The Merino Darn Tough Sock Review
I recently had the opportunity to try out the Merino Darn Tough socks. These socks have become my go-to choice for aerobic outdoor activities and the extended weekend sock. In this review, I’ll…
Rapide Lifaloft Air Jacket – test review
The Rapide LIFALOFT Air Jacket from HELLY HANSEN is a lightweight and insulated jacket that is durable, and breatheable. It’s outer layer fabric uses the DWR Nylon 20D Technology which is integrated in the garn, so that it can’t be washed off . The new LIFALOFT Air insulation created by Helly Hanssen is lightweight and…
Hardshell jackets in review – the Odin 9 and Verglas Infinity from Helly Hansen
Why do we need hardshells jacket? As an outermost layer, it keeps everything that’s underneath dry and in some cases isolates too. Layering your clothings has been the best method to solve problems…
The Kaipara Merino hoody sweat jacket 270 in review
The Kaipara MERINO HOODY SWEAT JACKET 270 is a 100% merino woolen midlayer that’s “Born in New Zealand. Made in Germany” – so their slogan.
Test Review – Creek 50 Pack, Black Diamond
The Creek 50 Pack is a Toploader for climbers intending to spend a gear-intensive day out at the crags. And it has all the benefits of a haul bag to go with a…
Test Review – Houdini’s new Power Air Houdi with Polartec Power Air
The Power Air Houdi is the result of an innovative project between Polartec and Houdini Sportswear, who was one of the first few outdoor companies that integrated the Polartec® Power Air ™ into…
Review – Using the TK Wide and insulated Food Canister from Klean Kanteen
When I first held Klean Kanteen ‘s TK Wide at the ISPO exhibition this year, I was full of ideas what I could do with it. Big excitement, when the TK Wide and…
Garmont Ascent GTX – a test review
When looking for a mountaineering boot, ask yourself is if you are going to mainly hike or climb. If you’re an ambitious summiter, the answer would logically probably be both. However, there are little…
Chill Out 450 Sleeping bag from Valandre – a test review
The Chill Out 450 is a two season down sleeping bag made from the outdoor french company Valandre. They are situated in Belcaire, a town situated in the middle of the french Pyranees….
Putting Dura Case to the test
One of the many hurdles on a outdoor outing is to keep your phones alive at the end of a cold or wet day. Count the times your smartphone died on you when…
Can Summer Clothing with UPF replace sunscreen lotions? – a test review with Outdoor Research
Flip flops, bare skin, shorts, mountaineering in high altitudes and lots of gelatis. Summer! What’s new on my pack list are summer clothings with UPF. Unprotected skin under the sun can burn. It turns…
The Saturn crashpad from Moon Climbing
In my last post, I gathered points on what to look for when you’re choosing a crashpad. With all of them in my mind, I noted down what was really important for me: I’m…