Should I go? I sounds so wonderfull to just get my stuff ready and leave. But unfortunately traveling needs MONEY. It is hard to hear about other people traveling and not being able to do it yourselve. It's not that i don't have any money but its more that I don't wanna spent all the money my parents saved for me over the years. It's also really expensive. But if I could divide the price between more people it whould save me a lot. hmmm... A good reason to get into a relationship. Or maybe just a traveling mate, nothing personal (lol). I wonder how other people do this. Offcourse I could do volunteer work and so get cheaper to a land.
My head is getting in overdrive... AAAAAAHHHH
Wolves have no King...
Dries
Friday, May 21, 2010
Saturday, May 8, 2010
My Stuff 1...
I've talked about the stuff I like to have or do. Now lets talk about the stuff I have now. A little review. In the next coming blogs I will talk about the stuff I own.
1) Coleman Kraz™ X¹ Tent.
Weight: 1,6 kg
Flysheet: 210T polyester ripstop, PU 4000 mm
Floor: 190T nylon taffeta, PU 5000 mm
Repair kit included
A very nice tent. Lovely colours and roomy sleeping-compartment.
High enough to sit in.
If your a bit structured you can cook in it.
It sets-up real easy and quick. It only uses 2 U-poles and I think 10 pegs.
Some negative points:
Small and low vestibule. (BIG problem for me)
Only 3-season tent.
I slept in it for 1 night at a campsite at sea. Had a very nice night aside from the loud road next to the campsite. There was a lot of condensation between the inner and outer tent, but it didn't drip on me, so no problem. I really like that there is like +10 cm between the inner and outer tent. So when condensation collects on the inside of the tent it has no chance of getting to the inner tent.
Sadly I have not tested in it during the rain or strong wind. But it looks (and most importantly) feels very sturdy.
So in short, Very nice tent. But to bad that the vestibule is so small. I really irritates me. It's possible to live in it, but only if you have structure.
Next one will be about my Trangia stove
;-)
Dries
1) Coleman Kraz™ X¹ Tent.
Weight: 1,6 kg
Flysheet: 210T polyester ripstop, PU 4000 mm
Floor: 190T nylon taffeta, PU 5000 mmRepair kit included
A very nice tent. Lovely colours and roomy sleeping-compartment.
High enough to sit in.
If your a bit structured you can cook in it.
It sets-up real easy and quick. It only uses 2 U-poles and I think 10 pegs.
Some negative points:
Small and low vestibule. (BIG problem for me)
Only 3-season tent.
I slept in it for 1 night at a campsite at sea. Had a very nice night aside from the loud road next to the campsite. There was a lot of condensation between the inner and outer tent, but it didn't drip on me, so no problem. I really like that there is like +10 cm between the inner and outer tent. So when condensation collects on the inside of the tent it has no chance of getting to the inner tent.
Sadly I have not tested in it during the rain or strong wind. But it looks (and most importantly) feels very sturdy.
So in short, Very nice tent. But to bad that the vestibule is so small. I really irritates me. It's possible to live in it, but only if you have structure.
Next one will be about my Trangia stove
;-)
Dries
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
I love Norway...
I've recently found out about this guy: Lars Monsen.
He is a Nordic journalist who spent his life making trips and movies about it.
He is mostly known for 2 trips:
1) Living for 365 days above the arctic circle
2) Crossing the northern of canada on feet or with dogsled (it took him a freaking 2 years and 7 months)
I found the subtitles for the first one and it is FA-SCI-NA-TING.
You can download them LEGALLY and EASY via Torrent just click the ne xt link: NRKBeta.
There are even subtitles (english) click again here: http://subs.hopto.org.
Really funny and very intresting. I whould love to do that, have the money and just go....
Dries
He is a Nordic journalist who spent his life making trips and movies about it.He is mostly known for 2 trips:
1) Living for 365 days above the arctic circle
2) Crossing the northern of canada on feet or with dogsled (it took him a freaking 2 years and 7 months)
I found the subtitles for the first one and it is FA-SCI-NA-TING.
You can download them LEGALLY and EASY via Torrent just click the ne xt link: NRKBeta.
There are even subtitles (english) click again here: http://subs.hopto.org.
Really funny and very intresting. I whould love to do that, have the money and just go....
Dries
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Preparation routes
Now I will talk about the routes I wanna hike (before i go to sweden). You could see them as training. But for me they are just some nice hikes, fun time.
