It is 0° in Bansko now. clear sky
It is 0° in Bansko now. clear sky

Mountain and hiking equipment

Proper storage of hiking boots in a cardboard box with cleaning products.

You invested a serious amount in shoes: Here's how to avoid ruining them in one season
Before and after changing hiking boot soles - comparison of worn and new Vibram soles.

A second life for your favorite shoes: All about professional sole replacement
Blue sole of Nike Ultrafly sneakers with yellow Vibram logo, MegaGrip and Litebase inscriptions, and carbon Flyplate technology on a wooden floor.

The Yellow Octagon: A Complete Guide to Vibram Soles
A hiker with full equipment, backpack and poles, standing on a rocky edge and looking towards the snow-capped Vihren Peak in Pirin.

The Complete Pirin Mountaineer's Guide: From Equipment to the Summit (Everything You Need to Know)
Hiker uses the AllTrails or Mapy.cz app on a phone with a topographic map on a foggy day in Pirin.

Forget Google Maps: Top Navigation Apps for Pirin (and How to Avoid Running Out of Battery)
Comparison between rubber ice chains and metal alpine crampons on snow.

Cats or "Chained Shoes"? What to wear on your feet for winter and spring in Pirin?
An open tourist first aid kit with lifesaving foil, patches and a phone on a rock in Pirin.

Pirin Mountain First Aid Kit: 10 Things That Save Lives (and Feet) in the Mountains
A hiker with a windproof hat with a band and sunglasses on a windy ridge in Pirin.

Sun, Wind and Altitude: How to Choose a Hat and Sunglasses for Pirin? (Complete Guide)
Hydration kit: water bladder, bottle, soft flask, water filter and electrolytes on a scale.

Water in Pirin: Mech, Hard Bottle or “Soft Flask”? (Complete Hydration Guide)
A hiker uses telescopic poles on the rocky terrain towards Vihren Peak in Pirin.

4 legs are better than 2: Why are poles mandatory in Pirin?
Comparison between a summer hiking boot on rocks and a winter alpine boot with crampons on snow.

Hiking vs. Alpine Shoes: What to Choose for Pirin?
A set of hiking clothing in layers - thermal underwear, a down jacket, and a waterproof jacket, arranged on a wooden background.

Why a down jacket in summer? Clothing guide in Pirin (The layering system)