What to bring to Mersing?

chrisyeo · Post by **chrisyeo** » Fri May 14, 2004 4:00 pm

Hi,

This will be my first time up to Mersing. I'd just like to ask the 'old timers' some advice as to what to bring besides snacks, repellant and warm clothes.

Thank you very much!
Chris

Post by **acc** » Fri May 14, 2004 5:09 pm

DIE-DIE-MUZ-BRING
-heat packs to prevent dew. get these at winter clothing store for a dollar each. Expect to use 1-2 per scope per night.
-ground sheet(s)
-red torch-light
-large trash bag or shower curtain to cover scope in case of sudden downpour
-'squeeze-blower' to blow dust off optics
-insect repellant

Luxury items
-wet tissue to freshen up
-sleeping bag
-aircon
-home theatre system
-fridge

harlequin2902 · Post by **harlequin2902** » Fri May 14, 2004 7:59 pm

Remember to bring a jacket/windbreaker too. It can get really cold in the early hours of the morning sometimes !

7 more days !

Post by **acc** » Fri May 14, 2004 10:34 pm

The grass at the observing site is short and spiky; makes sitting/sleeping on your groundsheet a prickly affair. Usually I spread a layer or two of newspapers below the groundsheet. More comfortable this way and your ground sheet wouldn't get dirty from the dried, powdery dung that is prevalent all over the field.

IceAngel · Post by **IceAngel** » Fri May 14, 2004 11:48 pm

acc wrote:
Luxury items
-aircon
-home theatre system
-fridge

hahaha... can bring that but dunno where to find power... lolz.
Van a power generator there???

chrisyeo · Post by **chrisyeo** » Sat May 15, 2004 12:36 am

Thanks!

Clear skies.

Post by **Airconvent** » Sat May 15, 2004 2:33 am

chrisyeo wrote:Thanks!

Clear skies.

A flask of hot water in a well insulated jug and some instant coffee would be nice else you would end up in a horizontal position by 3am.
Don't forget the tidbits. Its not like you can pop by 7-11 when you are hungry.
Bring Batteries too! My camera ran out and no one had extras..!
For ground sheets, bring fabric/canvas types rather than plastic ones. the latter tend to collect dew. If you bring that cocktail chair for your etx90, be sure to bring a plastic bag to wrap it in when not in use.
To double protect , bring mosquito coils and lighter to light them