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Dressing for hiking is about finding a compromise between your body and the weather. You should pay attention to your clothes' breathability and ventilation options before taking out your wallet. Breathability is often associated with hiking and sportswear, and there is a good reason for it. Airtight clothing can make even an easy hike in nice weather a rather unpleasant experience. It does not allow the body to cool down effectively by evaporating sweat; moreover, the soaked clothes cool down too much. Thus, you can bring on an unnecessary cold and irritated skin, and you won't even smell very pleasant.Nortfhinder offers some tips on putting together a comfortable hiking outfit that won't make you feel like you're in a personal sauna during the spring and summer, even during a more demanding ascent. The bottom layer is the key Even if you invest in the best, most breathable jacket, it will only work well if you wear suitable materials underneath. To enjoy the benefits of quality hiking clothing, you must start with the bottom layer. Synthetic materials are popular with manufacturers and customers because they offer an excellent price-performance ratio. They quickly wick away excess moisture and are comfortable and long-lasting. The breathability of these materials depends mainly on the material's thickness and the knit's tightness. For the t-shirt to breathe well, even during a demanding hike, choose a snug-fitting cut, but not too tight. A loose t-shirt won't be able to absorb as much moisture, while a tight shirt will restrict movement. For more demanding hikes, you can choose a thinner material, even with short sleeves, and throw on another layer in colder spring weather. Dilema: Fleece nebo softshell? Once you have a suitable T-shirt, choose a middle layer to complement it. Fleece mainly insulates and breathes well, while softshell aims for protection against wind and rain. For a windy ridge, fleece should always be combined with a waterproof and windproof layer, such as the Northfinder Dracia jacket. A thin fleece sweatshirt is sufficient for hiking in spring and summer. If you need something more versatile to wear from spring to fall or are more sensitive to the cold, look for a medium-thick material. However, thicker fabrics may not be suitable for more dynamic hikers as the body warms up quickly. Fleece doesn't require ventilation holes or zippers as it handles moisture well. Softshells are more waterproof and windproof than fleece but less breathable. For dynamic hikers, ventilation options are essential. Large openings in the armpit area are sufficient for most situations, allowing excess moisture to escape. Even in the rain, you can ventilate and not get wet Hardshell materials are an excellent companion in lousy weather. They protect well from rain and gradually release moisture to the outside. In high humidity and brisk weather, the material itself will not be able to let everything through, so large ventilation holes will be crucial for your comfort. On a hot day, you like to unbutton whatever you can. Although you will probably still sweat a lot, a gadget that you will appreciate, especially during more intense ascents in bad weather, is the possibility to fasten the unzipped jacket with a stud under the neck or the armpits. You should have the Northfinder Draci jacket or the women's version of Dracia for such situations. Against the elements, not against physics Outdoor clothing is designed to help us face the snares of nature as best as possible. However, even the most expensive and top-of-the-line models cannot deny the laws of physics. For the breathable material to "breathe," the humidity under the clothing must be higher than the humidity outside. Air saturated with moisture can not absorb more of it. To maintain breathability, softshell (and hardshell) materials must be well cared for to keep their water resistance. If particles of water from outside soak into the material, body moisture will not escape.

We have been cooperating with the Tatra Mountain Service for a long time. Not formally and not by chance, THS members actually use our clothes in training and in the field, in conditions where functionality is tested very quickly. That is why we created a special collection of ski alpine hardshell jackets and pants made of DERMIZAX™ EV material.

We have been cooperating with the Tatra Mountain Service for a long time. Not formally and not by chance, THS members actually use our clothes during training and in the field, in conditions where the functionality becomes apparent very quickly. That is why we created a special collection of skialp hardshell jackets and pants made of DERMIZAX™ EV material for them.

Do you wear "vibrams" for hiking? This term has been part of outdoor folklore for decades and has become a synonym for quality hiking footwear, but the Vibram® brand does not produce shoes, but legendary soles that will support you where others fail.

It's not every weekend that we feel like packing a backpack, looking for parking under Kriváň or getting up at six in the morning. Sometimes we just want to switch off. After work, when we don't even have the strength for the series anymore. Or on Saturday morning, when we still have no idea what to do with the day. Just then, a short, easy two-hour hike somewhere outside the city is perfect. For a reward. We bring you a selection of 10 short city tours across Slovakia that everyone can handle. Even a tired person after a whole day in the office.

We are proud to announce that the Northfinder brand has won the prestigious Slovak Superbrands Award in the outdoor clothing category. This title is a recognition of the trust that our customers show us every year, and at the same time a confirmation that our brand is among the best that the Slovak market has to offer.