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Tag: outdoor gear

Kaipara Merino Hoody Sweater 270

The Kaipara Merino hoody sweat jacket 270 in review

by
Chris
Published
27/04/2020
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, translated from the Maori language in…
Gear reviews, Insulation /Functional Clothing
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Klean Kanteen's TK Wide

Review – Using the TK Wide and insulated Food Canister from Klean Kanteen

by
Chris
Published
27/08/2019
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 insulated Food…
All other gear, Gear reviews, Outdoor Gadgets
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Garmont Ascent GTX – a test review

by
Chris
Published
09/11/2018
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 choices of…
Gear reviews, Shoes
0

Can Summer Clothing with UPF replace sunscreen lotions? – a test review with Outdoor Research

by
Chris
Published
08/08/2017
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 red just…
Gear reviews, Insulation /Functional Clothing
0

A Rendesvous with Salomon X-Ultra 2 GTX

by
Chris
Published
06/07/2016
“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 chance in…
Gear reviews, Shoes
0

Mozzies ahoi – how not to abandon your ship

by
Chris
Published
30/05/2015
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 why mozzies always…
All other gear, Blog, Gear reviews
0

Osprey Kestrel 38 test review

by
Chris
Published
29/01/2015
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 pack had…
All other gear, Blog, Gear reviews
1

Source WLP Low Profile Hydration System Review

by
Chris
Published
18/09/2014
“.. 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 life cycle.…
All other gear, Blog, Gear reviews
1
thermoball jacket - The North Face

A Womans Thermoball Jacket review – The North Face

by
Chris
Published
27/04/2014
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 mind when they created ThermoBall™ an alternative…
Blog, Gear reviews, Insulation /Functional Clothing
0

Wearing Merino wool in summer

by
Chris
Published
01/09/2013
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 wouldn’t return so soon. Temperatures soared…
Blog, Gear reviews, Insulation /Functional Clothing
3

Packing up for an Outdoor Dirtbag Road Trip

by
Chris
Published
05/04/2013
… 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? Well, we can’t tell you what…
Blog, Tips
0
Häkelwerk Mützen

Christmas Gift ideas for the outdoor enthusiast and climber

by
Chris
Published
06/12/2012
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 differant than the usual toaster, non…
Blog, christmas, Tips
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