Jani Hyytiäinen‭

There is really no magic in starting a fire. Even moist wood will ignite if you do it right. First you want to forget about paper or any fluids as they won't do you any good, then you need some pat...

posted 7y ago by Jani Hyytiäinen‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

Crossing a stream in a group Each participant will bring their own rope to the trip if such a crossing is anticipated. First picture: #1 will tie the rope around him. Strongest will cross first. ...

posted 7y ago by Jani Hyytiäinen‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

Lapland in the spring We are going on a 2-week trek in Finnish Lapland 27th may. As it turns out, there's more snow this year than on average. If the snow won't melt before our trip, we're plannin...

posted 7y ago by Jani Hyytiäinen‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

I don't see air temperature as playing any part in the equation. I just wrote some instructions for starting a camp fire and they should apply to pretty much every situation.

posted 7y ago by Jani Hyytiäinen‭

I tend to attach the sleeping mattress to the bottom of my backpack so that my backpack can stand upright without extra support. Highly convenient.

posted 7y ago by Jani Hyytiäinen‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

I would say from late August to mid-September. However, the exact timing, the color intensity and duration varies greatly from year to year and is impossible to predict. If you want to maximize you...

posted 7y ago by Jani Hyytiäinen‭

Yes there is. First, without going into specific products I can say that I've ditched the idea of shell jackets. And by shell-jackets I'm talking about jackets made out of materials like Gore-Tex. ...

posted 7y ago by Jani Hyytiäinen‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

I found a paper from Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Providing Water for Birds While it does mention the usage of a pump or circulating water, it doesn't suggest it to attract birds. However, it says...

posted 7y ago by Jani Hyytiäinen‭

What I use for dish washing is Ecover ZERO Dish Soap. It's made with plant-based and mineral ingredients which makes it biodegradable. Comes in a 25oz bottle so it should be enough for you for refi...

posted 7y ago by Jani Hyytiäinen‭

Plantago major (broadleaf plantain, white man's foot, or greater plantain). Image source Plantain is found all over the world, and is one of the most abundant and accessible medicinal herbs. It...

posted 7y ago by Jani Hyytiäinen‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

Painted wood with 2 galvanized nails like this: They do that all the time in Finnish natural parks and such signs can take all the 4 seasons with minimal maintenance. The tree will push the sig...

posted 7y ago by Jani Hyytiäinen‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

For smaller trips I always take my 85L backpack, for longer trips I always take my 110L backpack. If there's extra room, I use the compression straps to make the backpack slimmer. But here's what ...

posted 7y ago by Jani Hyytiäinen‭

Suggestion Keep hiking with the friend of yours. It may be that you were not chosen as the host due to him. Reasoning There are active and passive host finding strategies when it comes to ticks....

posted 7y ago by Jani Hyytiäinen‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

One of the problems with gluten free diet is bread. Fortunately the solution has already been invented in the stone age and due to its energy content, it's perfect for backpacking. Instead of just ...

posted 7y ago by Jani Hyytiäinen‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

Condensation is about Relative Humidity of a given system. Relative humidity (RH) is the ratio of the partial pressure of water vapor to the equilibrium vapor pressure of water at a given temperat...

posted 7y ago by Jani Hyytiäinen‭