Italy
Italy's wild side: ridge walk in the Val Grande
The Parco Nazionale Val Grande, west of Lake Maggiore, promises seclusion and wilderness - and a lonely hike. Day 1: Cicogna - Alpe Curgei We curve the ...
Kitchen
The energy bomb Pemmikan simply made by yourself
Pemmican is a very rich and long-lasting mixture of jerky meat, fat and various spices. As an energy-rich travel provisions, it is used by the ancient Indians up to ...
Adventure
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Adventure
Tips & Tricks for Microadventures by Alastair Humphreys
(Advertisement) Did we get you excited about microadventures? Then we start directly with the tips & tricks from Mr. Microadventure. Today: what do I actually need ...
Switzerland
First snow tour over the Hochwangkette
The snow in Switzerland is here. Is it enough for a snowshoe tour / ski tour? From Langwies GR (1317m) it goes up to the Mattjisch Horn (2461m), then follows ...
Switzerland
Holiday in the homeland: on the shores of Lake Constance and the Rhine
A long and Mediterranean-like walk along the Swiss shores of Lake Constance and the Rhine.
Clothing
Frogg Togg's Ultralite2 Rain Suit tested
(Rain) jacket like pants? Waterproof, windproof and breathable for a total of € 30? Frogg Toggs' DriDucks are popular with long-distance hikers, especially in the US, and ...
Switzerland
Ice climbing: the classics at Sertig
I admit: I did it again. After the last time ice climbing in January, I still thought: this will definitely not be my favorite discipline! Very...
Gear
Kitchen
Powerfood smoothie for Crohn's disease
Diet in the flare up is difficult, so I present a power smoothie for Crohn's disease.
Kitchen
The energy bomb Pemmikan simply made by yourself
Pemmican is a very rich and long-lasting mixture of jerky meat, fat and various spices. As an energy-rich travel provisions, it is used by the ancient Indians up to ...
Kitchen
Atay: Moroccan tea
For many, many centuries, nomads have roamed the country, the mountains and the desert for the best pasture and water, baking flatbread and drinking tea ...
Knowledge
Water management when hiking in dry and hot regions
During my hikes through the desert mountains of Jebel Sarhro in Morocco, I learned some valuable techniques and tricks to manage water with the scarce (and heavy) resource.
Clothing
The evolution of outdoor clothing
In this article, we look at the basics of clothing and how it evolved throughout human history. The body In order to function, the human ...
Shelter
Six Moon Designs "Lunar Solo" Ultralight Shelter
With the Six Moon Designs "Lunar Solo" I introduce another classic among long-distance and ultra-light hikers. The construction of the one-person tent consistently relies on weight savings.
Ultralight Gear
Go light, go strong!
The best ultralight equipment
in the test
Shelter
Six Moon Designs "Lunar Solo" Ultralight Shelter
With the Six Moon Designs "Lunar Solo" I introduce another classic among long-distance and ultra-light hikers. The construction of the one-person tent consistently relies on weight savings.
Kitchen
Ultralight outdoor kitchen
Dining on the trail does not have to weigh much - here is an overview of my ultra-light outdoor kitchen.
Kitchen
Ultralight outdoor kitchen
Dining on the trail does not have to weigh much - here is an overview of my ultra-light outdoor kitchen.
Backpack
Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60
The Gossamer Gear Mariposa is a classic among lightweight yet large backpacks. On the long trails in the USA he is often and ...
Shelter
Twilight bivy bag by Black Diamond in the test
How do you test a bivouac sack? Of course, by spending a night in it on a short trip to the mountains! Curious and spontaneous, I grabbed the Twillight ...
