Comparison of waterproof and breathable laminates for jackets, bivouacs, etc.
Keep body and equipment clean
Thru-Hiking in New Zealand - a summary
Advantages and disadvantages of each material for tents and tarps
Improve your comfort with the right material
The 1 Euro tent pad - protection for the tent floor
Applying for the right visa for Te Araroa
Avoid high costs in case of an accident
Start with enough money and minimize worries
PLB and other equipment
Watch out when buying data
Using apps to not get lost on the trail
Stocking up on supplies on Te Araroa
Where the trail starts and how to get there
Protect your skin
Te Araroa can be stormy
Backcountry Pass and other preparations
Give and take on Te Araroa
Don't lose sight of your goal
Some annoying fellow hikers
Be prepared and don't risk anything!
Spend 7 days on the water
Bypassing the two big rivers
Minimize blisters and sores while hiking
Which hydration system for hiking?
Painkillers for hiking
Poncho vs Rain Jacket
Elevation profile according to the latest data
Cell phone reception at the end of the world
The difference between shivering and sleeping at night.
From leather boots to sandals made from car tires
DEET, permethrin, picaridin: what helps against insects?
Comparison of different ultralight materials
...and the fall from Mount Everest
What do the different terms mean?
Synthetic vs Down
An insanely versatile tube scarf
Gasoline stove from metal can
Survival on the hike
From leather boots to sandals made from car tires
The general opinion says, as soon as one undertakes a longer hike or is on the way in the mountains, symbolically the 1.5 kg heavy leather boots are unpacked. Basically, every foot is different and everyone must find the appropriate recipe for themselves..
DEET, permethrin, picaridin: what helps against insects?
The most beautiful hiking trail can suddenly turn out to be very annoying with the presence of some unloved insects like mosquitoes and ticks. There is nowhere to rest, enjoy just the view or have a quick bite to eat without being eaten alive.
Comparison of different ultralight materials
Pure Cuben-Fiber is said to be 15x stronger by weight than steel. At least this is the advertising claim of the manufacturer DSM. The advantage of CF is that it cannot absorb water. An unpleasant detail of Silynlon which is often used for tents and likes to soak up plenty of water depending on the coating. In addition, CF is not stretchable. This means, for example, you do not have to readjust the tent in the middle of the night because it sags. Dyneema Composite (formerly Cuben Fiber) in its…
...and the fall from Mount Everest
Osprey, Deuter, Fjällräven, Mammut and Co. They all certainly produce very high quality backpacks. However, many in the 50-60 liter category are already around 2 kg without contents. There is not much left to be still Ultralight on the road.
