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Posts by Shiraz Bhaiji‭

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Q&A What to look for in a quality tarp?

The big difference in price / quality is the weight. A builders tarp that would normally be transported on a truck does not need to be as light as one that you would carry on your back. There are ...

posted 13y ago by Shiraz Bhaiji‭

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Q&A Does Fj&#xE4;llr&#xE4;ven produce serious outdoors gear, or is it just trendy?

Fjällräven is a solid decades old brand. However, it may be considered very trendy and therefore be over priced in Germany. You should check the prices on Swedish net sites.

posted 13y ago by Shiraz Bhaiji‭

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Q&A Do I need any technical skills to climb Kilimanjaro?

If you take the tourist route you "just" walk up. The big challenge is the altitude, make sure you walk slowly to get used to it. In addition to Rory's answer take some sun glasses. I came down o...

posted 13y ago by Shiraz Bhaiji‭

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Q&A Wild camping in subsaharan Africa - madness, blasphemy, or bearable?

I have camped in the Okavango delta, Kalahari desert and on Kilimanjaro. I would not try sleeping outside, tent is a minimum. On one of the trips we had a 4x4 with a roof tent. That was very prac...

posted 13y ago by Shiraz Bhaiji‭

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Q&A What clothing would be appropriate for hiking in -18&#xB0;C with up to 30 km/hr wind?

There are 2 things that you need to watch out for: Wind chill and getting wet due to sweating. You need to follow a 3 layer system. Layer 1 next to skin to transport moisture away from the body....

posted 13y ago by Shiraz Bhaiji‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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