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waveweaver
post Sep 7 2014, 01:14 PM

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QUOTE(fablefox @ Sep 7 2014, 11:18 AM)
Also I have to ask, it is generally a good idea to do hiking, camping, etc by yourself? Alone?

I am a loner, and I prefer to do stuff my way, and in my speed, and at my own time.

Even at basic, I do have emergency whistle, fire starter, a multi tool, simple knife with seatbelt cutter and glass smasher. two compass (the basic Coleman and a one with ruler). and a headlight.

i know maybe it best to do it in groups - but due to my work, getting holiday (annual leave) is sometimes per project basis (if big project coming up, no annual leave and to take it when times are slower). but still, the main thing is that I'm a loner...
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There's no harm going alone if you feel adventures and brave enough. But having a friend along is better than going alone.
I prefer have one or max two buddies with me when going camping especially when doing jungle trekking. More than 3 person will only create nuisance.

Camping at the beach can be done solo as it's less dangerous than camping inside heavy jungle.
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post Sep 17 2014, 01:18 AM

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QUOTE(fablefox @ Sep 15 2014, 11:58 AM)
in the long run, yeah, weight matters.

i know that the screw on type is around RM70 - RM100 while fire maple brand starting already around RM 250 (or around that).

I already did my research on solid fuel and I heard it was toxic in a way. I don't know how many people know that, because last time i went window shopping for stove, someone bought a bag pack full of solid fuel.

at the moment i'm more inclined to maple leaf type of stove. easy source of fuel, and while flamable, are less explosive (compared to gas) and not too close to source of fire (compared the screw on type).

but then there is also liquid alcohol based stove, but i don't have much info on that yet.
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Many ppl use solid fuel (Hexamine) coz it easy to use and the price is cheap here. Cost RM10 and come with stove or RM5 for the solid fuel only. Yes the flame quite smelly and your mess tin will be black in no time. :) Or wait for a clean solid fuel like Zip Military Fuel to arrive and available here
http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/zip-mil...exy-13754-p.asp

If you don't want a smelly flame..use alcohol stove like Trangia spirit burner that cost around RM60. Or you can make your own burner if you want to. Then buy the fuel at hardware shop (spirit) or any farmasi (alcohol).

If you camping solo and cook only a little..get a gas canister stove. Much easier to use. It won't explode unless you throw the cannister into a fire. :LOL

But if you wanna masak quite a lot than better get a liquid fuel stove though it a bit leceh coz need to pre-heat the fuel first. Somemore need a bit maintenance once a while like cleaning the jet burner.

This post has been edited by waveweaver: Sep 17 2014, 01:32 AM

 

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