The Big Year 2015

Whether it's about knowing local history, cloud formations, notes on geology or botany, the more you're able to make observations of  the nature, the richer the hiking experience. I had regret for long of recognizing mere handful of different bird species. A year ago I saw the movie The Big Year, which tells a warm …

My hiking gear overview 2014

This is how it all began back in 2009, me carrying a huge backpack through the Swiss Alps for three weeks. And we didn't even have camping or cooking gear with my friend! (photo by my friend mr. Wolfskin) I am not a gear enthusiast by any means - I don't even have a scale …

GEAR TALK: Osprey Exos 58 review

After adventuring through the Alps with a heavy Haglöfs Oxo 75 I thought please no more, there has to be a way to save some weight. It felt a bit stupid just to carry 3 kilos as an empty backpack. So I studied lighter options and this 1,1 kg Osprey pack caught my eye, and …