Beskid Niski - Polish wild mountains (pic heavy)

[PiterM]

Last two weeks I spent with my wife, my 4 y.o. Mary and friends with 2 kids in Beskid Niski, which area is probably THE wildest Mountains in Poland. No cell phone coverage, very small villages, no tourists on trials (wild trials!). So just nature - a place "untouched"...

We lived in a rebuilt house, main part of which was originally built in 1865 (yes, almost 150 years old!). Streams, native forests, fresh air. That's my kind of holidays! Biking, mounaineering, mushroom picking during the days, stream baths and bushkraft projects in the afternoons (I made my first Kuksa! see separate thread in "crafts" forum) and home made wine & beer at night. We had a BLAST!

Some pic's to share:

 

[Noddy]

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[PiterM]

Thanks! And that's TAD Gear FAST pack (AWESOME): http://tadgear.com/x-treme%20gear/packs main/f_a_s_t__pack_alpha.htm

 

[Shewie]

Some stunning pics there Piter, thanks for sharing them with us

Looks a lovely part of the world

 

[bushwacker bob]

That place looks gorgeous.Really good photos too.
Is that cloud formations or fires in the 2nd picture?

 

[TeeDee]

Excellent Photos'

I think you could quite easily find work as a photographer ( if you don't already )

 

[Chinkapin]

Beautiful pictures, surely you must be a professional photographer.

 

[sandbender]

Great pics.

 

[dwardo]

Looks like a lovely place and a great time had by all. You really do have a good eye for a photo, the barn picture is brilliant.

 

[Andy2112]

Lovely pics, thanks for posting,

 

[Bushcraftsman]

Great pics and place! looks like you had a good time!

 

[harryhaller]

Wondeful photos - and clearly a great place.

Did you use the opportunity to get yourself a real rucksack from Poland?

 

[PiterM]

Did you use the opportunity to get yourself a real rucksack from Poland?

TAD GEAR F.A.S.T.backpack is more than real but yes, I've got also one of these (Wolverine) and you can even spot it in my Gransfors Bruks Mini Hatchet review. VERY good stuff, but TAD is still a different league IMHO

 

[harryhaller]

I've got also one of these (Wolverine) and you can even spot it in my Gransfors Bruks Mini Hatchet review. VERY good stuff, but TAD is still a different league IMHO

Ah, sorry Hadn't seen that thread. The TAD certainly does look interesting.

 

[mark wood]

No CR's this time Piter?

Mark

 

[sam_acw]

Reminds me of some of the time I spent in Poland. The countryside is rather different to Britain, largely due to a different farming system and very low population density.

 

[Cromm]

Very Nice...

 

[machifu]

Wondeful photos - and clearly a great place.

Did you use the opportunity to get yourself a real rucksack from Poland?

About those real Polish rucksacks. Would any of you recommend it? I am toying with the idea of buying 50L Monolith II GEN and I would sure appreciate any cons and pros from the users.

Oh, and very nice pics PiterM!!

 

[scallywag]

I bought mine when on trip to Poland. it's been what? over year and a half? i own 50L just the one u r thinking about. i was tempted to buy the pack by my Polish friends and i'd say it was a good choice. i find the quality superb, no damages to the fabric. i also liked the price, don't remember how much it exactly, around half of what kifaru would cost you. i definately recommend it. I'll try to post more info if i have some time.

 

[Cyclingrelf]

Beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing!