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Akupää might be one the least visited summits in the Ivalo region. Once you have seen it’s views, though, you’ll want to come back during every season!

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During my visit at Saariselkä I participated in several Polarlife Outdoors activities, and hiking with Henna was one of the highlights. Not only do I know how to hike, after five days in the Wilderness of Hammastunturi it was nice to have a chat with another person again! Henna from Laplandlife picked me up at my Hotel in Saariselkä and we hit it off right from the bat. She’s an upbeat, happy young women who after studying across Finland decided to return home to Lapland and combine all her passions and create her own business. That business is Laplandlife, and with it Henna takes people who visit the Ivalo-Saariselkä Region hiking, camping and berry picking in the summer, and snowshoeing, arctic swimming and ice fishing in the winter. As a professional massage therapist she also can help you relax after a day outdoors, and her Wilderness Cabins are so far off-the-beaten track that you can be sure to not encounter anyone else during your stay there!

Henna and I, however, were off to hike to the summit of Akupää. “It’s in my backyard” she told me as we drove to Ivalo, and silently I was wondering what that meant. What it meant became clear when we arrived: We passed a gate while she explained that all this land here, hundreds of hectares, belong to her dad. We drove to the end of a gravel road next to a most picturesque lake, the start of our hike. “At the other side of the lake, well-hidden between the trees and far apart, are the two cabins” Henna hold me, and I was already wondering how amazing it must be to spend a holiday here. No noise except the wind in the trees and the calls of birds could be heard, it’s exactly the kind of sounds I love and which you don’t get in the city.

Along the lake we hiked on game trails and small forest roads, all the time chatting about outdoor life in Lapland. After half an hour Henna offered me some home-made berry juice which was delicious, and then we set off slowly to climb towards the summit of Akupää. Completely off-trail we hiked through the most beautiful autumn birch and pine forests, often stopping to pick some bilberries and lingonberries which were growing in abundance on the floor of the forest.

Here and there the forest opened up where trees have fallen, and we revelled in the beauty of it all under the sunshine on this autumn day. The conversation was flowing, we laughed together while steadily climbing higher and higher on this fjell. And then, through the low-grown birch trees, the summit came into view. My natural reaction when seeing the summit is to turn around and see what kind of view is to be seen, and here, just below the summit of Akupää, the view was beautiful. Low, pine-covered hills with small lakes who were glistening from the sunlight, we could see far into the distance.

But, this wasn’t the summit yet. It was a few minutes further, and what awaited me there really was gorgeous.

We could see till Russia from the summit, observed how two Raven and an Eagle were having an air show, and in every direction you could see forest-covered hill after forest-covered hill, creating an absolutely stunning panorama of silhouettes. After spending over half an hour at the summit Henna was ready to continue, and while I could have stood there and take in the view till past sunset, I shouldered my backpack and followed her. We passed beautiful little ponds which were so still and created dazzling mirror images, and soon we were back in the embrace of the forest with its golden leafs.

After a while we made a proper break, with a fire, sitting down, eating a tasty meal and drinking fresh coffee. I lay down on the soft forest floor, on my bed of moss and shrubbery, while lounging in the sun and drinking another cup of coffee. “This is the good life” I proclaimed, and Henna agreed. We sat there in the forest, silently, happy.

A small detour on the way back was made, to a gorge, and Henna showed me where she takes guests to go camping in Tentsile tree-tents – a beautiful spot high above the gorge, which must have great views at night to the stars. We didn’t wait for the stars to come out, though – we continued on game trails back to the lake.

At the lake I was able to get very close to the Dragonfly you see above. Dragonflies are without a doubt my favourite insects, I love their grace and how beautiful they are. If I ever would get a tattoo, then the tattoo of a dragonfly would be high up on the list. Back at the car I thanked Henna for the beautiful hike in her backyard, and thought to myself that if more people would have a backyard like her, and care as deeply for it, the world would be a better place. On the drive back to Saariselkä I spotted a juvenile Golden Eagle which made me smile, as these birds are not so often seen that dar in the north. I also wished for a longer lens to capture it even more up-close (You can send me a tip via PayPal if you want that I can take better photos of wildlife in the future!), but I think the photo underneath is pretty good, too!

Practicalities!

