FORCLAZ

ALL TREKKING TIPS

What's the right way to lace up your trekking shoes?

Comfortable feet come from having properly laced shoes. Here's how you do it.

Successfully setting up your hammock

Do you dream of outdoor siestas lulled by a summer breeze?Or do you plan to sleep in your hammock after a day's hike?Discover all the tips for successfully setting up your hammock.

How do I adjust the strap on my poles to the right size?

The adjustment system on your poles is not visible? That’s because it is equipped with an extension system. Follow the advice of Romain, our engineer, to use it properly and tighten it if necessary.

Using your trekking pole’s external blocker

How to operate the anti-shock system of my trekking pole?

Does your extender pole have the anti-shock feature? Follow the advice of Romain, our engineer, to find out how to activate or de-activate this system

How to use the Push-pin system of your pole properly

Does the adjustment system of your pole work with a push button? In the jargon, this is called a push-pin system. Follow the advice of Romain, our engineer, to use it properly!

Using the external lock on trekking poles

How to use the external lock on my trekking poles?

Do you want to check that you are using the external lock on your pole correctly? Follow the advice of Romain, our engineer.

Thailand: our tips for a backpacking trip

Thailand is a recommended destination for a first backpacking trip. Discover our advice to prepare your trip to the Land of Smiles.

OFFSETTING MY CARBON FOOTPRINT WHEN I TRAVEL BY PLANE

On a daily basis you pay attention to your carbon footprint but how do you do this when you catch a flight?

EFFECTIVELY USING THE INTERNAL EXTENDER OF MY TREKKING POLE

The adjustment system of your pole is not visible? That’s because it is equipped with an extension system. Follow the advice of Romain, our engineer, to use it well and possibly tighten it.

How to properly maintain your hiking water bottle

The hiking water bottle you need for your finest excursions. We give you advice on how to maintain it to extend its lifespan.

STAY WARM AND DRY WHEN HIKING OR TREKKING: THE 3-LAYER TECHNIQUE

During a hike or a trek, you will alternate between sustained effort in the climbs and less intense moments when going down or stopping for lunch. How can you stay warm and dry to enjoy your day and evening at the bivouac?

Bivouacking in autumn

With an Indian summer, you will feel the urge to make the most of the final days of good weather. So, follow us to discover all of our autumn bivouacking secrets.