ATTIRE
• Change of clothes and a long sleeve shirt
• Warm sweater
• Waterproof & windproof jacket & track pants (easy to put on/ take off, not too bulky. Weather may change suddenly. It’s all about layering.)
• Thermal underwear (if nec)
• Extra pairs of thick, clean comfortable socks
• Neck scarf
• Warm hat/ balaclava (cover ears and face unless you want wind biting at your face)
• Warm gloves (1 proper pair for warmth, layer it with another cheap pair for abuse when grabbing ropes)
• Suitable trekking boots or strong shoes with a high-grip tread pattern (descent fr summit is steep, huge strain on ankles – imagine Bt. Timah visitor slope non-stop for 3hr)
Shoes:
- Make sure you season them during the practice sessions to get used to them.
- For a description of the many types of hiking boots and brands in the market: www.mec.ca/index.html.
- In Singapore, there are a few places to find outdoor equipment - Camper's Corner (Capital Building), Peninsula Plaza, Chinatown Point. If buying a new pair, try not to get Timberland (bad feedback).
- If you don't intend to trek in future, no need to invest in a pair of boots. Use mid-ankle sturdy walking shoes (eg. Merrills). Jogging shoes/ cross-trainers do not offer enough support and get wet easily.
Tip: Try to wear those sports shirts (eg. nylon, polyester) that are quick-drying.
Normal cotton T-shirts, when soaked in sweat or rain, are heavier and much harder to dry. You may catch a chill when the wind blows against the wet shirt or when you stop to rest.
EQUIPMENT
• Torch with spare batteries (the types that can be strapped to forehead, for use during summit climb)
• Drinking water (approx 1-2L)
• High energy foods (chocolate, energy bars, gummy bear sweets – you’ll appreciate them along the way, esp on summit climb)
• Backpack (daypack for trek, a bag/ trash-bag for storing non-essentials, small pouch for summit)
• Ziploc bags to pack & waterproof everything (Esp clothes, passport, camera etc)
• Raincoat (Large groundsheet/ poncho will suffice to cover you & backpack)
• Toiletries, including any medication you normally take
• Panadol & emergency kits
• Tissue & toilet paper (none supplied)
• Sunblock & shades, contact lenses (advisable for summit climb as spectacles will fog up)
• Deep heat muscle rub (important)
• Insect repellent (for lower mountain area)
• Whistle (in case get lost in the mountains)
• Camera/ binocular (Keep them waterproofed. Keep film and batteries warm under your jacket. A flash or tripod will come in useful.)
• Sandals/ slippers
Tip: Travel as light as possible. Bring what you need, carry what you can. 
Most equipment can be purchased at those stalls selling army supplies at Beach Road, opposite Golden Mile Complex.
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