Quilt: what is it and what are the pros and cons?
In my previous Pacific Crest Trail preparation blog post, I took a closer look at my Big 4. One of the gear items I changed out to lighten my pack was my synthetic sleeping bag, which I replaced with a down quilt from Cumulus. In this article I elaborate further on what a quilt is…
Lightweight hiking & my gear for the Pacific Crest Trail
Lightweight hiking: that’s the trend in the US with regards to hiking. Although this trend has been going on for quite some time in the United States, it is found much less in Europe. While the classic image of the hiker with a 70-litre backpack and mountain boots is the standard in Europe, this is…