A backpack is a vital piece of hiking gear which you will most likely carry on every hike. Therefore, it has to provide good comfort and functionality. The Talon 44 is one of the most popular backpacks from Osprey – a well-known Colorado-based company. Osprey was one of the first manufacturers to introduce backpacks with…
Hikers, mountaineers and other outdoorsmen often forget how important it is to use quality underwear as it is directly in contact with the skin and therefore greatly influences the comfort. Underwear for hiking should be made of materials that are breathable, quick drying, light and able to maintain the natural body temperature. Merino wool is…
When you are hiking far away from the civilization you need reliable navigation. Smartphones are fantastic for day hikes and casual back‑country excursions, yet their batteries drain fast, screens can crack easily, and they often struggle to get a GPS fix in forests and narrow valleys. GPS watches are gaining popularity and are undoubtedly useful…
Helgafell is an around 350 meters high mountain near Hafnarfjordur in Iceland. I have started my “Hiking Iceland” season with small mountains because summits of bigger mountains are still covered with snow. I didn’t bring crampons to Iceland because I believed that snow would not be an issue in June. However, I was wrong…
Ulfarsfell is a small mountain near Reykjavik. I found it by coincidence while I was searching for short hikes with beautiful viewpoints in the nearness of Reykjavik. I actually couldn’t find much information about it on the internet but from the map I saw it’s around 300 meters high and that a decent path…
Suunto Ambit Series watches are one of the most sophisticated GPS watches on the market. Since 2012 Suunto has released 7 different Suunto Ambit watches. All these watches have one thing in common – a powerful GPS receiver that provides you with accurate navigation. Therefore, they are perfect for hikers, mountaineers, climbers and other outdoor…
A good hiking watch doesn’t just show time and date. It also provides altitude, location, air‑pressure trends, navigation assistance and sunrise/sunset times. Theis information helps with planning, route finding and predicting the weather. GPS‑enabled watches have become extremely popular in recent years, but non‑GPS watches still appeal to some users because of their simple interface…
Here we listed and reviewed the best via ferrata equipment on the market. Via ferratas (also called iron trails) are steep and exposed routes equipped with fixed steel cables. These allow climbers to secure themselves using a via ferrata set and harness, greatly reducing the risk of a serious fall. Other essential gear includes a…
Hiking, trekking and mountaineering are strenuous activities which require high performance clothing that keeps you comfortable no matter the conditions. The performance of a garment greatly depends on the material out of which it is made. The most common materials for hiking clothing are polyester, Merino wool, down (for insulation), nylon and other synthetic materials….
Cotton is one of the most used materials for clothing because it is highly appreciated for being soft, non-itchy, breathable and durable. However, when it comes to apparel for hiking, mountaineering and other aerobic activities, cotton has too many shortcomings to be used efficiently. Hiking clothing should provide good temperature regulation and be quick-drying, moisture-wicking…
