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		<title>Prick cartridge Gas stoves</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 14:26:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[There are lots of stoves that would look strange in a hiker&#8217;s backpack in current times, an old-school prick cartridge gas burner is one of them. Let&#8217;s look back on the popularity of these burners, and why they have been replaced in the modern-day backpack from virtually any hiker. Especially in Europe, these prick cartridge stoves from the brand Campingaz or Campinggaz have been immensely popular from the 70s until the early 2000s. Their design makes them easier to use than many other white gas stoves, and more accessible to the general camper. They came in a variety of sizes and outputs. And had a few different gas cartridges. The gas cartridges are most of the time shared with burners that you can find in hardware stores and you can still buy the cartridges there. In many outdoor stores, however, you will be harder-pressed to find them. Since they have been mostly replaced with more modern solutions. Prick cartridge Gas stove &#8211; downsides for hikers In general, I cannot recommend you take a prick cartridge stove out with you on a hike. They are not suitable anymore and many different solutions work better and are easier to carry. The main downside to them is once you prick the cartridge into the stove, you can no longer take it out until it is completely empty. This means that you are always stuck with the larger form factor, and by design also more weight to carry around. Since they need housing or additional reinforcement to keep the gas canister in place. Other stove options let you take the gas canister off, and only screw on to the top of the canister. Or with a click system like in the more modern CampinGaz stoves. The older Prick cartridges are therefore not the best option anymore for the hiker that wants to keep their load light and is in need of something a little more practical. Prick cartridge Gas stove &#8211; upsides for campers or vanlifers If however you already have one laying around in the attic from your parents as I did, you can use them for the more general camping trips or when you go out with a van. The gas cartridges are still relatively easy to get. Depending on the model that your Gas stove takes. And can also be purchased in hardware stores and DIY. Since they are also often used in portable torches often used in construction. They are also more affordable than similar gas canisters with a screw top or a click system. Since they are easier to construct. Per gas cartridge, it will save you a few euros, which can make a difference when using them a lot. So for anybody that still has prick cartridge stoves laying around, don&#8217;t be afraid of using them on your next car camping trip. But for hiking or bikepacking I would recommend investing in a newer screw top burner like the MSR Pocket Rocket. Or to experiment with alcohol stoves like the Fancy Feast Alcohol stove.]]></description>
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		<title>The History of Hiking</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:20:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hiking is deeply intertwined in the history of humanity, from a way to get around to gather food. A way to march to battle, and finally for fun. Explore the History of hiking. Taking everything you need on your back and walking a long distance through pretty terrain. That is pretty much what hiking is for a lot of people. You can differentiate between a lot of different forms of hiking, from simple day hikes with family members or friends. Long distance thru hiking, and multi day backpacking trips. Encountering History while hiking As a history lover that is an avid watcher of history channels on YouTube and history book reader, hiking and history is a match made in heaven. When walking through iconic landscapes or sites of history you appreciate it a lot more than other forms off exploring. At the Hadrian&#8217;s wall path I encountered a lot of tour Busses with entire flocks of people getting out, taking a look around and take some pictures. Get back in the bus and ride off to the next stop. I get that not everybody can walk long distance trails anymore, however I think you can not truly experience what it must be like in the past if you do not walk in the same footsteps. Hiking trails with historical significance can be found all over the world, several examples of them are: The Hadrian&#8217;s Wall Path in England The different Camino&#8217;s that lead to Santiago de Compostella. National Blue Trail in Hungary Hiking trails across battlefields off historic significance. Many more&#8230;&#8230; The history of these different forms of hiking differ quite a bit. We are going to be focusing on the general hiking history and the longer distance hiking. History of hiking boots The history of hiking boots or footwear is closely related to the history of hiking. Throughout the ages people have been looking for ways to protect their feet from rough terrain, the cold or wet. In my separate article for the history of hiking boots I go in to more detail about this subject. If you want to check it out you can do so in the above link. Hiking in ancient times and beyond Hiking in ancient times was the way to get around every day and in every weather. Simply because alternative transportation was unaffordable for many. Horses and carriages over