We live in a time of rentals Every month I look at the mortgage repayment. It is payment for something I use but have not fully earned… Read more “The real cost of gear”
Category: gear
DripDrop hydration
Back in the (good) old days. I am lying under a thorn tree in the dirt of the Namibian desert. Pretending that the thin branches actually contribute… Read more “DripDrop hydration”
bibs vs baggies
The pre-teen kid looks at me. Actually he is staring at my crotch and pointing. He is about 2 feet away. His dad is trying to ignore… Read more “bibs vs baggies”
Customer Complaint: “My waterproof jacket leaks”
(Spoiler Alert: check out the Notes below if you want to get to the meat of this article) This week I got the below mail. I get… Read more “Customer Complaint: “My waterproof jacket leaks””
Four Day crash course in Fastpacking:
What I learnt from four days of lightweight backpacking or fastpacking: I have over 20 years experience in carrying very heavy loads (mainly climbing gear) up very… Read more “Four Day crash course in Fastpacking:”
Items of beauty – and desire
Beauty in simplicity. I first fell in love with an Opinel no 8 Carbon in 1991. Légion étrangère printed on the wood is now faded. No souvenir. Judging… Read more “Items of beauty – and desire”
FAQ Hydration bladders
What hydration bladder should I buy? My advice to first time buyers is to buy the best bladder you can afford. Go with the brands that have… Read more “FAQ Hydration bladders”
Beyond the Mountain book review
Steve House‘s actions speak loud, louder than words. The resultant art, painted on the canvas of big blank faces. And his book Beyond the Mountain tells that… Read more “Beyond the Mountain book review”
Le petit difference: Men’ / Women’s and Unisex backpacks
We all know that men and women are shaped slightly differently. In general women are slightly shorter in the torso, hips are more angled and they have… Read more “Le petit difference: Men’ / Women’s and Unisex backpacks”
“My Jacket is not waterproof, it leaks!”
So came the complaint. “I have paid a lot of money for this and expect that it keeps me dry while running on our trails”. I work… Read more ““My Jacket is not waterproof, it leaks!””