Pioneer Trekking Poles Long-Term Review
The Pioneer aluminium trekking poles sound too good to be true. In a world where even the most basic models easily set you back a 100 bucks and more, paying…
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September 8, 2020
3F UL LanShan 2 Tarp Tent Long-Term Review
Updated January 2021. Tarp tents offer a lightweight and compact alternative to regular tents, while avoiding most of the downsides of traditional square tarps. But with an average price tag…
August 13, 2020
Slow Travel In The Age Of Covid-19
There is no denying it, the coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc on our small globalized world. Beyond the terrible human tragedy that is unfolding, a severe economic crisis is taking…
August 8, 2020
Uzbekistan: On The Fast Track To Change
Maybe it was the early hour and the lack of sleep, or maybe the bus driver's inclination for loud Russian pop music had driven me mad... Whatever it was, the scene felt surreal. I had just entered Uzbekistan as a writer and a photographer, no questions asked.
May 19, 2020
Decathlon Simond Rock Climbing Shoes Long-Term Review
Updated January 2021. Good rock climbing shoes cost a small fortune nowadays. You could spend 200$ for a top-of-the-range La Sportiva or Scarpa model. Or, at the opposite end of…
May 18, 2020
Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XTherm Sleeping Pad Long-Term Review
Updated January 2021. The NeoAir XTherm boasts with specs that should put it on top of the highly competitive ultralight inflatable camping mattress market. Light, compact, durable and incredibly warm. I…
May 11, 2020
Lockdown: Mindful Habits To Cope With Ups & Downs
After nearly 7 weeks of quiet sedentary life, I catch myself sliding towards apathy more than I care to admit. I struggle to stay engage with my humble training program,…
May 9, 2020
Coffee And Camel
The pressure cooker was hissing on the pull-out stove at the back of the Toyota pick-up truck. In front, carpets and plush pillows were arranged in a square around a…
May 6, 2020
The Honorary Woman
"Come! Come!" The group of teenage schoolgirls was enthusiastically wading through the murky waters of the Nile to hop aboard a bright purple metal boat. Our captain, a young man…
April 30, 2020
Vertex / DeltaMattress / West Hiker Sleeping Pad Long-Term Review
January 2021 Update. It seems that the Vertex now also sells under the name Delta Hiking, DeltaMattress and West Hikers/WestHikers. Or Hitorhike, and who knows how many other names! Same marketing strategy,…
April 27, 2020
Therm-A-Rest Prolite Plus Sleeping Pad Long-Term Review
The Therm-a-Rest Prolite Plus is an absolute classic when it comes to self-inflating sleeping pads. But how does it fare after 7 years of abuse across more than a dozen…
April 23, 2020
DIY Investing Part 3: Coping With A Crisis
Covid-19 pandemic, record unemployment, stock market collapse, fastest recession ever… The headlines have been dire recently. Enough for certain voices to proclaim the end of DIY investing and financial independence. Fear…
April 15, 2020