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: 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…
This first blog post elaborates my reason for hiking the PCT as well as some aspects of the necessary preparation for the Pacific Crest Trail. To start at the beginning, let’s discuss the question where my passion for hiking and backpacking trips comes from. This originated in my childhood and has grown over the years:…
