The Week In Review

Went to see this yesterday, hence I'm late with The Week In Review. The next video thus also should be understood as partly serious, partly sarcasm.



News & Various:

News about Japan are back to normal. That that is far from the truth is a sad fact, and Julian shares his experiences of the destruction of the Tsunami and the stories he had heard during his volunteer work.

Less altruism, more capitalism – Flattr users no longer need to give to receive. If you've been waiting for a good reason to adopt Flattr on your blog, here it is. Need more convincing? I want to give you my money.

PHD came out with the Single Ultra Quilt. At claimed weight of 375 g it costs £0,52 per gram (for a total of £195).

Locus Gear, the wonderful cottage from Japan, came out with a really beautiful UL towel.

Ryan Jordan has a new website. And a very special article which you should check out is his interview with Andrew Skurka, Reflections of an Ultralight Life.

The Art Of Outdoor Blogging was an article I wrote in which I shared some of my "wisdom" on blogging.

Ove presents the final part of his MYOG Inner Tent for Shangria-La 2/3.

Need a whitebox pot stand? Check out David's MYOG solution.

More MYOG comes from Robin, who shows us how to make Adjustable Cuffs on a Montane jacket.

Ross continues his great series of gear used by Bushcraft "Masters", and next up is The Gear of Horace Kephart.

Still looking for something to read? Check out which books I read in March and April.



Gear:

Toni finished building his new 9:ZERO:7 bike. Multipurpose. Black with a hint of red. A sweet ride.

The guys at extremtextil finished their MYOG cuben backpack and tease you with a few photos before they post the guide.

I started to look at proper winter gear, and the Sir Joseph Koteka Down Jacket was first on the list.

Markus also likes Sir Joseph, and takes a look at the Sir Joseph 290 sleeping bag.

Simon shares is lightweight pike-flyfishing kit with us. Sweet.

Alan has CÀRN Cobra’s. His and Hers.

Mr. Horner reviews the Keen A86 trailrunners.

The XIV installment of "Kit that broke, kit that didnae, and other stuff before I forget", brought to you by Peter.

Phil powers his Backcountry Boiler with alcohol and shares his findings.

Antti reviews the Rab Alpine 400 sleeping bag.

Terry reviews the Terra Nova Solar Competition 1.

Lauren takes a good close look at her Crux AK47 rucksack.

Grand gives a short "Softshell 101" before reviewing the First Ascent’s Sandstone Jacke.

Finally, Roger reflects on some of the gear he used on his last trip.



Trip Reports:

John walks the E4, and last Wednesday he hiked from Amposta to L'Ametlla de Mer.

Mike. Superdawg. Pigs. Beer.

John teases us with stunning photos from Observation Point, Zion National Park.

Mike shows off the beauty of the British countryside in spring, with lambs, swans, butterflies and heaps of flowering trees and flowers. Love it.

Also Helen shows us England at it's best.

John and Kelley went down Gorham and the Ocean Path.

James spent a hot day on the Cuillin Ridge, his 100th Munro.

Colin visits the Rhinog mountains in Wales. Splendid photos you should see.

Richard decided it is time to paddle, and paddle he did on the Lower Bann Canoe Trail.

Simon shares also some water-based adventures with us, as he was kayaking around Canna and Rum.

A third water adventure comes from Sweden, where Johan went for a canoe trip on the Nissan.

David gives us pointy bits, as he is back from the Fells.

Steve visited an open air art exhibition.

Patrick reports that spring has sprung in East Tennessee.

Joe was muttering something about Adders and Bandannas in his last blogpost. I reckon it has to do with his alcohol intake on the trail and meeting colorful characters.

Peter went on an bikepacking overnighter to Kangenmiekka.

Martin went fastpacking the Cumbria Way.

Blooming cacti, yucca plants, morteros, yeps, that's what a short hike on the Morteros Trail in Anza Borrego State Park looks like.

Jaakko is back from Svalbard and has his final post up, including some photos.

Fraser went for an overnighter to Loch An Daimh and played around with his new GorillaPod.

Also maria went for an overnighter to Kaitalampi.

Tomas brings back winter memories as he prepares for skinning up in Norway.