I stayed in Saariselkä, which is probably THE place to be when you want to explore the North-Eastern corner of Finnish Lapland. Besides a dozen or more options for accommodation options – I stayed at the Lapland Hotels Riekonlinna‎ – the village lays right at the border of the Urho Kekkonen National Park and is just a short 2 hour stroll away from the Hammastunturi Wilderness Area. This means you don’t need a car to go outdoors in Saariselkä, as you can walk in a few minutes from your Hotel or log cabin to the start of a trail. Here’s the full list of Hotels and Cabins in Saariselkä, and feel free to use that Affiliate Link when you’re making a reservation!

Getting to Saariselkä happens in one of three ways: You drive your car north for a veeeeeeery long time but are mobile there. Useful if you want to drive to different places, but hopefully you’re not alone in that car! The second and best option is to take the train and Bus. Taking the Bus from Rovaniemi to Saariselkä is a short and scenic 3 hour ride, and it really gets you in the mood for the outdoors as you ride past lakes and forests and every so often slow down to let the Reindeer get off the road. Taking an (overnight) train to Rovaniemi from Southern Finland is also very convenient, as you wake up well rested and just a short ride away from your next outdoor adventure. This is also a good way to travel if you want to explore Helsinki before or after a visit in Lapland. Finally, if you come from abroad you also can fly directly to Ivalo, from where you can take a bus or Taxi to Saariselkä.

Saariselkä has for a village its size a variety of different options for eating out, from Anne’s Garden which serves delicious Burgers (great for backpackers who just returned to civilization!) to fine dining at Santa’s Hotel Tunturi and Lapland Hotels Riekonlinna‎ or the tasty Buffet at the Holiday Club. Cafe Porotupa at the market square makes really good coffee (On a side note, I’m always baffled how much bad coffee you get served in a variety of places in Finland, the World Champion in coffee consumption) and also fresh pancakes and cakes. If you rather cook yourself, then the supermarket in the village has everything you need, or if you need to stock-up on dehydrated meals for another backpacking trip then visit the Partioaitta Saariselkä, probably the most-northern Outdoor Store in Finland!

During my visit at Saariselkä I participated in many different Polarlife Outdoors activities, include going to the Sauna and Spa at the Holiday Club, hiking on one of the dozen of trails around the village, visiting the AMAZING Aurora Open Wilderness Hut when you want to see Northern Lights, participate in a wild herbs Workshop, visit a Sauna and going to swim in a stream, or rent a Mountainbike and explore one of the many single track trails and holler with joy when you ride down the fjell! During the next weeks you’ll be able to read more about my adventures in the far north and some of these activities, so consider becoming a Fan on Facebook or Twitter to not miss the next instalments!

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Learn how to split up your survival kits or bug out bag gear between your family so you’re all covered. Identical kits are not the answer.

You’re reading Family survival: 5 tips for distributing gear, originally posted at Graywolf Survival – Emergency preparedness from a Counterintelligence Agent by Graywolf.

Possible Terror attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola by Saudi National

A Saudi national opened fire this morning at a Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida. The attack, which happened in a classroom building on Friday morning, left four dead and multiple people wounded. […]

This Article Possible Terror attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola by Saudi National is an original article from OFFGRID Survival If it is appearing on any other site but OFFGRID Survival, that site does not have our permission to use our copyrighted content!

Go Ape!, which has 34 activity sites across the UK, was the first-ever recipient of the prestigious RoSPA Leisure Safety Trophy in 2019, in recognition of its practices and achievements in managing risks at its sites. Sponsored by Sportscover, the Leisure Safety Trophy is part of RoSPA Health and Safety Awards and celebrates organisations that embrace and appropriately manage risks in leisure settings.

We spoke to Linda Green, the Head of Health and Safety at Go Ape! about her health and safety background and how she helped Go Ape! attain the high standards needed to win the Leisure Safety Trophy…

What motivates your organisation to enter the RoSPA Awards?

We have worked with the RoSPA leisure safety team for a number of years and are firm believers of not being risk-averse when it comes to people enjoying themselves. This new award allowed Go Ape! the opportunity to promote and be recognised for our excellent approach to risk management of visitor safety.

What benefits does winning a RoSPA Award have for your organisation?

