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Welcome to the Overcap blog, all-season technical hood news.

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The Overcap hood makes the headlines!

The Overcap hood leaves no one indifferent, to say the least! Here is a selection of publications, both in the written press (newspapers, magazines) as well as the web and radio media ..."Le Parisien" french media selected Overcap at Survival Expo Fair. Overcap was...

How I won the Concours Lépine in Paris

How I won the Concours Lépine in Paris

Overcap received two medals at the Concours Lépine International Paris. This double reward is unusual in this prestigious competition! The founder of Oxaz shares his experience with us on the long journey of creating this all-season hood that revolutionizes weather...

How to hike in the rain comfortably?

How to hike in the rain comfortably?

Whether you are a hiking enthusiast or a beginner hiker, having suitable equipment for a hike in the rain is essential. Indeed, rain should not disrupt or spoil your ride. What's more beautiful than nature in rainy weather? Smell smells, listen to sounds and noises,...

SHINRIN YOKU: the benefits of forest bathing

SHINRIN YOKU: the benefits of forest bathing

Shinrin-yoku, also called forest bathing, is a practice that comes from Japan. This forest therapy invites us to get closer to nature in order to reconnect with it. The art of forest bathing consists in connecting with trees, plants and embracing nature to strengthen...

What equipment for wildlife photography?

What equipment for wildlife photography?

Animal photography brings a lot of happiness. On the plain, by the river, but also near your home and downtown: animals are everywhere. The encounter - surprise or not - with a wild animal, small or big, from near or far, is a magical moment! But isn't taking a...

Hiking in the rain, what a pleasure!

Hiking in the rain, what a pleasure!

Rain is vital for the environment, for nature, fauna and flora, but it is also vital for our body and mind. Many people associate rainy days with demoralizing days when you should not go outside. However, the benefits of hiking in the rain are numerous.  Let's...

How to face the cold when hiking in the snow?

The drop in temperature in winter has a strong impact on our comfort, so how to face the cold when hiking in the snow? What equipment should you wear to resist the cold without feeling "suffocated"? How to protect your head under a snow storm? Snowshoeing For those...

Who likes hoods?

Who likes hoods?

Covering your head with an accessory is essential to practice an outdoor activity in summer as well as in winter. We often hear about the cap as the essential accessory. In winter, however, it can be replaced by a hat. But is it really the miracle solution? Hat, cap,...

What better than a hat or cap to protect your head?

The first reaction to seeing the Overcap hood is a question: The Overcap hood, what's better than a hat or cap? Think carefully: when you are outside for a long time in variable and difficult weather, if the sun is getting scorching, if the rain drags on, if the wind...

What equipment to watch birds comfortably in all season?

The excellent blog Expérience Outdoor recently published a very useful article on the question of choosing the right equipment for bird watching. Here is a summary: Basic equipment Outdoor Experience makes a list of the minimum to provide as equipment for bird...