land where only for the elite and wealthy and ships or water transportation was not feasible in most areas of course. Marching was the way that ancient armies covered fast distances over any terrain. The Roman republic and Empire made an extensive road network over Europe to make the marching easier and faster. That is still true to this day. Walking over a paved road or hiking path is faster than bushwhacking through rough undergrowth. Today a lot of people on hikes try to avoid the paved roads as much as possible because it is a little tougher on the feet and knees if you are not wearing the right footwear. Walking everywhere was up until recent history the way of getting groceries, going to work or traveling. The joy of taking a leisurely stroll in the weekends or off days was a way of spending time outside and I imagine was a relaxing experience as it is now. But in a lesser form as it is now. Taking a walk in a park or nature area is a lot more fun if you can skip the 2 hour walk to the park. I remember stories from my grandparents that their fathers and grandparents did everything on their feet. From walking 15 km to school everyday to getting to their work. If you think about how that shifted in only a few generations it is quite something. With the introduction of faster ways to get around people started to walk or hike more and more for fun. Taking your first date to the park for a hike, or taking a day with the family was becoming more accessible. The more recent history of hiking In the more recent history of hiking you see a trend of people in the 1900&#8217;s and up start hiking for fun and exercise. With the more laid back lifestyle that mechanization and technology provided, less time is spend on providing. In the 1950&#8217;s and up you see the development of hiking trails through nature and forest parks and the first long distance hiking trails start popping up. Trails that can be walked continuously through the same way that for example the Appalachian trail, Pacific crest trail and a lot of E long distance trails in Europe can be hiked are quite a recent development. The Appalachian trail was finally the real deal in only 1968. And the Pacific crest trail was completed in 1993. These trails gained a lot of popularity over the years through several different factors. My personal opinion is that the several factors are that information is more widely available. A guy in the Netherlands is for example now writing over a trail in the United States after visiting it in 2018. The way that independent YouTube hikers can reach an audience of millions all over the world, and share their passion for hiking is also a big factor in my eyes. And traveling to and from different countries to see what their hiking trails have to offer is now not to far away for most people in the western world. With air travel and train travel being much more affordable than even as little as 20 years ago. In the European Union there is also an extensive network of long distance trials that cover many different countries. Many off these hiking trails are a collective of existing smaller trails that are stitched together. In a recent (at the time of writing) post on Reddit there is now another big scale trail in Europe called the The Trans-European Alpine Route (TEAR). Trails like these can now be planned out and made with a GPS track by anyone with a smartphone. All it takes is a crazy hiker to get going. Where as before maps needed to be drawn, trails needed to be blazed and much more. Sure the trails need to be maintained all the same but the planning out of trails has become much easier over the last years. I am very much looking forward to hike a lot more hikes until the day that I kick the bucket. And as a history lover the way to experience history is connected with hiking for me. From walking along the ancient Roman borders and structures to walking the way that Pelgrims have done for hundreds of years. That is hiking at its core for me. Happy hiking and Hike for Purpose!]]></description>
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		<title>The History of Hiking boots</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 05:42:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hiking and walking is a big part of Human history, the footwear and boots that we wore on our feet have changed considerably over the centuries. In this article I cover our history of Hiking and walking footwear in an overview. Earliest known footwear Otzi the iceman are the remains of a human being that has been found in the Austrian / Italian Alps. Dating back to 5300 years ago he has been an invaluable resource and a look in to the life as it was back then. What is special about his find is that all his gear is with him and preserved in the ice. From his flint dagger to the clothes he was wearing when he died. His footwear is the focus in this article. The study of ancient footwear and hiking boots throughout the ages is known as Calceology and is a fascinating branch of archaeology to me. The shoes on Otzi the Iceman feet where made of several different natural materials and fibers and provided grip on the icy surface, warmth and protection against sharp rock. The shoes have been recreated and tested by several different hikers in rough terrain and are as useful as they where 5300 years ago. Otzi the Iceman&#8217;s shoes where made out of woven grass and leather strips and where filled with hay for insulation. The outer shoe was made out of thick deer hide and lashed onto