• Sun/Summer specific clothing
  • Solbari Broad Brim Sun Hat
• 3 Season & Winter Clothing
  • Northern Lite Waterproof Ventilated Rain Jacket
  • Sqrtn Company Åre Hiking Pants
  • Northern Lite Waterproof Mittens Ultralite
  • Northern Lite Vapor Barrier Layer Socks
  • Vallon Freebirds Goggles

Sun/Summer specific clothing

Solbari Broad Brim Sun Hat

Wether canoeing or hiking, this Solbari Everyday Broad Brim Sun Hat is my go to sun hat. Very comfortable over long periods of wear and extremely effective UPF 50+ sun protection, blocking UVA and UVB rays. It’s lightweight, packable, breathable and has a 7 cm wide brim. The sun protective mesh panelling at the top provides cooling and ventilation. It has a comfortable sweatband, a drawstring size/fit adjustment and a removable chin strap with locking toggle.

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3 Season & Winter Clothing

Northern Lite Waterproof Ventilated Rain Jacket

The Northern Lite Superlite Waterproof Ventilated Rain Jacket is different. Rather than using a breathable rain shells, it uses only mechanical ventilation like the pit zips, ventilated chest pockets and main zipper. This makes these jackets far more rugged and able to withstand the wear caused by heavy backpacks and other gear. At a weight of 260grams, it is an ultralight jacket, with 20.000 mm waterproof PU-coated polyester fabric and sealed seams ensuring no leaks.

Sqrtn Company Åre Hiking Pants

The Sqrtn Company Åre Hiking Pants have all the right features:

• Wind resistance
• Water resistance (fluorine-free DWR)
• Reinforced material on the butt and knees.
• Stretch material on thighs, knee folds and crotch.
  Ventilation on inside leg.
• A removable channeled belt (20mm) as well as belt loops (40mm).
• Zippers on most pockets.
• Hidden boothook at the bottom of the trousers.

Materials:

• Shell – 65% Polyester / 35% Cotton
• Reinforcement – 93% Polyester / 7% Spandex
• Stretch – 92% Polyamide / 8% Spandex

All in all, these are very practical, durable and affordable trekking pants. Worth having a look at!

Northern Lite Waterproof Mittens Ultralite

These Northern Lite Ultralite Waterproof Mittens are the perfect shell/vapor barrier mitts to keep gloves and mittens from getting soaked. With a 20.000 mm water column rating, they are fully waterproof due to the non-breathable material. At a weight of 45grams, they are as ultralight as it gets considering they have wrist- and arm drawcords keep the mittens secure and snug in rain and wind.

Northern Lite Vapor Barrier Layer Socks

Northern Lite Ultralight Vapor Barrier Layer Socks are meant as a barrier between socks and boot, keeping boots dry from sweat. Used for bitterly cold conditions, these socks prevent condensation and moisture freezing on your feet. Weighing only 25-35 grams (still in development), the socks are extremely light and with their 20,000 mm water column fabric, with carefully placed taped seams they are waterproof. Color-coded heel straps make it easy to distinguish and put on the socks, especially in low-light conditions. I find them particularly usefull to waterproof my camp footwear.

Vallon Freebirds Goggles

I use my Vallon Freebirds goggles not only for skying, but also for mountaineering and hillwalking. In snow and stormy conditions having goggles can be a game changer when hillwalking. They are fitted with top-of-the-range lenses from ZEISS. I use them as OTG (over the glasses) as well, but this depends how large your prescription glasses are. The warm tint increases contrast and enhances depth perception, while the mirror coating is anti-reflective and provides all-day comfort. The ultra-flexible TPU frame is lined with triple-layer foam, which forms to your face and offers superior comfort to other goggle materials. The polycarbonate lens from ZEISS is combined with an inner anti-fog lens from Italian experts Mazzucchelli. The strap is silicone-backed for maximum stability. The dual-layered lens has a spherical construction offering a wider field of vision, less glare, and less distortion compared to cylindrical-shaped goggles.

The lens is interchangeable and optional lenses are available:
Standard lens (15% VLT) The mirror coated lens is optimal for sunny and varied conditions.
ZEISS Orange (36% VLT) Using ZEISS’s patented SONAR technology, this low-light lens is revolutionary in its ability to enhance colors and contrasts, and to detect bumps and obstacles. A must-have when active in poor conditions. 
ZEISS Smoke (13% VLT) An optimal lens for bright and sunny conditions. The dark tint reduces eyestrain and maximizes eye comfort and relaxation. 

VLT stands for visible light transmission. This ranking is a percentage that indicates how much light goggle lenses let through, so for sunny conditions, you’ll need a low percentage.