My Hiking Kit.

I really like it to Hike in the Harz. But as with anything, preparation is key. And that also means bringing the right Gear. And while I do not need a lot of it, I do have my Essentials. My Wandernadel Pouch. The most important piece of my Kit is definitely my Wandernadel Pouch. In… Continue reading My Hiking Kit.

Another Pocket Knife.

I really do like Pocket Knives. They are very versatile Tools that every good Explorer should have, even you just use it to cut up some tasty Sausages. A while ago, I bought my first new Pocket Knife after going quite a while without having one. But I totally forgot to also order a Knife… Continue reading Another Pocket Knife.

Pocket Knives.

Almost a week ago I ordered myself a new Pocket Knife. I have not had one since I lost my Victorinox in some Canadian Lake back in 2014. My new Knife arrived yesterday. And I really like it. It is ergonomic, easy to use and almost too sharp. The frame lock might be a little… Continue reading Pocket Knives.

My new Backpack.

I love my LowePro ProTactic Photo Backpack, but sometimes it is a little bit big and cumbersome to carry around. Because of that, I got a new, secondary Backpack for my 25th Birthday last month. It was no easy choice to decide for which Backpack I would ask my Mom for as a gift, but… Continue reading My new Backpack.

Hydration is crucial.

With the temperatures rising almost to the 30ties here in Germany, hydration is becoming even more important than it is the rest of the year. Of course that's also true when you're out and about exploring. I personally use a 1L/ 32oz Nalgene bottle, but any plastic/ metal/ glass bottle of sufficient size would do… Continue reading Hydration is crucial.

Why I have a compass.

I really like exploring. And there are a few helpful tools I use for that. Like a compass and map. As some may know, I really like to use paper maps in conjunction with the maps app on my phone. On my phone, I can get directions on the fly, and with the paper map,… Continue reading Why I have a compass.