Aha! I’ll be damned if I don’t go out this weekend. It’s Anawangin again, but this time, it’ll be a road trip and I have to bring gear. Presenting, my stuff!

1. Regulation Ultimate Disc - The one that the white team won with (Oops, gloating. Sorry.) ! For bored out moments.
2. Nalgene Water Bottle - My dear, dear friend. Holds my water.
3. Tupperware-kinda-thing / My Mess Kit + Spork (inside)
4. Butane - Let’s keep the fire burning yeah!
5. Portable Stove - Okay. It’s not really small. But it’s lightweight though.
6. 6L of H20 - We LOVE water!
7. Board Shorts - Beach time! It’s new! It was on sale (50-70% off at Surf World)
8. Coleman Tent - Sleeps 3. But there are 4 of us. We’ll make do. Kandong.
9. Shemagh/Scarf - All around piece of cloth.
10. North Face Badlands 60 - Because I’m hauling baggage for 2. (Hmp! at Irene.)
11. My Humble Velbon Tripod
12. Ruffles Cheddar and Sour Cream - Favorite! Comfort food.
13. Tamrac Adventure 9 - It’s gonna be an adventure!
14. Photo Gear - Canon 40D, 10-20, 17-40, 70-200 + small stuff.

I end this post with a thought:
Why pack light when I can put up a fight!

Now let’s all pray for good weather!
Have a great weekend everyone!

For some reason, Irene and I were in Trinoma this afternoon and as usual I passed by Canon D-Zone. Very, very bad. I saw a generic Remote Cable Release which was compatible with my 40D. The Canon RS-80N3 was around P2,800. Since I rarely have a need for the remote cable release, I bought the generic one for P850. Just so I have one if I ever want to use one. For long exposures. And someday, when I grow up, when I get my IR filter.

Works perfectly. Made in Korea. The spiral cord may be an issue for some. It looks like a cord from a PLDT-issued telephone. Haha!

Finally, I bought my neglected fifty (50mm 1.8) its designated lens hood (P900). Teehee. Niftier Fifty! Haha!

The ES-62 has 2 parts: the clip on lens hood and the hood adapter ring.

Next stop: Filters!

There isn’t really anything special coming up but I’m leaving for CAMSUR in three hours. Hastily, I’ve packed and I’m showing all of you what I’m bringing.

1. Nalgene Water Bottle - They say it’s tough as hell. It’s been with me for a while now and I’ll attest to it! You can even slam it hard on the floor with confidence. Just so you can see the reactions on your friends’ faces.
2. Deuter Wash Center - No. It’s not a washing machine. It’s my very own kikoy kit. Haha! Seriously, that’s where I put my soap, shampoo sachets, toothbrush, toothpaste, recreational drugs. Oops! That was a joke.
3. Sandugo Sandals - Tough! Tough! Tough! For impromptu and unexpected situations. You just never know when you need that added traction.
4. North Face Prophet 45 - What I like about this pack is that it’s so lightweight. Inside this pack is my sleeping bag, my 3-sleeper tent, 3L of water, 2 Gatorade bottles, clothes, a small pillow, a can of Purefoods corned beef and a can of Vienna Sausages.
5. N_k_n Electric Fan -Not that I’m really bringing it with me. It’s just a bonus item. Woot!
6. Canon 400D - I’m bringing an extra body for someone else to use. Attached is my brother’s 17-85 IS.
7. Extra Slippers - I have big feet! If my sandals give up on me, chances are I wouldn’t be able to find a pair my size. Especially in Bicol!
8. Shemagh/Scarf - All around pamunas,instant shade, camera protector/concealer, and accessory.
9. Tamrac Adventure 9 - It’s off to a Bicol adventure! A good backpack for one body, 2-3 lenses and some accessories.
10. 70-200 - Time to get worked out! This guy took a backseat in Anawangin.
11. Small Stuff - There’s a Stofen there, a Nikon lens pen, a flashlight, some batteries, a spork, Halls and some Loperamide tablets. You never, ever know.

Looks like I’ll be offline until Monday! Wish me well in my adventure.

Pinas or bust!