Bring these for SUVival
The 10th TNP SUVival Challenge takes place this weekend. RONALD LOH (rloh@sph.com.sg) speaks to some returning participants on their key essentials to pack for the trip.
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MR KWOK CHEE WEI, 49, SHIPPING DIRECTOR AND LAST YEAR'S WINNER
Number of TNP SUVival Challenges completed: 9
What to take: Spare clothes.
You never know how muddy, sweaty or drenched you may get. I would also definitely take along the Denizen's d.LITE Tees - which is made for sports and outdoor activity and is made from the same material as the "Celebrate SG50 Proud To Be Singaporean" Sports Collection - as it's comfortable and a good memento for keepsake. I collect every year's event tee and this year will be no different.
MR GREGORY WONG, 39, POLYTECHNIC LECTURER
Number of TNP SUVival Challenges completed: 4
What to take: Old newspapers
Your shoes will get muddy when you step out of your car during the off-road segment. To prevent the dirtying of your car interior, line the floor with old newspapers. This will make your car much easier to clean as the newspapers will soak up the mud, otherwise it will be difficult to wash off the carpet when it dries.
MR DESMOND LIM, 39, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Number of TNP SUVival Challenges completed: 5
What to take: Touch N Go card with enough money
Given that the final destination of the Challenge is a mystery, you will not know how far up North you will go. So make sure you top up your Touch N Go card. I put in at least RM200 (S$74) if I am travelling to Kuala Lumpur. This will allow you to breeze through the toll booths without wasting time and energy finding a top-up station.
MR ALVIN YEONG, 53, SERVICE MANAGER
Number of TNP SUVival Challenges completed: 4
What to take: Cooler box with drinks
It will be hot and you will need to replenish your water loss. So my family and I take along our trusty cooler box that we load with ice, bottled water, isotonic drinks and soft drinks. Any time we get thirsty, we have a cold drink - very helpful for the long drive.
PHOTOS: COURTESY OF MR GREGORY WONG, MR ZACHARY CHUA
MR ZACHARY CHUA, 43, CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Number of TNP SUVival Challenges completed: 7
What to take: Cable ties and duct tape
Off-roading may lead to slight damage to your car, especially the bumper. One year, I accidentally hit someone's rear bumper and it came off. Thankfully, we managed to secure it back temporarily using duct tape and cable ties.
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