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2021 (16)

ALPINETREK IS CARBON NEUTRAL – WHAT DOES THAT MEAN IN PARTICULAR? (Alpinetrek-Experts)
TECHNOLOGY IS EXCITING – PULLEYS FOR LONGLINES (Equipment)
Implementing training at home – the mind is (un)willing… (Tips and Tricks)
Land of limited possibilities: climbing training at home (Tips and Tricks)
Sustainable or greenwashed? Outdoor brands in portrait: Patagonia (Equipment)
NEVER GO WITHOUT AIR AGAIN: BUYER’S GUIDE TO INNER TUBES (Buyer's guide)
Buyer’s guide to bike brakes: disc or rim brakes? (Buyer's guide)
On the proper use of walking poles (Tips and Tricks)
Buyer’s guide to climbing holds (Buyer's guide)
LANDING CHECK: LARGE CRASH PADS (Equipment)
GET RID OF YOUR EQUIPMENT – THE ENTRY INTO THE WORLD OF ULTRA-LIGHT (Equipment)
BICYCLE CARE INSTRUCTIONS (Care tips)
PACKING LIST: MOUNTAIN BIKE DAY TOUR (packing list)
TREAD LIGHTLY – OUTDOOR FOOTWEAR BY WEIGHT (Buyer's guide, Equipment)
IRON PATHS THROUGH STEEP ROCK – VIA FERRATA, HOW DOES IT ACTUALLY WORK? (Tips and Tricks)
THE TERREX FREE HIKER – HIKING SHOE OR SNEAKER? (Equipment)

2020 (41)

THE RIGHT SHOES FOR YOUR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE! (Buyer's guide, Equipment)
ABOUT THE SUBTLETIES OF THE CLIP STICK AND WHY IT REALLY MAKES SENSE (Tips and Tricks)
GETTING TO GRIPS WITH ICE TOOLS – BUYING TIPS (Equipment)
DOWN IMPREGNATION – DOES IT WORK? (Equipment, Tips and Tricks)
HOW TO CLEAN AND CARE FOR HIGH-QUALITY GORE-TEX® PRODUCTS PROPERLY (Care tips, Tips and Tricks)
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT: TIPS FOR FINDING THE RIGHT HEAD TORCH (Buyer's guide, Equipment)
WHAT IS… CYCLOCROSS? (Tips and Tricks)
VEGAN ON THE GO – ANIMAL-FREE PRODUCTS FOR OUTDOOR PEOPLE (Equipment)
STANDING FREELY WITH YOUR CAMPER VAN – A JOURNEY THROUGH THE (CONFUSING) LAWS OF EUROPE (Tips and Tricks)
SKI GOGGLES – A QUICK OVERVIEW (Buyer's guide)
What are glacier glasses? (Equipment)
Modal fabric: What is it? (Equipment)
Bike protectors: The best protection whilst mountain biking (Equipment)
Altitude training – basics, tips and when it’s worth it (Alpinetrek-Experts)
The perfect cycling jacket for your next bicycle tour (Equipment, Tips and Tricks)
Hotel Europe – Where is wild camping permitted? (Tips and Tricks)
Buying Advice Backpacks (Buyer's guide, Equipment)
The crash pad (Buyer's guide, Equipment)
MTB shoes buyer’s guide: How to find the right shoe (Buyer's guide)
Bannock bread – the classic of the outdoor kitchen (Tips and Tricks)
Two boots und four paws – hiking with your dog (Tips and Tricks)
Choosing the right cycling glasses (Equipment)
Flyweights for the back – the world of ultra-light backpacks (Equipment)
Training tips for strong fingers (Tips and Tricks)
What does breathable mean? (Equipment)
Hillwalking, hiking, trekking & Co. A pocket guidebook to the Babylonian confusion (Tips and Tricks)
Hiking clothes: the basics (Alpinetrek-Experts)
Tips and tricks for sleeping in a hammock (Tips and Tricks)
MIPS – Brainy Helmet Technology (Equipment)
Packing list: Day hiking tours (Equipment, packing list)
So, why not bake yourself some mountain bread? (Tips and Tricks)
Nubuck leather – the pros and cons of a natural product (Equipment)
Outdoor clothing in the city centre? I need that! (Alpinetrek-Experts)
Tips for choosing waterproof trousers (Equipment)
Walking, hiking, trekking…: the language confusion guide (Alpinetrek-Experts)
Merino wool – the functional fibre in detail (Equipment)
Thinsulate – the life of a product family (Equipment)
Flyweights for the back – the world of ultra-light backpacks (Equipment)
Altitude sickness – prevention and treatment (Tips and Tricks)
How to sh** properly in the woods… (Tips and Tricks)
The supposedly easy choice of the right outdoor socks (Buyer's guide)

2019 (14)

