EQUIPMENT [My Packlist]
THE BACKPACK
▌Backpack "MOAB JAM 34 by Jack Wolfskin"
(34 l; 56 x 33 x 25 cm)
◦ 2 separate sections
◦ integrated raincover
◦ multifunctional mesh bag
◦ a lot of possibilities
◦ be creative e.g. I hang my extra flip-flops with the help of a Survival paracord bracelet at the side of the backpack
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More Information here:
►Side pocket for
quick access
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▌Swiss army knife Victorinox "OUTRIDER" locking blade Red 111 mm
▌Insect Repellent Lotion by Johnson "Overtime (Effective 8-hour Protection)
▌Desinfection-Spray with sopropyl Alcohol 70% (60ml)
Disinfection of wounds
▌Lighter
▌GoPro Hero4 Silver
Whistle "Jako FOX 40"
▌Pen and paper
(see figure down left)
HYGIENE ARTICLES and FIRST AID
▌Plaster-Spray (60ml)
▌Desinfection-Spray with sopropyl Alcohol 70% (60ml)
◦ disinfection of wounds
◦ in case of Limatik (leeches), ants and other insects
◦ Fire start help on toiletpaper or something else
▌Sanitizing Gel "Sparkling Berry"
▌Extra Isopropyl Alcohol 70% (60ml)
▌Listerine "Cool Mint" (80ml)
▌Toothbrush + Colgate toothpaste (100g) half full
▌Nivea Men Deo "Dry Impact" (25ml)
▌Tiger Balm "white"
◦ against a stuffy nose, muscular pains and more
▌Mupirocin "Microscot" Antibacterial (5g)
◦ disinfection of wounds
▌10x Waterproof Bandage Strip
▌5x Sunsilk Shampoo Sachet
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►FOR THE NEXT TIME
- [Ibuprofen]
▌Toilet Paper
◦ for pooping, opening a fire (with alcohol on it), cleaning the nose
◦ for whatever use
▌12x Mosquito Repellent Patch
◦ I had the feeling they were completely useless
▌Big Bandage pack from the German Army
▌Extra Bandage
▌2x Insect Repellent Lotion by Johnson "Overtime"
(Effective 8-hour Protection)
◦ strong repellent but also here Mosquitos find their way to parts without the lotion
▌Barf bag from the Airplane of the Philippine Airlines
▌10x Kidlat Katol Mosquito protection by Johnson
(Up to 3x faster protection)
▌Sewing kit from the Midas Hotel
▌Sewing Needle
◦ also helpful in case of splinters
▌Pencil
▌Insulating tape
◦ for fixing stuff or whatever
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►FOR THE NEXT TIME
- [Duct tape]
- [Superglue]
- [Tissues]
- [Sun lotion]
CAMERA EQUIPMENT and OTHER GADGETS [TECHNICAL]
▌GoPro Hero4 Silver + 2x GoPro Li-ion Battery Pack
▌Canon EOS 550-D + 2x Canon Battery Pack LP-E8
▌Canon EF 50mm 1:1.8 STM (Prime Lens)
◦ my most favorite lens, very good quality, small and cheap
◦ good for traveling and creativity
▌64 GB SDXC (SanDisk Ultra 80 MB/s)
▌32 GB MicroSDHC I (SanDisk Ultra)
▌Canon Battery Charger + Cable
▌Plug adapter (for the Canon Battery Charger)
▌GoPro USB-Charger cable (charge with powerbank)
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►FOR THE NEXT TIME
- [one more extra Canon Battery Pack LP-E8]
▌Identification Card
▌Glasses + Spectacle case
▌Whistle "Jako FOX 40" (gift of a hotel guest)
◦ very loud (about 102 dB) and ball-free
◦ in case of emergency: Attention, Warning-Signal
▌Several clipper in different sizes
◦ creative use
▌Karabiner
▌Locks (medium and small) + Key
▌Powerbank 2600mAh + Cable
▌3x pen + 1x Profipen 0,5mm
▌iPod Shuffle 2 GB (4th Generation) + Earphones
◦ I just use it in the bus and in the ferry
▌Mobile phone (SWISS ONE) with Dual SIM (Globe + Smart)
◦ each with 100 PHP Load
◦ sometimes Smart better connection sometimes Globe
▌Business cards of "I'm in Manila"
▌House keys
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►FOR THE NEXT TIME
- [Micro-fibre cloth for the glasses]
▌Police 80.000W Flashlight Rechargeable (180 lumens) + rechargeable battery + charger + Full AAA Battery pack
◦ very long Duration (rechargeable battery)
◦ strong and bright light, a dimmer, an arm sling
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I bought this flashlight around Raon in Quiapo at the Quezon Boulevard. The normal prize is 350 PHP (around 7 EUR) ask for "tawad" = bargain and you get it for 300 PHP (around 6 EUR)
▌Small 9 LEDs Flashlight + 3x AAA Batteries (50 lumens)
▌Flashlight and camping light + 3 x AAA Batteries
▌Lighter with small flashlight
▌6x Extra AAA Batteries
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►FOR THE NEXT TIME
- [Waterproof headlight]
▌Swiss army knife Victorinox "OUTRIDER" locking blade Red 111 mm
◦ helpful in many cases, always essential
◦ opening cans, making tools, cutting stuff, etc.
