Contents no. 18 - September 2023:
How to find a wild camping spot on a trek?
How to care for your waterproof jacket?
The 10 best trekking poles
How to find a wild camping spot on a trek?
Fortunately, there are steps you can follow to find the most suitable wild camping spot during your trek.
You may have had some unpleasant wild camping experiences:
- having to get up in the middle of the night to resecure the flysheet during a storm;
- cold wind blowing into the tent;
- rainwater pooling and eventually seeping in, or camping on a slope with your sleeping bag sliding downhill;
- breakfast in the shade, cold and damp;
- or the stress of night falling before you have found a clear spot just big enough to pitch the tent…
Even more frustrating is discovering the perfect camping spot just 500 m further on the next morning…
Yes, at RayonRando we know the feeling too… That is why we offer some good practices for finding a wild camping spot on your trek and avoiding difficulties.
How to care for your waterproof jacket?
After hiking footwear, a waterproof jacket is probably the most important piece of hiking equipment. It forms a real barrier against the elements, allowing you to continue your hike with peace of mind. The technologies used in these fabrics make them highly effective: a far cry from the famously stifling K-way! But like all equipment, they need care to retain their performance, even if washing a sometimes expensive jacket can feel daunting.
RayonRando answers the main questions about keeping your waterproof jacket in top condition:
- What are the risks of insufficient care?
- How does your jacket work?
- How should you wash it?
- How can you extend your jacket's life?
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The 10 best trekking poles:
Finding your way through the forest of trekking poles is not easy. RayonRando offers a focused selection to help you identify each pole's benefits and choose according to your activities and priorities.
The lightest:
Not only are they reliable, these trekking poles are so light that they feel like chopsticks in your hands. Very pleasant for walking. And when you need to attach them to your backpack, they avoid adding much weight.
Fizan Compact poles
158 g per pole. These Italian poles are among the lightest aluminium models. Their locking system is reliable without needing excessive force, and the foam grip is comfortable. A dependable choice for years.
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