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This document is a log book prepared by Muhammad Imran Muiz Bin Abidin for his Recreational and Adventure I course, containing logs of learning from 5 lecture sessions and details of an upcoming camping activity. The first lecture introduced the course and criteria for the log book, while the second lecture discussed outdoor recreation points like definitions, main nature fields, and types of passive and active recreational activities.

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Recreational & Adventure 1

This document is a log book prepared by Muhammad Imran Muiz Bin Abidin for his Recreational and Adventure I course, containing logs of learning from 5 lecture sessions and details of an upcoming camping activity. The first lecture introduced the course and criteria for the log book, while the second lecture discussed outdoor recreation points like definitions, main nature fields, and types of passive and active recreational activities.

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LOG BOOK

PREPARED BY :
 MUHAMMAD IMRAN MUIZ BIN ABIDIN
 13237
 PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCE
 2ND YEAR 1ST SEMESTER

PREPARED FOR :
MR. AHMAD ROSLI BIN DIN
LECTURER – RECREATIONAL & ADVENTURE 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE
1.0 PERSONAL DETAILS 03

2.0 INTRODUCTION 04

3.0 PART 1 : LOG OF THEORIES & LEARNING 05 - 30

3.1 FIRST LECTURE 05


3.2 SECOND LECTURE 07
3.3 THIRD LECTURE 10
3.4 FOURTH LECTURE 15
3.5 FIFTH LECTURE 23

4.0 PART 2 : LOG OF CAMPING ACTIVITIES & DETAILS 31 – 39

4.1 INTRODUCTION 31
4.2 ORGANISATION CHART 32
4.3 PERSONAL DETAIL 33
4.4 CAMPING LIST 34
4.5 CAMPSITE LOCATION HISTORY 36
4.6 WEATHER 36
4.7 GROUP 36
4.8 CAMPING & JOURNEY REPORT 37

5.0 ATTACHMENT 40

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1.0 PERSONAL DETAILS

NAME : MUHAMMAD IMRAN MUIZ BIN ABIDIN

IC NO : 911107035535

ID NO : 13237

COURSE : PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCE

YEAR : 2ND YEAR 1ST SEMESTER

INTAKE : JANUARY 2009

DATE OF BIRTH : 7TH NOVEMBER 1991

PLACE OF BIRTH : HOSPITAL DAERAH PASIR MAS

HEIGHT : 156cm

WEIGHT : 62 KG

BLOOD TYPE :B

CONTACT NO : +6(O13)4116480

E-MAIL : muiz6657@gmail.com

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2.0 INTRODUCTION

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) aimed to produce well-rounded


students, not only in academic but also in co-curriculum. Thus, the Credited Co-
curriculum Programme was established by UTP in order to provide students with
knowledge and experience to develop and enhance students’ capability and
potential besides to give chances for the students to involve in non-academic
activities. One of the credited co-curriculum course offered by UTP was
Recreational and Adventure I (KAM 1051).

Recreational and Adventure I course offered the students to learn the


basic theories and knowledge on the recreational and adventure activities. To
obtain these theories and knowledge, five lectures session and a camping
activity had been conducted successfully throughout this semester. Each lecture
session was conducted by Mr. Ahmad Rosli Din who was the lecturer of this
Recreational and Adventure I (KAM 1051) course. Special thanks to him for
supplying us a lot of information and knowledges.

Thus, to report of the details and knowledges obtained throughout this


course in this semester(January 2011) , I , Muhammad Imran Muiz Bin Abidin
had prepared this log book that include the log of leraning & theories and also the
log of camping activities & details.

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3.0 PART 1 : LOG OF THEORIES & LEARNING

3.1 FIRST LECTURE

Date 19th February 2011


Time 9.00 a.m – 11.00 a.m
Total hour 2 hours
Lecturer Mr. Ahmad Rosli Bin Din
Venue LR 7 (Block J)
Particulars 3.1.1 Ice breaking

- The lecturer introduce himself as Mr. Ahmad Rosli Bin Din


- The students are asked to stand up and introduce
themselves to others.

3.1.2 Introduction to the course

- Mr. Ahmad Rosli gives briefs the students on this course,


Recreational & Adventure I (KAM 1051).
- Students will be evaluated based on students attendance and
log book.
- 5 lecture session will be conducted for this sem.
- The most important activity of this course is camping activity.
- Each student must prepare a log book which contain log of
learning and log of camping.

3.1.3 Discussion on criteria required for the log book

3.1.3.1 Criteria required for the log of learning.

- Particulars obtained in 5 lecture session.


- In each lecture session, mention the date, venue, total hour
and time.

3.1.3.2 Criteria required for the log of camping.

- Acknowledgement.
- Individual biodata must include name, matrix no, height,
weight, blood type, semester/year, date of the activity, plan of
activity, time duration, campsite map and equipment list.
- The particulars for the log of camping must include
weather,describe beginning of expedition, expedition route,
campsite and experience encaountered, observe the flora
and fauna, people surrounding, interesting event personal
relation and reaction of group members.

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3.1.4 Class representative

Captain
Name :Trinh Tuan Duong
Course: Business Information Systems
Contact details:014-9441693
E-mail :trinhtuanduong2@gmail.com
Assistant Captain 1:
Name :Hidayatun Nafisah Isa Muddin
Course : Information Communication Technology
Contact details :013-2514109
E-mail : dida0408@gmail.com
Assistant Captain 2:
Name : Siti Hajar A. Hamid
Course : Chemical Engineering
Contact details : 012-6387190
E-mail : amelin91@gmail.com

Total time : 120 minutes

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3.2 SECOND LECTURE

Date 26th February 2011


Time 10.00 a.m – 12.00 a.m/p.m
Total hour 2 hours
Lecturer Mr. Ahmad Rosli Bin Din
Venue LR 7 (Block J)
Particulars 3.2.1 Group formation

- Students are divided into several small group consist of 4 – 6


students.
- Each group is asked to have a name.
- My group name is Soley-Soley. The members of the group
are :
1. Muhammad Imran Muiz Bin Abidin
2. Muhammad Syafiq Bin Samsuddin (Group leader)
3. Noor Farahin Bt Mohd Morshidi
4. Eza Syahera Bt Zulkurnain
5. Mohd Zulfadhli Bin Abd Wahid
6. Amin Fahim Bin Abu Mansor
7. Muhamad Ezham Syazwan Bin Yaacob

3.2.2 Outdoor point (Basic outdoor recreation)

3.2.2.1 Introduction

- Vision of UTP is to produce well-rounded students, not


academically but also in co – curriculum
- This program names as Recreational & Adventure.
- It enhances non- academic skills.
- To gain knowledge.
- To get long-lasting experience.

3.2.2.2 Definition of the course:

- Activities carried out in the open air and natural environment.