Climbing Technique Part 2 – Types of Handholds (Tips and Tricks)
Climbing Technique Part 1 – Climbing Basics (Tips and Tricks)
Making a Fire Part 1 – the Right Preparation (Tips and Tricks)
Northern Playground – “Drop your Trousers” in Norwegian (Equipment)
Alpine hazards and how to avoid them (Alpinetrek-Experts)
Polygiene: How does the stink-blocker work, and is it sustainable? (Tips and Tricks)
S.Café – Coffee You Can Wear (Equipment)
Snow blindness and the dangers of UV radiation (Tips and Tricks)
Confidence in the mountains – Improving your surefootedness and getting a head for heights (Tips and Tricks)
The sole’s worn out, but the shoe’s still good? Which brands offer resoling services? (Care tips)
The proper boot for the via ferrata (Buyer's guide)
Aramid/Kevlar: A Super Material for the Outdoors? (Equipment)
What is skyrunning? (Tips and Tricks)
Or so it seemed… (Alpinetrek-Experts)

2018 (52)

What to do about ticks? (Tips and Tricks)
First-aid kit essentials for your backpack (Tips and Tricks)
Tips for Great Outdoor Photos (Tips and Tricks)
Buyer’s Guide to Avalanche Gear (Buyer's guide)
Alpine Trekkers visit DMM in Wales (Alpinetrek-Experts)
Camping in winter: Getting used to the cold (Tips and Tricks)
Fellow Alpine Trekker Jan on the Beacons Way (Alpinetrek-Experts)
Gore Thermium® – Warm and windproof (Equipment)
How to trim your climbing skins properly (Tips and Tricks)
Páramo – An introduction and product review (Equipment)
HyVent becomes DryVent – What it is and how it works (Equipment)
Brewing coffee in the great outdoors (Tips and Tricks)
The perfect spot for your tent (Tips and Tricks)
All in – Interview with the climbing family Ravennest (Tips and Tricks)
A buyer’s guide to bivouac tents (Buyer's guide)
DWR coatings – Blessing or a curse? (Care tips)
GORE WINDSTOPPER®: Your shield against the wind (Equipment)
More than just a down blanket – the advantages of a quilt (Buyer's guide)
Care instructions: How to wash your outdoor socks (Care tips)
How to transport gas canisters safely and dispose them properly (Equipment)
Find yourself and your way with a map and a compass (Tips and Tricks)
GORE® C-KNIT™ backer technology: soft and comfortable (Equipment)
GORE-TEX® PACLITE®: Product technology for every day (Equipment)
Say goodbye to wet feet: shoes with Gore-Tex membranes (Equipment)
An overview of Scandinavian outdoor brands (Buyer's guide)
A buyer’s guide to sleeping bags (Buyer's guide)
GORE-TEX® PRO: built for the extremes (Equipment)
Light & Fast: Speed hiking gear (Equipment)
GORE-TEX® ACTIVE: Stay light and fast (Equipment)
Speed Hiking – Hiking at top speed (Tips and Tricks)
How GORE-TEX® membranes work (Equipment)
Antagonist training: Exercises for boulderers and climbers (Tips and Tricks)
How to set up your tarp with and (almost) without hardware (Tips and Tricks)
Material: What is carbon? (Equipment)
Hand and skin care for climbers (Tips and Tricks)
A buyer’s guide to bivvy bags (Buyer's guide)
Shoes built to last: An introduction to different shoe lasts (Equipment)
Wild camping in Germany – verboten or not? (Tips and Tricks)
The Ohm from Edelrid – A difference maker (Equipment)
Beeswax – A natural miracle worker (Equipment, Tips and Tricks)
A buyer’s guide to rain covers (Buyer's guide, Equipment)
Care instructions: How to clean your backpack properly (Care tips, Equipment)
Decisions, decisions: Finding the right walking trousers (Buyer's guide, Equipment)
Polyester: a fibre with a wide range of applications (Equipment)
Tips for bouldering: Training & Technique (Tips and Tricks)
Care instructions: How to store your tent properly (Care tips)
How to dress for a high-altitude mountaineering adventure (Buyer's guide)
Water purification – Different treatment methods (Equipment, Tips and Tricks)
Care instructions: How to patch up holes in your sleeping mat (Care tips)
The North Face’s Thermoball: An alternative to down? (Equipment)
Packing list: Trekking (packing list)
MIPS – Brainy helmet technology (Equipment)

2017 (72)

