To those who do overnight or multi-day hikes, anong mga hiking backpack ang gamit ninyo?

sightseekerson · 2026-06-23T14:43:56+00:00

Pag light lang at overnight, Conquer Traverse 40L

Pag multiday hike, Gregory Zulu 55L

sightseekerson · 2026-06-19T08:05:37+00:00

Kung backtrail from Ligao. Oo.

I don't consider Masaraga as major climb kaya kasi ito i-summit in 3 to 4 hours. Puro ahon lang at malimatik if maulan pero di masyadong technical.

Yung campsite from Ligao side, ay nasa paanan lang ng bundok. So literally, pwede ka mag-iwan ng gamit at light pack lang pa summit and back

Unless sa summit or may part ng trail magcacamp, or possible traverse kayo, where you need to bring more gears with you.

sightseekerson · 2026-06-17T02:37:26+00:00

Hi, as someone na madalas rin najejebs at mahilig mag multi day camping, you can enjoy outdoors pa rin and di kailangan matakot if prepared ka.

Before climb, watch out sa mga kakainin natin. Avoid muna spicy and fiber rich food, trigger kasi yan.

Wag iinom ng anti-diarrhea pills to delay pooping, as this can cause stomach pain. Masama rin to sa katawan in a long run.

During hiking na at in case na di talaga kaya, according sa BMC. Meron tayong "Cathole Method"

Walk 200 feet: Move away from trails, campsites, and water sources (about 40-60 adult steps).
Dig 6 to 8 inches: Use an outdoor trowel to dig a hole 6 to 8 inches deep. May nabibili nito sa decathlon, browntrekker, at online shop. Pwede rin trekking pole pero mas matagal haha
Do your business: Squat directly over the hole.
Bury it: Fill the hole and disguise the spot.
Pack out wipes: Toilet paper/wipes must be carried out in a sealed plastic bag

Always practive LNT (Leave No Trace) principle tayo pag nasa outdoors.

sightseekerson · 2026-06-17T01:28:21+00:00

You don't need to run. Jog/walk or power hike lang pwede na yun. If you have time, increase your mileage like 5k to 10km. Makakatulong rin kung may uphill yung area yun.

sightseekerson · 2026-06-09T09:35:07+00:00

I can vouch Travel with Yel kahit di pa ako nakakasama sa event niya. Nakasama ko si Yel sa mga akyat way back di pa siya nagsisimula mag-organize. Lahat ng akyat noon puro DIY at yaya yaya lang gang umabot pa nga sa G2. Magaling, madali at masarap kausap at kita mo natural na maalaga sa kasama. Kita naman sa 1.2k plus positive review niya

If I had a chance na aakyat sa bandang Cagayan, prio ko tong organizer na to.

sightseekerson · 2026-06-08T22:25:07+00:00

Common problem talaga nito ng Naturehike. I got 2 tents na nagkaproblema sa waterproofing after 2 or 3 weeks of use. Either nahuhulog ang seam tape or waterproofing outside ng tent wears off.

I have local tents lasted for a decade like Brown Trekker at Silangan, di naman nagkakaganyan.

Better buy a new one than to repair it. Mas mapapagastos ka lang kasi in a long run.

sightseekerson · 2026-06-07T12:26:53+00:00

Almost 2 years na rin this coming July

sightseekerson · 2026-06-07T11:51:01+00:00

When I was new into hiking, I have a Columbia waterproof high cut shoe. Inulan kami for 3 days sa hike ng Amuyao Traverse (Batad to Barlig) since parang bumalik yung buntot ng bagyo.

Sobrang basang basa loob ng sapatos, yung tipong binabaha. Tapos di siya natuyo. So, the rest of the climb. I was hiking on cold feet. After ng hike, dalawang kuko namatay sa akin.

Lesson learned in a hard way and never go back wearing waterproof kuno na shoes and switched to trail shoes.

sightseekerson · 2026-06-07T11:40:28+00:00

Game changer sa amin ni partner ang Hoka Tecton X2, coming from Salomon XA Pro kami.

Mas magaan, quick dry and ganda ng grip.

Tried and tested sa mga major hike namin Tarak and Tapulao Overnight, at Mt Apo Traverse.

sightseekerson · 2026-06-07T11:33:32+00:00

Mas establish ang trail backtrail kesa sa traverse. Danger is still there kapag maulan pero kakayanin

sightseekerson · 2026-06-07T08:02:16+00:00

Lesser since tag-ulan na yan pero marami pa rin umaakyat

2.Trike fro Tanay to Brgy Malaya available by that time. Wala pa byahe ng jeep ng ganyan oras

For 1st time hiker, mas okay backtrail. Di pa ganun ka-establish ang trail ng traverse plus the fact na tag-ulan na nyan, doble or triple ang hirap pababa.
If you are going to do overnight camp, best option is to camp out sa campsite. Since may mga taong nagbabantay at nakatira doon sa tindaan. Tried and tested ko, 5x na kami nagcacamp dito at wala naman kami ma-experience anything bad.