- Use the nature to expose individuals/group to the practical
experiences like feelings & interactions with real natural
situation.
- Practiced as part time activities or hobbies & recreational/
relaxing activities as a learning process & informal education.

3.2.2.3 Main Nature Field

- Land base: Jungle, mountain- activities: camping,

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orienteering, biking, climbing, hiking.
- Water base: sea, lake-activities: scuba, diving, canoeing, jet
skiing, sailing, snorkeling, swimming, fishing .
- Air base: parachuting, gliding, flying .

3.2.2.4 Recreational forms:

- Could be passive or active.


- Carried out during leisure time.
- Practiced in right way, it can become an activity that can
motivate a person to live creatively, with fun and meaning.
- Recreation is more individualistic ; it is chosen and enjoyed
by an individual

3.2.2.5 Passive recreational form

- Not active and not challenging


- Does not require physical and mental strength.
- Example ; picnicking in the weekends, strolling in the
evenings.
- This includes :

i. human base recreation (watching TV)


ii. base on hobby (reading, watching, bird watching)
iii. Base in culture (kite playing, top spinning, singing)

- To relax the mind.

3.2.2.6 Active recreational form

- Has certain challenges.


- Requires physical and mental strength.
- Can produce whatever a passive outdoor recreation can and
can also contribute towards active physical build.
- General involvement in this outdoor recreation is still
minimum, even though it gives a lot benefits.
- Outdoor recreation activist has defined the physical
recreation as activities with the following forms :

i. It has many patterns: e.g bowling.


ii. These activities can be carried out alone or in groups.
iii. Voluntary based involvement.
iv. Time: outside of working hours.
v . No timetable to do these activities.
vi. Filling up leisure time out of working hours.

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3.2.2.7 Type Of Active Activities

- Centralized on land : flying fox, camping, hiking, climbing,


exploring, orienteering, bungie jumping.
- Centralized on water : swimming, canoeing, snorkeling,
scuba-diving, rafting.
- Centralized on air : free falling, parachuting, gliding, base
jumping.

Total time : 120 minutes

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3.3 THIRD LECTURE

Date 5th March 2011


Time 10.00 a.m – 12.00 a.m/p.m
Total hour 2 hours
Lecturer Mr. Ahmad Rosli Bin Din
Venue LR 7 (Block J)
Particulars 3.3.1 Knowledge Skills

- One who wishes to participate in any recreational activities


need to equip oneself with knowledge on various recreational
aspects, and certain related skills required:

I. Map reading
II. Survival
III. First aid
IV. Swimming
V. Camping craft
VI. Compass usage

- With the said knowledge and skills, the activity becomes


more meaningful and one will become very conscious of
one’s environment.
- The given knowledge is also hoped to build a sense of
responsibility, especially towards usage of recreational
sources.
- This is to ensure that these resources are maintained for
future generations.

3.3.2 Camping

- Camping is the convenient life in the outdoor environment.


- It involves food preparation, protection and environmental
activities.
- In the meantime, it is essential to ensure that it is comfortable
and safe even with limited equipment and supply.
- Camping can be done in forests, hills, mountains, beach and
so on.

3.3.2.1 How to do it ?

- Camping requires planning and preparation to ensure the


activity is comfortable and safe
- The location should be within the law enforcement and the
capacity of the mental, physical and equipment.
- The weather must be taken into consideration since it is the

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main factor contributing to comfort, satisfaction and self-
ability during the activity.
- Respect the environment.

3.3.2.2 Camping results

- Gives us fun, satisfaction and new challenges in our lives.


- Keeping us in close contacts with nature beauty and nature
life.
- Practically fulfills our leisure time.
- Builds up the spirit of spiritual values and social life.

3.3.2.3 Camping spots

- Camping spot is where the tents are fixed.


- Tents must be fixed as soon as you reach the camping spot
and before you start with other things.
- Venturing for a camping spot must be done at least two hours
before dark.
- This is to give enough time to venture, fix the tent, cook,
bathe and so on.
- The forests in Malaysia gets dark by 6.00pm.

3.3.2.4 Choosing a camp spot

- Choosing a camping spot is the main thing to be considered.


- When doing so, these are the things to be observed :

I. Activity type.
II. The spot chosen must be flat and wide.
III. Number of days involved.
IV. There is protection from wind like the hills.
V. Number of participants.
VI. Water is available or near to water hole.
VII. Has an interesting view and environment.
VIII. Exposed to sunlight to dry wet things.
IX. Has connection to the road, tracks or pathways for
emergencies or to get stock when run out of stock.

3.3.2.5 Don’ts

- When choosing a camping spot or fixing a tent, avoid places


like the following:

I. Too near the water hole, especially the river. This is to avoid

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sudden floods caused by rain from the upstream.
II. High grass to avoid danger of fire and crawling animals.
III. Thick bushes that slows movement and have many insects.
IV. Damp swamps.
V. Muddy area that will dirty the tent and equipment.
VI. On high banks or slopes which are slippery and can collapse.
VII. Under big tress or lushes with branches that can break and fall
during heavy downpour.
VIII. Animals pathways to avoid being attacked by wild animals
(tribe, wild big animal).
IX. Sand because it is difficult to fix tents on sand, if using the A
shape tent.

3.3.2.6 Cleanliness of camping spot

- Be clean
- Anywhere you go, you need to remember one thing,
cleanliness. Not only do you need to be clean, the camping
spot must be also clean so that the camping activity is
pleasant not only to you but also to other people who come
later.

3.3.2.7 Safety of Camping Area

- To ensure your camping activity is comfortable and safe,


please consider the following:

I. Choose a suitable and safe spot as recommended.


II. Make sure your tent is always closed when leaving it.
III. Mark dangerous spots like slopes, slippery land stubble, fallen
trees and holes.
IV. Use something that can avoid crawling animals.
VII. Do not let your things be messy.
VIII. Do not light a fire or smoke in the tent. Torch lights are allowed.
IX. Do not cook near the tent. The distance must be at least 10
feet.
X. Do not litter light stubs around, put off the fire before throwing.
XI. If the water hole is too small, don’t bathe or wash in it.
XII. If you would like to carry out a water activity, check the place
out for safety.
XIII. Do not make noise at the camping area like laughing too loud
or too much of shouting.
XIV. Do not move around separately. You must be accompanied by
at least one person when venturing out of the camping at night
or day.
XV. Use a torchlight when walking at night.

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XVI. Inform somebody before going anywhere.
XVII. When moving to leave a certain spot, ensure that:
- All members are accounted for.
- Fire is put off.
- Spot has been cleared.
- Holes have been covered
XVIII. During emergencies, avoid from being separated from your
group unless you have to
XIX. Organize a safety watch(sentry) so you and your friends have
enough rest
(Take the responsibility seriously so that your friends feel
safe while sleeping & don’t make noise to ensure your friends
can sleep well)

3.3.2.8 Considerations

- Not all camping spots can fulfill needs as mentioned earlier.


