Equipment is one of the most essential gadgets that you'll need in the climb. Bringing right equipment will bring such comfort and avoid such miserable life in the mountain.
ESSENTIALS:
-Money: Bring with provisions as a backup.
-Cellphone or Communication gadgets:Bring along extra batteries
-ID:Any recent ID
-Whistle: Should always be worn during the climb
-Hiking Boots/Sandals: Some prepare sandals as they are extremely light but there are cases that shoes are more advisable as it gives more support.
-Backpack: Large enough to contain all your gears and provisions. Make sure they are sturdy enough to endure heavy loads and they are comfortable at back.
-Lighter or Matches: 3 sets and waterproof individually.
-Flashlight/Headlamp: Always bring extra batteries and extra units as backup. Add thin layer of petroleum jelly on the joints that you think water will sip through.
-Swiss Knife: For convenience and protection.
-Trail Water: Depends on destination, must be on accessible during trekking.
-Poncho(Disposable Raincoat): Incase of sudden rainfall.
-Jackets/Windbreaker: Cold protection.
-Water Containers: Pack outside the waterproofing.
-Messkit/Spoon/Fork: Be sure they are light.
-Plastic Bags/Ziplocks/Garbage Bags
GROUP EQUIPMENTS:
-Tent: Bring light and durable ones.
-Stove: Bring portable ones.
-Groundsheet: Serves as waterproof barrier between tent and ground.
-Jungle Bolo: Bring with the locking sheaths for safety and keep it inside the bag. Standard of 12inch size
-Camping Lamp: Bring extra fuel/battery
-Trowel: Choose the ligthest one
-Map & Compass
-Rope*
-Carab/Hadware(Rockclimbing equipments)*
*Depends on the destination if you will be needing said, usually in Minor climb there are no such requirements.
CLOTHES AND SLEEPING GEAR: Bring clothes that are suitable for the climate and characteristics of the mountain. Always bring Sleeping pad and bag.
FOOD PROVISION
SURVIVAL KIT/EMERGENCY RATION
FIRST AID KIT
TOILETRIES
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