This is the most complete guide on HOW TO CLIMB MOUNT KINABALU.
By showing you the whole hiking process, I will guide you on how to book Mount Kinabalu hiking package, what to prepare and what are the details during the hike.

Acute mountain sickness/ altitude sickness may happen during hiking. No worries, I will provide you PRO TIPS on how to prevent it and what medicine to bring for the hike!

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Item checklist

Medically Knee Support (my own experience: super good quality. Suitable for normal sport use too) 简直物超所值，登山时靠它护膝，平日运动也能穿戴喔
https://shope.ee/3pjxUsS8WW

Vaseline lip balm (luckily my wife bring this, as my lips really went chapped at one point) 幸好我老婆带了，不然我的嘴唇超痛
https://shope.ee/AJxR7WIqYa

Hydration bladder (if your hiking beg does not have an attached one, can buy separately) 这个超方便，可以边走边喝水 free hand~
https://shope.ee/9p1AXMb6Fk

Hiking beg with hydration bladder
https://shope.ee/AUGrZdIFX6

Hiking gloves (MUST get one with good grip + warm)
https://shope.ee/6KRIYM1Xcm
https://shope.ee/AJxRLHdSL2 (this is the one I used, bit pricy but good quality)

Hiking shoes (can find in Sport Directs too!)
*look for one with waterproof + lightweight + high waist
https://shope.ee/AqfFTlHSy (female)
https://shope.ee/3V77DgWQxE (male)

Hiking socks (super comfortable to wear, plus won’t slip down easily)
https://shope.ee/2prQLJW79c

Windbreaker (get a brighter colour, more eye catching in photos)
https://shope.ee/4KgECPenSe
https://shope.ee/5AFLCFuYOy
https://shope.ee/5fBbn4hSjY

LED headlamp (waterproof + strong light + strong battery life + rechargeable)
https://shope.ee/5AFL8si7H8

Hiking pants
https://shope.ee/4KgECmiUzY (Male)
https://shope.ee/6pNZBTF62r(Female)

Hiking raincoat
https://shope.ee/20IJLrtKnR

Hiking sandals
https://shope.ee/6A7sJd5ZVB

Hiking pole
https://shope.ee/20IJM6a4mG

Beanie for neck + ears (super cold at summit)
https://shope.ee/8zS3iSxunU

Hiking scarf
https://shope.ee/6f48z7CTTN

Thermal underwear (or you can get Heattech from Uniqlo)
https://shope.ee/9ehkVltQTx
https://shope.ee/8p8dWLl2Ya
https://invol.co/clc94l6

Heat pack (slip one into your socks during sleep, trust me, you need them for a quality sleep, especially during heavy rain) 晚上睡觉时，放进袜子里暖和才能有个好眠，毕竟隔天还需攻顶啊～
https://shope.ee/1VM2n9at9d

Small towel for simple bath
https://shope.ee/9ehkYkTIbC

Magnesium supplement
https://shope.ee/2fY0ETJ4Uq (this is the one I took for muscle cramp prophylaxis, magnesium has a common side effect which is diarrhoea, but this brand works for me well without any side effects)

Paracetamol
https://shope.ee/10PmFrZpUP

LMS ointment
https://shope.ee/10PmFrZpUP

Glucose drink (trust me, blackcurrant flavoured tastes really good!)
https://shope.ee/5AFLCnkwc5

Energy bar
https://shope.ee/7pG6NqBMfo
https://shope.ee/7KJpmtZru4

Swiss knife
https://shope.ee/2prQQhgSIL

Ear plug (20 people in a room, you definitely need this)
https://shope.ee/2prQQxnBvX

Sunblock
https://shope.ee/1VM2qbC2XA

Powerbank (come in handy as sometimes power supply in hostel may be turned off)
https://shope.ee/403NpGnItF

RTK
https://shope.ee/2VEa2aHevS



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