Overview

Welcome to my page all about (ultralight) trekking and hiking! Here I'll be posting new (short) tours, packing lists & information around the topic of traveling on a regular basis. Have fun browsing, Kai

Huckepacks - Laufbursche is back!

As some of you know, the German ultralight cottage company Laufbursche-Gear unfortunately had to close its workshop in 2016 for health reasons. But an end is in sight! On 27.10.2019 Mateusz wants to reopen his manufactory under the name Huckepacks.

The Perfect Sleeping Pad

Even after searching for years for the perfect sleeping pad for me, I still haven't found it. While every sleeping pad I tested had strengths, the following weaknesses were hardly acceptable to me:

Draft
Too loud
Too cold
Too heavy
Too bulky
Too fragile
Too small
Too big
Too high
Too low
…

After careful consideration I came to the conclusion that I have to combine different models with each other to use their advantages and eliminate their disadvantages.

Ultralight Cooking

Meals during a hiking trip are very individual. While some view food preparation on the trail as a necessary evil for energy supply, others celebrate it with opulent and elaborate meals. I find myself in both categories, because I like to eat tasty meals on the trail, but these should be quick and prepared with manageable effort.

Stormin Horizon Cone Stove System

Over the last few years I have cooked on a variety of stoves. Along the way my habits on tour kept changing. While for instant meals a small cup with about 400ml is enough for boiling water, I need a bit more volume for proper cooking.

2018-07 Mittelweg Part 3

After a few weeks a weekend was finally free again and I could tackle the third part of the Mittelweg. So on Friday afternoon I set off straight from work to Titisee-Neustadt. The weather was very rainy and during the train ride it was already pouring properly. When I saw the masses of water, I realized that I probably wouldn't have to worry about drinking water during the hike this weekend, since the springs along the trail would presumably be flowing.

2018-06 Mittelweg Part 2

The many public holidays made May a worker-friendly month. So after just two weeks I could hit the trail again and continue my hike on the Mittelweg.

On Friday morning I got on the train and rode to Freudenstadt. I reached the station at midday in glorious weather and set off straight away.

2018 Year in Review

Review

Another year flew by. I managed to keep part of my New Year’s resolutions for the blog. So this year I was out on trips more often again. Unfortunately, I have not yet put some of the trips into words. I will catch up on that as soon as possible - promised! I have also completely rewritten the blog software recently. Little changes for you in the process, because even the existing links should continue to work. If you find a mistake, do not hesitate to contact me via the contact form.

Outlook

In the coming year, my priority is mainly on trips in the German forests. In addition, a summer trip to Sweden is coming up, which I am already looking forward to!

A long speech - no point at all,

I wish you a happy slide into the new year!