02/10/2026
𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗟𝗬 𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥
Temperatures on Mt. Pulag can drop to near-freezing levels especially at Campsite 2 and during the early morning assault to the summit. High wind chill and dampness can cause rapid body heat loss.
Proper layering uses a 3-to-4 layer system designed to trap warm air, regulate sweat during trekking, and block wind or rain.
1. 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 (𝗠𝗼𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁)
◾Purpose: Pulls sweat away from your skin so you don't get chilled when you stop moving.
◾Tops: Long-sleeve thermal top (synthetic polyester or merino wool).
◾Bottoms: Thermal leggings / compression tights.
◾Critical Rule: Strictly avoid cotton. Cotton absorbs moisture, stays wet, and causes hypothermia in cold conditions.
2. 𝗠𝗶𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 (𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻)
◾Purpose: Traps body heat to keep you warm while resting or waiting for sunrise at the summit.
◾Upper Body Options:
◽Fleece Jacket: Ideal while active on the trail as it breathes well.
◽Down Jacket / Puffer: Compact and lightweight with high warmth-to-weight ratio. Wear this at the campsite and summit.
◾Lower Body Options: Trekking pants (convertible or quick-dry fabric). Wearing thermal leggings under quick-dry pants is sufficient for most hikers.
3. 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 (𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻)
◾Purpose: Shields you from cold mountain winds, condensation, fog, and rain.
◾Jacket: Waterproof and windproof jacket (Gore-Tex or heavy-duty rain shell with sealed seams).
◾Pants: Windbreaker or waterproof rain pants to pull over your trekking trousers if wind or rain picks up.
4. 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀
Extremities lose heat quickly and require extra insulation during cold spells:
◾Head & Neck: Warm knitted beanie (covers ears) and a neck gaiter or balaclava.
◾Hands: Inner thermal glove liners + outer waterproof/windproof gloves or mittens.
◾Feet: Moisture-wicking wool hiking socks (bring 2–3 pairs, reserving 1 dry pair strictly for sleep).
𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹
◾Start Cool: When starting the trek from ranger station or campsite, dress slightly cool. Body heat increases rapidly within 10 minutes of walking.
◾Adjust Mid-Trek: Unzip layers or drop down to your base layer while climbing to avoid sweating excessively. Put your insulating puffer jacket back on as soon as you stop for rests.
◾Summit Prep: Put on all 3–4 layers before leaving camp for the dawn summit assault, as temperatures are lowest and wind exposure is highest along the grassland trail.
Now that you know how to properly layer your clothes for extreme cold, it’s time to put that knowledge into action! 🏔️❄️
Catch us on our upcoming 𝗟𝘂𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟮𝟯 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟲–𝟭𝟴 as we conquer Luzon’s major peaks—𝗠𝘁. 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗴, 𝗠𝘁. 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗰, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝘁. 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗸! Apply what you've learned about moisture-wicking base layers, insulating mid-layers, and windproof shells to stay safe, warm, and comfortable throughout the trek.
𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀:
⛰️ October 3 to 5 - 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗮, 𝗔𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽 (LAST 2 SLOTS)
⛰️ October 10 - 𝗠𝘁. 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗸 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝘃𝗲 (open slots)
⛰️ October 17 - 𝗠𝘁. 𝗨𝗹𝗮𝗽 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽 (last 11 slots)
⛰️ October 24 - 𝗠𝘁. 𝗧𝗮𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗸𝗲 (open slots)
⛰️ October 31 - 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗸 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗮 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 (open slots)
⛰️ November 1 to 2 - 𝗠𝘁. 𝗔𝗺𝘂𝘆𝗮𝗼 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹 (last 11 slots)
⛰️ November 16 to 18 - LUZON 123 (𝗠𝘁. 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝟮 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹, 𝗠𝘁. 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗰 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟰 𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝘁. 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗸) - 3 Days and 2 Nights