- thing to be considered are :

I. Type of camping like adventuring on foot, cycling, canoeing


boating, motor vehicle and so on
II. Camping period. If camping for just a day or a night, it is not
necessary to look for the complete characteristics
III. Number of participants- if in small groups, the camping spot
is not necessarily wie and water requirement is not big bit it is
the other way around if going in big groups
IV. The environmental is also an important factor in choosing a
spot if it is solely for camping, then you need to find a spit with
a beautiful view. To know the physical of the spot is better in
order to know the equipment required.

3.3.2.9 Camping ethiques

- The location of our camping activity could be near to public


places or property owned by other.
- Thus :

I. Get prior permission from the concerned property owner for the
camping activity.
II. Do not litter around or leave garbage behind
III. Take caution when using fire.
IV. Do not dirty the area when fulfilling nature call by improper
disposal.
V. Do not abuse private and public properties.
VI. Respect the culture and the rights of the local residents.
VII. Avoid sensitive acts that can hurt their feelings.

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VIII. Do not destroy nature. Always be conservative.

3.3.3 Discussion

- The camping activity for this semester will be conducted on 9


to 10th of April.
- The location : Bukit Larut, Taiping, Perak.

Total time : 120 minutes

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3.4 FOURTH LECTURE

Date 19th March 2011


Time 10.00 a.m – 12.00 a.m/p.m
Total hour 2 hours
Lecturer Mr. Ahmad Rosli Bin Din
Venue LR 7 (Block J)
Particulars 3.4.1 Backpack

3.4.1.1 Reason :

- Backpack is the first equipment to be considered while


planning an outdoor recreation or adventure activity.
- To enable us to carry all sorts of tools and requirement
conveniently

3.4.1.2 Form and Type

- Comes in different forms and types.


- Some have frames (inside or out) some don’t.
- Some can be used for a day use and some are for longer
periods.
- Some backpacks are created specifically for mountain
climbing

3.4.1.3 Material

- Most backpacks are made of nylon because it’s lighter.


- Some are made of canvass, tarpaulin, etc. For mountain
climbing purpose, backpacks are made of more sophisticated
material called the “Cordura” (a type of nylon).
- Other types of nylon are Taffeta and Ballistics.

3.4.1.4 One day backpack

- Normally sling on the shoulder and has no frame.

3.4.1.5 Overnight backpack

- Suitable for outdoor activities that last 3 days.

3.4.1.6 Framed backpack

- Framed on the outside.


- Divide the weight can be carried comfortably.
- Avoid the backpack from touching the back of the carrier so

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that air flows freely.
- Allow to carry more weight.
- For activities more than 10 days.
- Weight more than 11kg.
- There are two framed backpack which are internal framed
backpack and external framed backpack
- External framed backpack used for mountain climbing.
- Forest in Malaysia mainly consists of creep plants and this
will distract your journey to the top.
- External framed backpack specifications:

i. Capacity: 4200 cubic inches


ii. Pack weight: 5.0pounds
iii. Hip belt fits 66” to 54’’
iv. 2 removable side pocket for added convenience.
v. Compression straps
vi. Sternum strap with added elastic for more freedom of
movement.
vii. Shoulder lift system for less shoulder strain and more
comfort.
viii. Load stabilizer straps.
ix. Moisture management polyester mesh.
x. Water resistant and durable, high density ripstop polyester
and oxford weave with polyurethane coating.
xi. Separate access to bottom of pack.
xii. Hydration system capability with hydration tube exit port and
internal compartment
xiii. Includes two-pre-curved aluminium stays for added support.

3.4.1.7 Characteristics to look when selecting a backpack :

- It should be made of a light but strong material.


- Strong light and separate frame or framed type.
- With strong lining and has an adjustable belt.
- With strong lining and straps shaped according to the
shoulders.
- Separate pockets.
- Spacious at the bottom.
- Lastest model comes with a system called the “self-
adjustable system.

3.4.1.8 How to pack a backpack

- When preparing : loading your backpack is nearly as the gear


you take. A well-loaded backpack improves balance and
weight distribution, allow you to carry more gear with less

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effort.
- Your body will appreciate a properly loaded backpack, so use
this handy guide whenever you are preparing for any kind of
backpacking excursion
- Assemble all the gear you are planning to bring.
- Whenever possible, place smaller times inside larger ones if
they won’t be needed until you make camp. For example:
putting your backpacking food inside your cooking pot will
help maximize the space inside your backpack. It will help if
you separate your gear into three weight groups: light,
medium and heaving.
- Plan to keep at least one water bottle or canteen in a readily
accessible location for when you get thirsty on the tail.

3.4.1.9 Loading your Backpack

- When packing your backpack, be sure to keep the weight


evenly distributed from side to side. If one side of your pack is
heavier than another, it will significantly inhibit your balance.
- Start packing your pack from the bottom up, and from the
“back” out. The “back” refers to the part of the backpack that
will rest against your back (meaning “out” refers to the part of
the backpack closer to you when loading). You will want the
heaviest items packed in such.
- Pack your sleeping bag at the bottom of your backpack.
- Depending on the model of backpack, you may have a
compartment specifically for your sleeping bag. If you have
an external frame backpack or a pack without a sleeping bad
compartment, you may to tie your sleeping bag to the bottom
of your backpack.
- Remember that your lightest items should be the furthest
from your back to prevent unnecessary stress and torque on
your skeletal structure.
- Remember to avoid loading anything that may shift into the
top part of your pack, as this may cause you to lose your
balance. You may want to use extra socks or similar soft
goods as filler to keep loose items from shifting.
- Before setting out, try your pack on to make sure there are no
items sticking in to your back.

3.4.1.10 Please note the regulations below:

- All supplies must be loaded into the backpack. Avoid hanging


things on the backpack.
- Things that need to be unloaded first must be on the
uppermost of the backpack or in the pockets of the backpack

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(like food/water along the way, first aid kit, maps and so on).
- Arrange the things properly to avoid any bulging or wasted
space.
- Balance the weight so that they are equal on both right and
left sides.
- To avoid things from getting wet, load them into a polythene
bag before loading into the backpack. Better if the things are
wrapped separately before loading into the main polythene
bad.
- Practice yourself by keeping the things in the same space
and arrangement of the backpack. This is so you can easily
take your things without having to search for them and this
certainly helps during the night or emergencies.

3.4.2 Tents

- Your tent is a important piece of camping equipment, if not


the most important.
- The tent is your home away from home.
- Tents are protection made of cloth canvass or other material
that is mobile.
- It gives protection against wind and rain.
- Some tents protect from insects and crawling animals.
- Tents are offered in cabins, triangle, domes and other
geometric shapes.
- Choose a tent that meets your outdoor recreation needs for
protection, comfort, size, weight and features.

