Camping in the real jungle of Taman Negara

Hammocks are the way to go in the jungle

I have walked and camped my fair share of jungles but this trip with MYCAT was one of the few rare occasions where a jungle experience is stretched a few notches up. An absolutely satisfying experience with a sigh of relief at the end of it all.

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Jungle hammock

Hammock is the way to go in the Malaysian jungle

I have always been a firm believer that a lightweight hammock & a reliable flysheet is the best way to sleeping shelter in the jungle. Hammocks keeps you off the ground, easy to set-up and is probably the one shelter with the least impact on the natural environment.

If you are looking for a hammock to use in the jungle, try browsing Outdoor Gear Malaysia. Together we some friends, we have set-up this online gear store to provide an affordable and (more importantly) practical range of outdoor gear.

Our jungle shelter in many days of rain in Ulu Muda; Part II

Part of our jungle shelter. The rain really showered blessings on us this time.

Part of our jungle shelter. The rain really showered blessings on us this time.

We knew we were up against constant rain during our kayaking trip to Ulu Muda. So, our jungle shelter had to be spot on. Even the water of the dam has risen a few feet from its normal level and a local guide there told us it may rise another 1 meter. So, with more rain expected our shelter would have to keep us off the ground as much as possible.

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