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TYPES OF MOUNTAIN PANTS

Types of Mountain Pants | Overpants or Shell Pants

Breathability and lightness are essential characteristics for trekking pants, especially on hot and sunny summer days. Since a thunderstorm is always lurking in the mountains, it would also be advisable for the garment to be waterproof. However, waterproofness and breathability are characteristics that run on divergent paths. Carrying two pairs of pants not only poses a problem of weight and bulk but also implies having to undress to change pants, which, as one...

How to choose mountain trousers

How to choose mountain trousers:  Legs are among the strongest parts of the body, but they deserve great consideration: walking comfortably, dry and without suffering from heat or cold are necessary conditions to make a mountain trip enjoyable and safe. How to choose the right mountain trousers? There is no such thing as a universal model, but one should look for it according to the type of activity one has to perform, one's physical fitness and the environmental conditions one has to...

How to dress in the mountains: Layers are the secret!

How to dress in the mountains: Layers are the secret! One of the main problems that must be faced when practicing mountain activities is undoubtedly clothing. In this context, in fact, temperatures can be very variable and there is the risk of wearing clothes that are sometimes too warm, others excessively light, also due to the physical effort to which they are subjected.So when you do outdoor activities, layered clothing becomes the smartest way to manage thermoregulation.This strategy allows you...

Travel Clothing | How to Choose the Right One

Travel Clothing | One of the questions we all ask ourselves every time, before leaving for a trip, is this: "How to Choose the Right Travel Clothing?" Or: "How many clothes should I bring?" Or: "What should I wear?"In light of these premises and the mix of experiences that we all share, for better or worse, preparing your suitcase for a great trip may seem like a difficult task; nevertheless, when the baggage becomes intelligent the stress you have always experienced...

Snowshoes: complete guide to choice and use

Snowshoes: complete guide to choice and use | Snowshoes have now become very popular among the recreational and sports activities that can be practiced in the mountains; in the most dialectal jargon they are also called Ciaspole in Italian.If you have never practiced this sport, you may legitimately ask yourself: why go with snowshoes?To begin with, it is a way to stay in shape, even when the snow falls and it can seem difficult to do sports outdoors; Snowshoeing is...

NEW TECHNICAL SPONSORS

As and from this season, mello's is strengthening its presence in the field of sports climbing by partnering up with an association engaged for some years now in promoting the sport above all among young people. Starting with the Italian Youth Championships being staged at Arco, the youngsters will be showing off their new uniforms. Good luck to them all.