3.4.2.1 Points to consider when selecting tents:

- Protection: tents chosen must be able to protect from


weather like rain, heat, wind and so on. It should also protect
from insects and crawling animals.
- Comfort: The tent should make a comfortable sleeping area
and has space to store things.
- Waterproof: Make sure the tent you buy is waterproof, but it
is not easy to find a really waterproof tent. There are some in
market come with waterproof coating, non-cracking rubber
and silicon treated.
- Durability: The tent must be light and durable. Can be used
in any environment and does not tear easily when used and
is washable with water and does not contain bleaching
material.
- Size: Choose a tent with logical size or according to usage. If
it is for two persons, it is not practical to use a six pack tent.

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The minimal size suitable to be used for camping is a tent for
two people. This is so you have a company when you camp.
The biggest size suitable is that fits 4 people. Bigger size
than that will cause difficult handling in terms of
accommodation, storage of thing, cleanliness.

3.4.2.2 Types of tents

- Divided into three categories: bivouac, ridge and frame


- Bivouac: In French, it means forced camping which means it
is simple. This type of camping is done by the Armed Forces
on duty in the forest. This tent is suitable when there is no
suitable area to put up a normal tent or when the night
weather is so good and beautiful that you want to enjoy
gazing at the stars and earth phenomenon in the silence of
the night.
- Ridge: It’s heavier, more expensive and consumes more
time to fix. This tent is only suitable for camping, involving
vehicles, whereby the camping area is not far from the road.
For camping where you need to walk and carry weights to
reach a camping area, the Frame Tent and the Bivouac are
recommended.
- Frame: This tent consists of “A shape” , “Dome” , different
environment, different weather (wind direction, temperature)
and the specifications are as follows:

I. 2 pole free standing tent with dual top windows.


II. Perfect for stargazing.
III. 2 door design lets you out on either side even with the rain fly
on.
IV. Heavy duty YKK zippers and clips.
V. 2 pockets for personal items.
VI. 2 inside loops for hanging gear.
VII. Full-coverage rainfly with UV resistant 75D diamond rip stop
nylon.
VIII. 40000 PU waterproof coating.
IX. Velcro tabs allow for quick access through the doors.
X. Hooded vents and heat taped seams keep you dry.
XI. 21000 Oxford nylon bucket style floor with 4000 PU.
XII. Ultra-light 9.5mm air-craft quality aluminum poles for durability
and simplest set up.
XIII. Fiberglass frame/poles for simple set up.
XIV. Free standing so tent can be to optimal position before staking
it down.
XV. Double stich and bar tack design webbing for longer life and
extra durability

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3.4.2.3 Fixing tent

- It is important to know how to fix tents.


- The skill can be acquired by practice. It can be learned from
pictures or from an experienced friend.
- Do not bring a tent that you have no idea how to fix.
- To fix a tent, you have to follow the following :

I. Fix a tent on a suitable chosen spot


II. Makes sure when fixing the tent, the entrance of the tent does
not face the wind direction. This is to avoid the wind because it
can be very cold, especially in the mountains.
III. If fixing a tent on sand or soft land, where the pegs can easily
fly off, fixed some woods to the ground to hold the strings of
the tent. Some will fly off if exposed to strong wind
IV. Clean the camping spot from rubbish, stones, stubble and so
on
V. The pegs of the tent must be 90% with the ground when fixing
them
VI. During downpour, the strings of the tent must be loosen slightly
VII. Distance between one tent to the other must not be too near
that movement is difficult and spreading is easy in case of fire.
The best distance is 4 meters apart

3.4.2.4 Tent cleanliness

- Never leave food opened from the can or container in the tent
because this will invite flies, ants and other insects into the
tent. Put the food outside or make shelves.

- Clean the tent from any rubbish and dry whichever part that is
wet or damp. Make sure the sunlight can shine into the tent.
- Do not leave wet or damp clothing in the tent. Avoid putting
any wet clothing on any part of the tent.

3.4.3 Sleeping bag

- Can mean the difference but a fun outing and a miserable


one. It is the most important piece of equipment of your
camping trip. Sleeping bag is your bed away from home.
Campers have many choices in selecting a sleeping bag to
meet a wide variety of needs. Sleeping bag styles vary from
rectangular to mummy. A rectangular style sleeping bags
allows more freedom of movement, while a mummy style
sleeping bag will generally keep you warmer in colder

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temperatures. Some sleeping bags are designed to benefit
from both styles.
- A sleeping bag is used to warm the body while sleeping at
night in high areas. On normal ground, it is also needed
sometimes because of cold night air from strong winds and
heavy rain. By using a sleeping bag that covers the whole
body (except the face) the heat is trapped between the skin
and the surface of the bag. The trapped heat keeps the body
warm. The heating process Is called insulation. From this
statement, it is clear that the sleeping bag does not exude
heat but traps heat from coming out.
- Mummy sleeping Bag, square sleeping bag.
- Specifications:

I. Insulated with water resistance synthetic-mirco-fibre to keep


you warm in most conditions.
II. Unlike most bags it use durable, light-weight water resistant
rip-stop nylon shell and liner that compresses great and is
extremely soft yet tuff.
III. Full contoured style hoods retain more heat and fit your heat
for a comfortable sleep.
IV. 2 layer offset quilting prevents cold sports by overlapping
insulation and seems.
V. Adjustable insulated draft collar creates an airtight closure
around upper body.
VI. Overlapping insulated draft tube runs the full length of zipper to
eliminate heat loss through zipper.
VII. YKK zipper is double stitched for extra strength
VIII. Free compression sack
IX. Length: 94’’
X. Shoulders: 39’’
XI. Foot: 39”
XII. Wight: 8.3 lbs.
XIII. Pack size 19” X 12”
XIV. Zip: plastic zip is better because it is light and rust free. In the
cold night, if your skin touches a metal zip, you will feel cold.
Make sure the zip is functioning. The sleeping bag must be
exposed to sunlight every morning and make sure it clean and
dry.

3.4.4 Clothing Information

- 3 pair of clothes.
- Hat : your head exudes heat for the whole body +/- 40
percent F.Better to cover your head to protect against rain,
heat, hard objects and insects.

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- T-shirt: loose, long sleeves, cotton for hot, wool for cold,
better with more than one pocket.
- Pants: Long pants, loose gives freedom of movement, thick
to protect from thorns, better with two pockets in front and
two behinds and if possible with pockets on the sides, cotton
material for hot weather and wool material for cold weather,
track suits for sleeping
- Under garments: air absorbent, personal item, bath towel,
tooth paste, brush, and soap

3.4.5 How to choose hiking /Trekking foot wear:

- As a beginning backpacker choosing the right footwear may


be the most important decision.
- The shoes or boots you choose must be comfortable, durable
and protective, mile after mile.

