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…
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A hiking GPS helps you follow a planned route, save important locations and find your way back. A phone with offline maps can be enough for many day hikes, but we would consider a dedicated device for longer trips where battery life, outdoor controls and a tough case matter. It also lets you navigate while…
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…
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A hiking watch can make it easier to follow a route, monitor your ascent and keep track of the daylight remaining. The right choice depends on how you hike: detailed maps matter when navigating unfamiliar trails, while battery life becomes more important on trips with limited charging opportunities. We favor GPS watches for route guidance…
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…
