Gearing Up!

Yes, I need stuff! I need the gear if I want to pursue the life of a traveler. I didn't even own a bag for crying out loud. LOL. So, in a span of 1 month, I saved up and bought what I needed little by little. Here's my list of gear bought and need to buy. I didn't realize just how much stuff one needs till I wrote all down!

1. 40L backpack - DONE! Cheap Baclaran type with rain cover, but it will have to do for now - P1,100
2. 5 or 10L dry bag
3. Headlights - DONE! - P100
4. Flashlight/Tent light - DONE! - P130
5. Snorkeling gear - DONE! - P350 - cheap Divisoria kind
6. Dri-fit shirts and shorts
7. Compression pants, leg warmers or at least leggings
8. Waterproof bag for money and cellphone - DONE! Again the cheap Divisoria kind for P40. I want to get the more reliable ones for P150-P200
9. Trek sandals
10. Hiking shoes/Amphibious shoes
11. Socks! LOL obviously I don't use rubber shoes much anymore
12. Sleeping mat/sleeping bag - DONE! - Again the cheap Divisoria kind of sleeping bag for P480
13. Tent! - DONE! From Lazada for P500 good for 4pax
14. Tarp for tent/Ground sheet - DONE! bu I think I need to either cut it or get another that fits better - P130
15. First Aid Kit - DONE! Mercury at P303
16. Another rashguard or swimsuit - since I lost weight, what I have are a wee bit too big - DONE! Sun Kissed P780 and MTO from IG P650
17. Water container -  DONE! P88 from that Japanese store in Robinson's Las Pinas
18. Rope (also required for the BMC I plan to attend to in April)
19. Mesh kit/portable cooking set - although I have baonans I can use, I want the ones that come with a cooking set
20. Portable butane stove
21. Aqua shoes
22. Arm warmers
23. Gloves
24. Fold-able chairs
25. Action Camera
26. Waterproof jacket
27. Rain coat
28. Repair kit
29. Belt bag
30. Cap - IKR, pati ba naman cap wala ako haha
31. Pillow! - DONE! P100 neck pillow (turned out to be my best friend in Jomalig!)

I'm pretty sure the list will grow, but I think I have most of what I need at the moment. :) P4,751 spent so far. Not bad considering how expensive gear can be. I know I will have to invest later on more sturdy items like a better bag or tent. This will get me by for now. :)

Till the next blog! Much love.