I. Select the appropriate boots or shoes based on your planned


activity. Mountaineering boots must be much heavier and more
substantial than day-hiking boots
II. Learn about material used to make your footwear whether you
need heavy, water proof material or lighter weight and
breathable one
III. Consider how boot construction will affect your activity
IV. Get your feet measured properly and then try on the boots with
the appropriate socks. Take a test walk on a flat surface and
then an incline and check for any slippage or discomfort.

- Slippers: To relax the foot and expose to fresh air.


- Shoes: Thick and flowered soles that give comfort and grip.
In Malaysia is suitable for jogging. If walking on slippery
stones, get a gripping stand before proceeding don’t hurry.
On slippery high slopes, gid sloes of shoes into the ground.
- Socks: wool is the best material; cotton made is not suitable
because it can make foot sore.

Total time : 120 minutes

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3.5 FIFTH LECTURE

Date 2nd April 2011


Time 10.00 a.m – 12.00 a.m/p.m
Total hour 2 hours
Lecturer Mr. Ahmad Rosli Bin Din
Course LR 7 (Block J)
Particulars 3.5.1 Cooking utensils

- Fire: is essential during camping, it’s important for cooking,


heating the body and lightning the camping area.
- Stove: 3 types of stove for cooking: gas stove, gasoline stove
and the stove used by the army. Own stove can be made
using firewood. The stove is a group equipment.

Gas stove
Suitable for camping by motor vehicle because the gas container is
very heavy. It’s not suitable for lightweight camping or on foot even
though it is easy and fast to use. The cost is also a bit expensive.

Gasoline stove
This stove is cheap and light but requires skill.

Stove Used by the Army


It requires a light material that is made of chemical material called
“solid fuel”. It’s suitable to cook on mess tins. Another type- a
chemical that is put a tin. To use, just light the material in the tin.

Firewood stove
Needs wood as the lighting material. Also requires skill to light the
fire from wood

Follow these rules:


I. Distance between the stove is 8-10 feet from the tents
II. Make a small fire to maintain the cleanliness and safety
III. Do not make a fire under the tress’
IV. Put off the fire of unused stoves and cover the embers.
V. Wood or stones used to make the stove must be taken out

3.5.2 Cooking/Eating container

- For a group of 4 ppl, a container for 2.5 liter is required. The


container must have a handle for easy handling during
cooking.
- Another method is to use the mess tins. One mess tin can
cook for 2 ppl only (if anyone eats less, can cook for 3 ppl).

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The mess tin is standard in size.
- Other than mess tin, plate or bowl must be made plastic
because it doesn’t break easily. Make sure you do not bring
any glass container/equipment.

3.5.3 Water container


- For water container, an aluminum or plastic cup is suitable.
- It is better to bring along a bottle set as it contains both.
- This set can be carried with the belt or put it in the backpack
pocket. The reason for the water bottle is for drinking along
the way, no glass container/equipment.

3.5.4 Drinking Water

Do not drink inflowing water except after boiling. River water flowing
from the forest, upstream in the mountains and far from pollution is
safe to drink directly.

3.5.6 Personal
String: For individual, 4-5 meters long. The good type is the nylon.
Usually this string used for hanging clothes and tight for tent if
applicable.

3.5.7Polythene Bag
To load things before loading into backpacks and other small or big
items to avoid from getting wet

3.5.8 Stationeries
For recording purpose during journey

3.5.9 Whistle
For individual to give signal, specifically during emergencies

3.5.10 Multi-purpose Knife


Is a personal tool 4 cutting, opening cans, etc. Keep in your pants
or shirt pockets. Make sure it is not rusty.

3.5.11 “Parang”
Can be used individually or in a group. Specifically for cutting and is
worn at the waist. The best size is 25cm

3.5.12 Matches
Individual tool. Wrap it in a small.

3.5.13 Insects Repellent


Substances applied to the skin in order to provide protection against

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insects, primarily mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers, fleas

3.5.14 First aid kit


Every individual needs to carry for personal usage. Put where easy
to take.

3.5.15 Torch light

Individual tool. When carrying in a bag, batteries should be taken


out.

3.5.16 Group tools

- Night light: Group tool. For discussion, cooking.tc The


Hurricane Gasoline type is suitable. Gasoline lights can be
used too(more expensive).
- Shovel: Is a group tool for digging holes. Is tied to the
backpack vertically and the shard.
- Navigational Tools. Group tool. Map, compass and
distance measurer. (according to activities).
- Torch light: For bigger groups, bring a bigger torchlight to
fix the tent.
- First Aid kit: For groups, a person expert in the medical field
should be in charge and be in last row.

3.5.17 Survival items


To use if you get lost far from residential areas. Fine salt, fishing
hook and string, matches, candles, mirror, lastic and its rubber
string, trap string, needles & thread and medical supplies.

3.5.18 Health & personal hygiene


Wash your hands before touching any food or use a clean spoon.
Cut your fingernails if long. During camping, use slippers to walk. Do
not wear wet clothes. Make sure you take anti-malaria pills before
venturing into the forest or remote area. Get enough rest and sleep.
Do some light exercise once you’re up in the morning.

3.5.19 Bowel Disposal


-For bowel disposal, it is best to dig a hole. ½ meter deep, ½ meter
X ½ meter wide (the size of the hole depends on the number of
participants) .The wall can be made of cloth or leaves. It is best to
cover with some sands after each use. It’s even better to use a
chemical in the hole. If camping alone, this is not a problem. You
can dig a hole for yourself by 15cm deep. Make sure the hole is
covered back when leaving the camping area. Make sure the
following are observed strictly.Do not dispose near camping spot.

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Make a distance at least 100m away. No dispose near water source,
distance 100m away. If near a river, do it at downstream. No waste
in water

3.5.20 Garbage Disposal


Garbage is the main factor dirtying a camping spot. When planning
for camping, plan less food that causes much garbage. Do not
dispose garbage like food scraps or food everywhere. This can
cause bad smell and invite flies. Dig a hole and dispose the garbage
there. The distance between the hole and the tents must be 10
meters away and hole must be cover when camping over. Empty
can must be buried or taken back along for proper disposed. Avoid
fire, if needed, make it as minimum as possible

3.5.21 Climbing rope


Rope: During hiking and climbing, we will face very high slopes and
cross-rivers with strong current or face emergencies. To those
experienced, all that may not be a problem. For a leader leading a
group of inexperienced people, safety procedures are important.
It’s not to train you become a rock climber but to introduce basic
techniques as a preparation to lead a group of inexperienced
people.

From the discussion and practice below, the above topic can help
you to identify and use the climbing rope.

