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DJI Mini 3 Pro: The Microexploration / Trail Running Drone?

A drone that weighs not even 250 grams but offers high quality features sounds like the ideal piece of gear for documenting mountain fast hiking tours and trail runs. The DJI Mini 3 Pro may finally be that tool, too.
Why My Old Blog Content Had to Go

Google is going to hate this – and so are you, if you were looking for something, decided to click on a link to my blog, only to be met with an Error 404 – Page not Found. I do apologize; this is not good (online, blog, SEO) practice.
The Arc’teryx Veilance Nomin Carry Collection That Wasn’t: Backpack V3, Briefcase, Carryall

Arc’teryx Veilance apparently had plans to change their Nomin backpack to a v3 and to expand to a whole line of luggage pieces, also including a Nomin briefcase and a Nomin carryall.
GPS Watch Navigation: Avoiding Bad Habits

The tools we use shape us. One aspect of sports/outdoors watches in which I have noticed this a lot is with GPS watch navigation. Somewhat ironically, it was the Suunto 7’s great maps and questionable battery life – and in the follow-up, the Garmin Enduro’s lack of maps – that made me realize that there was […]
All the Uses of Wearables as #GetAtHome Tools

Wearables, especially for fitness, have risen tremendously in popularity – and often been criticized as trendy products that never deliver on their promise. Well, they do not make you fit and healthy all by themselves – but they can help with health and fitness. And more!
Mammut Fast Hiking Gear for Summer (Review)

Mammut is best known for its mountaineering range, but in 2021, they also introduced a small gear collection for (mountain) fast hiking. It consists of the Sertig shirt and shorts, Convey WB hooded jacket, Ducan Boa High GTX (and other) shoes, and Ducan (Spine) backpack. With a main colorway in the black-and-white that’s a trend […]
Veilance Haedn LT: Cool 3-Piece Performance Wool Suit

Arc’teryx Veilance makes performance (mens)wear, equally as influenced by Arc’teryx’s outdoor experience as by modern, minimalist interpretations of classic menswear. Spring/summer 2021, they added the Haedn LT capsule that interprets these aspects into wool material. With the Haedn blazer, Veilance went for a look much more like standard, good, menswear.
Adidas Terrex Agravic Pro Trail Running Gear (Review)

Adidas offers quite a bit of trailrunning gear through its Terrex brand, with Agravic Pro (Parley) pieces: Terrex Agravic Pro TR T-Shirt and Shorts and Terrex Agravic Pro TR (Rain.Rdy) Jacket. (Not to forget the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra shoes.)
Review: Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra Trail Running (Racing) Shoes

Adidas provided me with a pair of the Terrex Speed Ultra, but even if they hadn’t, I would have bought them. After the Agravic Tech Pro, I wanted to see more of what the German brand was up to in trail running. The Terrex Speed Ultra did not disappoint.
Review: Adidas Terrex Agravic Tech Pro (Winter) Trail Running Shoes

The Adidas Terrex Agravic Tech Pro can easily lead astray, given how much they look like winter boots – but they are capable and deliver a lot of performance in a much wider range of conditions.