The Belgian coast.
I did it last year by bike, It took me 3 days. Wich is quite long for 84 kilometers.
I hope doing it (by foot) in max 5 days. I'll post up here the travelbook.
The GR15(Belgian part) .
This is a route in the belgian hills. Very varied, and nice ups and downs (literally). 200 km. A longer hike for me.
A self-planned route in southern Netherlands ( called Zeeuws-vlaanderen). Like maybe 10 days max in the summer.
That are the routes i think off right now.
More will come.
Dries
The Belgian coast.
I did it last year by bike, It took me 3 days. Wich is quite long for 84 kilometers.
I hope doing it (by foot) in max 5 days. I'll post up here the travelbook.
The GR15(Belgian part) .
This is a route in the belgian hills. Very varied, and nice ups and downs (literally). 200 km. A longer hike for me.
A self-planned route in southern Netherlands ( called Zeeuws-vlaanderen). Like maybe 10 days max in the summer.
That are the routes i think off right now.
More will come.
Dries
Monday, April 26, 2010
Winter anorak
I recently found this website http://www.wintertrekking.com/
Very nice design, but it's not likely I will need it the next years. After a long search i found Empire Canvas Works . They sell the Anorak for $ 315 . That's like € 236, NOT cheap.
I like the idea of there Flex fit system. I can cut it to my own size, nice.
That's just like the trousers from Fjällräven. I love this idea, espacially with my size . i have very long legs and arms. So it's handy. You get it.
Dries
Very nice design, but it's not likely I will need it the next years. After a long search i found Empire Canvas Works . They sell the Anorak for $ 315 . That's like € 236, NOT cheap.
I like the idea of there Flex fit system. I can cut it to my own size, nice.
That's just like the trousers from Fjällräven. I love this idea, espacially with my size . i have very long legs and arms. So it's handy. You get it.
Dries
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Going to the shop...
I went today to the shop asking for some info about:
Backpacks:
I already decide i'm gonna choose between a Deuter or a Macpac.
If I choose Deuter, it will be the Aircontact PRO 60+15 :
Specifications:
I really like this one because it has a front zipper.
I actually wanted the 55+15 L size but the guy from the shop told me it is better to have a bit bigger for wintertrekking for wich you need bigger backpacks. (more stuff and clothes) Also the two grey "strips" at the front helps me binding material up there (sleeping pads).
The Macpac winner is the Cascade 75 FL.
Specifications:
Size: S2, S3, S4
Harness: Liberator™
Capacity: 7 5, 80, 85lt
Weight: 3.15, 3.30, 3.45kg
Fabric: AzTec®
Colour: Dusky Blue, Cardinal, Black
Now c
omes another question to my mind: Is it Really necessary to have a "big" backpack.
I now have a 55/65 l Wilsa outdoor backpack:
It's nice but:
I also could buy a small backpack from like 40-45 liter. Then I should buy all the lightest gear and that whould cost me a lot but really light ha?
But than it wouldn't be able for some wintertrekking. They also told me that with height ( i'm like 1,87 meter high) it is better to have a bigger backpack. Also when I wanna go on wintercamping i whould need a pulka. (hmmm I like this idea). We will see.
Dries
Backpacks:
I already decide i'm gonna choose between a Deuter or a Macpac.
If I choose Deuter, it will be the Aircontact PRO 60+15 :
Specifications:Weight: 3200 g
Volume: 60+15 l + 10 l (sidepockets)
Size: 84 cm / 36 cm / 28 cm (H/B/T)
Material: Ballistic / HexLite 210 / Duratex
- Top part is detachable so it can be used as a small backpack.
- Front Zipper (i'm really messy, so that's nice).
- Grey strips at the front helps me loading material at the front.
- One downpoint is that it has a lot of straps and clicks. Looks messy.
- Side pockets that can be used for somekind of Camelbak.
I really like this one because it has a front zipper.
I actually wanted the 55+15 L size but the guy from the shop told me it is better to have a bit bigger for wintertrekking for wich you need bigger backpacks. (more stuff and clothes) Also the two grey "strips" at the front helps me binding material up there (sleeping pads).
The Macpac winner is the Cascade 75 FL.
Specifications:Size: S2, S3, S4
Harness: Liberator™
Capacity: 7 5, 80, 85lt
Weight: 3.15, 3.30, 3.45kg
Fabric: AzTec®
Colour: Dusky Blue, Cardinal, Black
- Real nice design BUT, no front zipper.
