Pack list for Borneo

Done packing! I ended up with a meager 15kg, and half the space left in my backpacks. I must've done a too good job sorting out what to bring. On the other hand, now I can fit my small (32l) backpack inside the large one (70l), which was kind of the point from the start. I can't wait to see if I've packed too little or too much. Exciting!

My method when packing has been to write down the pack list as a simple text file, using my favourite editor. Innocent bystanders are watching over the process.

Here's how it looked before; and I'm sorry for the extremely sucky layout, but blame blogger. No way to adjust alignment after upload? No way to add a caption? Come on! Also, I'm sorry for the crappy quality; I accidentally left the camera on ISO1600, and now it's stowed away.

Gear













Clothing



















Essentials













Boots made for walking













And the final result













Here's the pack list in all its glory:

CONTAINERS

• McKinley 70l sack
• Waterproof sack cover
• Vaude Tec Rock 32l
• Waterproof packing bag
• Packing bags
• Plastic bags

CLOTHING

• Meindl Island Pro trekking boots
• McKinley sandals
• Tierra GoreTex XCR shell jacket
• North Face Paramount Convertible trekking trousers
• Fjällräven G1000 Barents trekking trousers
• Haglöfs micro fleece jacket (for Mt Kinabalu)
• Craft functional underwear
• Craft functional outer sweater
• Trekking socks (5)
• Polyester t-shirts (3)
• Cotton shirt
• Bathing shorts
• Cotton shawl
• Tough mittens
• Ski gloves (for Mt Kinabalu)
• Arc'Teryx cap (for Mt Kinabalu)
• Bandana (instead of a sun hat)
• Microfibre towel

GEAR

• Travel sheet
• Travel pillow
• Travel wallet
• Head lamp
• Mini LED lamp
• Foam sheet for sitting
• Whistle
• Alarm clock
• Drinking cup
• SPORK!
• Water bottle
• AA and AAA batteries
• Low-temp washing powder
• Sunglasses
• Notebook and pencil
• MP3 player (running on AAA batteries)
• Camelback
• Shoe wax
• Leatherman Skeletool

CAMERA GEAR

• Nikon D80
• Nikkor DX 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6
• Nikkor VR 70-300 f/4-5.6
• SB-600 flash (?)
• UV filter
• 0x0F GB memory cards
• Battery pack
• AA battery insert
• Charger
• Lens pen
• Bellows
• Sony GPS-CS1

LITERATURE AND DOCUMENTS

• Footprint Borneo guide book
• Malay Made Easy hand book (Thanks J!)
• The Difference Engine (because I should've read it 15 years ago)
• Passport
• Insurance document (multiple copies)
• Travel documents (multiple copies)
• Tour plan

MEDICINE AND TOILETRY

• Ioperamid (a must have!)
• Antihistamines
• Ibuprofen
• Water purifier
• Sunscreen (30 and 60)
  
• Disinfectant hand gel
  
• Insect repellent
• Talc
• Malaria prophylaxis
• Fluid replacement
• First Aid-kit
• Medical tape
• Toothbrush

So, tell me what I've forgotten! (Not that I'll be able to do anything about it...)

Weather forecast for Kota Kinabalu about the time I arrive: 28° C, 80% risk of precipitation, thunder storms. Lovely! You can follow Kota Kinabalu weather here, and I will try to post new links as I move around.

If you're interested in trip details, they can be found here, but only in swedish.

I almost forgot; my theme song for the trip is New Model Army - Wipeout. It is unfortunately not available either on YouTube or through Spotify, but here's a piece of the lyrics:

Lost out in the white waves - salt purification
Bright eyes and breathless - this is how Love feels
Wash away the black stuff, wash away the road-dirt
In the thrill of the wipe-out, feel it pulling you under