Layering For The Cold

The weather in Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia is hot and humid all year round. The highest peak in Peninsular Malaysia is Gunung Tahan, which is less than 2,200 meters tall. The temperature on the mountains at night hardly drops below 20 degrees celsius which simplifies the preparation one need when you camp overnight. Just bring […]

Packing Your Backpack

This is Part 3 of a 3-part series about hiking backpacks. Part 1 was about the features of modern backpacks. Part 2 was about fitting and buying a backpack.   Packing Your Backpack A well-packed backpack feels balanced and stable while carrying, akin to an extension of your upper body. Most of the weight should be […]