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My partner has just finished her seasonal job, so for her first day of holiday she wanted a brunch reminiscent of the ones we used to have at a lovely hotel in Helsinki.
And here’s how it turned out!

We decided to set everything up as a little hotel-style buffet, just to get back into the swing of things. It was quite fun!

On the menu: blinis, cream cheese, redcurrant jelly, Swedish meatballs (köttbullar), sausages, cucumber salad, Maasdam cheese, cinnamon rolls (kanelbullar), apples and kiwis.
Unlimited coffee, cultured milk and orange juice to go with it!

Baguette, moutarde, sauce gravy au sirop d’érable, oignons confits, p’tites billes de scamorza fumée et knack

Kahakka 25 and Suur Kukkaro

A quiet day in the forest with my four legged companion, and the Kahakka 25 right where it belongs.

Here is what I packed for the two of us:

- A first aid kit for the dog
- A first aid kit for me
- 3L of water
- A spare pair of socks
- The dog’s food and bowl
- An insulated pouch with a chicken and chipotle sauce sandwich, my favourite
- A book for some quiet time after lunch, The Hedge Knight by George R. R. Martin
- The Savotta Sitting Pad, which works just as well against my back as it does when I want to sit and lean against a tree

I also attached my Suur Kukkaro as an admin pouch/chestpack to the MOLLE webbing on the shoulder straps for my small essentials, along with the Savotta treat pouch that I previously showed here on the subreddit.

The verdict: everything is fantastic. The carry is excellent, the setup is just right for a relaxed day in the woods, and the whole experience is simply delightful.

Just a simple day in the forest, exactly as it should be.

Baguette toasted in rendered duck fat, duck breast, porcini and green peppercorn sauce, with a touch of mustard.

Baguette grillée dans le gras de canard, magret, sauce aux cèpes et au poivre vert, un peu de moutarde

I originally won one of the weekly giveaways, and ended up adding a green-grey hoodie and two pairs of insoles to the order. The whole process was excellent, and I’m very happy with both the service and the products.

The wool feels really nice: comfortable, breathable and surprisingly warm.
It’s currently 40°C here in the Cévennes, so I won’t be testing the hoodie and scarf properly just yet. But I’m already looking forward to autumn and taking them hiking in the mountains.

Once I’ve had a proper chance to wear and test everything, especially on a few hikes, I’ll write a more detailed review here on the sub and share my thoughts after putting the gear through its paces.

Thank you, Alex, for everything and for keeping Petros Gear going. I can’t wait to put them to the test!

salt-cured anchovies, garlic-marinated anchovies, hard-boiled egg, roasted peppers, red onion, and olive oil.

Aubrac beef sirloin steak, porcini mushroom and cognac sauce, butter-fried potatoes, and green beans.

Bonjour,
Je prévois de venir faire quelques randonnées dans le Queyras à la fin du mois, avec ma chienne Helga, et je cherche des retours de personnes qui connaissent bien le secteur.

Helga est une chienne très sociable, qui marque habituellement les codes d’apaisement quand elle rencontre un autre chien. Je la tiens toujours en laisse en randonnée et je suis attentif à la présence éventuelle de troupeaux et de chiens de protection. Elle est à moitié Patou, je connais un peu le caractère de cette race. J’ai surtout à cœur de causer le moins de trouble possible

J’aimerais surtout avoir des conseils de personnes ayant l’habitude de randonner avec leur chien dans le Queyras :

Y a-t-il des secteurs ou des itinéraires où les rencontres avec des troupeaux sont particulièrement fréquentes ou délicates ?

Y a-t-il des comportements spécifiques à adopter dans le Queyras, au-delà des recommandations habituelles concernant les chiens de protection ?

Est-ce que certains d’entre vous ont déjà eu des situations particulières avec leur chien face à des Patous dans le secteur ?

Y a-t-il des secteurs que vous recommanderiez davantage pour randonner avec un chien, notamment pour pouvoir contourner facilement les troupeaux ?

Je suis preneur de retours d’expérience concrets, notamment de personnes qui randonnent régulièrement avec leur chien dans les Alpes ou spécifiquement dans le Queyras.
Merci d’avance !

Hi everyone,
I’m trying to dial in the fit of my Savotta pack and would appreciate some advice from the cult.
Based on this side-view photo, does the hip belt look like it’s sitting at the correct height, or is it too low? And do the shoulder straps look properly adjusted, or do they seem too loose?
The pack is loaded and it feels nice. I’ve already hiked in this configuration without problem, but can it be better ?

Thanks everyone !

Second time I make this dish. I blended it first time, but this one was not. A delicious summer dinner !

After a lovely morning hike with the pup, I headed to this charming restaurant on a high plateau and ate like a king. It may not look like much from the outside, but the food was absolutely delicious.
Highly recommend!
📍 Le Lac Sauvage, Cantal, France

Pie stuffed with a beef, onions, carrots, mushrooms and Guinness stew

Truffade, chou farci et salade. Tarte à la rhubarbe pour terminer. Régalade