It is 3° in Bansko now. clear sky
It is 3° in Bansko now. clear sky

mountain equipment

A tourist with a backpack and a map makes a hike in the Pirin Mountains above Bansko.

Top 12 Attractions in Pirin: Complete Guide and Itineraries
Illustrated map "Encyclopedia of Pirin Routes" with a legend for difficulty and length of the trails, including examples such as Vihren Peak, Popovo Lake and Koncheto.

Routes in Pirin: Complete ranking by difficulty and length
Illustration of a winter mountain landscape in Bansko with mountains, a skier, a house and icons for changing weather - sun, clouds and snowfall, temperature 0°C.

Pirin Weather: A Guide to Forecasts, Sources and Safety
Kamenitsa Peak in Pirin Mountain, viewed from the Tevno Lake shelter area in summer.

Kamenitsa Peak – A Complete Guide to Climbing the Lord of the Rock in Pirin
A macro shot comparing the water resistance of natural down (left) and synthetic PrimaLoft insulation (right). The PrimaLoft logo is in the center, and water droplets are repelled by the synthetic fibers.

Primaloft insulation: The hidden trump card for warmth and dryness in Bansko
A freeride skier descends into deep powder below Todorka Peak in Bansko.

Freeride in Damyanishka Valley: A Complete Guide to Pirin
Quality shoes for mountain trekking against the backdrop of Vihren Peak in Pirin.

A complete guide to choosing shoes for mountain hiking in Bansko and Pirin
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
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)
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?
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)
An orange and blue hiking backpack and water bottle placed on a rock against a backdrop of a dramatic mountain peak and cloudy sky.

The House on the Back: How to Choose the Perfect Backpack for Pirin