hello from Malaysia

**questtrek** · 12-15-2010, 10:46

Hi there .. Welcome to the forum ..

**farizs** · 12-15-2010, 21:20

Originally Posted by Shug

Halo dan selamat datang!
Shug says .....Whoooooo Buddy.
I have been to your country and met some fine folks. Was in Kuala Lumpur and was surprised to see a Pop-Eyes Chicken shop.

Hi Shugg,
You've been to Kuala Lumpur before? What year was that? Food in this country is an adventure by itself. And Shugg.. terima kasih.

**farizs** · 12-15-2010, 21:26

Originally Posted by moski

Welcome farizs !

I tend to go down to Asia from time to time !
So i migth send you a PM in the future, i would love to hang in your jungle

Stay safe !

Hi MOSKI,
Drop me a message when ever your trip cross this country. The jungle here is pretty much different than the one in Europe. Its densely thick with lots of undergrowth, and at some places, especially at the peak, it will be quite a challenge to hang our hammock. (Something that I need to figure out how).

Originally Posted by slowhike

Welcome. You're off to a great start!
Just be sure to get your insulation for top & bottom of your hammock before heading to the mountains

I am yet able to test this our in the real jungle environment. It can be pretty cold but at most, only down to about 20 deg Celsius. I might need to put some foam mat under me but I do think that I don't need any top insulation. I will let you guys know when I finally managed to get out there.

**gunner76** · 12-15-2010, 21:30

Welcome to the madness.

Its only an addiction if you are trying to quit

**BlazeAway** · 12-16-2010, 05:24

Welcome aboard farizs. Great gear you’ve got. I am sure you’re going to love using it. And I loved your pictures and initial report.

Have a safe hike to the mountain and remember to report back in with a trip report.

**Shug** · 12-16-2010, 08:59

Originally Posted by farizs

Hi Shugg,
You've been to Kuala Lumpur before? What year was that? Food in this country is an adventure by itself. And Shugg.. terima kasih.

It was around 1989 when I was there. Performing on cruise ships at the time.
Burn bahawa kompor!
Shug

**Syb** · 12-16-2010, 10:17

Welcome. Great pics. How can anyone NOT be a big fan of Shug's vids. Informative and entertaining.

Syb

**farizs** · 12-17-2010, 01:10

Originally Posted by Syb

Welcome. Great pics. How can anyone NOT be a big fan of Shug's vids. Informative and entertaining.

Syb

Yup... you don't even feel like learning anything but yet, by the end of the video, you were equipped with all you want to know about hammock.

**Shewie** · 12-17-2010, 02:51

Hi farizs - welcome to the forum

**hammockNQ** · 12-20-2010, 03:37

Awesome - definately keep us up to date as to what solutions you come to in the tropics.

IMHO you will often need some minor bottom insulation even at above 20 celcius - particularly in the early hours of the morning when your core body temp drops. A bit of wind and moisture (e.g mist during rain) can get quite cold on the back even well over 20 celcius. Even an old synthetic sleeping bag that dosn't compress too well will work enough (though heavy to carry).

Have no doubt though, the cooling effect is mostly a good thing.