Tales and adventures of a Belgian lady and her fourteen furry friends
Reinsfjell is a tent model just on the edge between a three- and four-season one. After finishing Te Araroa with the Helsport Storsylen tent we wanted something lighter, especially since we were going to Australia next, without compromising too much on durability and comfort. We wanted exactly the same for our trip across the Nepal Himalaya… Continue reading Helsport Reinsfjell Superlight 2
As New Zealand is notorious for its heavy and consistent rainfall we thought that not even the sturdiest of rain gear would keep us dry. Nonetheless, with the promise of excellent waterproofness, breathability combined with its low weight and small pack size we went for the Norrøna Bitihorn dri1 jackets. Specs The Bitihorn dri1 is… Continue reading Norrøna Bitihorn dri1 jacket
It may be hard for some to imagine that even in todays wonderful world of technology, there are still areas where you cannot get cell phone reception. However, they do very much exist and the fact that we would be walking through such areas for a long period of time seemed to trouble our families.… Continue reading SPOT Gen3
To keep our phones (AKA GPSes), cameras, GoPro and the rechargable batteries of our SPOT powered up while out in the back country for long periods of time we needed a solar panel and a power bank to do the job. Solar panels vary significantly when it comes to their efficiency, and after a good… Continue reading Goal Zero Nomad 7 & Guide 10
For its temperature range, the Cumulus Lite Line 300 is one of the lightest sleeping bags out on the market. It is warm, comfortable and durable, and it has been a valuable companion in New Zealand's changeable climate. We've been very happy with this sleeping bag. It is one of the few gear items we… Continue reading Cumulus Lite Line 300
Lost in the Hills 