the sole. To see the original shoe and the full story about his clothing I suggest you take a look at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology website. Hiking and walking throughout the ancient armies Armies march on their stomachs, but what they have on their feet is important. Ancient Greek, Roman and eastern armies would have been wearing a mixture of Sandals as their main footwear. Given the climate these where a good option to keep the feet dry and offer some protection. Roman Caligae or the army sandals where fitted with hobnails in the sole to offer more grip on soil and loose surfaces. I suggest checking out the popular youtuber LindyBeige video about ancient footwear and its use during battle reenactment. Roman troops stationed in the Roman Empire on the northern borders where outfitted or bought boots to offer more protection from the colder climate. It is thought that having a more enclosed boot originated from farmers and made its way into the army to gradually replace the Caligae. The boots would still have hobnails in the sole for better grip but would have been fully enclosed and made from leather. On vases and murals we see that ancient hoplites and legionaries would have worn Sandals that would have been wrapped to just under the knee. Middle age hiking footwear In the Middle ages footwear began to become more available and affordable for a lot more people. Boots fashioned from leather where the main stay and soles made from wood or multiple layers of leather where the standard. Wooden clogs where also popular with farmers and workers. In the Netherlands you can still see professions in the country side that use wooden clogs or klompen to work in. Hiking long distances however in wooden clogs is not the most comfortable thing in the world. Leather boots where sewn inside out and turned around for the final product so that any seams where on the inside of the boots. Socks would have been made from wool or boots where stuffed with dry grass to soak up any moisture that may develop. The feet would have still been extremely tough by today&#8217;s standard with a thick layer of callous to protect it. On the Camino to Santiago I heard a story about a Pelgrim that walked it barefoot and could cut of callous off his feet with a knife and feed it to his dog. Not a very pleasant thought. Travelers, Merchants and Soldiers would have been the people that hiked the most in these times. Horses where expensive and only for the more noble classes. Boots and footwear would be comparable between these three types of professions. Recent history boots In the period after the industrial revolution and the World wars people got more free time on their hands to pursue more leisure. This translated in the popping up of hiking just for fun and the demand for hiking shoes by cobblers. The soles where made from rubber for the first times and with a leather upper. These first mountain hiking boots would have been extremely tough by today&#8217;s standards and not with the same amount of comfort as we know today. Rubber was a revolution in the shoes and boots history that made boots more durable and grippier on wet and rough terrain. At the same time you see Armies using the boots that are now still in use or modeled after. The popular Chukka boots started as a British Military boot for use in Africa for example. The start of hiking for sport In the mountains of Germany, France and Austria the first mountain climber expeditions started at the turn of the 19th century. Challenged by the tops of the peaks they needed boots that could withstand more than the boots with cardboard soles. Cobblers set to the task and businesses like Meindl started in Bavaria to supply these shoes. World War footwear In both the First World War and the Second World War soldiers wore a variety of boots. In the First World War you hear of Italian soldiers being send to the winter front in the Alps with cardboard soled boots that where useless. The same goes for other armies that fielded in the rougher parts of Europe. Hobnails where still in use by the German army in World War 1 and 2. Quite special to think about that an invention that originated by the Romans was still in use in quite recent history. If you are interested in this subject you can lookup your nearest reenactment clubs, these guys take it very seriously and you can learn a lot from them. Current Hiking footwear and the future Hiking boots are now an advanced field with many different manufactures and styles. From the more sturdy boots to light trail runners that are popular with Thru Hikers. My boots the Meindl Sahara type are an adaptation from a combat boot for desert climates. These shoes are light and my perfect fit for longer distance hiking and multiple different terrains. Trail runners that offer plenty of cushion are getting more and more popular. As also the barefoot options that have no heel in them. Is there still innovation and development in the field of Hiking boots? Yes there is. In the future I am excited for where the market is headed and the different types that are in development. In the 1980&#8217;s is was the material Gore-Tex that sprung up and quickly got used in a bunch of different shoes. Now it is the lighter trail runner that is hugely popular. Lets see what the next big thing is in the Hiking world. If you have any further suggestions for this article be sure to let me know. Happy Hiking and Hike for Purpose!]]></description>
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