At Go Ape! we have spent the last 15 years fighting for the social benefits of risk. We are a high-risk activity and believe that people, particularly young people, get huge developmental benefit through the experience of well-managed risk. Winning this trophy demonstrates to the community that well-managed risk is a good thing!

Which innovative approaches, risk assessment practices and/or control measures to manage health and safety are you particularly proud of from your most recent RoSPA Awards submission?

We are proud of the role each member of our team plays in creating conditions for others to thrive. We are very clear about our risk appetite not only for our staff but for visitors as well. We have developed our own practical instructor training supported by a bespoke online training package together with coaching, shadowing and mentoring which we believe was a particular strength of this submission.

What outcomes have come from your organisation’s approach to health and safety management?

What is our approach to risk? We all know that exposure to well-managed risk generates all sorts of societal benefits and is “a good thing”. But too often this is only until the well-managed risk translates into an injury. When this happens, the hue-and-cry assumes that all risk is unacceptable and that changes should be made to prevent the accident from ever happening again.

At Go Ape! We have spent the last 15 years fighting for the social benefits of risk.

With self-belay, the safety of the participant is maintained by at least one of the participant’s two safety lanyards remaining attached to the safety system at all times. Participants are trained to transfer between parts of the safety system by moving only one lanyard at a time, ensuring they are always attached. It is this reliance on the actions of the participants to maintain safety that stands out in today’s culture of infantilising risk aversion.

This is, physically, a very simple system with a very low risk of mechanical failure. The main risk, that of a fall from a height, is obvious to all and there are no hidden hazards. However, compared to continuous belay systems, it relies on a greater degree of training of customers in the safe operation of the course to achieve the required levels of safety.

How have the RoSPA Awards inspired your organisation to continually improve health and safety management?

We are striving to introduce new products into our portfolio – new thrilling challenges within the high ropes courses, plus the introduction of axe throwing. Safety of visitors, staff and contractors is built onto our everyday working lives, polices and procedures.

In 2016, we introduced a 24/7 employee assistance programme for employees and their families. This has proved extremely successful in helping site managers direct staff with everyday issues (stress, relationship breakdowns, drugs, finance etc.) to free and confidential support and advice guidance, from self-help online tools to face-to-face counselling.

The company philosophy is to “create adventure and to encourage everyone to live life adventurously” – including our staff. An Adventure fund supports staff expeditions as well as organised adventure activities throughout the season.

What do you enjoy most about the RoSPA Awards process?

The opportunity to speak to colleagues about progress and the positive emphasis on getting things right every time for staff and visitors alike.

What do you think entrants could do over the year to keep drafting an awards submission simple?

Create a space in your day every couple of weeks to think about the questions and pick out the best example of each. It may well be that a better example comes up a few weeks later but building a portfolio of good evidence over time really works.

Have you used the reflective practice involved in drafting a submission for CPD purposes?

Drafting the awards submission provided us with the opportunity to look back over what has been achieved and how well everyone has worked together to deliver experiences that help people understand themselves and their ability to manage and overcome risk.

What advice would you give to organisations considering entering the RoSPA Awards for the first time?

Get ready to share your passion for safety and paint as rich a picture as you can when you draft your submission. You might be pushing yourself out of your comfort zone first time around, but success makes it all worthwhile.

How would you convince organisations not entering the RoSPA Awards to start entering?

I would encourage any visitor attraction company to apply for the award. By doing so you actually recognise how well your staff support your company’s vision in achieving this award. I am currently doing site audits and taking the trophy on tour with me, any opportunity to share success works for us.

Click here to find out more about the Leisure Safety Award, sponsored by Sportscover. To read more from our RoSPA Awards ‘Meet the Winners’ series, click here.

Thanksgiving will soon be upon us, fellow preppers. In our politically correct society, this honored tradition of sitting down to a massive family meal and giving thanks for all of our many blessings, will surely bring about controversy again this year. The liberal talking heads on television will be bickering about Christopher Columbus, the pilgrims, and Native Americans as the aroma of pumpkin…

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This is a Guest Blog post by Jim Ausfahl .

Disclaimer: This material has been modified from the public domain US Military field manual, FM 5-80.

