The Rainwalker!

Okay, I do have a confession that I am a geek when it comes to equipments and gears for outdoor sports. Boa Lacing footwears, Yankz Shoe Laces, Buff Headgear, Mountain Bike Shorts designed by riders...the list goes on and on.

So what am I going to review or talk about? Backpack! A waterproof backpack that is a huge fraction of the price of the high end branded backpacks...you know what I am talking about. 

Sometimes I just like those underdog products that does not have a strong branding but have design integrity in them that will last a long time. So, I am testing out the Rainwalker. Rain what??? Yes, Rainwalker. Design and made by a small German umbrella making company. The backpack a roll-top waterproofed back that uses the suspension cradle that holds down a 20 litre drybag. It is not something that is new. Many years ago, Dana Design now under Marmot design a back called the Racer X and Raid Z based on the same technology. It was later used by some of the top Adventure Racing Teams. The design then was pretty much a refreshing breakthrough. But, there wasn't much development after the Dana Design era. 

 Got myself a yellow one more for safety at night

 

Surprisingly, after some years of hiatus, Eberhard Gobel Co from Germany brought it back. So with less than $200, you can get your a well-designed drybag rucksack that you can use it for your hiking, and perhaps a little more extreme adventure. I am taking my new toy out for my numerous adventure (Hiking, Rock Climbing and Mountain Biking) to see if it live up to its reputation. Stay Tuned!

Lace Up!!! Boa!!!

I am not a marketing or brand ambassador but rather I advocate technologically advance products that worth trying. I love my sports equipment to be reliable and I hate to have equipment failure while I am out doing the sports I love the most. So I ditch the conventional laces and switch side to Boa!

Why Boa? from Boa Technology on Vimeo.

From the Land, Fell Running is invented!

With a good base on running (from Fell Running) and excellent swim. The Brownlee Brothers claim Gold and Bronze in Olympic 2012.

Go Team GB!!!

Failure is NOT an OPTION! Really????

Green Corridor Partial (Part 2)

 Behind Cold Storage Jelita

Oops...I did it again! 

After one week from the last Green Corridor Ride, I have this nagging voice in my head that says "Finish it off!" So I did...or should I say I attempted to. What does it mean?

Data recorded of the ride. Courtesy of Runkeeper.com

Okay, I ATTEMPTED to finish the Southward Bound Trail. But I have to stop midway to turn back. All thanks to the Weather Alert Apps on my iPhone. Which the storm did came only after 2hrs after the ride.

Somewhere near Science Park (Midway Shot)

One thing I must really say is it is a haven within the mad traffic rush. I could zip from Bukit Timah to Buona Vista within 20mins on my bike in the traffic and imagine if you work in places like Fusionopolis or Biopolis. This is probably a mad traffic rush solution for some who loves to have a morning workout. 20mins from Bukit Timah to Office. How cool is that?

The trail is extremely ride-able and you get to see the natural scenery and also local landscape from another angle. The whole ride (to and fro) took me about 1hr 15mins plus some photo taking.

 Outside Bukit Timah Station

I will be attempting the south bound route one more time just to satisfy my self-gratifying ego...hahaha...perhaps more like that nagging voice that will  probably hit me in the head again.

 Close up of Scion outside Bukit Timah Station

Fat Tyre Romance

Well, this is going to be short. It has been some time since our last outing on the Sirius. I decided that we should do a ride on a Sunday and we did. We googled around for some of the available Park Connectors near our place and we zeroed in to one that seems to be near our place.

Took us some time to get ready and when we finally did...we zip out from the main gate of our place and off we go. To cut the story short, we actually did not make it. Only managed to go to Seletar Reservoir which we always pass by during our road riding days.

After zooming around the little place and of course some photo taking. Just realized that such little Fat Tyre Riding can be fun and romantic. A great sunset ride on Sunday to start the week!