One of the things that have been set from the get go was that I will purchase and carry a GPS tracker with me, while I am on my hikes. Looking into it it became clear quite quickly that it would be the Garmin in-reach mini 2. Yes, I have been influenced by the YouTube … More How to stay in touch?
When I started looking into long distance hiking, especially the PCT it became clear that beside the backpack there are two more things that are important if not to say crucial to survival. A good shelter and a good sleeping system. Or to put it a bit easier a house and a bed. Both need … More My best hiking buddies: a hornet and a summit
At the end of the last millennium I got myself a backpack. At the time it was state of the art, as I was able to adjust it to my upper body length. Backpacks specifically made for women were still something of the distant future. This backpack survived multiple (shopping) trips to Japan and moving … More Size is not important – but weight is
There is a wonderful children’s book called Storm – Stina written by the Swedish author Lena Anderson that tells the story of Stina, who is often out and about to find things. One day she sneaks out despite an upcoming storm and is lost until her grandfather finds her. Instead of scolding her he equips … More GEAR UP
One Year - Five Continents 