almost a technocrat

Do you know how to choose your backpack size based on the length of your backpacking trip? Do you know how to adjust your and properly fit your backpack to your back so that you can have a comfortable backpacking trip? Do you know how backpack sizes are measured by the manufacturers? Do you know how to pack your backpack effectively so that you can optimize space and lessen the feel of heavy weight when you carry it on your back? Do you know what to take and what to leave at home for a backpacking trip? This infographic chart from REI has the best short and concise advises for you. Backpack like a pro in 5 minutes.

For some people, hiking with trekking poles are troublesome, cumbersome and slow. But do you know that hiking, trekking and walking with trekking poles will help you to: Balance your body when you are walking with heavy backpack. Increase your endurance while you are hiking by distributing your climbing strength and energy to both of your upper body thus lessen the stress on your legs. Save your knee in the long run when descending from mountains. Cross river with ease. Test for the depth of a mud pool. Rest your backpack whenever you take a break. Protect yourself from wild animals. and the list will go on ... Watch this video from Leki how trekking poles can help you with your hiking, trekking and walking.

A local Malaysian outdoor enthusiast blog about his journeys and discovery of the Malaysia's rain forest jungle. The blog includes many tips about equipment to use and simple survival skill for Malaysia's dense rain forest jungle.

"Are you looking for outdoor gears in Malaysia? Don’t know where or who’s selling what? Not sure what to buy? Wondering why the stuffs are all so expensive? Spend more or less on what and why?" by Outdoor Gear Malaysia

Adidas Kampung after trekking through a muddy trail Adidas Kampung basically means village Adidas. It was use by local Malaysian in the villages as a general purpose shoes. The Adidas name was given because there was a local brand where they make these shoes to resembles the Adidas football (soccer) shoes (with studs), with the Adidas 3 stripes trademark. This is the ultimate shoes for rain forest trekking or hiking. It's a pair of cheap full rubber shoes that enable you to get a very good grip on wet surfaces and it dries really quick.  Getting them These shoes are readily available everywhere in Malaysia with a price tag of less than RM 10 (USD 3). Bring this along as a compliment to your expensive hiking boots when you trek through muddy trails or crossing a stream or river. Adidas Kampung has the best grips on muddy surfaces or wet rocks compare to those expensive high quality hiking boots. There are several brands of Adidas Kampung in Malaysia such a...

Another excellent article from REI about choosing and using trekking poles effectively. The article will covers these subjects: Why Use Trekking Poles? Types of Trekking Poles Key Considerations How to Use Trekking Poles Pole Maintenance Trekking Pole FAQs

These are the ten essentials that you should have for a hiking trip as recommended by REI. Watch the video to get what these ten essentials are about. The ten essentials should give you an idea of what you should be packing for a hiking trip even for a day trip. Navigation Sun protection Insulation (extra clothing) Illumination Fire Repair kit & tools Nutrition (extra food) Hydration (extra water) Emergency shelter First aid supplies

This is how you lift your heavy backpack and put it on your shoulders easily.

This is a video about how to adjust your backpack straps to fit your body. A must watch for those who are new to backpacking with a huge and heavy backpack.