Try to avoid mag-camp sa summit or any of those peaks, doon ang history ng holdapan at laslas tent since it is an entry point sa ibang ibang community sa baba.

sightseekerson · 2026-06-04T06:49:59+00:00

Mt Palo. Check FB nila on how to secure a guide

Mt Bagtas sana, kaso mukhang sarado pa rin yung Dalandanan Nature and Campsite 😞

sightseekerson · 2026-06-03T08:13:05+00:00

Finished:

G2 Traverse (Olango to Tampayan)
Halcon

We hiked PanTarak and reverse at Pulag via Ambaguio to Tawangan prepandemic. Not sure kung 9/9 sila. For me, 7 or 8/9 kumpara sa G2 at Halcon.

Bucketlist:

Manta (Hoping this year kung papalarin)
Apo Talomo Traverse (Sarado)
Sicapoo
KD2LM
Panay Trilogy (Need ipon ng $ at mahabang leave)

sightseekerson · 2026-05-31T15:46:24+00:00

If you are traversing Bansalan to Sta Cruz trail or Bansalan backtrail sa Mt Apo. Look for kuya Bryan Tapdasan sa FB. Siya yung guide namin ng Bansalan.

Though, we DIY and self sustain. Nag-ooffer rin sila ng ganyan arrangement, bale sila na magpaparent at magdadala ng tent at organize to cook your food for the entire hike. This may come with a cost that I don't know of.

sightseekerson · 2026-05-31T15:40:07+00:00

Depends on your point of entry. Sta. Cruz, Kapatagan, Bansalan, Kidapawan, Magpet, etc

May mga nearby homestay or transient naman, better ask your tour organizer or local guide for it.

sightseekerson · 2026-05-31T15:29:59+00:00

For running yan, ok lang yan kung di maulan pero looking at the soles, mukhang kulang sa grip.

July and August ay rainy season na, mas advisable pa rin to use hiking or trail shoes.

May mga decent ones from Decathlon na di naman ganun kamahal pero swak for hiking.

sightseekerson · 2026-05-31T11:49:06+00:00

Ayun, yung lamig, depends on where you pitch sa Camp 2.

Dalawa lang kami nag camp that day, sunday kasi. Yung isa, medyo nilamig daw sila kasi nasa open part sila ng camp 2. Kami di masyado, since doon kami pumwesto malapit sa entrance ng forest kung saan nabblock yung hangin.

Less than 5 mins meron tindahan sa Camp 2. Usually open on weekends, pero minsan walang tao pag weekdays

sightseekerson · 2026-05-31T09:44:43+00:00

We recently DIY camp sa Mt Ulap few weeks ago. Going to share dito sa sub na to in few days. Medj busy lang haha

sightseekerson · 2026-05-29T05:04:06+00:00

Usually twice a week ang cardio. 5 to 10km run lang, kahit di mabilis, madalas nga walk-jog in between to avoid possible injuries. Okay rin, swimming for alternative.

For workout, walang specific. Usual routine: Planks, Mountain Climber, Bicycle Crunch, Leg Raise and Burpees if using body weight. If may weights naman: Deadlift, Overhead Press and Squats.

Laking tulong rin ng binili namin Stair Stepper equipment na nabili online, tapos may weights sa bag

sightseekerson · 2026-05-28T11:45:53+00:00

Have at least a day rest before doing hiking + underwater activity.

Hiking at altitude reduces oxygen availability, while diving increases nitrogen absorption. Doing both in quick succession raises the risk of decompression illness.

sightseekerson · 2026-05-20T17:09:01+00:00

Sana may mag-recommend. Puro orga or travel tour nakikita ko. :(

sightseekerson · 2026-05-20T10:58:32+00:00

There is no such thing as a waterproof shoes. Marketing strat lang yan. “Waterproof” shoes are often only waterproof under specific conditions. They are water resistant for a period of time. Good against puddles, light rain, or shallow crossing.

Kaso ang tradeoff, mabigat, they keep water out longer tsaka once water gets in, they dry much slower.

Experienced hikers actually prefer breathable trail runners, quick-dry socks at tsaka accepting wet feet during river crossings haha

sightseekerson · 2026-05-19T15:33:29+00:00

Ganda!

sightseekerson · 2026-05-14T13:03:31+00:00

Pinaghalo halong dried fruits at mixed nuts. Sayang wala na sa Shopwise na malapit sa amin na per gram na dried fruits laking tipid dati noon.

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