Being Outdoors – Page 4 – Outlife Expert

Tent or Bivy for Bikepacking? (Which one to choose?)

When it comes to bikepacking, there is a strong focus on minimalism. This means finding gear that can do multiple…

Unfortunately, when the eye pupils are not completely aligned with your binocular lenses, binoculars do not function correctly. For those…

For most people, mosquito bites are more than just a nuisance; they’re incredibly itchy! And for some reason, this itchiness…

Many backpacks are made of synthetic fabrics that are lightweight and durable, but their degree of water resistance varies. Nylon…

A good hiking backpack is an essential piece of gear for any hiker. There are many different backpacks on the…

I recently wrote about the thinner nylon fabrics (from 10D to 40D) and how these are often used for weight-critical…

I admit it. I am a light sleeper and I hate when people are snoring or otherwise making noises during…

Modern rain jackets and rain pants can be made from several different materials, but most of these are derived from…

If you are looking for a new jacket, blanket/duvet or sleeping bag, there are essentially two filling options to choose…

Dyneema is an artificial polymer just like nylon, but it has several fundamental differences. Both are plastics, but the manufacturing…