Hiking
Walking to the rhythm of the yaks with Rosula Blanc [Portraits of Valais women] [Portraits de Valais
By Laurène Philippot

In this podcast episode, I welcome Rosula Blanc, a shepherdess – caravaneer who walks with her yaks and organizes trekking tours with them in the Valais region of Switzerland. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary Rosula Blanc lives in the Val d’Hérens, in the Swiss canton of Valais, surrounded by her […]

Hiking in Norway’s Jotunheimen with Anne-Lise Collet
By Laurène Philippot

In this podcast episode, I welcome Anne-Lise Collet, who tells us about her hiking experience in Norway’s Jotunheimen National Park. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary Micronutritionist, naturopath and adventure enthusiast Anne-Lise Collethiked Norway’s Jotunheimen National Park with her family. She tells us about her itinerary, her practical advice and the […]

Test the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT mattress – Ultra-light & comfortable!
By Laurène Philippot

Here’s my review of the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT mattress, a well-insulating, ultra-light and comfortable mattress, after testing it for several nights in different conditions. Test video summary My summary What I liked What I liked less How do I use the NeoAir XLite NXT? The NeoAir XLite NXT is an ultralight, high-performance inflatable mattress, […]

Test Millet Ubic 40 W – Versatile backpack for outdoor sportswomen!
By Laura Korth

I tested the Millet Ubic 40 backpack for women, a model advertised as versatile and designed for winter and summer outdoor activities. Here’s my full review. Test video summary My summary What I liked What I liked less How do you use the Ubic 40 backpack? The Ubic 40 is aimed at people looking for […]

2150 km on the Via Alpina: Zoé Lemaitre’s solo feminist adventure
By Laurène Philippot

In this podcast episode, I welcome Zoé Lemaitre, who travelled the Via Alpina solo to meet women mountain professionals and make a documentary. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary At the age of 26, Zoé Lemaitre crossed the Alps on foot, from Slovenia to Monaco, following the Via Alpina. Four months […]

Zenbivy Ultralight bed test – My full review of this ultralight comforter
By Laurène Philippot

Here’s what I think of Zenbivy’s Ultralight bed, an alternative to conventional sleeping bags with a system consisting of a sheet and a quilt, after several hiking, bivouac and bikepacking tests. Test video summary My summary What I liked What I liked less How can Zenbivy’s Ultralight bed be used? Zenbivy’s Ultralight bed is a […]

Huawei Watch GT6 Pro test – My full review
By Laurène Philippot

I tested the Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro, a multisport connected watch, interesting for its comprehensive health tracking, GPS and mapping. Here’s my full review after several weeks’ testing and my opinion of this watch, which I think offers a good compromise between a connected watch and a sports watch. Test video summary My summary […]

Coros Pace Pro test – Performance and value for money!
By Laurène Philippot

In this article, I give you my opinion of the Coros Pace Pro, a GPS sports watch with many qualities that I’ve been testing for several months. Lightweight, high-performance, good battery life… You could well adopt it! Test video summary Our opinion in brief What I liked What I liked less How can Coros Pace […]

Test Osprey Eja Pro 55 – Ultralight AND comfortable hiking bag
By Laurène Philippot

In this article, I present my complete test of the Osprey Eja Pro 55 backpack, an ultralight backpack that also manages to be comfortable! Here’s my verdict after several hikes in its company. Test video summary My summary What I liked What I liked less How do I use the Osprey Eja Pro 55 backpack? […]