Guide to understand what down Fill Power (CUIN) means and find out the differences between 600, 700, 800, or 900 CUIN depending on weight, warmth, and type of...
Guide to understand the most used ultralight mountain fabrics such as Dyneema, Ultra, Silnylon or Polartec, and find out which to choose for your backpack, shelter, or technical...
Practical guide to choosing an ultralight bivy cover: types (waterproof vs with tarp), fabrics, design, condensation, ground protector, and final purchase checklist.
Practical guide to choosing titanium cooking utensils for hiking: benefits, limits versus aluminum or steel, and criteria for selecting the right set in the mountains.
A groundsheet can extend the life of your shelter and protect your sleeping pad from moisture, rocks, or thorns. I explain when to use it and which material...
Dyneema Composite Fabric, formerly known as Cuben Fiber, is one of the lightest and most technical materials on the market. Here’s what it is, how it works, and...
Discover the differences between framed and frameless backpacks, when to choose each type, and which option is more comfortable depending on the weight you carry.
In ultralight hiking, most of the weight is concentrated in three items: backpack, shelter, and sleep system. Discover how to cut kilos by optimizing the “Big 3”.
Find out up to what weight ultralight backpacks are comfortable and what type of frame to choose based on your load. Practical guide to make the switch from...
Not all natural fabrics perform the same in the mountains. Learn when to use merino wool, silk, linen, or cotton—and which to avoid for hiking and multi-day routes.
Hay muchas opciones para protegerte de la lluvia. No solo contra la lluvia, sino también para protegerte contra el viento, la nieve e incluso del sol. Con tantas...