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. Who is Kaipara? Kaipara, […]
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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Womans Thermoball Jacket review – The North Face
Thermoballs makes you think of little clouds of puffy balls where you could jump into and feel all cosy. And that was what The North Face probably had in […]
Wearing Merino wool in summer
It was an awesome summer this year! Oh yes, and we did deserve it! We had to forget how long the winter stayed on last season and hope it […]
Portable Speakers on outdoor trips
Summer is finally here. You can’t imagine what that means for us when winter skipped spring and jumped right into summer. Hopefully, the summer will stay on for a […]
Packing up for an Outdoor Dirtbag Road Trip
… and making it a success. All excited about your upcoming road trip? Gotten your new van or outdoor vehicle and packing up for your first loooong road trip? […]
Christmas Gift ideas for the outdoor enthusiast and climber
Have you gotten all your Christmas presents yet? No? Christmas is just around the corner and many of you may be looking for a present that’s just a little […]
66° NORTH – Vatnajökull womans jacket
The Vatnajökull womans jacket from 66°NORTH was love at first sight. When I slipped it on I knew that I was never going to take it off again. It […]
Petzl MYO XP Headlamp
When this headlamp first appeared years back, it started off a small revolution in the history of torches. It was the first time a head lamp would last up till […]