Gas fueled makeshift stove: Another ingenius mountaineer’s creation or signs...
This picture caught my attention while browsing old files. Taken by Engr. Joy Guadalupe using his EOS 450D camera at Sito Napan during last year’s Penek Busay , I can’t help but marvel at the ingenuity...
View ArticleHigherground patched up polo: Another awesome outdoor outfit from a good friend!
I got so lucky last Mindanao Forum a friend gave me a nice outdoor outfit that made me grin to no end. Marimax of Marimax Outdoor Adventure gave in to teasers and cajoles handing me out a beautifully...
View ArticleHiker’s Itch Climb Preparations for the Outdoor Newbies
“Another post on climb preparations?” Well, for one, people keep asking about how I prepare for climbs specific to an itinerary. Also, the recent accidents that brought havoc on my “less prepared”...
View ArticleMore than hype: Choosing your tropical hiking shoes
It’s close to a personality cult, but not closer than comfort. In four years of hiking the tropical forests of Mindanao, my feet went through an evolution (sometimes a devolution) of hiking footwear...
View ArticleNorth Face Jackets in tropical rain forests
In my several years of trekking and hiking the tropical forests of this country, the one thing I always bring with me every climb, is a jacket. Yes I have low tolerance for cold temperatures. Despite...
View ArticleTop Ten Overrated “Stuff-I-Need ” for Newbie Hikers
A new backpack. Believe me when I say, you don’t need one just yet. Unless of course you plan to hibernate in the wilderness for the next 5 to 10 years. Five years ago when I ventured into hiking, I...
View ArticleBuy original hiking bags for your safety!
I’m not in anyway connected to any particular outdoor bag company but I’m seeing lot of fake backpacks (called The North Fakes) out there. (If you’re eager to learn how to differentiate a fake from an...
View ArticleWhat type of camera do you use for your travel or hiking activities?
As one climb-shootfest I’m planning draws near, I’m already having dilemmas on what gears to bring. On top of this dilemma is of course, what camera will I bring? A DSLR?Point and shoot? Cam phone? Or...
View Article19 Signs You’re a Hiker By Heart
You know places only because there’s a mountain to climb in or around that area Your bucket list of places to go have mountains written all over it. Your second home is somewhere inside a...
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Ten Essential Island Hopping Photography Gears
Let me first put this into context as many photographers out there may have a different take on this. I’m a hobby photographer and it’s my first time island hopping El Nido . Prior to the trip, I’m...
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