Finland is experience a real heatwave at the moment, we reach temperatures of close to 30°C during the day and I somehow am happy that I can work at home in the shadow. Once the first rain starts falling and it cools down a bit, I will be off for my first packrafting trip.
In the trips section, Roman Dial posted another episode of his fantastic packrafting trip suggestions, The Chitistone: Skolai Pass to McCarthy. Those are written in a book format and give you all necessary details to make the trip, so if you find yourself in Alaska with a packraft, this looks like a splendid trip!
AktoMan is getting slowly back into action, and his last trip out in the sun showcases some fine photography from the beach.
Still looking for a trail to walk this summer? FSTPKR's Summer 2010 plans could give you that bit of inspiration you're looking for, and you don't need to be as quick as him either!
Comet hit the Silver Pass on his PCT hike during last week, and survived a thunder and hail storm under his Gatewood cape!
Steven went on a Cross Fell & Wild Camp trip with his dad, and if you're curious to know if the TrailStar is big enough to shelter two and is "safe" enough in the wind (storm!), check out the accompanying video.
Roger is back from the Nordkalottleden and his first photos make me wanting to see more.
Mike's photos from the Brecon Beacons make me want to go visit them, and take a shower under the waterfalls while enjoying the views.

Mark from Backpacking North shared his thoughts on sleep systems with us, a good read. He recently got a quilt and now shares his thoughts on it and the rest of his sleep system, and for everyone who is looking to go lighter in that area it is a good read.
Dondo also wrote a very interesting piece on his gear, some if it which he uses already since close to twenty years, so he is able to make very founded judgements on it! Recommended read!
Jason Klass discloses with us The 10 Non-Essentials, a good post for all those who just start out the lightweight road - because the easiest way to go lighter is to take less stuff!
If you have a down sleeping bag or quilt which needs cleaning, have a look at Sectionhiker's How to wash a down sleeping bag before you start.
terrybnd has a new toy, a Mountain Hardwear Stiletto 1, and in this post gives us a first look at it.
Knilch has a first look at the Vibram Five Fingers KSO thus all who are thinking about going "barefoot" this summer, see what Markus has to say.
Phil gives us a look at his DD Hammock and Tarp, a very affordable start into hammocking.
In case you can't wait for my review of the Gränsfors Bruks hatchet and axe, have a look at this Gränsfors Bruks Kubben Axe Review.
I did a Clikstand Denali Titanium Combo & Sierra Combo Review last week, and if you'd like to test these two alcohol setups yourself, sign up for the Passaround.
Barleybreeder tells us about a new German company which offer high-quality, dehydrated bio food for the trail, and his first "tests" resulted in very good marks. So if you're too busy to dehydrate your own food, have a look at this offering.
Finally, Robin shares with us where some thoughts on his gear which didn't perform as expected on his recent trip.

Nick has another fantastic post up on his site, a step-by-step guide to carve your own kuksa. It is a must read for everyone who has not yet a kuksa and wants one - and you want one, believe me!
If you're into fly fishing, I urge you to have a look at the newest editions of "This Is Fly", a free online fly fishing magazine. Beautiful photos and well written stories of the next generation of fly fishers are sure to keep you entertained for a while.
Benjamin is starting an European UL Mystery Box and is looking for participants across the continent - from Spain to Iceland and Ireland to Estonia, anyone who'd like to take part in this fun gear swap circle should comment on his blog.
Finally, instead shaving pounds off our backs, Lance suggest we have a look at ourselves and see where we can shave pounds off our body.
/Edit: The LAUFBURSCHE blog is online! http://laufbursche.blogspot.com/ Go visit and become a Follower ;)

In the trips section, Roman Dial posted another episode of his fantastic packrafting trip suggestions, The Chitistone: Skolai Pass to McCarthy. Those are written in a book format and give you all necessary details to make the trip, so if you find yourself in Alaska with a packraft, this looks like a splendid trip!
AktoMan is getting slowly back into action, and his last trip out in the sun showcases some fine photography from the beach.
Still looking for a trail to walk this summer? FSTPKR's Summer 2010 plans could give you that bit of inspiration you're looking for, and you don't need to be as quick as him either!
Comet hit the Silver Pass on his PCT hike during last week, and survived a thunder and hail storm under his Gatewood cape!
Steven went on a Cross Fell & Wild Camp trip with his dad, and if you're curious to know if the TrailStar is big enough to shelter two and is "safe" enough in the wind (storm!), check out the accompanying video.
Roger is back from the Nordkalottleden and his first photos make me wanting to see more.
Mike's photos from the Brecon Beacons make me want to go visit them, and take a shower under the waterfalls while enjoying the views.
Mark from Backpacking North shared his thoughts on sleep systems with us, a good read. He recently got a quilt and now shares his thoughts on it and the rest of his sleep system, and for everyone who is looking to go lighter in that area it is a good read.
Dondo also wrote a very interesting piece on his gear, some if it which he uses already since close to twenty years, so he is able to make very founded judgements on it! Recommended read!
Jason Klass discloses with us The 10 Non-Essentials, a good post for all those who just start out the lightweight road - because the easiest way to go lighter is to take less stuff!
If you have a down sleeping bag or quilt which needs cleaning, have a look at Sectionhiker's How to wash a down sleeping bag before you start.
terrybnd has a new toy, a Mountain Hardwear Stiletto 1, and in this post gives us a first look at it.
Knilch has a first look at the Vibram Five Fingers KSO thus all who are thinking about going "barefoot" this summer, see what Markus has to say.
Phil gives us a look at his DD Hammock and Tarp, a very affordable start into hammocking.
In case you can't wait for my review of the Gränsfors Bruks hatchet and axe, have a look at this Gränsfors Bruks Kubben Axe Review.
I did a Clikstand Denali Titanium Combo & Sierra Combo Review last week, and if you'd like to test these two alcohol setups yourself, sign up for the Passaround.
Barleybreeder tells us about a new German company which offer high-quality, dehydrated bio food for the trail, and his first "tests" resulted in very good marks. So if you're too busy to dehydrate your own food, have a look at this offering.
Finally, Robin shares with us where some thoughts on his gear which didn't perform as expected on his recent trip.

Nick has another fantastic post up on his site, a step-by-step guide to carve your own kuksa. It is a must read for everyone who has not yet a kuksa and wants one - and you want one, believe me!
If you're into fly fishing, I urge you to have a look at the newest editions of "This Is Fly", a free online fly fishing magazine. Beautiful photos and well written stories of the next generation of fly fishers are sure to keep you entertained for a while.
Benjamin is starting an European UL Mystery Box and is looking for participants across the continent - from Spain to Iceland and Ireland to Estonia, anyone who'd like to take part in this fun gear swap circle should comment on his blog.
Finally, instead shaving pounds off our backs, Lance suggest we have a look at ourselves and see where we can shave pounds off our body.
/Edit: The LAUFBURSCHE blog is online! http://laufbursche.blogspot.com/ Go visit and become a Follower ;)