Went to see this yesterday, hence I'm late with The Week In Review. The next video thus also should be understood as partly serious, partly sarcasm.



News & Various:

News about Japan are back to normal. That that is far from the truth is a sad fact, and Julian shares his experiences of the destruction of the Tsunami and the stories he had heard during his volunteer work.

Less altruism, more capitalism – Flattr users no longer need to give to receive. If you've been waiting for a good reason to adopt Flattr on your blog, here it is. Need more convincing? I want to give you my money.

PHD came out with the Single Ultra Quilt. At claimed weight of 375 g it costs £0,52 per gram (for a total of £195).

Locus Gear, the wonderful cottage from Japan, came out with a really beautiful UL towel.

Ryan Jordan has a new website. And a very special article which you should check out is his interview with Andrew Skurka, Reflections of an Ultralight Life.

The Art Of Outdoor Blogging was an article I wrote in which I shared some of my "wisdom" on blogging.

Ove presents the final part of his MYOG Inner Tent for Shangria-La 2/3.

Need a whitebox pot stand? Check out David's MYOG solution.

More MYOG comes from Robin, who shows us how to make Adjustable Cuffs on a Montane jacket.

Ross continues his great series of gear used by Bushcraft "Masters", and next up is The Gear of Horace Kephart.

Still looking for something to read? Check out which books I read in March and April.



Gear:

Toni finished building his new 9:ZERO:7 bike. Multipurpose. Black with a hint of red. A sweet ride.

The guys at extremtextil finished their MYOG cuben backpack and tease you with a few photos before they post the guide.

I started to look at proper winter gear, and the Sir Joseph Koteka Down Jacket was first on the list.

Markus also likes Sir Joseph, and takes a look at the Sir Joseph 290 sleeping bag.

Simon shares is lightweight pike-flyfishing kit with us. Sweet.

Alan has CÀRN Cobra’s. His and Hers.

Mr. Horner reviews the Keen A86 trailrunners.

The XIV installment of "Kit that broke, kit that didnae, and other stuff before I forget", brought to you by Peter.

Phil powers his Backcountry Boiler with alcohol and shares his findings.

Antti reviews the Rab Alpine 400 sleeping bag.

Terry reviews the Terra Nova Solar Competition 1.

Lauren takes a good close look at her Crux AK47 rucksack.

Grand gives a short "Softshell 101" before reviewing the First Ascent’s Sandstone Jacke.

Finally, Roger reflects on some of the gear he used on his last trip.



Trip Reports:

John walks the E4, and last Wednesday he hiked from Amposta to L'Ametlla de Mer.

Mike. Superdawg. Pigs. Beer.

John teases us with stunning photos from Observation Point, Zion National Park.

Mike shows off the beauty of the British countryside in spring, with lambs, swans, butterflies and heaps of flowering trees and flowers. Love it.

Also Helen shows us England at it's best.

John and Kelley went down Gorham and the Ocean Path.

James spent a hot day on the Cuillin Ridge, his 100th Munro.

Colin visits the Rhinog mountains in Wales. Splendid photos you should see.

Richard decided it is time to paddle, and paddle he did on the Lower Bann Canoe Trail.

Simon shares also some water-based adventures with us, as he was kayaking around Canna and Rum.

A third water adventure comes from Sweden, where Johan went for a canoe trip on the Nissan.

David gives us pointy bits, as he is back from the Fells.

Steve visited an open air art exhibition.

Patrick reports that spring has sprung in East Tennessee.

Joe was muttering something about Adders and Bandannas in his last blogpost. I reckon it has to do with his alcohol intake on the trail and meeting colorful characters.

Peter went on an bikepacking overnighter to Kangenmiekka.

Martin went fastpacking the Cumbria Way.

Blooming cacti, yucca plants, morteros, yeps, that's what a short hike on the Morteros Trail in Anza Borrego State Park looks like.

Jaakko is back from Svalbard and has his final post up, including some photos.

Fraser went for an overnighter to Loch An Daimh and played around with his new GorillaPod.

Also maria went for an overnighter to Kaitalampi.

Tomas brings back winter memories as he prepares for skinning up in Norway.

The Week In Review