review Terra Nova Laser 35L backpack

I had bought and used Terra Nova Laser 35 backpack for hiking. This backpack is light so I could use it for lightweight hiking. Using a small vertical zipper, we open it and put stuffs inside. So it's quite simple to use.

At first I was little afraid that the zipper couldn't handle the bulging stuffs inside but it turned out that the zipper is OK.
But i was disappointed about the quality of the side part which used to tie the strings. I just used it and it was torn open. So I had to tie the strings to another side part. Also the side pockets were not deep and tall enough to hold 1 litre Platypus bottle.

While hiking, this backpack was quite comfortable to use. So if you search backpack for lightweight hiking, Terra Nova Laser 35L is one of the options.

review Black Diamond Distance trekking poles

I had bought and used Black Diamond Distance trekking pole and here is my review after using it while hiking.
For trekking poles, it has plus and minus. First, the bad ones. Now I couldn't open the lower part of this poles as it has been locked so tight. I am very disappointed with this. And as that lower part made without any rubber grip, it is very difficult to try to hold and pry it open.
I read the manual and try to open it as the manual instructed but with no result. Very frustrating.
But yes this poles is lighter compares to other trekking poles that I have like Leki.
I want to buy another BD Distance poles or something that like it such as Big Agnes Helinox Passport but I am afraid it will get locked tight again. The other choice is to buy pole with ordinary clip-lock style. Hmm I have to think it over again. I will let you know later.