DIY: Mythical Forest Creatures

Gallery28. December 2020 hikeminded4 Comments

We now had rain for many days and also a lot of time in the evenings because it wasn’t possible to meet friends and family because of Covid. So we thought it is time to bring the forest inside our living room and create some mythical forest creatures, elves, leprechauns and angels.

Operation #makingmasks for everyone – Stoffmasken nähen

23. March 20201. April 2020 hikeminded1 Comment

You’ll find operation: #makingmasks here on our Facebook Group and on Instagram
Du findest operation: #makingmasks hier auf unsere Facebook Gruppe und auf Instagram

Downloads / Deutsch

Mach_Mit_#makingmasks_Deutsch
Zu was Stoffmasken gut sind und wie du mitmachen kannst.

Gebrauchs- und Sicherheitshinweise_#makingmasks_Deutsch
Unbedingt dem neuen Besitzer mitgeben, wenn du eine Stoffmaske verschenkst oder verkaufst.

Naehanleitung_#makingmasks_Deutsch
Hier findest du Schnittmuster und Nähanleitung zu zwei einfachen Stoffmasken-Modellen.

Downloads / English

Join_In_#makingmasks_English
Benefits of masks and how you can join in

How_to_use_masks_safely_#makingmasks_English
For makers, givers and sellers

Mask_Sewing_Instructions_#makingmasks_English
Sewing instructions

Spring Is Coming!

Image20. March 201912. April 2019 hikeminded9 Comments

During winter we really struggled to spend our weekends on the countryside in the little house on the prairie because it was freezing cold (outside AND inside). But now you can smell and hear it: Spring is near. The singing birds are waking us up in the morning and I start becoming motivated for some […]

MYOG: Ultralight Rain Mitts

Gallery13. March 2016 hikeminded4 Comments

When hiking with poles trough the rain it’s better to protect your hands from hypothermia. I wear thin fleece gloves and rain mitts additionally. I found this pattern originating from the middle ages while searching for something with practically no seams. Because less seams = less possibilities for water to enter (and *bonus* shorter sewing […]

Hiking skirt front

Hiking skirt backside

hiking skirt front

Hiking Skirt backside

Seam

4 Layers: fleece, some heavy cotton, skirt, fleece

Front button

Button backside

MYOG: Warm butt hiking skirt

Gallery24. February 20168. March 2016 hikeminded18 Comments

During winter I always hike in tights but if it’s really cold my butt is freezing. So I wanted something simple to put on. This skirt is really cosy and nifty. It got one of my preferred winter pieces. I recommend it as well for biking. Sorry guys, no warm butt for you. Or maybe […]

toaks titanium pot insulated

Sugru moldable glue

Toaks Pot Heat Insulation Gear Hack

Gallery21. February 201614. October 2016 hikemindedLeave a comment

Just an idea: I insulated the handles of my oaks titanium pot with sugru mouldable glue. I didn’t yet try out if it really works. I’ll wait for the outdoor cooking season 🙂 *Tried it and it works very well! Additionally the handling of the hot pot is easier because there is just more material. Sorry […]

Ultralight Rain Gaiters

MYOG: Ultralight Rain Gaiters

Gallery21. February 20167. March 2016 hikemindedLeave a comment

I hate wearing rain trousers because they are very uncomfortable and as I wear a raincoat instead of a jacket which in general is enough during light rain, I wanted to be protected from getting cold during heavy rain. So I thought of leaving out the top of the trousers and just wearing very long gaiters. […]

hiking gaiters material

hiking gaiters pattern

how to cut the socks

how to fix the cord

edge the socks at the front

how to fix the strengthening

hiking gaiters

Yeah!

MYOG: Gaiters made of socks

Gallery20. February 201626. February 2016 hikeminded1 Comment

You need: pair of fancy socks (lycra or polyester) 4 x 10 cm thin elastic edge binding (black) 2 x 40 cm elastic strap (red) 4 x 8 cm strong polyester cord 2 small tankas Little amount of inelastic light fabric (I took nylon 80g/m2, red) Costs: I had everything at home Weight: 44 g/1,5 oz