Gear reviews

  • Meindl Borneo shoes
    Gear reviews

    Meindl Borneo review

    This is my look at the Meindl Borneo boots, after owning and walking in them for 4 years. The boots for the forest industry and for hiking. The Meindl Borneo boots are for heavier work and hiking, as a class B hiking boot they are targeted more for the mountainous terrain or walking on unsure ground. I have used the Meindl Borneo boots primarily for working in the forest and as hiking boots for in Sweden and the Netherlands while carrying a bit heavier backpack. Meindl is a German hiking boot manufacturer that has been around for a long time. With the start of the company at the end of…

  • trangia alcohol stove
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    Alcohol stoves for hiking

    In the present day a lot of people use the gas canister stoves for hiking. Are Alcohol stoves still useful for hiking? Yes they are! Next to Gas canister stoves there are a bunch of different options to take with you hiking. Think off Solid fuel stoves, the newer wood gas stoves and Petrol stoves. But next to that has always been an Alcohol stove. The main advantages of an Alcohol stove are that they: Lightweight Easy to make yourself Cheap to buy Cheap to find fuel for Easy to find fuel for (Does depend on country) Requires no maintenance and often does not have moving parts. My history with…

  • Hadrians wall tent MSR hubba NX
    Gear reviews,  Hiking

    Investing in expensive gear for hiking when starting out

    If you are just starting out with hiking the cost of all the gear can get very expensive. But here is the question, should you get top quality gear when starting out hiking? Lets dive into it. Nearly everyone can get into hiking, all you need are the basics. Some good boots or shoes, a way to drink and cook and a way to have a comfortable nights sleep out under the stars. When you just get started with hiking and camping you can take the plunge and invest in all the gear. But boots can be easily around 150 dollars. Tent and sleep system can get around a 1000…

  • Timex expedition on the wrist
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    Timex Expedition a hikers watch

    Watches are useful while hiking long distances or short, it is often handy to be able to roughly estimate how much longer you will need to walk. And a watch gives you that option. The Timex Expedition is my hiking watch now for a 6 months and I could not wait to write a post about it. If your into watches and hiking I hope you can share your favorite hiking watch down in the comments! Short History of Timex Timex started in the United states in 1854 as the Waterbury clock company and evolved over the years to Timex. With popular one dollar pocket watches to high tech electronic…

  • Petzl tikka headlamp
    Gear reviews,  Hiking

    The only light source you need while hiking – a Headlamp

    While hiking and camping you will need a light source at some point. You can choose between a flashlight or torch, your mobile phone or a headlamp. I always choose a headlamp when i’m backpacking and hiking, that for the convenience and the good amount of light it shines. You really do not need anything else. Come along as we delve into the different kinds of headlamps and my reasons for choosing it over something else. The convenience of a headlamp The convenience of a headlamp is the number one reason why it is my favorite piece of gear for a light source. The number of times that I was…

  • Aegismax cover photo
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    AegisMax Ultralight Sleeping bag – Good and cheap

    When composing the camping gear or gear for a Camino like I did you have a lot of things to add to the list. The sleeping bag is a big part of any list. When you finished with your list and calculate the cost of all the gear then it could be a bit scary. Tent – 400 dollars Rucksack – 200 dollars Sleeping pad – Another 100 dollars Sleeping bag – 90 dollars? In just a couple of items on your gear list you can rack up quite the bill, but with your sleeping bag things can get very expensive real quick. When looking for a sleeping bag you…

  • The north face horizon hat cover
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    The story of my The North Face Horizon cap

    A hat or cap is a necessity in my opinion while hiking. It keeps the sun of your head and out of your eyes. It covers your bad hair while hiking so you can look semi decent, and its something I can get attached to more than any other piece of clothing. This blog post is a love story at first sight and I know its a silly topic, but I will give you the reasons why I love this cap so much. So bear with me. My The North Face Horizon hat I got when I first started working in a popular outdoor store in the Netherlands. I was…

  • Opinel no 9 knife on stone
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    Opinel No 9 carbon – My go to Hiking knife

    There are a lot of options to choose from when looking for a Hiking knife. You can go lightweight and modern like the Kershaw or Spyderco knives. Or you can go the heavy way and pick up a big and tactical knife for hiking. But at the end of the day pretty on long distance hiking it comes down to weight and how wel it cuts your food like cheese and sausages. And of course the occasional string or packet. How long have I owned Opinel knives? When I was 6 I got my first pocket knives from my parents. This was a crappy Chinese made knife that was kind…

  • Boot shot Santiago
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    Meindl Sahara boots review

    Meindl is a boot manufacturer that is very popular in the EU, started in Germany in the 17th century it is an old company. They make boots for all sorts of tasks. From Military to casual shoes. I have always been a fan of Meindl boots and especially the Sahara model. These boots have carried me from America, England, Scotland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and last but not least the Netherlands. Read the review of the shoes on this page. Affiliate links may be mentioned in this article, by purchasing a product through those links I may receive a kickback. At no extra cost to you. Comfort The comfort of any…