pek Hill > Waterfall (via 6) > Saga Hill (keep left) > Beirut (route C) > Jalan Saga 28

Jalan Saga 28 > Saga Hill (via A-C) > Pond (keep left, down) > Ah Pek Hill (keep right) > Waterfall (keep left) > Wawasan (keep right)