- They say it's real waterproof, actually a friend of mine has one and say it is indeed extremely waterproof.
- An elastic at the front also allows me to load a sleeping pad at the front.
- Less straps so looks less messy
Now c
omes another question to my mind: Is it Really necessary to have a "big" backpack.I now have a 55/65 l Wilsa outdoor backpack:
It's nice but:
- No Front zipper
- Useless and even irritating big sidepockets
- It has a few small holls in it
- No adjustable back system.
- Very bad design
- And (I think) not good size for me. It sits quite high on my back.
I also could buy a small backpack from like 40-45 liter. Then I should buy all the lightest gear and that whould cost me a lot but really light ha?
But than it wouldn't be able for some wintertrekking. They also told me that with height ( i'm like 1,87 meter high) it is better to have a bigger backpack. Also when I wanna go on wintercamping i whould need a pulka. (hmmm I like this idea). We will see.
Dries
Monday, April 19, 2010
Tents and neighbour
The day before yesterday (17/4/2010) I went to the biggest tent show of Belgium. It was real nice to finally see some tents alive: Here is my Top 3 favorite tents:
- The Hilleberg Akto:
€ 479
I really likes this tent. I heard lot about Hilleberg. All of them where positive. The only thing I heard that was a bit negative about it was that it has alot of condensation.
Very spacy , a real all-season tent and very light. Very easy to setup because this tent has only 1 pole in its construction.
Weight: 1,6 kg
Pro's: Light, Real strong, Nice design, Roomy
Con's: Very wide pitching lines
Based upon review http://www.backpacking.net/hilleberg-akto-review.html
The Hilleberg Nallo 2 or Nallo 2 GT
Nallo: € 629 Nallo GT: € 729
I choose this tent because I maybe want a two person tent for in the future. You never now what might happen. But I like it because you have alot of space, and it is also perfect if you need a cold well. Also very nice Design. The difference between the Nallo and the Nallo GT is that the GT has an extra vestibule. (this is the one in the picture)
Weight: 2,2 kg - 2,7 kg
Pro's: Fits 2 persons, much space for stuff
Cons: A bit heavier for 1 person, More poles so a bit more "difficult" to setup
The Fjällräven Sälka 1-2
± € 449 (Don't know the price exactly)
I just love this brand. It's also swedish and they have designs you cannot see any else where. This is the follow up of the Foxlite 1-2. Only there is more space. The Big plus for me is that I can sleep alone in it but it can fit JUST an extra person. So its not really an 1 or 2 person tent.
Weight: 3 kg
Pro's : For 1 and 2 persons, very roomy
Con's: heavy
I talked yesterday (18/4/2010) to my neighbour. Here son went to africa for like a year. She told me if I can't go now for a travel, I really shouldn't forget it. She told me to keep int in the back in my head, keep planning and gathering info. Good advice.
Wolves have no king,
Dries
- The Hilleberg Akto:
€ 479
I really likes this tent. I heard lot about Hilleberg. All of them where positive. The only thing I heard that was a bit negative about it was that it has alot of condensation.
Very spacy , a real all-season tent and very light. Very easy to setup because this tent has only 1 pole in its construction.
Weight: 1,6 kg
Pro's: Light, Real strong, Nice design, Roomy
Con's: Very wide pitching lines
Based upon review http://www.backpacking.net/hilleberg-akto-review.html
The Hilleberg Nallo 2 or Nallo 2 GT
Nallo: € 629 Nallo GT: € 729I choose this tent because I maybe want a two person tent for in the future. You never now what might happen. But I like it because you have alot of space, and it is also perfect if you need a cold well. Also very nice Design. The difference between the Nallo and the Nallo GT is that the GT has an extra vestibule. (this is the one in the picture)
Weight: 2,2 kg - 2,7 kg
Pro's: Fits 2 persons, much space for stuff
Cons: A bit heavier for 1 person, More poles so a bit more "difficult" to setup
The Fjällräven Sälka 1-2
± € 449 (Don't know the price exactly)
Weight: 3 kg
Pro's : For 1 and 2 persons, very roomy
Con's: heavy
I talked yesterday (18/4/2010) to my neighbour. Here son went to africa for like a year. She told me if I can't go now for a travel, I really shouldn't forget it. She told me to keep int in the back in my head, keep planning and gathering info. Good advice.
Wolves have no king,
Dries
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