ByMichael
Which trekking boot is the best? With a membrane or without Gore-Tex and the like? A classic leather boot or one made of Cordura or nubuck? The choice is enormous and opinions differ widely. Here is my personal choice: the Hanwag Tatra.
ByMichael
This handy add-on pouch is worn diagonally across the chest, giving you quick access to all your important accessories. The Osprey GrabBag attaches to the shoulder straps with a quick-release buckle, so it can also be removed easily. With a long strap, the pouch can also be worn as a hip pack if needed. The back is padded and covered with breathable mesh, which largely prevents heat build-up. Inside, the Osprey GrabBag has a main compartment and a separate mesh slip pocket, and there is a very stretchy slip pocket on the front.
ByMichael
How do you look after walking and trekking boots made of leather, and how do you make leather boots without a membrane waterproof? There are plenty of tips and tricks out there, but not all of them make sense or really help. Here are my own care tips.
ByMichael
Quite a while ago I bought myself a Petzl e+LITE headlamp. Before that I had used a headlamp from an unknown manufacturer and was anything but satisfied – quite the opposite with the e+LITE. For me, simply everything is right about this headlamp, from the weight to the burn time.
ByMichael
Save some weight on trekking tours and still get dry.
ByMichael
I took a closer look at Garmin’s topo maps of Canada, and at a free alternative.
ByMichael
More information on the upcoming Oregon 550 and Oregon 550t
ByMichael
The Garmin Oregon is a great outdoor GPS that can be optimised further with simple means.
ByMichael
After two years with an eTrex Vista HC, a switch to the Garmin Oregon 300: what the touchscreen brings, where the backlight falls short and how long the batteries really last.
ByMichael
1.88 kg for two people: the MSR Hubba Hubba HP tested in Florida and at Lake Garda – pitching, condensation, thunderstorms and the one weak point at the short sides.
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