Specific rope:
The use of rope is for security to protect the user, either a mountain
or hill walker. For mountain climbers, the rope is used for climbing
The size of rope is ascertained by diameter, 7mm and below is not
recommended because of difficult handling. Make use the rope used
has been tested as certified by Union des Association Alpinnisme.
When we discuss about monitoring the high slopes, the most
important tool is the rope. There are many types of ropes used and
can be divided into the following:
i. Nylon/Polyamide or perlon
ii. Hawser laid
iii. Kermantle

i. Nylon
Generally, is light and is not water absorbent but it has
stretch ability and this rope has a low melting point. It can
heat up quickly and break with resistance. This is certainly
dangerous if you’re taking a group through high slopes.

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ii. Hawser Laid
aka manila. Generally in Malysia, it limited to big diameter,
difficult used in high slope and water absorbent.
Normally, it will become heavy when soaked in water and
this makes your journey difficult. This rope is also rough
and f your use “Figure of Eight” on this rope that has
contacted sand, a big resistance will occur which will
destroy the “figure of eight”.
iii. Kermantle is the breakthrough rope for climbers. In
German “ker” means external and “mantle” means fibre
stripe/ This characteristic protects the climber from
pressure and knotting. Kermantle also has the abrasion
resistance. It’s water resistant, easy to carry. Size 45-50m
with diameter 9 or 11 mm
a. Dynamic rope
b. Static rope
a. Dynamic rope: important characteristic of this rope is it has
“energy absorption capacity” which gives stretch ability
against weight(it falls).
b. Static rope: its low stretching coefficient, they are unable to
absorb energy and therefore not suitable for abseiling/
rappelling activities.
This rope needs to achieve the strength limit as set by the
Union International des Association d’’ Alpinisme (U.I.A.A)

3.5.22 Knots
I. Bowline
II. Clove hitch
III. Figure of eight
IV. Fisherman knot
V. Thumb knot

Bowline: use the Bowline for tying to objects, animals, or ppl when
reliability is important. The bowline is a good knot to tie to a person
in a rescue situation(it would not strangle).

Clove hitch: strong, easy to detach anchor knot that can be used at
the end or in the middle point of the rope

Figure of eight: the most secure and common way to tie into your
harness. The knot is the strongest if the working end stays on the
inside and no strands are crossed. This can also be tied very easily
when making a loop. The figure of eight can be untied with ease
after it has held weight.

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Double fishermen knot: strong and use knot for creating sling and
joining rope
Thumb knot: Another name for overhand knot. It’s used in place of
a figure of eight knot to prevent the end of a rope or fall unreenving
through a bloc, but most seamen advise its use because it can jam.

3.5.23 Food

Food selection must be based on these criteria:


I. Time
II. Nutritious
III. Cost/budget
IV. Weight
V. Suitable

- Food for camping must be fast and easy to prepare but this
doesn’t mean that food for camping should not be emphasized
on.
- Food for camping should be like the daily fresh food,
nutritious, easy to digest and contains sufficient vitamins and
protein.
- This is essential because a lot more energy is used compared
to usual time.
- Even though many tends to eat less during camping.
- One suitable thing is to prepare an eating schedule. With this
schedule, you can decide the type of food for every meal. This
will save time and cost.
- As mentioned above, whatever food you choose, it must be
fast and easy to prepare. However, the food must be good to
eat and contain all the nutrition and vitamins needed.
- Wet food like meat fish and vegetables are nutritious but
cannot last long if not refrigerated.
- An alternative is to bring dry and fast foods. Even though, they
are dry and fast to prepare, the nutrition and vitamins are
maintained.
- Food for camping must be easy to carry and can last for
certain periods. Currently, lots of fast food like soup, mee,
dried vegetables or fruit also available.
- Meat, squid, fish can be used.
- You only need to consider the quantity and your ability to eat.
- You can also prepare at home meat and fish which are good
to eat and easy to bring for camping and durable activities.

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3.5.24 Food planning

A guideline in preparing food for your camping trip:

Let’s say you are going for a 3 day camping trip during the weekend.
You will go after breakfast and expect to arrive at the camping spot
in the evening. You must prepare an evening meal and dinner at the
camping spot and so on for the next days.
Menu- show in table (breakfast, lunch, tea-time & dinner)
This example menu gives a true picture of preparing the required
meals, for your camping trip. By preparing this type of menu, you
can plan on the food amount to prepare for every meal. This way,
you know you eat sufficiently and no food requirement is neglected.
With this planning, you know what food is suitable for you. Now ur
plan even more accurate, no worry about rice, tea, milk, bread, mee
and so on. U must remember that too much food will cause u much
burden and wastage. While camping, cook just enough for you.
Cooking extra is not only wasting time but energy and money as
well.

3.5.35 Food distribution


When camping in a group, food distribution is important. Make sure
every member or participant has equal share. Every participant must
bring complete food, not just one type. This will ensure that you can
still maintain balanced diet.

Methods of wrapping
All types of food, dry or wet must be wrapped properly. Plastic
containers can be used but ensure they don’t break or open easily.
Another method is to wrap the food in plastic. Even though, it was
said that this is not recommended, it doesn’t mean that it cannot be
used at all. As u may know, plastic versatile if used correctly make
ur camping easy. Im usinhg plastic, u can reduce the use of tin and
bottle. Make sure u dispose container properly so as not to pollute
the environment. Choosing and wrapping method of food is
important to maintain comfort, cleanliness and safety.

3.5.26 Drinks
Drinks must be carried in light containers. If possible, do not use
glass bottles. Glass is heavy and east to break. If you’re carrying
drinks that need to be mixed, use a plastic container. However now
many drink mix is in powder form. This type is easy to carry, light
and east to prepare while it taste good and contains the nutrition.
Types of drink should be easy to carry and prepare and can last
long whithout any special equipment. Reduce usage if tin
containers, bottles and bicarbonate water.

