October 6, 2020
How to wash Gore-Tex clothing and restore Durable Water Repellency (DWR)
Whether itās a technical jacket or a pair of ski pants, when you wash waterproof clothing with a Gore-Tex type membrane you need to be careful not to damage it. By following these instructions, you will be able to wash your garment worry free and reactivate the waterproofing at the same time.
Washing clothing with a Gore-Tex type membrane
When washing a jacket or pants with a waterproof ...
September 28, 2020
How To Choose Your Hiking Backpack
You need a backpack for every one of your adventures! For a Sunday stroll with your family or the trek of your dreams, your backpack will be right there with you, so you should make sure you choose the right one.Ā Ā Here are our advices on finding the right hiking backpack for your trip.Ā
Ā
HOW LONG IS YOUR HIKE?
A few hours? A day? A weekend? A week? To choose the right bac...
September 28, 2020
How To Choose Your Hiking Boots
Ā
Are you looking for your first pair of hiking shoes? Are the soles of your old pair worn out? Here is our advice to help choose the right pair for you. Hiking shoes donāt necessarily mean sore feet or blisters on your heels. Having the right pair of shoes will allow you to lift your head up and enjoy the surroundings!
WHAT TYPE OF HIKING AM I GOING TO DO?
This is the firs...
September 28, 2020
How to properly dress in layers, with the three-layer system
When practicingĀ outdoor sports, you need toĀ protect yourself from the elementsĀ (rain, wind, snow, cold temperatures etc.) by means ofĀ good perspiration management.Ā The three-layer-system helps youĀ choose the right clothes while taking into account the weather conditions and the sport practiced.Ā ThreeĀ layers of clothingĀ will keep you dry and warm: a base layer for removing moisture, a mid-la...
March 1, 2020
How to repair your Salomon Quicklace
Replacing the Quicklace on your Salomon trail running shoes is a straightforward process. Trail runner Majell Backhausen shows you how to do it from start to finish on two different trail running shoe models. First, he shows you how to re-work the Quicklace on a traditional shoe like the Salomon Sense Ride, then on the XA Pro 3D, which has a slightly different set-up. Majell also shows you the ...