Many packs described in this site come with an integrated rain cover. I always mention this as a bonus because this is a bonus indeed. If you would buy it separately, you would have to pay somewhere in the range $10 - $50 dependent on the size and on the brand. … [Read more...]
Alex Honnold the Only Free Solo Climber in the World. Really?
Like everybody else, I was also impressed with the news of Alex Honnold free solo climbing of El Capitan. So I was watching everything that was available, and found some interviews with him. Have to say, some of them left me puzzled, to say the least. … [Read more...]
Fully Taped vs Critically Taped vs Welded Seams
I am sure you have seen the terms fully taped seams, critically taped seams, and welded seams. This is always mentioned somewhere in the description of tents, waterproof jackets, boots, and shoes. So what is this about? … [Read more...]
Why Reinhold Messner Is The Greatest Living Human
I do not think I can present here any new information about Messner. It is enough to go to Wikipedia and you will find much more. But this is not the point. Here, I wish to say why I think Reinhold Messner is the greatest living human. … [Read more...]
What is Gore Tex Active Shell And What is Gore Tex Active
This text is aimed at giving answers to the following two questions: What is Gore Tex Active Shell. What is Gore Tex Active. The terminology may be confusing. As you see, the names of the two products are similar but there are big differences in the meaning. … [Read more...]
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