My Complete Gear List for 2025 (5.9kg baseweight)
A detailed breakdown of my 5.9kg baseweight gear list for 2024, focusing on lightweight yet practical choices for backpacking adventures.
Chia Breakfast Pudding
If you’re planning a backpacking trip and want a nutritious, easy-to-make breakfast, consider trying Chia Breakfast Pudding that I got from DirtyGourmet. It’s an awesome option for the trail—simple, lightweight, and packed with health benefits! Chia seeds have become quite popular lately, and for good reason. They’re a superfood that’s not only versatile but also …
Nitecore NU20 Classic Review: Best Ultralight Headlamp?
A lightweight, USB-C rechargeable headlamp perfect for campers and ultralight hikers, but with limited battery life for extended night hikes.
Orange and Pistachio Couscous
I wanted to give cold soaking a try, and found this couscous recipe with orange & pistachio that I want to share because it’s so delicious 🤤 It’s refreshing, and packs a bunch of energy. Orange and Pistachio Couscous Weight: 180 gram Energy: 695 kcal Type: cold soaking Prep time: 5 min Cooking time: 90 …
Cumulus Quilt 250: Best Quilt for Three-Season Backpacking?
Since I started backpacking, I’ve been carrying my old 1,5 kilo synthetic sleeping bag from Dutch Mountain, which I’ve used for summer car camping over the past 10 years It served me well, but the sleeping bag is very heavy while I feel cold already if temperatures dip below 10°C 🥶 So it was time …
GR54: The Ultimate French Alps Hiking Experience
This summer, I hiked the GR54 in the Écrins National Park in France 🤓🇫🇷 In this guide, I’ll share how I prepared, what I experienced, and give you tips to make your own adventure even better! 🙌 Let’s dive in! Preparation Route The GR54 is a 189 km circular hike with a total of 11.320 …
Naturehike Towel Review: The Best Ultralight, Quick-Drying Travel Towel?
I’ve been experimenting with a few different towels, and think I’ve found the perfect towel for backpacking; the Naturehike Ultralight Towel. In this short review, I’ll share what I like and don’t like about it, and whether I think you should get one or not. Let’s dive in! 🙌 Disclaimer: I bought this product with …
Exploring the Allgäu Alps: A 6-Day Hut Tour Adventure
This is my first multi-day hut hiking adventure in the Allgäu Alps 🤓 In this guide, I’ll share my experience, and some tips if you want to do something similar yourself. Let’s dive in! 🙌 Preparation for the Allgäu Alps Hut Tour Route We’ll start at the Kanzelwandbahn in Riezlern, and basically follow the mountain …
Garlic Parmesan Ramen
I was searching for new recipes, and found this brilliant recipe from Backcountry Foodie that I wanted to share. The meal weighs only 155 gram when packed, but has nearly 800 kilocalories 🤯 And it’s tasty too! Garlic Parmesan Ramen Weight: 155 grams Energy: 590 kcal Type: hot (stove required) Prep time: 5 min Cooking …
GR132 Trail Guide: Hiking 130km Around La Gomera
In January 2024, I went on another outdoor adventure. In this article, I’ll share my preparations, trip report, and tips for future hikers 🙂 Preparation for the GR132 From the route to planning my flights, here’s what I did to prepare myself for the GR132 🙂 Accommodation I am going to spend most nights on …
Nappy Pins for Hiking: Affordable Versatility at its Best
Nappy pins, also known as safety pins, can be surprisingly versatile tools for backpacking, hiking, and camping. I used them for the first time on my second multi-day hike on the Soonwaldsteig last week, and I think they’re brilliant! What’s a nappy pin? A nappy pin is a type of pin used to fasten cloth …