Piotr Ma
Contributor
Adventurer, outdoorsman, mountaineer, sailor and gear enthusiast from Poland. It all started for Piotr when he was 10 and went to the high mountains with his father. Now he’s transferring his experiences and knowledge to the younger generation, together with his wife. His perfect vacation is not an all-inclusive hotel but a nothing-inclusive mountain shelter.
Piotr shares it all on Pack Config and also outdoor and gear related forums (as PiterM). He’s a dedicated hiker, who constantly looks for his Holy Grail Pack, so he tests new stuff each season. His favorite pack & gear brands are Prometheus Design Werx, Mystery Ranch, Hill People Gear, Kifaru, Arcteryx, Vargo and more. He also has a considerable knowledge about edged tools (knives and axes), including cutting tools from Chris Reeve, Strider, Spyderco, Helle, Gransfors Bruks, Roselli and other brands.
Posts by Piotr:
Review: Para-Biner V2
Senior contributor Piotr Ma shares how the new tool (or toy!) by Ti2Design, is great for pack or EDC use.
HPG Frame Bag – Biking Config
Piotr Ma gives us his overview of this rugged and robust frame bag that boasts quality, but doesn’t break the bank!
Review: PDW S.H.A.D.O. Multi-Mission Daypack
After well over half a year and many outings with my Prometheus Design Werx S.H.A.D.O. Pack in Summer, Autumn and Winter I decided to write a full review.
Review: Hill People Gear Qui-Ya – Expedition Pack
Piotr Ma breaks down this niche badass pack, designed and made by real professionals, that can take you to hell and back.
Review: PDW Expedition Watch Band Compass
A real life review after full Summer season of use on land and sea.
10 Year Review: Panerai PAM000 ‘Logo Base’
Sure, there are other reviews of the Panerai PAM000 online. However… show me one where it’s been worn for 10 years on a reviewers wrist, and not just as a daily time-keeper but as an adventure beater year by year.
Review: Giant Mouse Fixed-1 (GMF-1)
Low weight, small size and multiple carry options make this one PERFECT backpacker’s and hiker’s knife. Just strap it to the backpack and forget about it – until it’s needed of course!
Outdoor Work Glove Guide
Whenever and wherever I go, I always make sure I’ve got work gloves with me. It’s always an essential part of my outdoor kit, especially when bushcrafting or exploring the wilderness with my kids.
Piotr Essential: Javran Range Finder Strap
Among Javran’s innovative creations you can also find some classics, like the Range Finder (RF) strap.
Review: Javran ‘Maui Minimalist’ Camera Bag
A year ago I was honestly not even aware of the gem that is the Javran ‘Maui’ camera bag series.
Adventurer, outdoorsman, mountaineer, sailor and gear enthusiast from Poland. It all started for Piotr when he was 10 and went to the high mountains with his father. Now he’s transferring his experiences and knowledge to the younger generation, together with his wife. His perfect vacation is not an all-inclusive hotel but a nothing-inclusive mountain shelter.
Piotr shares it all on Pack Config and also outdoor and gear related forums (as PiterM). He’s a dedicated hiker, who constantly looks for his Holy Grail Pack, so he tests new stuff each season. His favorite pack & gear brands are Prometheus Design Werx, Mystery Ranch, Hill People Gear, Kifaru, Arcteryx, Vargo and more. He also has a considerable knowledge about edged tools (knives and axes), including cutting tools from Chris Reeve, Strider, Spyderco, Helle, Gransfors Bruks, Roselli and other brands.
Posts by Piotr:
Review: Para-Biner V2
Senior contributor Piotr Ma shares how the new tool (or toy!) by Ti2Design, is great for pack or EDC use.
HPG Frame Bag – Biking Config
Piotr Ma gives us his overview of this rugged and robust frame bag that boasts quality, but doesn’t break the bank!
Review: PDW S.H.A.D.O. Multi-Mission Daypack
After well over half a year and many outings with my Prometheus Design Werx S.H.A.D.O. Pack in Summer, Autumn and Winter I decided to write a full review.
Review: Hill People Gear Qui-Ya – Expedition Pack
Piotr Ma breaks down this niche badass pack, designed and made by real professionals, that can take you to hell and back.
Review: PDW Expedition Watch Band Compass
A real life review after full Summer season of use on land and sea.
10 Year Review: Panerai PAM000 ‘Logo Base’
Sure, there are other reviews of the Panerai PAM000 online. However… show me one where it’s been worn for 10 years on a reviewers wrist, and not just as a daily time-keeper but as an adventure beater year by year.
Review: Giant Mouse Fixed-1 (GMF-1)
Low weight, small size and multiple carry options make this one PERFECT backpacker’s and hiker’s knife. Just strap it to the backpack and forget about it – until it’s needed of course!
Outdoor Work Glove Guide
Whenever and wherever I go, I always make sure I’ve got work gloves with me. It’s always an essential part of my outdoor kit, especially when bushcrafting or exploring the wilderness with my kids.
Piotr Essential: Javran Range Finder Strap
Among Javran’s innovative creations you can also find some classics, like the Range Finder (RF) strap.
Review: Javran ‘Maui Minimalist’ Camera Bag
A year ago I was honestly not even aware of the gem that is the Javran ‘Maui’ camera bag series.




