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gas mask hiking
We’ve added Kawah Ijen Volcano, East Java, Indonesia to our list of best hikes in Asia.
The place is dangerous, however.
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If that doesn’t turn you off, check the THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO HIKE IJEN CRATER (KAWAH IJEN). It’s closes to Bali.
toughest hike of the year?
Southwest Tasmania Traverse
Cam Honan:
Between February 27 and March 22 of this year, I completed a traverse of the southwestern region of the state. One of the wildest, most pristine backcountry areas on the planet, it was a hike I had dreamed of doing for almost two decades. …
200 miles (322 km) approx. …
Time: 24 days
Daily Average: 8 miles (13 km) approx. This included one rest/resupply day. Hiking, scrambling, bushwhacking, climbing, paddling, crawling, swimming, rock hopping…………yep……..the terrain really was that challenging …
guide to hiking footwear
Ultra-Sil® Dry Day Pack
Made from siliconized CORDURA® fabric, this ultra-lightweight and compact day pack resists water ….
The seams are double stitched and sealed with high density PU seam tape. The unique double Hypalon® roll top is non-wicking and helps create a good seal. The compression lacing system provides secure storage.
It will keep my clothes dry in the hiking pack. And I’ll use it for day hike side trips and climbs as needed.
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It costs about $50 on Amazon.
Hendrik Morkel – NO new gear?
Hendrik is one of the few gear testers I follow.
But inspired by Craig Wisner in 2012, Hendrik is going to try to do 2016 without buying anything new.
Just the other day I was in REI, swearing not to make any purchases. Yet left with new ultra light Powerflyte Gloves. (They were HALF PRICE! 🙂 )
What’s the upside of taking a year off shopping?
… Next year, in 2017, you can purge on the latest and greatest outdoor gear, which will most certainly be better than in 2016!
In 2016 you can actually test and use all the gear you have already!
You can go on more trips, because you’ll save hundreds of €£$ on not buying new equipment …
Hiking in Finland – No Gear Year
Good luck, Hendrik.
ALL-IN-ONE sleep system
The patented Polarmond® concept offers the functions of a tent, sleeping bag and sleeping mat all in one.
The ALL-IN-ONE sleep system has a self-warming modular design and can be temperature regulated to help alpinists, expedition members and trekkers achieve optimal sleeping comfort. This results in increased recovery and maximum performance at temperatures down to -30 °C. …
Goes on sale March 2016.
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hiking gear for Christmas?
Decline of Mountain Equipment Co-op
Canada’s Mountain Equipment Co-op has offered the best shopping for hikers for decades. I’d argue it’s still the best hiking shop in the world.
But anyone in one of their stores in 2015 would concur it’s not as good as it once was. The staff is much younger and less experienced in the wild than in the past. Prices are higher. There’s too high a percentage of yuppie, urban crap on the shelves.
Outdoor gear for city folks who have no intention of going to any mountains. Click through to Canadian Business magazine for a history of the change through to 2013.
MEC without the Mountain
Outdoors retailer goes mainstream
recommended tent – Big Agnes Blacktail 3
The Blacktail 3 is a three-season, three-person tent, which means it can comfortably accommodate up to three people in the spring, summer, and fall, but could falter in severe winter weather.
Although other tents performed better in specific areas of our tests, they couldn’t match the Blacktail 3’s consistently high marks in every category. …
See it on Amazon.
The Blacktail 3 does not come with the newfangled built-in mtnGLO lighting system. But it can be added for an additional $40.
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