After hiking in the French and Austrian Alps, I continued my “Hiking the Alps” tour by climbing the 2236 meters high mountain Stol (Hochstuhl in German) in the northwestern corner of Slovenia, close to the Austrian border. Stol is the highest mountain of the 120 kilometers long Karawanke mountain range which is a section…
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When you’re heading deep into the wilderness for 5 days or more, space and support matter. A 70‑litre or larger backpack allows you to pack the food, water and extra clothing needed for long routes. However, be aware that the required capacity of a backpack greatly depends on the equipment and supplies that you need/want…
Approximately half of a year ago, I purchased the Montane Minimus jacket and since then I’ve been regularly using it as a shell layer on my hiking trips. The Montane Minimus jacket is a hardshell jacket which means that it’s made of a waterproof/breathable fabric. Hardshell jackets are typically lighter than softshell jackets and offer better…
Socks often don’t receive the recognition they deserve. While we invest in high-tech gear, the discomfort of wet or moist feet can easily be overlooked. Yet, this discomfort isn’t just an inconvenience—it can lead to increased friction, causing painful blisters. The ideal hiking socks efficiently wick perspiration away from your feet, ensuring comfort and blister…
A couple of months ago I received the Woolly Ultralight Crew Neck Merino t-shirt and since then I’ve been regularly using it as a base layer for hiking. The Woolly Ultralight Crew Neck Merino t-shirt is made of 100% Merino wool. Base layers made of Merino wool have certain advantages in comparison to the more…
As the temperatures rise and you store your warm hiking hat or beanie at the back of your closet, you might consider bringing a sun hat for your outdoor adventures instead. Even if you are not old enough to remember the iconic Slip-Slop-Slap sun protection campaign from 1980s, you can probably recall from various other…
In April 2017 we were travelling around France and on our way we also stopped in Grenoble. Grenoble is a quite big city in southeastern France which lies at the foot of the French Alps. Being so close to the Alps, we of course wanted to go hiking there. After a brief research we decided to…
Quilts are gaining favor among hikers, backpackers, and mountaineers for their lighter, less bulky, and more adaptable nature compared to traditional mummy sleeping bags. Diverging from a sleeping bag’s enclosed design, a quilt keeps your back in direct touch with the sleeping pad, as its underside is open and lacks a zipper. Nonetheless, it is…
Overexposure to sunlight is not only harmful for our skin, but also for our eyes. Spending a long day out in the sun without sunglasses will cause most of us to have tired or slightly burning eyes – and the sun can indeed burn our eyeballs and be a contributing factor to various eye issues…
A pair of high-quality shorts can be incredibly beneficial for hiking in warm weather, offering superior ventilation, comfort, and freedom of movement compared to regular pants. It’s important to note, though, that shorts are best suited for well-groomed and less demanding trails, where the need for protection against dense vegetation and rough terrain is minimal….
