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Trekking Gear List Sandakan

Toiletries

 
1
Toothbrush
 
1
Toothpaste
 
1
Roll on deodorant
 
1
Razor
 
2
Rolls of toilet paper
 
1
Wet ones
 
3
Small soaps (small soaps are best in case you lose one in the fast flowing rivers)
 
1
Nail brush
 
1
Ladies hygiene products
 

Camping Trekking Gear

 
1
Daypack (for personal use)
 
 
1-2
Walking poles – this is essential
 
2
Gloves  for mountain climb
 
1
Head Torch (and spare batteries)
 
2
Dry bags or  waterproof bags (available from camping stores)
 
 
Water  - need minimum of 3 litres
(your choice of water bottles or water bladder, you will need easy access to bottles)
 
3ltr
Backpack bladder and 1 water bottle (for mixing supplements)
 
 
Camera, lots of film, memory card, spare batteries, disposable camera
 
1
Travel bag or duffle bag
 

Medical Kit 

 
 
Medications as Prescribed by your Doctor
(Anti malaria, antibiotics for wounds and infections, anti inflammatory, anti vomiting, epi-pen etc…)
 
12
Gastrolyte (must have)
 
1
Headache Tablets
 
1
Strong Pain Relief
 
1
Diarrhea Tablets
 
1
Travel Calm Tablets
 
1
Anti-Inflammatory medications (eg. Ibrofen, Voltaren, Nurofen)
 
1
Antihistamines (e.g. Telfast, Phenergan 10mg)
 
2
Antibacterial hand gel (e.g. Aqium)
 
1pkt
Blister Pads
 
1
Roll of strapping tape
 
2 pkts
Large size band-aids (Elastoplast)
 
1
Knee and/or ankle guards
 
1
Foot fungi powder (Johnson baby powder works well)
 
1
Antiseptic lotion/cream (e.g. Paraderm Plus, Betadine, Bepanthen)
 
1
Papaw ointment
 
1
Hydrocortisone cream (for bites)
 
2
Insect repellent roll-on / cream/Spray
(we suggest ‘Bushman Plus’ – always keep it on)
 
2 pkts
Water purification tablets (highly recommend)
 
1
Sunscreen (always keep it on)
 
2 pkts
Glucose Jelly Beans or Glucose lollies
 
2 pkts
Glucodin Tablets
For every day
Munchies (muesli bars, lollies, beef jerky etc..)

Clothing

 
1
Walking boots and spare boot laces
 
1
Sandals – adventure style with good grip (we do not recommend crocs) enclosed toe
 
1
Long cotton pants or equivalent and long shirt (for night time)
 
1
Light jumper or rain jacket (for night time)
 
1-2
Shirts for trekking
 
1
‘skins’ style sports clothing shorts
(highly recommended, great to reduce chafing)
 
2
Walking shorts or walking pants
 
1
Costumes (for rivers and hotel)
 
1
Light rain jacket and small umbrella
 
1
Warm jacket and beanie (Mt Kinabalu climb)
 
3
Pairs of woolen hiking style socks
 
3
Comfortable underwear / bras
 
1
Gaiters (optional)
 
1
Hat / cap / bandana
 
2
Microfiber Towels
 
2
Face washers (to dry feet during the day)
 

Repair Kit (for broken bags, boots) Optional

 
10
Long cable ties
 
1
Electrical tape
 
1
Small super glue

Extras (Below are some ‘optional extras’)

 
 
Diary and pen
 
 
Playing cards
 
 
Large zip lock bags (for personal items, clothes, lollies)
(This is our recommendation of gear required)
* Note: There is no where along the Track to get access to medications. Mt Kinabulu can get very cold.
* If travelling as part of a group you may be able to share some of the above items e.g. betadine
(Please check your What’s Included/What’s Not Included list)

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