Last week, we looked at using a
triangle, or cravat, bandage for a tourniquet, splints and slings.  As a reminder, the triangle bandage is a
piece of cloth, often unbleached muslin, that is a right triangle with legs about
40″ (102 cm) long, and a hypotenuse, or long side, around 56.6″ (144
cm).  It is folded on itself three times
to make a cravat bandage.  Remember: for
all wounds, the first thing to do is to control the bleeding, clean and cover
the wound with gauze padding, and if it is available, some antibiotic ointment.
The bandage is used to lock the gauze in place. 
In looking at the bandaging below, it will be assumed that has already
been done. This week, let’s look at bandaging parts of the arm, starting with
the hand.

THE HAND

Start by laying out the triangle
bandage with the long side toward the person to be bandaged.  Place the wounded hand, usually with the hand
on top of the gauze, so that the edge of the triangle bandage is a about one to
two inches past the wrist toward the elbow. 
The long finger of the hand should point to the right angle of the
bandage.  The diagram below will make
this clearer.

Bring the point of the right
triangle back over the hand, then tuck the sides, clear to the points of the
triangle, which will narrow the two bits of cloth going to the sides; again,
the diagram should clarify this.  With
that done, wrap one side over the hand and under the wrist, being careful to
keep a bit of pressure on the gauze without disturbing it.  Do the same thing with the other one, gently
tighten things up and then tie the two loose ends over the wrist with a square
knot.  If there is a bit of the bandage
sticking out from under the knot, it can be wrapped over the knot and tucked
under it.

Sometimes, however, it is not
necessary to bandage the fingers and desirable to keep them free.  There is an alternative bandaging to permit that.  Fold the triangle bandage into a cravat, then
lay the middle portion of the cravat on the gauze padding.  Bring the free ends under and over the hand
then back under the wrist and over the hand. 
Finally, loop the free ends under the wrist again, bring them back over
and fix in place with a simple square knot. 
The diagram below makes this much clearer.

THE ELBOW and ARM

Bandaging the elbow also starts
with folding the triangle bandage into a cravat.  The injured elbow needs to be positioned to about
90 degrees, and the middle of the cravat placed at the point of the elbow.  One side of the cravat is wound once or
twice, overlapping about an inch, over the upper arm; the other one, over the
part of the arm below the elbow.  The
free ends of the bandage are tied in a square knot on the inside of the bend of
the elbow.  The diagram of this procedure
is below.

A nearly identical procedure will
work to bandage the forearm or upper arm. 
The middle of the cravat goes over the gauze, then one end is wound
around the arm going upward, overlapping an inch or more, with the other going
around and down.  The free ends are tied,
diagonally across the bandage, in a square knot.

Next time, the topic will be bandaging parts of the leg.

Jim Ausfahl is a physician in active medical practice, in Peoria Heights, Illinois, studying the art of surviving in a challenging environment and sharing what he knows.

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According to the Washington DC Metro Police, in 2018 alone the city averaged 80 car break-ins a day; that is a little shocking! One of the most painful things that can happen to you, as a car owner, is the “smash-and-grab” car break-in. They don’t even steal your whole car, just the valuable items in it – which you then have to painfully replace while dealing with the costly window repair process. My wife’s friend from college used to play in a band. One night after a show in Milwaukee, she left all of her musical equipment in the car, only to wake up in the morning to a broken window and she found everything was stolen. 

Contributed by By Mark, Former Marine Reconnaissance Team Leader, Marine Infantry Officer, Cross Fit Coach, and Survivalist.

In this day and age of concealed carry and being prepared, many people like to keep handguns and spare money in their car in case of emergency. Losing a handgun would make a typical smash-and-grab even more painful,  since now you would have to report a missing gun to the police and possibly your state firearms registration office (depending where you live).

My New Toy

I recently upgraded from my old truck to the new Jeep Gladiator, which I have been waiting patiently to come to market for a few years. This is my first Jeep, and I can already see the problem with owning a Jeep: There are just too many options for aftermarket modifications. It is like Legos for adults! It very much reminds me of the AR-15 market, where you buy a rifle and then a year later you have 20 things hanging off the end of your rifle for the zombie apocalypse. I can see myself already saying, “The steel bumper on the Gladiator Rubicon is fine, but what if…..”

Also Read: V-Line Brute Gun Safe

But one thing that I needed right away was a place to securely store my valuables inside the new Jeep. Of course, with the Jeep Gladiator being a new model, the options for lockable center console or glove box are limited. I also wanted something that was quickly accessible. I did not want a key lock; I feel like a key lock would be too slow in an emergency. I wanted something that either came with a combination lock or possibly a fingerprint scan system (combination lock was the preferred method – batteries are always a bad option).