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3.5.27 Achievements

Some of the achievements enjoyed by an individual after performing


physical recreational activities are below:
i. Happiness and fun
Through past experiences, one can feel the joy and that
these experiences contribute to enriching oneself
Satisfaction: after joy and fun, feel satisfied and have the
sense of being appreciated by other
ii. Balance: One needs something in bt outside pressure and
inside needs. If this doesn’t exist, one will feel the stress
and internal conflicts. The balance can be achieved by
involving in physical recreational activities.
iii. Creativity: Modern way of life has limited one’s opportunity
to create outdoor activities or recreation enable one’s
physical to produce creativity
iv. Character building: give and take character, co-operation,
kindness responsibilities,
v. Learning: can learn a lot of new things and widens one’s
thinking abilities
vi. Freedom: enables one to feel the freedom which is also
valuable personally
vii. Contest: participants given opportunities to show their
talent either compare to other or compare to one’s own
previous abilities
viii. Social relationship or leadership: social relationship built
and maintained

Total time : 120 minutes

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4.0 PART 2 : LOG OF CAMPING ACTIVITIES & DETAILS

4.1 INTRODUCTION

The major event of this co-curriculum activity is camping which was


successfully held on 9th April 2011 to 10th April 2011 at Bukit Larut, Taiping,
Perak. This camping was participated by students of Recreational & Adventure I
(KAM 1051) semester January 2011. This camping was supervised by our
lecturer Mr. Rosli Din supported by our captain (Trinh Tuan Duong) and two co-
captains (Hidayatun Nafisah Isa Muddin and Siti Hajar A. Hamid). They managed
to lead the camping successfully.
The objective of this camping was to expose the students towards the life
of being survival in the forest. Moreover, this camping was conducted for the
purpose to enhance and sharpen the skills of the students like setting up the
tents, cooking, and working together as a team and also to ensure all the
students implemented the knowledges and theories learnt throughout the lecture
session.
Since 12 small groups consists of 4 to 6 students had been formed,
therefore, each of them needs to cooperate with each other in order to survive.
Everyone of us needs to do and prepare everything from the beginning till the
end. We cannot rely on our lecturer since everything had been taught during the
class. Therefore, everyone must be really prepared physically and mentally. Only
those who were well prepared will be able to overcome all the obstacles and
challenges during the camping.
Although this camping only conducted for 2 days, I had learnt a lots of new
things and gained new experiences especially. These experiences and
knowledges are really valuable.

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4.2 ORGANISATION CHART

ADVISOR
MR AHMAD ROSLI BIN DIN

CAPTAIN
TRINH TUAN DUONG

ASSISTANT CAPTAIN 1 ASSISTANT CAPTAIN 2


HIDAYATUN NAFISAH ISA SITI HAJAR A. HAMID
MUDDIN

COOKING’S TEAM LEADER


MOHD ZULFARID BIN KHALID

CLEANING’S TEAM LEADERS


MOHAMAD ROZAIDI BIN MOHAMAD ALI
MUHAMMAD HISYAM BIN MAHYUDDIN

SOLEY – SOLEY BUTTERSCOTCH


MUHAMAD SYAFIQ BIN KAMARUL ASRAF B.
SAMSUDDIN KAMARULAZAMAN

KHALIFA G CREATOR
ELISHA BIN MD TALIB R NG JIA YAN
O
BUAT JE U LATE COMER
MUHAMAD LUKMAN BIN SAINAL P NIK MOHD SYAFIQ

SIX PLUS ONE L CONVERSE


KHAIRIAH BT HJ RAMLI E MOHAMED ALIF BIN AWANG
A ASOH
KBV4C D
MUHAMAD SALMAN B. MOHD E TS
SATI R MHD ZULKARNAIN HASHIM

KBUTP SEHIJAU WARNA DAUN


ZULHILMI AKIMAL B. MOHD RAHIMI B ABDUL
SAIPOLBAHRI

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4.3 PERSONAL DETAIL

NAME : MUHAMMAD IMRAN MUIZ BIN ABIDIN


IC NO : 911107035535
ID NO : 13237
COURSE : PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCE
YEAR : 2ND YEAR 1ST SEMESTER
INTAKE : JANUARY 2009
DATE OF BIRTH : 7TH NOVEMBER 1991
PLACE OF BIRTH : HOSPITAL DAERAH PASIR MAS
HEIGHT : 156cm
WEIGHT : 62 KG
BLOOD TYPE :B
CONTACT NO : +6(O13)4116480
E-MAIL : muiz6657@gmail.com

DATE OF ACTIVITY : 9TH APRIL 2011 – 10TH APRIL 2011


DURATION : 30 HOURS
LOCATION : BUKIT LARUT, TAIPING, PERAK
ACTIVITIES PLANNED: JUNGLE TREKKING & VISITING TAIPING ZOO

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4.4 CAMPING LIST

4.4.1 List of equipment provided

No Equipment Unit
1 Tent 20
2 Mess Tin 30
3 Ground sheet 2
4 Gas cylinder 1
5 Knife 3
6 Frying Pan 5
7 Cooking Pot 4
8 Stove 3
9 Big Spoon 5
10 Water Pot 2
11 Rice Spoon 4
12 Cup 70

4.4.2 List of menu

DATE MEAL MENU

PLAIN RICE + SARDIN + MIXED


DINNER
VEGETABLES + MINERAL WATER
9/4/2011
(SATURDAY)

SUPPER MAGGI + TEA/COFFEE

FRIED RICE + FRIED EGGS + TEA/COFFEE +


BREAKFAST MINERAL WATER + SANDWICH BREAD +
JAM

10/4/2011
(SUNDAY)
PLAIN RICE + CHICKEN CURRY +
LUNCH
VEGETABLES + MINERAL WATER

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4.4.3 List of raw materials

No Items Quantity
1 Sandwich Bread 13 packs
2 Jam 13 tins
3 Rice 20kg
4 Maggi 13 packs
5 Sardine 26 tins
6 Chicken Curry 13 tins
7 Cooking oil 9 litres
8 Sugar, Salt, Sos, Seasoning Centralized
9 Tea 100 pieces
10 Vegetables (Carrot, Long Beans, Onion, Garlic,) 13
11 Fried Rice & Mixed Vegetable paste 26 packs
12 Eggs 70 eggs
13 Anchovies 300 grams
14 Flour 2 kg
15 Chillies 2 packs

4.4.4 List of personal belongings

No Items Unit
1 Clothes 4
2 Pants 4
3 Toiletteries set 1
4 Sports Shoes 2
5 Mineral Water 1.5 L 1
6 Backpack 1
7 Slipper 1
8 Towel 1
9 Torch light 1
10 Food / pack 1

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4.5 CAMPSITE LOCATION HISTORY

Bukit Larut was founded in 1888 and is Malaysia's oldest hill resort. It rises
to a height of 1,035 meters, just 3km (10 mins drive) from Taiping, Perak. It is
located in the wettest part of the country, as the hill station experiences the
highest rainfall in the country. William Edward Maxwell who was appointed as
Assistant Resident of Perak in 1875 worked and lived in the Larut area.
Taiping was a beautiful basin, surrounded by lush tropical jungle and lofty
hills. The cool, jungle air brought in by the morning breeze prompted Maxwell on
a quest for a hill station that sourced this place for hill resort. Hence Bukit Larut
was formerly called as 'Maxwell Hill'. The road leading up to the 1,000m high
summit, winds through lush shady forest. After the ride up, you will be rewarded
with fresh and cool hill top air and a breathtaking view at the Larut Rest house.

