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 […]
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 […]
This is Part 2 of a 3-part series about hiking backpacks. Part 1 was about the features of modern backpacks. Fitting Large backpacks come in various sizes. If you are buying a new backpack, purchase one which is fitting to your body. First, know your torso length by measuring along your spine from the base […]
This is Part 1 of a 3-part series about hiking backpacks. Backpacks Beside your hiking shoes and water bottle, your backpack is probably the next gear that is most commonly brought along when you go hiking. Hiking backpacks typically fall into 3 categories. This is a rough guide to the backpack size needed as it […]
In the South East Asia region, our weather is perpetually wet and warm which makes an ideal location for mosquito breeding . Apart from the irritating itch one experiences when bitten, mosquitoes become a problematic issue for health reasons when they are the cause of spreading disease. Malaria and dengue are two common diseases transmitted through mosquito […]
If you have read our Fansipan story, you will know it is a bad idea to not train for a hike, and embark on a tough climb. Ever since that experience, I have almost always done some form of training prior to going for multi-day or tougher hikes. Being in Singapore, we don’t have mountains to […]
Depending on your usage, sometimes, building an improvised shelter (also called as Basha) can be more convenient than carry a tent. This is because an improvised shelter is lightweight and does not take up as much space as compared to a tent. Here, we will go through the basics of building a simple shelter. Items needed: […]
Have you ever pitched a tent and couldn’t seem to make your flysheet perfectly balanced among the four corners? The reason? Uneven tension on the guy lines. The Tautline Hitch is an adjustable knot which allows you to easily vary the tension of a line without retying. As such, it useful in situations whereby the length […]