Choices

So after searching both Google and Amazon for the “center console safe for Jeep Gladiator”, I found products from two companies, Tuffy and Lock’erDown. I read a lot of reviews and contacted both of their customer service departments to ask detailed questions about the products. Lock’erDown seemed to have people available all day to answer questions and they really took their time with me and made me feel like they knew their stuff. Tuffy on the other hand, left me on hold for sometime. They also answered my questions but I seemed to get transferred around on their phone tree before finally finding a human. Another feature I loved about Lock’erDown that they build all of their safes in the United States. It is always best to support American based workers!

The construction of the Lock’erDown center console safe seemed to be superior based on reviews and description of the product. Lock’erDown uses both 10 gauge & 12 gauge steel in their product, while Tuffy uses inferior 16 gauge steel.  The Lock’erDown also came with a Lifetime Warranty; that is pretty tough to beat. 

Description of Lock’erDown Exxtreme Console for the Jeep Gladiator:

• Heavy 12 Gauge Gauge cold rolled plate steel construction.
• 10 Gauge plate welded to lid.
• Welded tab and notch seams.
• Superior 3 point locking system resists prying.
• Drill resistant locks.
• Easy 10 minute installation.
• Must be assembled inside console.
• Counter balanced door with spring assisted hinge.
• Largest selection of lock options in the industry.
• Only product in industry with lifetime warranty.

Don’t Follow My Lead

Installation: Installation would have been easy but I did not read the directions completely before I (Mr. Know It All) started to install the center console safe. By not reading the instructions, I skipped a major step that bit me in the butt by the time I finished. On my first attempt to install, the center console lid would close when I finished installing the safe. I went back and re-read the directions and realized that I skipped over a critical step that was made pretty clear in the instructions. I am not going to go into the installation steps in this review, just read the directions and don’t be a (Mr. Know It All) like me. 

Also Read: 3M Window Security Film Review

Setting the Combination: Again, this is one of the steps where you want to take your time. I can report that after I screwed up the installation, I took my time and read and re-read the combination directions. I made sure not to screw this part up, and neither should you – or else you might be locked out of your new center console safe. So take your time, “measure twice and cut once” as they say.

I have had the Lock’er Down Extreme Console safe now installed in my 2020 Jeep Gladiator JT for over two months. I haven’t had any attempted break ins with my Jeep to report but I do feel pretty confident leaving it parked anywhere that when I come back, the contents of my safe will still be there.  Lock’erDown makes center console safes for many models of vehicles. Check out their site to see if they make a model for you.

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A good knife is a welcome gift for a lot of people, regardless if they are a prepper or not. I wanted to take some time this holiday season to celebrate the gift of the blade and highlight 25 knives … Continued

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Falke TK2 Wool Silk Socks

Socks are, without a doubt, one of the most important hiking items, and when we received activewear from German brand Falke for testing, I was delighted to see that they also included socks. Falke is known world-wide for their high-quality socks and thus I was super excited to test them on trails. I got the Falke TK2 Wool Silk socks which according to Falke provide medium cushioning. We received the package just before we headed to the Dolomites for our hiking holidays. In the Dolomites, I thoroughly tested the Falke TK2 Wool Silk socks on various hikes and alpine ascents, and below is what I learned about them.

The Falke TK2 Wool Silk socks are suitable for:

• Hiking
• Mountaineering
• Backpacking
• Trekking
• Everyday use

Material

The Falke TK2 Wool Silk socks are as the name suggests made of wool and silk fibers. However, they also include nylon and elastane fibers which is a standard practice when it comes hiking socks. Nylon fibers make the socks more durable and the elastane fibers provide stretch and recovery performance. The Falke TK2 Wool Silk socks feature the following contents of fibers; 60% virgin wool, 27% nylon, 12% silk and 1% elastane.

When I put the socks on for the first time, I was really surprised how soft and comfortable they are. I have several pairs of Coolmax socks at home and I’ve always considered them as super comfy, but I must say that the Falke TK2 socks feel even better against the skin. So, why is it important that the material of hiking socks is soft? In my experience socks made of rougher materials often cause blisters, especially when you are hiking downhill. The rough fabric starts chafing the skin on your toes and consequently blisters can form. I think that socks in general play a big role in preventing blisters. You can read more abut this is in my blog post How to prevent blisters when hiking.

