GAC ADVENTURE CONSULTANT

RAINFOREST
SURVIVAL
INFO PACK

2 DAYS 1 NIGHT PROGRAM 2020 EDITION

INTRODUCTION

AROUND MALAYSIA
Malaysia, one of South East Asia's countries is popularly
known for its world class sandy beaches and oldest
rainforest in the world.
Malaysia is also known for its cultural diversity which
mainly consists of many different races that makes the
country one of a kind.

OUR PHILOSOPHY: LEARNING WITHOUT KNOWING

TEAM SPIRIT:
We act not only based on our
personal goals, but our team's
objective to achieve every
milestone in our programs.
Highlighting the importance of
team work helps us become a
better team player and leader.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION:
Working under pressure leads to
many miscommunication. As a
leader and team player, we
encourage both parties to voice
out their opinions effectively and
to be heard with the right
perspectives.

RESPECT:
Doing what's right and fair
benefits our participants to
learn, progress and develop
throughout the program in the
most efficient way.
EDUCATION:
Majority of our learning is
through the experience of
doing. Quality facilitation will
encourage self-reflection and
allow time for proper learning.

ABOUT US
GAC Adventure Consultant emphasize on the importance of learning through doing and ensuring that
all participants will achieve their milestones towards the end of the program. Our company has been
operating in the outdoor education industry for more than 16 years

Safety is our top priority as all risks involved during programs are assessed and calculated. Our trainers are
all certified as Wilderness First Responders as a minimum requirement.

Moreover, we integrate Leave No Trace principles to ensure that participants will learn about the
importance of nature conservation and sustainability. Participants will gain invaluable knowledge, values,
skills and certifications by the end of all programs.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Our programs are designed to showcase the many different skills and techniques that
are required to survive in a wilderness environment while minimizing our impacts to the
environment to fulfill the core values of Leave No Trace (LNT).
Our instructors are well trained and experienced in the field of wilderness survival and are
ready to give the best of them to ensure that all participants will have an ultimately great
time while learning in a safe environment .

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
 Knife Safety and usage
 Essential Knots & Survival Shelter
 Water Sourcing & Purification
 Fire & Wilderness Cooking
 Campfire Reflection
 Emergency Rescue Signaling
 Wilderness Navigation

WHAT IS PROVIDED DURING THE PROGRAM?

 Meals (1 Breakfast, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner)
 Morakniv Companion Knife
 Leave No Trace Awareness Certification
 Professional Facilitation and Coaching
 Standby Medical First Aid Services
 PROGRAM ITINERARY
Time Brief description

Arrival. Location: TBA

Day 1
Morning Registration. Orientation and Safety briefing. Expectation settings.
Ice Breaking & Energizers. Teams forming.

Knife Safety and Distribution of knives.

Day 1 Basic Navigation. Prep time and Hiking departure.
Morning
Essential Camp Knots. Survival Shelter Building.

Lunch. Campsite Setup

Day 1
Afternoon Water Sourcing & Purification

Survival Fire Building. (Starting a fire, managing using nature

Day 1 resources)
Afternoon Wilderness Cooking (Becoming your own Master Chef in the
forest!)

Day 1 Dinner.
Evening Campfire. Reflection. Briefing for tomorrow

Day 2 Breakfast (provided). Morning workout. *whichever first

Morning Wilderness First Aid (How to treat yourself and others when things go south)

Lunch. Campsite teardown. Pack and Clean up LNT Style.

Day 2 Emergency Rescue Signaling and Survival Navigation.

Afternoon Hike out to civilization.

Day 2 Certification Ceremony.

Afternoon Participants will be awarded with LNT Certificate and RFS

*Please note that the stated time and sequence of the program are estimations and are subjected to change depending
on locations and other factors
PACKING LIST
Item Description Image
1.Outdoor clothes We recommend dry fit, long sleeves and pants to
avoid insects bites and protection from the sun.

2. Rain jacket The shell/ outer layer jacket must be waterproof,

windproof, breathable as specified by the
manufacturer.

3. Sun Hat or Cap We recommend large brim sunhats with UV

protection to avoid sunburns during the day.

4. Hiking Bagpack We recommend 30 liters and above to store your

equipment. Find a pack that suits your torso length to
have a comfortable journey.

5. Footwear Closed toe shoes are the best option to enter the
wilderness. Bring a pair of slippers or sandals as well to
make the night comfortable.

6. Sun protection We recommend SPF 50 and above to avoid

cream sunburns during the day.

Participants coming in groups can

7. Headlamp / We recommend headlamps rather than simple

Lumination device torches so you're able to have your hands free for
activities.
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8. Personal First Aid A simple First Aid Kit to treat when injuries occur will
Kit do. Please ensure that personal medications are
included.

9. Personal Eating Any material will do, we would like to do our part to
Utensils reduce wastages.

10. Water Bottle Required 2 liters of capacity.

11. Light Snacks Bring some snacks to munch on as we go during the

program. Nutritional snacks are recommended.

12. Knife A trusty and reliable knife will do. Morakniv

Companion knifes are provided during the program. But
feel free to bring your other collections for the
program.

13. Multi tools We recommend multi tools with pliers and basic
functions.

Participants coming in groups can share this item

14. Cordage 15-30 meters, 3-5mm diameter

Won't hurt to have more.

