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Why budget knives rock | Hike for Purpose I reviewed a bunch of budget knives over the years, and they are my go to when it comes to day to day tasks and hiking. In this blog post I wanted to share about the differences between expensive or…

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Loosening a stuck Opinel knife | Hike for Purpose Opinel knives can become hard to open or completely stuck and impossible to get out of the handle. This is a common problem and can be resolved easily, without ripping apart your fingernails.

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Trail Meal | Zucchini Mac | Hike for Purpose As everybody with a vegetable garden in July, I have a lot of zucchini right now. Dehydrate it, and pack it away for your next hike with the following recipe! There are several different ways to…

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Groove Alcohol stove | Hike for Purpose Easy, single can design, and one of the lightest. That’s the Groove Alcohol stove in a nutshell. Rapid bloom time of only a few seconds and no pot stand required. I like this design, here is how to…

Check out my latest article about Groove Alcohol stoves, a quick but thirsty little alcohol stove you can put together in minutes.

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Beer Can Alcohol Stove | Open Jet | Hike for Purpose One stove that I wanted to make and try out for a long time is a DIY open Jet Alcohol Stove made from a single beer can.

Want to know how to make your own Beer can Alcohol stove? Try this design for a nice introduction to Alcohol stoves!
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Trail Meal | Cheesy Couscous | Hike for Purpose Couscous is a staple in many hikers diet, in this recipe I share how to keep it interesting with some shelf stable cream cheese.

New trail meal recipe is up!
Cheesy Couscous, check it out here:

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Trail Meal | Dutch Hutspot #hikingfood #trailmeals YouTube video by HikeforPurpose

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VGN Hike Through the Schwarzachklamm Tour 066 | Hike for Purpose VGN or the local train services in Bayern (Bavaria), Germany, have made hikes that you can take throughout the province. Recently I did this hike and was presently surprised by it. Here is my hike…

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The sound of the carnyx YouTube video by NationalMuseumsScotland

If you want to hear what an eerie Sound is like:

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See my latest Trail Meal recipe for Curry Couscous!

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Fancy Feast stove | Mark 3 | Hike for Purpose Since several years now I have been a massive fan off the Fancy Feast / Fancee Feast stove system, with its ease of use and construction its the best alcohol stove for most users. Here is my latest…

See my latest Fancy Feast Alcohol stove design in my latest blog post!

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When to replace hiking boots | Hike for Purpose If you are going to be hiking long distances for longer periods, its important to know when to replace your hiking boots or shoes. Here is what you need to know about how and when to replace your…

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Trail Meal | BiFi Stroganoff | Hike for Purpose Trail Meals should be easy to throw together, lightweight, and throw in a pot style cooking. With this BiFi Stroganoff I checked all these boxes! I recently ordered a big bag of milk powder to try out...

Read my latest Trail Meal recipe, a comforting and filling BiFi Stroganoff that's ready in a flash and easy to put together!
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How do I carry and store food on the Camino? | Hike for Purpose Carrying (some) food on the Camino de Santiago gives you a bit more options, and makes it so that you are not completely depended on restaurants.

My latest article is on the topic of food and making your own lunch on the Camino de Santiago. Give it a read!
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Trail Meal | Oatmeal | Hike for Purpose Oatmeal is a staple for many people in daily life and has an equal home out on a hike. Here is a foundational recipe that you can use and make your own! Oats are popular for a reason, they will sit in...

New Trail Meal is out today! Oatmeal for everybody

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Forest picture while hiking, sun through the trees

Sun on the forest floor. Moss and pine needles

From my Sunday hike, sunshine through the German forest.

More prototyping with a new concept for a cat can stove to improve the durability. Sadly this one was a bust, since the deodorant can was too small. Next time bigger can.

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Is it easy to get lost on the Camino? YouTube video by HikeforPurpose

See my latest YouTube short about the question: is it easy to get lost on the Camino?

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Do you need hiking poles for the Camino? | Hike for Purpose Lots of pilgrims walk with hiking or trekking poles on the Camino Frances, or any other Camino for that matter. I did the Portuguese Coastal without, and the Camino Frances with. And I have become a…

Once you use Hiking poles its tough to go back, read my article about the topic on the Camino Frances!
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You’re Getting Screwed By Free Returns | Climate Town (feat. @Danny-Gonzalez) YouTube video by Climate Town

Crazy stuff

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Mistakes made on the Camino de Santiago | Hike for Purpose All plans tend to fall apart when getting hit in the face, and with big hikes like the Camino, plans, ideas, and preparation sometimes don’t work out that way. Here are the mistakes I made on the…

Mistakes are easily made on the Camino, in this article I go over some of my mistakes and more common ones you can stumble into. Give it a read!

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Can you Camp on the Camino de Santiago? | Hike for Purpose On the Camino de Santiago, you can sleep in hostels or Albergues along the way. Camping is not the right fit.

The question "can I camp on the Camino de Santiago?" often pops up on forums and social media. In this blog post I share the answer (that you shouldn't) and other tips and experience. Give it a read!

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What to expect on the Camino de Santiago? | Hike for Purpose The Camino de Santiago is a hike that holds a place in many hearts and was further brought into the worldwide eye by movies and books. You can expect certain things to happen and certain things to not...

There is a lot that's waiting for you on the Camino de Santiago, in this blog I cover what to expect on the Camino.

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Is it easy to get lost on the Camino? | Hike for Purpose The Camino Frances and pretty much all the Camino routes are very well waymarked and make it easy to navigate. Getting lost can happen, but here is what you will have to look out for to prevent it.

Is it easy to get lost on the Camino? that's the question I answer in the following blog post:
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How can I save money on the Camino? | Hike for Purpose Many Pilgrims are on a tight budget, the Camino Frances will take you around 30 days to finish and if you live like there’s no tomorrow this can quickly add up. Save money with these tips!

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Trail Meal | Crackers and Stuff | Hike for Purpose One of my favorite ways to have breakfast, lunch, snack, or even dinner out on hiking trips is to have crackers with stuff on them. Yes, it is not the most original or exciting way of eating…

What are your favorite cracker combinations while out hiking? Here are mine:
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Trail Meal | Paprika BiFi couscous stew | Hike for Purpose Couscous is a trail meal any hiker is familiar with. To spruce it up a bit, try out the following combination with BiFi sausage(s)!

Check out my recipe for Paprika BIFI CousCous stew!

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Trail Meal | Red Lentil and Sausage Stew | Hike for Purpose Similar to my last Couscous stew, a variation can be made using red lentils. Read on for my full recipe for Red lentil and Sausage stew! As a lifelong resident of Northern Europe, I’ve always enjoyed…

Check out my latest Trail Meal for hiking, Red Lentil & Sausage stew!

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