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GPX and how to use it
What a GPX file is, how to open it on a phone, computer or watch, which app to choose and how to follow a trail without internet.
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Useful informationWhat are bog shoes?
How bog shoes work, how to walk in them and where in a bog one may go without endangering oneself or nature.
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Useful informationCarrying luggage and bags on a bicycle
How to choose between a backpack, pannier bags and bikepacking bags, how to pack a bicycle, and what the Road Traffic Regulations say about loads.
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Useful informationChoosing a Bike for a Longer Ride
Which bike suits a long ride on Latvian asphalt, gravel and forest roads, and how to adjust it so that nothing hurts after six hours.
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Useful informationHiking socks
How to choose hiking socks by material, thickness and height, and how to avoid blisters.
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Useful informationHow to choose a SUP board
Inflatable or solid, all-round or touring: how to choose a SUP board according to the water, weight and load, and what Latvian regulations require.
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Useful informationPreparing a backpack for a hike
What size of backpack you need, how to pack and adjust it so that the weight rests on the hips, and what to take on a day hike.
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Useful informationHow to choose hiking footwear
Which footwear suits Latvia's wet, root-covered trails, whether a membrane is needed, and how to try on and break in footwear properly.