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Hi everyone, Some friends and myself had planned to go to the Vosges in France tomorrow for a 5 day hiking trip, but it's a bit too cold out there right now (our sleeping bags are rated to -10°C, they expect -15) so we thought we'd go to the Ardennes instead, but yesterday the forecast totally...

Hi all, I'm thinking about starting a sewing project (first ever) this winter and thought making a single layer jacket would be nice. Are there any recommended fabrics for an outer layer that'll be used in the wood and doesn't have to be water proof but should be comfortable when active as...

After using the Fjällräven Kaise anorak for two years, I figured it's time for a short review... The facts from the Swedish brand's website: Lining: 100% polyester Material: G-1000® Original : 65% polyester, 35% cotton Weight: 565 g in size M Article no: 82244 And my opinion: Since the...

A couple of years ago Fjällräven was almost always described as a producer of high quality outdoor clothing, especially the G1000 garments should be very long lasting, and I'm happy about the Barents trousers and Kaise anorak I bought some time ago. But recently I started seeing more negative...

Hi all, A couple of friends and myself are planning a hiking trip to the Vosges in France in the second week of February. This would be our first winter trip at moderate height (up to 1424m, Grand Ballon) and hopefully a good warm up to head for the Alps, Cairngorns or Scandinavia next...

Hello all! I'm on the hunt for some good zip off trousers for all summer use (hiking, cycling and city) and am doubting which fabric to choose... I already have a pair of Barents trousers in G-1000 which are very nice, but I need some good shorts for summer use that I can lengthen in the...

Hello everyone, Since I like biking a lot as a cheap, healthy, sporty, environmentally friendly way of transportation and I have a girlfriend living about 400 km away, I'd like to get some gear to make travelling long distances a bit easier than with my mountain bike... Either by...

Looking for a lighter weight and more robust/versatile sleeping mat than the inflatable ones I have, I'm searching for the best foam mat. Already have a cheap EVA closed cell one (type you can find anywhere) but its insulation is far from ideal so I'm looking for something better to hang on my...

Hello all! Since it's nice and snowy around here for the moment and I'm off to Norway next month, I'm looking for a decent pair of suitable shoes... I've already happily got Lowa Combat boots but I need some shoes for simple forest trips, urban (wet) snow walking and driving a car with...

Hi all, I'm looking for a present... Have been wanting a good dslr for quite a while now but haven't been able to justify the cost yet... Now, to help me estimate the value of the investment compared to other useful toys on my wish list I'd like to know how long your dslr has lasted you...

As some of you already know, I'm on the look-out for a new rucksack... It should be quite lightweight (<1.5kg), about 50 liters and last as long as possible (as always). After your answers about water proof bags, I've decided to go for a rainproof model, but not waterproof. The Crux AK models...

I'm thinking about buying a new, lightweight backpack. But before I start looking at what's actually for sale, I'm thinking of what would be the ideal backpack... One idea: why not have a comfy backpack with all needed features which is waterproof, which doesn't need any rain cover? Would...

I just got myself a Thermos (Thermax range) and was wondering if it would be usable to keep white wine or other liquors cool during the upcoming summer :) Would this be a really bad idea since the alcohol might damage some of the materials used in the Thermos or would it be just fine...

Ray Mears is selling ESS Tactical Thermal Goggles on his website ( here) and since I'll be ordering some other stuff (Thermos) and don't have any ski goggles yet, I'm considering a buy... (to use either while skiing or while hiking/climbing in snowstorms) But are they any good? Anyone had any...

You'd better bring enough food when you go hiking with others: http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=g6aDkd3Q40g

A couple of months ago, I decided to be a semi-vegetarian (veggy with sometimes fish) but now that I'm thinking about a next trip (a day or 5 in the mountains) I'm starting to wonder what I'll be eating... Up to now my diet on trekking trips has usually been a lot of meat, bread, pasta and rice...

What kind of shell jacket do you wear (if any) ? A thin layer that only blocks the wind and is waterproof(/resistant) or a heavy, warm jacket to keep you nice and toasty? Are there any reasons why you wouldn't like to wear a thin outer garment with fe wool layers underneath depending on...

Hi, Anyone has any experience with the Hilleberg Nallo (or Nammatj since it has about the same inner dimensions) tents? I'm thinking about buying one but am still in doubt which model to get... Either Nallo 2, Nallo 2 GT or Nallo 3... So is the Nallo 2 big enough for two persons, even if the...

Just saw some jackets from Bergans in the local outdoor shop and had a look in their catalogue. Apparently most of their gear uses a Dermizax membrane, which should be wind proof, waterproof and "breathable". So basically the usual marketing talk for any modern waterproof technology... Does...