A Rendesvous with Salomon X-Ultra 2 GTX
“Dear Diary, I have a secret to tell. I have a new friend. His name is Salomon. But actually, he is also known as X-Ultra 2 GTX. I met him sometime ago by…
Travel big, like an Osprey Shuttle
The alarm was set to 3 am. The flight was scheduled at 6 am. I was all set and packed to go for the next climbing trip. I spent the days before packing, excited…
MSR whisperlight universal stove test review
Recently, I took the MSR Whisperlight Universal Stove apart. Theoretically and practically. This stove is my partner in crime when we’re doing our thing together in the outdoor kitchen. And while I was doing…
Icebreaker womans Helix LS Zip jacket review
Wool has been around since generations. Wool is a saviour to all your cold days, it warms even when wet. It’s only setback, it’s heavy and scratchy.The company Icebreaker revolutionized that thinking when they…
Mozzies ahoi – how not to abandon your ship
The worst thing that can happen is to be waken up in the middle of the night with the buzzing of zzzzzzzzzz in your ear. I hate those creatures. I would never understand…
Betastick Clipstick compact review
Also known as just a clipstick, cheat stick, clip aid a.s.o. Which ever way it goes, it’s the same thing. It stretches your arm 2-3m longer and makes you taller than the most. But let…
Jung women’s Fritzi pant review
Jung is a young company, originating from Cologne. (update 2023: unfortunately they have closed down) Their garments are manufactured with fair terms of trade made in the EU. They offer a limited range of garments,…
Osprey Kestrel 38 test review
The Osprey Kestrel 38 is a back pack that is light and durable. It makes the perfect partner to go on day trips or multiple day hikes to the mountains. My old back…
Five Ten Anasazi Verde Lace-Up climbing shoe Review – it’s all about friction
In the beginning it was pink. Then white, and then green came along. The history of the climbing shoe Anasazi family goes down in colours. When Five Ten decided to drop the Pink…
Source WLP Low Profile Hydration System Review
“.. give me this water, that I thirst not ..” vers John 4:15 When John said that centuries back, he wasn’t joking. Water is the most important element in our body, in the world, in our…
Octopus Rope bag – Blue Ice
I have been eying for an alternative to one of those zippable crag bags when I came across the Octopus Rope bag from Blue Ice. The bag was so simple and small, it…
Test review – WeBee Climbing Harness, Ocun
The Webee harness is a lightweight, 3 buckle system climbing harness. The first time when you hold the WeBee harness in your hands it will inevitably remind you of a bee’s honey comb. Ocùn asked…