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网页2024年9月13日 · Columbia Konos TRS OutDry Mid Hiking Shoe review: all-day comfort with impressive grip. By Julia Clarke published 11 September 24 The mid height and waterproof membrane offers more protection than the trainer-style version, but you still get lightweight, all-day comfort and great grip
What is rappelling? Our expert guide to the abseil | Advnture
网页2024年7月24日 · Regardless of who first conceived of the idea or rappelling, it was a good one (Image credit: Ascent/PKS Media Inc.). The basic idea is that the ropes are passed through the top anchor and through the belay devices attached to your harness and your partner’s harness. Typically, from the top of a climbing route you will remain facing the rock and lean back while your partner on the ground ...
What is a Vibram sole? And why do so many brands use them?
网页2024年8月6日 · Vibram (pronounced “vee-bram”) is a brand of shoe sole produced and licensed by an Italian company of the same name. The brand use rubber compounds to produce outsoles that are fit for the exacting demands of trail runners, hikers and mountaineers. Vibram's founder, Vitale Bramani was the first in the world to design a …
Rock climbing gear list: a guide to the 12 essentials | Advnture
网页2024年6月21日 · Slings. Quickdraws. Cams. Nuts and hexes. It can seem like the barriers to getting into rock climbing can be more daunting than scaling a crag itself. As well finding a partner and learning the various techniques, there's all the kit you need to acquire, from helmets and protective gear to ropes and climbing shoes.
Camping in US National Parks: a complete guide | Advnture
网页2024年6月12日 · It's typically between $5 and $30 per night for a family site. If you're travelling with kids, camping is much cheaper than a hotel stay (Image credit: Getty Images) The cost of camping in a US National Park varies from park to park, campground to campground, and even season to season. However, to give you a …
The Apple Watch Ultra is good for hiking, but these 3 apps make it ...
网页2024年1月16日 · Thankfully, the App Store has everything you need to fill the gap, and turn the Apple Watch Ultra into the hiking watch of your dreams. (Image credit: Future) 1. Komoot. We've long been fans of Komoot – in fact the app took the prize for best navigation app in the Advnture 2022 Awards – and it makes a fantastic addition to the Apple Watch ...
What is backpacking? We shine a light on the popular pursuit
网页2021年7月27日 · This form of backpacking is the one where you set off on foot into the wilderness, carrying everything you need to be self-sufficient for at least a couple of days. Typically, this would include all your clothing, your food and drink, your one-person tent or 2-person tent – or alternative shelter (such as a camping tarp) – and your sleeping ...
What is ice climbing? We uncover this spectacular pursuit | Advnture
网页2022年1月22日 · Ice climbing in its purest form is exactly as it sounds: the pursuit of climbing frozen water. The sheer ethereal beauty of glistening ice, spectacular, wild mountainous terrain and the thrill of reaching the top of a difficult climb make ice climbing a hugely rewarding experience. It’s a pursuit that evolved from alpinism, where ice would ...
What is a via ferrata? And how to do your first via ferrata route
网页2021年6月29日 · A definition. Via ferrata is a recreational activity that involves ascending steep, often exposed mountain routes by way of a series of fixed cables, rungs, chains and/or ladders attached to the rock – the term via ferrata literally means “iron way”. When doing a via ferrata route, climbers/hikers use a harness and a duo of lanyards with ...
Butane camping stoves vs propane: what's the best? | Advnture
网页2024年9月12日 · Butane. Propane. Weight. As it's stored at low pressures, it can be carried in aluminum canisters, which are much lighter. Propane is stored at high pressure, which requires a much tougher, and heavier, canister to transport it. Cost. Generally slightly more expensive and refills are harder to come by.
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