Tuesday, March 22, 2016

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.

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Cagbalete Island Weekend!

Finally had time to finish the blog. :)
Here's my story on our weekend in Cagbalete Island


Now off to Divisoria to buy some stuff for this weekend's Jomalig trip!

Much love.

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Excited for Cagbalete!

Another family trip planned this weekend. Can't wait to beat this heat in Cagbalete, Mauban, Quezon! Will blog about it next week! :)

Much love!