Search results

Thanks for your answers. I am not a fan of Fjallraven but Mountain Hardwear is worth a look. And a down bag never was an option for me. Not a mountaineer, and synthetic is imho more reliable in rainy weeks without a chance to dry the bag. Just my experience, down is not for me.

Wich synthetic sleeping bag maker do you recommend? My (very) old generation Ajungilak bags are showing age. Todays Ajungilak bags are not an option, even Nanok mil line seems to be out of market. No price limit. -5 to -10C (but probably need more than one bag). Thx.

Once the wax is worn out maybe it's an option to wear it 'naked' with a medium Pertex/Pile jacket underneath. I always thought the excellent Arktis smocks to be best without coating or liner.

Two weeks ago I bought an Exped Bivy Poncho (not the UL version!). Expensive. First impression: best poncho I've seen. 5min later: Sorry, overlooked your price range. For 30,- I would recommend orig swiss Army Ponchos (the older ones + Pellerine - although a Pellerine might not work with a...

With an Arktis Smock and a fashion brand Fishtail parka I went to the tailor of my wife. I had the Ventile cloth (from an old Ventile-Overall-project which I gave up), bought all zippers, buttons, laces - even my favourite end caps for the laces etc. I wanted her to take the outer cut (and the...

As a replacement for my Nexus waist belt buckle I tried an AustriAlpin GT Cobra (polymer), both sides adjustable. Unfortunately it doesn't work. The perpetual motion unloops the webbing. And the constant need for retightening is not acceptable. I contacted AustriAlpin (nice guys) and they...

Never thought about it because of the poor carrying system. Do you get along with it? We all hated the pack.

Well said. That's my ten volumes of C.G.Jung in eleven words. Thanks, Joe.

It is so relaxing to sleep in the woods if you are alone. The best sleep there is. When I started 'solo wild camping' the sounds in the night scared me. Nowadays the sounds are so interesting! And they form an accoustic picture. Which becomes clearer and clearer the more I open my ears. And...

Arktis Ltd used to make a good kilt, but I cant find it on their website now (soldiersystems still shows it). And ZPacks makes an 54g Dyneema version.

Thx, Janne. Unfortunately there is no video or review online. And a poor swedish website ...

If one of you happen to know something about the Sacci F70 I would be glad to hear about it. Should be a smaller version of the FJS. 70l, 3,4kg, Internal; hard to find good web ressources

Look great. I must try them. Should be lighter than felt. A little less sturdy maybe.

The shoemaker, who made my walking boots, says warmth is mostly supported by circulation. He makes a toebox in which you never (!) touch any of the leather with your toes (ok, there is a sole). Style of an old working boot. And imho: wool felt gaiters. For everything from heavy rain to wind and...

Dickies loose fit Double Knee work pant (same material as yours) - since five years. 4 seasons (roomy enough for a synthetic down layer underneath). I fixed the suspenders with my sewing machine. Trousers are really cheap, great in all temperatures, very robust, quiet and the material is not...

For EDC I prefer bike courier backpacks. Mine is ten years in everyday use.

The water bladder stuff is now fossilizing in my closet: different bladder sizes, Thermal control kit, mouth cover ... I can't use it. Freezes in winter and hard to clean on the hike (especially the mouth valve section). And quite heavy! All those connection points and mouth valve-click-joint...

Thx for the friendly answers. Giving up on the cleaning might not be a way for me ..., but respect. My Jetboil is (or was) slightly touched by coffee and tea only. In fact by coffee. And Wayne, that's impressively kind. I appreciate that.

Thx for sharing. For me it's not a question of standpoint. Enjoying the best of wild foods is great of course. And I definately would boil an excellent hot coffee on a Canada goose hunt... But I am speaking of mid-Europe long distance trails (and only of my personal experience). Climate nothing...

Are there many of you out there not using anything to heat food or water? I reduced more and more of the cooking section. And on long walking trips I drink cold water and eat cold food. For weeks. (Always a shock: hill station coffee - two in a row.)