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Vol-Biv

Instruments for adventure

Instruments for adventure

Marcus King looks at the different instrument options for when you’re going on a trip
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Paul Guschlbauer launches from Hahnenkamm Kitzbühel during Wanderbird

‘Adventure is what drives me in life’

Paul Guschlbauer explains why he loves sharing the joys of adventure and how he came to found Wanderbird hike-and-fly.
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Ben Kellett and his adventure kit

Packed for adventure

This is the kit that adventure pilot Ben Kellett packs before heading into the hills on a vol-biv trip
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Sunset in Feltre. Photo: Kinga Masztalerz

Adventure Mode: Flying vol-biv from Feltre

"With my groups, if we’re feeling bold we might start in Feltre – or even further west in Levico Terme – and go east to Slovenia"
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Guillaume Funck's latest brilliant film covers a five-day vol-biv from the Ecrins to Austria with an inspiring 4,000m cloudbase.

Watch: Guillaume Funck’s five-day Ecrins vol-biv

Guillaume Funck's latest brilliant film covers a five-day vol-biv from the Ecrins to Austria with an inspiring 4,000m cloudbase. "Insane!"
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Gin Bandit 2

Gin unveil Bandit 2

Gin have officially launched the EN-B Bandit 2, which is aimed at pilots seeking “genuine cross-country" flights as well as vol biv adventures.
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Kortel Kooka

Kortel release Kooka harness

The Kooka is a lightweight harness designed for cross-country flyers and adventure-seeking pilots. Featuring leg straps with adjustable stability in flight, it adapts to your riding style and offers comfort and precision in all situations.
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Supair Savage 2

Savage 2: Supair’s 2.5-liner EN-C

Supair's Savage 2 is a lightweight 2.5-liner EN-C, for cross-country or vol-bivouac flying. It will be available to order from late 2025
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BogdanFly Cocoon V3 GT

Review: BogdanFly Cocoon V3 GT

Marcus King is impressed with the latest version of BogdanFly’s light and compact pod harness for cross-country paragliding and vol-bivouac
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Himalayan Dreaming

François Ragolski, acro champion turned high mountain adventure pilot, chats to us about his newly released film
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Cross Country 262:January 2026

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