4.6 WEATHER

9TH APRIL 2011

Evening : Sunny , cloudy and rainy


Night : Cloudy and rainy

10TH APRIL 2011

Morning : No rain and cloudy


Afternoon : No rain and cloudy

4.7 GROUP

Group name : Soley – Soley


Group members :-

1. Muhammad Imran Muiz Bin Abidin


2. Muhammad Syafiq Bin Samsuddin (Group leader)
3. Noor Farahin Bt Mohd Morshidi
4. Eza Syahera Bt Zulkurnain
5. Mohd Zulfadhli Bin Abd Wahid
6. Amin Fahim Bin Abu Mansor
7. Muhamad Ezham Syazwan Bin Yaacob

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4.8 CAMPING & JOURNEY REPORT

4.8.1 Day 1 : Saturday

Date 9th April 2011

Particulars Time : 9.30 a.m – 10.30 a.m


Venue : UTP Bus Parking, In front of V2

- All students gathered.


- The captain named as Tony gave some briefing on camping.
- All students were listening to him.
- The task were distributed to each group.
- Group Soley-Soley were asked to take stove at V6 store.
- All items provided by UTP for camping were collected at V6
store.
- Before we departed, the waiver form was fulfilled and submitted
by the students.
- The students leave the UTP to Bukit Larut, Taiping at 10.00 a.m.
- The journey took two hours.

Time : 12.30 p.m – 12.00 p.m/a.m


Venue : Campsite, Bukit Larut, Taiping

- At 12.30 p.m, the two UTP buses arrived at the campsite at


Bukit Larut, Taiping.
- The weather at this time is still clear and sunny.
- While waiting to our instructor to reach the campsite, we took our
lunch at the stall nearby the campsite. The foods were cheap
and delicious. Most of us ate ‘Laksa Penang’ and fried rice.
- At 1.30 p.m, the muslims performed the prayer at the ‘surau’
nearby the campsite.
- At 2.00 p.m, we took out all our belongings from the bus and we
entered the campsite. All students were very happy and excited
to start the camping.
- In the campsite, the students were gathered and some briefing
was given by our captain, Captain Tony. He divided the students
into 2 main groups which were the cleaning group (to clean all
the stuffs/equipments provided and to clean the campsite) and
the cooking group (to prepare and serve meal for the students).
- Mr Amin Fahim from my group was appointed as one of the
cleaning group and Miss Farahin and Miss Eza were appointed
to be in cooking group.
- The rest of students were asked to setup the tents.
- Before we started our work, we were having a safety briefing by
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keep the campsite clean. He also gave some advices to us to
gain as many as possible knowledge throughout the camp
besides he asked us to continue our hard work in studying. He
was so kind as he shared his experience that inspire us to be a
good student.
- Some tents could not be setup due to lack of items provided.
- Some guys helped the female students to setup their tents.
- After we finished setting up the tents, the weather turned cloudy
and in few minutes, the rain fall down. Luckily the tents were
successfully setup before the rain fall down.
- Then all of the students were having rest except for those who
were preparing for our dinner.
- At 4.00 p.m, our instructor/lecturer Mr. Ahmad Risli Bin Din
arrived at the campsite.
- We did an ice breaking session. We got to know each other
better by singing some songs and did some cheers taught by Mr.
Muhamad Salman from KBV4C group.
- After that, Mr. Ahmad Rosli joined us. He brought some ropes
and we did some knots.
- He asked all the students to practiced the 5 knots and showed to
him how to do the knots. He also asked us to explain on what is
the function of each knots. Actually, the knot had been taught by
him during the lecture session.
- At 6.00 p.m, the cooking team finished cooking and we had
dinner together and then we went for self preparation.
- At 8.00 p.m, after performing the prayer, all the students were
attending the briefing session given by our instructor, Mr Ahmad
Rosli Bin Din and Mr Tony. They briefed us on the night safari
trip at Taiping Zoo and sentry task.
- For your kind information, my group was asked to wake up for
sentry 2.00 a.m to 3.00 a.m.
- Then, we departed to the Taiping Zoo, visiting the night safari.
- We walked for 20 minutes to reach the zoo.
- To enter the zoo, each of us must pay RM 12.00. It was cheap
and affordable for one night safari experience. This was my first
time visiting the night safari and it was a great experience.
- At the zoo, we saw some pets and wild animals which were very
active at the night. We saw, lions, snakes, crocodiles, arapaima
fish (the very big fish), parrots, owls, rabbits and so on.
- We were asked to exit the zoo before 11.15 p.m.
- Then we went back to the campsite.
- We had instant noodle and hot tea for our supper.
- At 12.00 p.m/a.m, midnight, those who had not finished their
knots test were continue to finish the test. While some of the
students went for sleeping and some of us went for sentry.

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4.8.2 Day 2 : Sunday

Date 10th April 2011

Particulars Time : 2.00 a.m – 3.00 a.m


Venue :Campsite, Bukit Larut, Taiping

- My group Soley –Soley were appointed to guard all the


participants at this time.
- We did sentry to take care of the safety of the participants.
- Luckily and thanks to God, no bad thing happened at this time.
All the participants could have enough rest.
- Four your kind information, this was my first time being the
guard. It was a nice memory to be remembered.
- I was so tired. After sentry, I went for sleeping.

Time : 4.00 a.m – 12.00 a.m/p.m


Venue :Campsite, Bukit Larut, Taiping

- At 6.00 a.m, we performed our subuh prayer (for muslims).


Then we did some light exercises to energize ourselves.
- The cooking team start preparing for breakfast. They made hot
tea, sandwich bread with jam and fried rice.
- At 7.00 a.m we took our breakfast.
- At 8.00 a.m, we gathered and listened to the briefing on jungle
trekking given by Mr Ahmad Rosli Bin Din. He also briefed to us
to packed all belongings and items provided by UTP before 3.00
p.m since we will leave the campsite at 3.00 p.m.
- Then, we went for jungle trekking. Some of us did not go for
jungle trekking due to preparing the lunch for all of us.
- The slope of the hill was from 500 up to 800. It was so
challenging. Some of us were very fast and some of us were
very slow.
- At 1.00 p.m, jungle trekking was over. While some were
preparing for our lunch, some are setting down the tents. They
also packed everything.
- The rest were cleaning the camp site as ordered by the Mr.
Ahmad Rosli earlier.
- After that, we were having lunch together.
- Then we departed from Bukit Larut, Taiping to UTP.
- Everybody was so tired. Most of us fall asleep inside the bus in
all the way back to UTP.
- Actually we were tired but happy.
- The camping were ended.

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5.0 ATTACHMENT

Picture 5.1
The tents provided by UTP. The left tent
was setup by my group (Soley-soley).

Picture 5.2
Some of the participants. On our
way to campsite.

Picture 5.3
During jungle trekking. I’m taking picture
with the floras behind.

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