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EVENTS /// PROFILES /// GADGETS /// PLACES /// STYLE /// DRINK<br />
012<br />
GADGET FILE<br />
CLIMB EVERY<br />
MOUNTAIN<br />
You need the right tools to<br />
tackle the next big hill<br />
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BEAUTY IN MOTION<br />
Touted as the most versatile<br />
camera yet, the GoPro HD<br />
HERO2 is waterproof to 60m, and<br />
available in Outdoor, Motorsports<br />
and Surf editions. RRP S$499+ GST,<br />
The GoPro Centre at +65 6272 1151<br />
for stockists; gopro.com<br />
ADVENTURE<br />
CALLING<br />
Singaporean<br />
mountaineer and all-round adventurer<br />
Khoo Swee Chiow is always on the<br />
lookout for the next peak to conquer.<br />
WHAT CONDITIONS ARE YOU<br />
PREPARING FOR NEXT?<br />
I’m climbing more technical peaks, for<br />
example: peaks that are steeper and<br />
that have mixed terrain of ice, snow<br />
and rocks.<br />
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WHAT’S IN YOUR PACK?<br />
I always carry a GPS, knife and<br />
satellite phone.<br />
HOW DO YOU LOG YOUR JOURNEY?<br />
By taking photos, videos and writing<br />
journals. On average, I’d take around<br />
100 photos a day and as each image is<br />
about 25MB, I store it on my Seagate<br />
GoFlex drive. I then use these images<br />
and videos as a visual record of my<br />
expedition so I can retell my story and<br />
bring the adventure to life for others.<br />
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2<br />
HOT<br />
GADGETS<br />
I’m currently<br />
using the Canon<br />
5D Mark II for<br />
professional<br />
images, the<br />
Canon G12 for<br />
high camps<br />
and summits<br />
and the HP<br />
Elitebook for<br />
editing photos<br />
in the fi eld.<br />
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STEADY DOES IT<br />
For documenting your<br />
adventure, you need the<br />
lightweight (1.14kg), foldable and<br />
strong Vanguard Nivelo 245BK<br />
tripod. RRP S$359, call<br />
+65 6848 4707 for stockists.<br />
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WORSHIP THE SUN<br />
The rugged solarmonkey<br />
extreme by Powertraveller<br />
is capable of charging even<br />
under low light conditions.<br />
RRP S$198 +GST, available at<br />
Changi Airport tel: +65 6543 1066.<br />
4The JayBird Freedom<br />
SOAR LIKE A BIRD<br />
Bluetooth wireless<br />
headphones promise an active<br />
lifestyle, boosted by your<br />
fave playlist. RRP S$199,<br />
call +65 6338 8200.<br />
WHAT’S ON YOUR WISH LIST?<br />
A lightweight video camera.<br />
WHAT MOUNTAINEERING CAN WE<br />
ATTEMPT IN THE REGION?<br />
Mount Kinabalu (Malaysia), Fansipan<br />
(Vietnam), Mount Apo (Philippines),<br />
and Rinjani, Bromo and Semeru in<br />
Indonesia, are all easy trekking peaks<br />
for everyone who has average fi tness.<br />
Follow Khoo Swee Chiow on his<br />
adventures at daretodream.com.sg<br />
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WORDS: ANNE LOH
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