Salomon Tech Amphibian
Salomon Tech Amphibian is perfect for those trips when there’s water crossing. Kayakers love it. Trekkers who need to do river crossing should be able to do it without any hassle of removing their shoes. It’s an amphibian, you wear the shoes and keep them – wet or dry.
I recently tested mine on a trip to the beach. I usually bring both my Merrell Chameleon and slippers. Now, all I need is this – the Tech Amphibian dries quickly and can be worn with or without socks.
The Contagrip rubber is perfect for sand and rock during light treks. It is strong enough to handle climbs and descends and is reliable and sticky on most mossy wet rocks. It also does not stink because of the anti-microbial properties in the inner sole.
One local brand Sandugo Tootega even tried to copy the Tech Amphibian and could be acquired at cheaper price at local shops for just Php1,900.
Of course, nothing beats the original – The Salomon Tech Amphibian is lighter and more durable. It may cost a few more both if you want reliability on those wet and dry adventures, the shoe imposes it’s name well.
Product Description
- Material: Synthetic textile
- Sole: Contagrip rubber
- Adjustability: Quicklace lacing system
- Recommended Use: Kayaking, rafting, canyoneering, hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year
- Country of Origin: China
Summer outdoor fun
There’s an amazing white sand beach in Ternate Cavite, Philippines but it’s not a commercial resort, its a Marine Base training camp. It’s a long 2-3 hour drive from my place (my estimate is 4-5 hours from Manila) but the rolling highways in Ternate going to the Marine Camp, with arching trees on one side and a great view of mountain hill sides took away all the ‘are-we-there-yet’ complains.
Unlike the typical shores in the lowland areas in Manila and Bacoor towns, seasides in these parts of Cavite shimmers in green-blue waters and white sand.
The area is actually great for a triathlon event, the sea, the rolling highway, the shaded path.
Entrance to the Marine Base costs Php100 per head (Php200 for overnight stay). Rooms are reserved for Marines and Officials, but when available, costs Php700 for an overnight stay. Open cottages on the beach costs Php500. You may bring food and drinks (even alcoholic) inside. There’s no need to put a lot in the bag, especially food and hydration because most are available inside the camp (softdrinks, burgers, instant noodles, coffee, ice, hot water, coal, even tents). You can even bring your tent and camp in the beach.
Here’s the link of the Nokia N95 GPS when I set it on (please use the zoom out [ – ] function if you can’t see the display):
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