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Gear reviews, outdoor tips and buying guides - selected for what works in practice.
Putting together an emergency kit: car, home and 72 hours
Putting together an emergency kit does not have to be doom thinking. This overview calmly explains what belongs in every emergency kit, how a car kit, a 72-hour kit and a home kit differ, and how to keep your supplies up to date.
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Putting together an emergency kit: car, home and 72 hours
Putting together an emergency kit does not have to be doom thinking. This overview calmly explains what belongs in every emergency kit, how a car kit, a 72-hour kit and a home kit differ, and how to keep your supplies up to date.
Preparing for a day hike: packing list and what you really bring
What do you bring on a day hike and what do you leave at home? This overview walks through the packing list for a day hike, from backpack, water and food to medical and weather, and helps you organise your backpack so you carry nothing you do not need.
What to take on a day trip
What do you take on a day trip and what do you leave at home? This overview helps you choose what really has to come and what is extra weight, so you head out with a light backpack without missing anything important.
Which backpack size do you need? From 10 to 40 litres
How many litres of backpack do you need? A practical guide to choosing the right backpack size per use, from a short day trip to a multi day route, without manufacturer talk.
Backpack with back ventilation: when is it worth it?
A backpack with back ventilation keeps your back cooler, but is not needed by everyone. Learn what back ventilation does, who it benefits and when you can skip it.
Adjusting your backpack and setting the hip belt right
A backpack only carries comfortably once it is adjusted well. Step by step you learn to set the hip belt, shoulder straps and chest strap, so your shoulders do not carry it alone.