Participants coming in groups can share this item

15. Shelter Both tents and hammock are acceptable shelters.

Ensure that your hammock has a flysheet above if
you're planning on using that option.
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16. Sleeping Mat A simple sleeping mat keeps you insulated from
heat and cold during the day and night. It also
enhances your sleeping experience by providing
comfort. Yoga mats can be used as sleeping mats
too.

17. Sleeping Bag We recommend sleeping bags with 20 celcius and

above rating.

18. Personal Maintain your hygiene.

Toiletries

19. Plastic Bags Ziplock bags, normal plastic bags, garbage bags are
recommended for water proofing your items.

20. Fire starting Lighter, matches, ferro rod and other fire starting
device devices can be brought to the program. No
explosives and firearms.

Participants coming in groups can share this item

21. Compass We recommend the base plate compass for learning

purposes.

Participants coming in groups can share this item

22. Whistle Any whistle will do. The higher the decibles, the
better!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Accommodation
A: Participants are required to
bring their tents / hammock for
their sleeping shelter. Rentals for
tents and sleeping mats are
available if required. Participants
are required to sleep in separate
tents. However, participants
travelling from the same
household may choose to sleep
together in large tents.
Q: Toilets
A: There are no proper built toilets
during the program. Participants
are required to use wilderness
toilets throughout the program. A
toilet tent will be stationed for
privacy.
Q: Physical Activities
A: Participants are required to be
physically active during this
program. Participants will be
hiking 2-5KM per day along with
their bagpacks containing their
belongings from The Nest to the
Wilderness campsite (back and
forth).
Q: Meals
A: All meals during the program
are provided. Ingredients for
dinner will be provided and
participants are required to
prepare and cook. Instructions
and guidance will be provided by
the course instructors. We
recommend participants to bring
snacks to munch along the way.
Q: Dietary requirements / Food Allergies
A: Participants with dietary
requirements are required to
inform the program organizer.
Participants with food allergies
must state their conditions in the
medical form for our team to plan
ahead.
Q: Water
A: Drinking water will be provided
during the program. Please bring
a water bottle for refills. Water for
cleaning will be harvested from
nearby water sources.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Power Sources Q: Dress Code

A: There are no power sources A: Participants are responsible on

available throughout the packing the appropriate clothing
program. Please bring a for an outdoor trip. We
powerbank to charge your recommend long sleeves and
devices such as phones, cameras pants to avoid insect bites.
and etc.

Q: Getting to The Nest to Meet up Q: Risk Management

A: Participants may use google A: Our course instructors are certified by

maps or waze to get to The Nest. Wilderness Medical Associates and are
Link: experienced in providing medical
https://goo.gl/maps/QvXJmBsMB treatments in the wilderness. A standby
HakJHKb6 off-road vehicle will also be within
Address: reach throughout the program for any
UPM, 43400 Seri Kembangan, emergency evacuations.
Selangor

Q: Parking

A: Free of charge and available,

100 meters away from The Nest.

Q: Free Knife and Upgrades

A: Participants will be given with

a Morakniv Companion knife
during the program. Upgrades
can be made before the program.
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Release of Indemnity Form
(To be filled by participant)
Program Name
Program Date
Room No
Full Name
Passport / IC
Address :
Hand Phone: Email:
Date of Birth : Age : Sex :
Blood Type : Height : Weight :
Please State Any Medical Conditions or Allergies that may require special attention
..........................................................................................................................................................

In case of emergencies (ICE) Name

(next of kin):
Phone : Personal
Doctor:

General Indemnity Form

I,
and if I am a minor, my parent(s), for and on behalf of myself and my children, heirs, executors, administrators and
representatives, agree to release, indemnify and defend GAC Adventure Consultant Sdn Bhd (GAC) with respect to all claims,
liabilities, losses, suits or expenses (including costs and reasonable attorneys fees) made or brought by anyone, including a co-
participant, third party, my child, or any members of my or my child’s family arising out of any injury, damage, death, of other loss in any
way connected with my or my child’s participation in GAC activities or use of GAC equipment or facilities. This agreement includes any
losses claimed to be caused, in whole or in part, by the negligence of GAC. I understand I agree here to waive all claims against
GAC, and agree that neither I, nor anyone acting on my behalf, will make a claim and/or file a lawsuit of any kind against GAC, as a
result of any injury, damage, death or other loss suffered by me or my child. I also agree that Malaysian Law shall govern this
agreement.

First Aid: I authorize GAC personnel to obtain or provide medical care for me/my child, or
to transport me/my child to a medical facility. I further authorize GAC staff or other medical personnel to render such treatment they
deem necessary for my/my child’s health. I agree that GAC has no responsibility for medical care provided to me/my child, and I agree
to pay all costs associated with such care or evacuation whether or not authorized by me.

Photo Release: I authorize GAC, and /or parties designated by GAC, to use my or my child’s photo for sale or reproduction in any
manner GAC desires, for advertising, display, audiovisual, exhibition or editorial use.

Insurance Public Liability: Scope of Cover: Accidental bodily injury to any person – Injury must occur during program. (Injury must be
caused by accidental unforeseen circumstances)

Any portion of this Document deemed unlawful or unenforceable shall not affect the remaining provisions of the Document, and those
remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

I have carefully read, understand, and voluntarily sign this Document and acknowledge that it shall be effective and binding upon
myself, my family, heirs, executors, representatives and estate.

Participant Signature Date & Time No I/C or Passport

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