Technical Editor

Hendrik Morkel

Hendrik is WideOyster’s Gear Editor with years of experience testing and reviewing outdoor gear in real conditions. A storyteller, photographer, and adventurer with over 15 years in the outdoor travel world, he thrives on journeys that blend challenge and beauty, from ski tours in the Nordics to gravel cycling and backpacking. Based in Finland since 2002, he explores Scandinavia and beyond with camera, notebook, and a passion for sustainable travel.

All Hendrik Morkel's Stories

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Gear Test: Schwalbe Review

G-One R Pro & RX, A Mixed Strategy for Nordic Gravel

Schwalbe's G-ONE R PRO up front, G-ONE RX at the rear: WideOyster's Hendrik Morkel tests this asymmetric gravel tyre pairing over 500 km of Nordic gravel and a bikepacking overnighter..
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7 Great Reasons to Visit Muonio

Finnish Lapland, Where Time Slows Down and the Air Shines Clear

Muonio, 170 kilometres above the Arctic Circle, is Lapland at its purest. Hike fells where Olympic flames once burned, breathe the world’s cleanest air, and watch the Northern Lights dance..
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Fishing the Muonio River in Finnish Lapland

Where Autumn Glows and the River Runs Wild

Discover autumn in Finnish Lapland, where life along the Muonio River flows at its own rhythm. Spend your days fishing for grayling in crystal waters, the nights gazing at a..
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The Legacy of Deuter

120 Years of Adventure

Kings of Gear is dedicated to showcasing exceptional gear brands, and in this case, it’s Deuter. Founded in 1898 in Germany, the company has a long history of innovation and..
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