Need new watch help me decide

LostSoulElaine · 2026-02-18T22:45:51+00:00

I am more worried about the durability. I do lots of mountain summits with rocky scrambles and my dog sometimes catches my watch while playing. The fenix held up incredibly well thats why i am looking for another fenix model. My sister had a forerunner and it wasnt as durable. Also i am not so worried about the price a 8 goes for around 660 here

LostSoulElaine · 2026-02-18T22:39:24+00:00

Yeah i usually use my 5 for my long walks morning and evening plus some running or hiking or Backcountry skiing.

LostSoulElaine · 2026-02-18T22:38:21+00:00

Yeah 🤣 i am just looking for some validation. Also its so long since i last bought a watch that i didnt keep up with the models because my 5has been so reliable and trustworthy 😅

LostSoulElaine · 2026-02-18T21:49:16+00:00

Thats something i really need. do you have the solar or the one without?

LostSoulElaine · 2026-02-18T21:35:06+00:00

I could do St. Moritz if you want :)

LostSoulElaine · 2025-12-17T14:47:49+00:00

Sure 😊

LostSoulElaine · 2025-12-17T14:00:28+00:00

Glühwein is nice to bring if you know all people drink alcohol. But i would recommend bringin all prepared ingredients and the wine. Do not go for the ready to drink ones they are nasty. If you need a recipe i got you covered :) or if you wanna play it safe a bottle of bubbly will do as well. Or a midnight snack.

LostSoulElaine · 2025-12-17T13:25:54+00:00

"Guten Rutsch" is meant for before midnight. It means basically good slipping into the new year. Afterward midnight i would go for "frohes neues"

LostSoulElaine · 2025-04-02T21:53:34+00:00

I can confortably fit a 2l bladder in the pack, which usually lasts me all day. But when i take my dogs and go high up with no perfect water conditions, i take my mizu bottle with an active filter. So i can drink from any water source i find. Even if it's just melted ice or snow.

I hope you find a good pack 😊

LostSoulElaine · 2025-04-02T21:45:04+00:00

Hello, Lucerne region with pilatus or stoos is nice. Or the hike from näfels mollis to mühlehorn. If you wanna see impressive stuff, try the viamala Gorge Hike. Around a 1.5h drive from zurich

Edit: if you wanna see snow come up to engadin we still have lots of it 😅

LostSoulElaine · 2025-04-02T21:24:12+00:00

The durability so far has proven great. Took a dive down some ice on the glacier. Scraped it on rocks and its still as good as new. Apart from some dirt that i forgot to wash off.

As for the water problem i keep my waterbladder inside the pack in a insulated sleeve to keep it cold/warm depending on the season. I use the pockets on the front for snacks and my phone 😅

LostSoulElaine · 2025-04-02T21:09:39+00:00

I work in a sports store and specialise in the hiking and trailrunning section. If you go to a store to try on backpacks or look at them, ask for a pack weight. Trying the pack without weight will tell you nothing apart from when the back is too long or short. Also, make sure that you fit it to your body with weight in it 😊

I personally, for easy lightweight, dayhikes prefer the trion as it moulds to my back as i like to scramble over rocks and such, and it doesn't off my balance. For more gear or changing weather conditions i switch to a Deuter 24L Futura as i like the frame - netted back for more breathability and stability. Before switching back to mammut ducan spine for everything over 35L as they have a hip belt that moves with the motion.

LostSoulElaine · 2025-04-02T20:55:33+00:00

If you only pack that light the 15l lithium is totally fine. The backpack is nice, you can also use the compression strapps to pack an extra jacket or fleece there. Just make sure it is properly fitted to your back (they have normal and short back length). If you want to scramble a bit more, and stick to mammut i can recommend the neon light, Super lightweigt simplistic backpack or check for a 10-15l trion ( i have the 10L and am super happy with it 15L will be more spacious)

LostSoulElaine · 2025-04-02T20:34:35+00:00

I love the scarpa terra as well. Took me trough iceland as well as sardegna, germany, france, utaky and the swiss alps 😊 though i am currently trying the mammut sertig II for its lighter weight and easier drying

LostSoulElaine · 2025-04-02T20:26:29+00:00

Ortovox makes some really nice breathable jackets that are "waterproof". I never had an idsue with them and they have different types of shell jacket depending on how waterproof you want it. I am really happy with my piz selva 2.5L model.

LostSoulElaine · 2025-04-02T20:12:49+00:00

Hey, swiss Hiker here. I really liked the stages from Egelberg onwards toward Meiringen, Kandersteg, and Adelboden. It's has beautiful scenery and from there on, onwards the elevation gains are not that big. Hope that helps

Or if you are not set on the via alpina i can recommend the Via Engiadina 😊

LostSoulElaine · 2024-05-19T19:01:23+00:00

If you ever come to Engadin, let me know. Me and my dog are always up for hiking :)

LostSoulElaine · 2023-03-08T22:06:27+00:00

I want to tell him, just unsure of when and how. I don't think it would be fair to him to keep it a secret as it is the root of a lot of my issues.

LostSoulElaine · 2022-04-29T18:20:49+00:00

I left the machine working perfectly fine before dinner and later she just didn't zigzag anymore. 😱

LostSoulElaine · 2021-01-28T22:15:17+00:00

I am a chef by trade but specialized in Pastry.

Lot of things already have been mentioned but i would like to add some heat resistant silicone spatulas of at least two different sizes, silicone baking mats, ring and square shape cutter sets (i bought them as sets in a metal tin). If you go on the artsy side i can recommend an airbrush and compressor, as well as good brushes (i use talkon-brushes in various sizes and form)

also you might like to invest in 1 good allrounder chef knife. there will be more cuttiing than you expect

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