▌Survival paracord bracelet (gift of Don)
◦ can be helpful in case of emergency in the internet are many tutorials how to use them I used it to hang my extra flip-flops on the side of my backpack
CLOTHING [TEXTILES]
▌3x T-Shirts
◦ I washed them in river water, in the ocean without soap and at the home of Nonoy with soap.
▌Microfiber towel (medium)
◦ space-saving; fast drying
▌Microfiber towel (small)
◦ for on the go against sweat
◦ or drying stuff
◦ cleaning the camera lens
▌Long Jeans + Belt
◦ was totally useless
▌Shorts
▌Sweatpants
◦ I used it as my last clean trouser for the back home
▌Swimming trunks
▌Raincoat
◦ I put the raincoat on the backside of my bagpack (see figure down left)
▌4x Socks
◦ mostly useless but they can be a good protection in case of small wounds on the foot
▌4x Underpants
◦ For drying my clothes while hiking I used a big clipper and a karabiner (see figure up)
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Advice: Plastic bags separate clothes from each other and keep them dry
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►FOR THE NEXT TIME
- [Rainjacket by TUI]
◦ it is smaller and lighter than the raincoat
▌Sneakers by Nike
◦ useless
◦ they were just wet and after drying them outside red ants conquered my shoes
▌Flip Flops by Islander
◦ best way to walk through the jungle but be careful of mud between your flip-flops and your feet, very slippery
▌Second Pair of Flip Flops
◦ very useful at the end when finally my over 1 year old flip flops break
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►FOR THE NEXT TIME
- [Sinai "River Crossing Sandals" by Sandugo]
- [Canvas shoes for martial arts by Kwon]
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Advice: I hang my extra flip-flops with the help of a Survival paracord bracelet at the side of the backpack (see figure up)
▌Bandana (Tokidoki Bandana
from the Graphika Manila 2017)
◦ creative use
◦ sunprotection especially for my neck
◦ with a clipper I could sun protect one whole arm
◦ against sweat
◦ to wrap something around
▌Inflatable pillow (gift of a hotel guest)
◦ good in bus and ground sleeping, very comfortable
◦ space-saving in the backpack
MONEY
▌Philippine leather coin purse
◦ for all day use, my favorite purse
◦ very practical, with coins, bills and identification card
▌Main Wallet [black]
▌MilkyWay Wallet
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Advice: In provinces you should always bring small bills, from 100 PHP and below, with you. Everything over 200 PHP bills can be already a problem for change. The best is to pay in an exact amount.
FOOD and WATER
▌2x Waterbottle (1l)
▌Waterbottle (500ml)
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I put 1 Liter + 500ml bottle on the side for a fast access
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Advice: Refill your waterbottles with fresh Buko-Juice if you can.
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More than 3 Liter of Water is better
▌Pork & Beans (230 gr) by Hunt's
◦ just in case I am hungry; can be eaten without warming up
▌TropaPack; Ulalammm (335 gr)
◦ just in case I am hungry; can be eaten without warming up
▌Salted Peanuts by SUGO
◦ Salt is good for the endurance of the muscles
▌Peanuts by Happy + Mixed Nuts by Ding Dong
▌Mentos
▌Mini Snickers
◦ fast energy
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►FOR THE NEXT TIME
- [Peanut Butter]
- [Raisins]
RESEARCHES, MAPS and PAPER
▌Researches about Polillo Island
◦ useful informations e.g. Bus and Ferry departure and costs
▌Map about Polillo Island and about its biodiversity
◦ in case of getting lost and also small overview
▌Paper (normal paper and heavy paper)
◦ to take notes
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Advice: To what ever place you are going to, make always researches. Find several options how you can get there and how you can get back. See what is awaiting you at the spot and see if something is dangerous. Find significant places like the Municipal Hall, Hospitals, Police Station, a market. Have always a Plan B.
USEFUL STUFF
▌Toilet bag "CADDIE" by Jack Wolfskin
◦ many pockets
◦ good for small stuff and hygiene articles
◦ can be hung with the integrated hook
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More Information here:
"CADDIE"
▌Sack with extra compartment
(gift of Barbie from the Philippine Airlines)
◦ When I walked without my backpack to Pulong Kukok and to the caves it was very useful and practical. I put just the most necessary things inside, e.g. my camera, a 500ml water bottle, my whistle, desinfection-spray, extra batteries, flashlight, etc.
▌A lot of plastic bags
◦ for separating my stuff
◦ keep stuff water-protected
◦ for laundry
◦ if you or somebody else has to vomit
▌2x Freezer bags
◦ Very tough and impermeable to water
◦ 2 freezer bags together good in combination with a big clipper to keep my camera complete water-protected
IN ADDITION
▌Machete [Very useful in the jungle] (from Diber)
◦ creative use
◦ for opening Buko, make a spoon out of a Buko shell
◦ cutting the way through the jungle
◦ making a walking stick
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Not for opening cans, use the Swiss Knife
▌Walking stick made by Diber out of the nature with the machete
◦ very useful to keep the balance on rough and muddy terrain
◦ for keeping snakes or whatever of distance
▌Beach slippers - (borrow from Nonoy)
◦ useful when I had some small wounds on my feet because of the flip-flops; Beach Slippers are softer
▌Metal wire (I found it on the ground)
◦ creative use
◦ I used it to hang my clothes with the help of a clipper somewhere outside
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All Photos by kirschnick | FOTOGRAFIE