When I was testing the Falke TK2 Wool Silk socks on trails in the Dolomites I focused on breathability, drying time, odor resistance, durability and moisture-wicking properties. These are in my opinion the most important qualities when it comes to hiking socks besides the softness of the fabric.

After wearing the socks on quite some trails in the Dolomites, I can certainly say that they are breathable and moisture-wicking. The fabric is thinner on the upper side which allows the moisture to easily escape to the lining of the boots while the bottom part of the sock and the heel area are made of thicker more woolen fabric for good cushioning. The legs and cuffs are made of relatively thin material (silk/nylon) which is very breathable and moisture-wicking.  I was also surprised how fast the socks dried. Often, they were completely dry before the end of a hike in spite having been soaked in sweat during the most intense climbs. As the socks have a high content of wool fibers, they are also odor-resistant (wool is naturally antimicrobial). I wore the socks on four different hikes without washing them in between and they didn’t become particularly smelly.

Now, socks are typically not the most durable garments and in my experience they rarely last for more than two years. Nevertheless, the material of Falke TK2 socks seems pretty robust. So far, I haven’t noticed any durability issues, but I will of course update this post in case I do.

Functionality, fit and sizing

The Falke TK2 socks, are according to Falke, designed for long hikes on easy terrain. I was, however, testing these socks mostly on rocky trails in the Dolomites which probably can’t be classified as “easy terrain”. Nevertheless, I was satisfied with the performance of Falke TK2 socks on such trails and I do think that the socks provide enough cushioning also for more complicated alpine ascents. Ultimately, the suitability of any hiking socks for a certain type of terrain also depends on your footwear. I wear relatively lightweight Salewa Mountain Trainer Mid boots which work well with thinner socks.

In the Dolomites the temperatures were quite low this summer (5° – 15° C) and the Falke TK2 socks were perfect for this temperature range. I’m planning to wear these socks also at higher temperatures, but for very cold conditions, I might consider the Falke TK1 socks which seem to be thicker and warmer.

The Falke TK2 socks fit me perfectly and so far, I haven’t encountered any chafing or skin irritation while wearing them. The stitching is minimal. There are no seams in the toe area and all other seams are either hidden or super smooth. The socks are also left and right foot specific for optimal fit. I got the socks in EU size 42-43 while my Salewa boots are size 44.  The socks thus seem to run slightly big.

Washing and drying

The socks can be machine washed at 40 C, but you should steer clear of softener or bleach. Like most other activewear, they shouldn’t be tumble-dried. Due to high content of wool, the socks can be washed less frequently than 100% synthetic socks which will help them last longer.

Falke Tk2 Wool Silk Socks – Construction; the bottom part is made of wool while other parts are made of silk and nylon

Falke Tk2 Wool Silk Socks – The bottom part is made of wool and provides good cushioning

Falke Tk2 Wool Silk Socks – Legs and Cuffs

Falke Tk2 Wool Silk Socks – The socks are right and left foot specific for optimal fit

Falke TK2 Wool Silk Socks – Different layers

Falke Wool Silk Socks

Falke TK2 Wool Silk Socks Packaging

Verdict

The more I wore these socks, the more I liked them. The best thing about them is the fabric which is super soft and incredibly comfortable against the skin. Therefore, I would be very surprised if the socks caused discomfort, skin irritation or blisters to anyone. The socks also excel at breathability, moisture-wicking properties, drying time and odor resistance. The fit and cushioning are great, not least because the socks are left and right foot specific. I also really liked that the socks are thinner at the top for increased breathability. As hard as I try, I simply can’t say a single bad thing about these socks. So, if you are looking for a pair of good hiking socks, look no further than the Falke TK2 Wool Silk socks.

If you have any questions about this product, drop me a line in the comments below.

Rating

Design
Quality
Comfort
Functionality

About Rating

Pros:

• Comfortable
• Breathable
• Moisture-wicking
• Odor resistant
• Quick drying
• Perfect fit

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Where to buy?

Falke TK2 Wool Silk Trekking Socks
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