There is so much that has been written about clothing and the layering system for outdoors adventures by many great outdoor adventurers. In any case, clothing and layering outdoors is an extremely subjective and personal topic, so I figured I can add my preferences and opinions to the abundance of articles on the subject. I […]
Your base layer is not meant to keep you warm
You may already be ready for an argument about this: “but I am warmer with my base layer” you will probably angrily reply to the screen (though you can comment it at the bottom too…), but wait a second – I have a point here. Base layers will keep you warmer than being naked, or […]
When to retire old gear
Buying new gear is great – it is exciting, there is an underlying promise of better adventures and it often becomes an obsession; but with the new movement that encourages repairing old gear, the question becomes: when should you retire old gear? In the last few years (and some might say decades), it increasingly feels […]
Gear Review – Arc’teryx Atom LT Hooded Jacket
We all have a jacket which is our “go-to” jacket – the one you find yourself using most times, even when it may not be the most appropriate, right? Don’t have one? Impossible, but it is probably a good time to upgrade. Let me recommend my go-to jacket: the Arc’teryx Atom LT hooded jacket. I […]
Gear Review – Janus Merino Tops
About two years ago I put together a set of tops to wear when going outdoors, and I have been using pretty much the same outfit ever since: a short sleeve Merino tee and a long sleeve hooded (balaclava style) Merino shirt – both made by Janus. I have no idea exactly how this happened, […]
Gear Review – Mountain Equipment Ibex Pants
Outdoors trousers is such an under treated item that it is almost shocking. You don’t really read many gear reviews or great stories about trousers, but when asked, everyone have their very favourite – a specific brand, pockets configuration, material and more. I too have my favourite trousers (or pants, lets go with pants): the […]
Waterproof clothing basics
Waterproof clothing has many many myths, claims and strong opinions around it; I have heard so many of them over the years that it still amazes me what some companies will sell as “waterproof.” The properties of waterproof clothing Lets start with the first truth that no one likes to admit: making something waterproof is […]
Does the Merino wool hype have any basis?
In the last 10 years or so, you won’t have been able to avoid Merino wool if you have had the slightly interest in the outdoors – it is just everywhere. It seems that every company out there is making at least one Merino wool product, even if they make only hardware! In any case, I […]
The secret weapon to enjoying the outdoors – gloves
When I met Mika, her hands were (and still are) constantly cold; it is a circulation problem. I, on the other hand, always have warm hands and when they get cold, I turn miserable. How many times have you been outside and it was cold enough that your skin is tingling, and then your hands […]