Test Esbit stove: Small 585 ml cooking set for the coffee in between
After we have already tested various gas stoves in recent times, it’s time to introduce a stove from Esbit….
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Superfeet Insoles Review: Green Insoles in Hiking and Trekking Boots
Field test of the green Superfeet “Performance” insole in hiking shoes and trekking boots. On hikes in Maine and in the Harz, the insoles had to show whether they could withstand the strain and whether they offer real added value over the original insoles from Hanwag and co.
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Down Gloves – Carinthia Expedition Gloves with Down Fill
To match the “Downy Light” down jacket introduced back in September, Carinthia is also launching the Down Gloves. They are meant to be comfortable to wear, feather-light, packable to pocket size and yet robust. For the fill, Carinthia uses 90/10 goose down with a fill power of 700 cuin.
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Garmin BaseCamp: Free Software for the Oregon and Dakota
Garmin BaseCamp is a new free program for planning and analysing GPS tours, suited to managing and creating tracks, routes and waypoints and to exchanging GPS data with a Garmin outdoor GPS. BaseCamp has many new features and will probably replace Garmin MapSource!
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Merrell Moab Mid GTX Review: Lightweight Hiking Shoe Tested
Looking for a lightweight mid-cut hiking shoe with a membrane, I came across the Merrell Moab Mid GTX Men. The specs and the look suggest it should suit the job well. On wet rock, sadly, the sole is not fully convincing.
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Caring for Waterproof Clothing: Wash and Re-Proof It Right
Whether Gore-Tex, Sympatex or eVent – even the wonder fabrics of rain protection need regular care to keep performing and stay waterproof. Choosing the right detergent and proofer is a big part of it.
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Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles Review
A carbon trekking pole – that sounds like ultralight, but it does not really apply to the Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork. This trekking pole stands out for its particularly good stability and high comfort rather than for its especially low weight.
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The North Face Borealis Review: A Daypack for Trail and Town
30 litres, 1040 g and a laptop sleeve: how The North Face Borealis performs as a hiking daypack and as an everyday bag – and where its back ventilation falls short.
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First Look: Superfeet Insoles for Hiking and Trekking Boots
I would like to briefly introduce a couple of insoles for hiking boots that I plan to test more intensively over the coming weeks. They are two models from the US manufacturer Superfeet. Both are foam insoles reinforced with a plastic stabiliser cap to support the heel and arch. According to the manufacturer, this is meant to improve guidance, support, balance and comfort while reducing the strain on muscles and bones.
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Garmin Dakota 20 Review: Hiking GPS Tested on the Trail
The Dakota 20 is a navigation device that came onto the market in mid-August 2009, aimed at hiking, trekking and mountaineering as well as geocaching. Compared with the Oregon range it is a good deal smaller and lighter. Can it keep up with its big siblings?
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