About a week ago, I crossed the causeway into Malaysia and headed to Endau Rompin National Park over the weekend (Sat-Sun) for a short getaway from the city life. And it was truly what was needed for a recharge. A break from the mundane routine of working hard during the weekdays and trying to get as much rest as possible over the […]
Unless you are Bear Grylls on a solo survival mission trip, chances are, when you go hiking, there are many opportunities to learn about team work. There is no need to hire facilitators to conduct team building workshops. A hiking expedition by itself forces you to rely on one another. The environment you are in while hiking, naturally […]
This is a situation which i find myself in many times. While hiking, one will inevitably feel exhausted at times. You are breathing heavily, shirt drenched in sweat and legs feeling like jelly. You feel like putting down your backpack and quitting the climb. You wish you are at home right now, resting in the comfort of your bed. You begin questioning […]
It may seem controversial that the next knot i introduce after Bowline and Round Turn Two Half Hitches is Alpine Butterfly. The reason so is to be as practical as possible. I want to be sharing the knots which i commonly use while camping. Not by the order of a book. And the Alpine Butterfly is one which […]
In today’s society, people are trying to sell you stuff anywhere you go. You are consistently told that you need to own a lot of things. You see “On-going Sales”, “Promotion”, “Discount” everywhere! This is with a big contrast to what I have learnt in the outdoors. I love the idea of hiking and backpacking. The […]
Why Build A Fire? In the world of outdoor adventure, the ability to make fire is one of the core skill to survival. I certainly do not hope to be in a life and death situation in any near future. However, it is relevant to learn about fire making as a camp fire can bring […]
This is the knot i used the most frequently while camping. It called the Round Turn Two Half Hitches. It basically a knot used to tie an end of a rope onto something, for example, a pole or a tree. The advantages of using this knot is that it is very secured under a lot of stress, yet […]
It inevitable that on longer hikes, we need to camp somewhere to rest for the night. While camping can be an awesome experience to bond with your mates better, an inconsiderate camper can spoil that experience. In the perspective from your campmates, here are 5 ways to be a good camper: 1. Be hardworking – When you reach your […]