A buyer’s guide to waterproof trousers (Buyer's guide)
How to set up a slackline without trees (Equipment, Tips and Tricks)
Packing list for camping (packing list)
How to break in your walking boots properly (Equipment, Tips and Tricks)
Barometric and GPS-based altimeters (Equipment, Tips and Tricks)
A buyer’s guide to approach shoes (Buyer's guide)
Packing list for hut-to-hut trips (Equipment, packing list)
How polarised sunglasses work (Equipment)
How self-inflating sleeping mats work (Equipment)
Walking day trip checklist (Equipment, packing list)
A buyer´s guide to softshell jackets (Buyer's guide)
A buyer’s guide to cycling shoes (Buyer's guide)
A buyer’s guide to climbing helmets (Buyer's guide)
A buyer’s guide to synthetic sleeping bags (Buyer's guide)
Sympatex: Environmentally-friendly windproof and waterproof protection (Equipment)
How welded seams work (Equipment)
How to Take Care of Your Sleeping Bag (Care tips)
My favourite bouldering spot: Petrohrad (Tips and Tricks)
Everything you ever wanted to know about Pertex fabrics (Equipment)
A buyer’s guide to bike lights (Buyer's guide)
Repairing your fleece (Care tips)
Care tips for clothing with a Sympatex membrane (Care tips)
How to wash and care for your synthetic insulated jacket properly (Care tips)
Finding the right outdoor trousers (Buyer's guide)
First aid for your sleeping bag (Care tips)
Common sport climbing mistakes to avoid (Tips and Tricks)
Build your very own bouldering wall (Tips and Tricks)
Sleeping mats: Proper care, storage and repairs (Care tips)
Get a grip: All about chalk and chalk bags (Buyer's guide)
How to pack your rucksack (Equipment, Tips and Tricks)
An overview of sustainable down labels and certifications (Equipment)
Everything you ever wanted to know about carabiner noses (Equipment)
VAUDE: A pioneer in all things sustainability (Tips and Tricks)
Camping in thunderstorms (Tips and Tricks)
Climbing Quickdraw Buyer’s Guide (Buyer's guide)
Deep water soloing – what’s that about? (Alpinetrek-Experts)
Telescoping poles for walking and mountaineering (Buyer's guide, Equipment)
The big food test: Trekking food! (Alpinetrek-Experts)
Outdoor Tents Buying Guide (Buyer's guide, Equipment)
Sustainability and the outdoor industry (Equipment)
Softshell trousers vs. walking trousers (Equipment)
Layering systems: To sweat or not to sweat (Tips and Tricks)
A guide to via ferrata sets (Buyer's guide, Equipment)
Lycra – an extremely versatile fibre (Equipment)
Care instructions: How to repair your tent (Care tips)
Primaloft: A real alternative to down? (Equipment)
How to wash your hydration system properly (Tips and Tricks)
66°North: Functional apparel with style (Equipment)
Are your climbing shoes too tight? (Tips and Tricks)
DIY: Build your very own suspension trainer! (Tips and Tricks)
Care instructions for PrimaLoft textiles (Care tips)
Tent alternatives: Floorless tents, bivvies and more (Equipment)
Are you getting a good night’s sleep in your sleeping bag? (Tips and Tricks)
My favourite bouldering area: Fontainebleau (Alpinetrek-Experts)
Climbing and bouldering in Scandinavia (Alpinetrek-Experts)
Let’s talk about PU coatings (Equipment)
Dermizax – a different kind of membrane (Equipment)
Guide to sun-protective clothing (Equipment)
Care instructions for trail running shoes (Care tips)
Care instructions: waterproofing your outdoor shoes (Care tips)
Down Buying Guide: Winter is the time to get down (Buyer's guide, Equipment)
Softshell – Protection in the rain? (Equipment)
A buyer’s guide to trail running packs (Buyer's guide)
Care instructions: How to dry your outdoor shoes properly (Care tips)
The Vibram sole – it’s much more than just rubber (Equipment)
Tips & Tricks: When to replace your climbing harness (Equipment, Tips and Tricks)
Care instructions: How to care for your climbing shoes (Care tips)
An introduction to breathability (Equipment)
Care instructions for your fleece (Care tips)
HyVent – what is it and how does it work (Equipment)
Care instructions: How to repair your down jacket (Care tips)
A buyer’s guide to softshell membranes (Buyer's guide)

2016 (30)

A buyer’s guide to sleeping mats: “As you make your bed, so you must lie upon it” (Buyer's guide)
A buyer’s guide to carabiners – the unsung heroes of climbing (Buyer's guide)
Care instructions: How to wash your hardshell jacket properly (Care tips)
Care Instructions – How to clean and waterproof your tent (Care tips)
Care Instructions for walking boots (Care tips)
How to lace walking boots properly (Tips and Tricks)
Care instructions for Merino (Care tips)
A buyer’s guide to outdoor jackets (Buyer's guide, Equipment)
Care instructions for softshells (Buyer's guide, Tips and Tricks)
Tips & Tricks: Waterproof vs. water repellent (Equipment, Tips and Tricks)
Tips & Tricks: The temperature ratings on sleeping bags (Equipment, Tips and Tricks)
A buyer’s guide to climbing shoes (Buyer's guide, Equipment)
A buyer’s guide to climbing ropes (Buyer's guide, Care tips)
Belay Devices Buying Guide (Buyer's guide, Equipment)
Nylon vs. Dyneema slings (Equipment)
Care instructions for climbing ropes (Care tips, Tips and Tricks)
A buyer’s guide to climbing harnesses (Buyer's guide, Equipment)
A buyer’s guide to cycling pants (Buyer's guide, Equipment)
A buyer’s guide to camping stoves (Buyer's guide, Equipment, Tips and Tricks)
A buyer’s guide to gas stoves (Buyer's guide, Equipment)
A buyer’s guide to fleece jackets (Buyer's guide, Equipment)
A buyer’s guide to multi-fuel stoves (Buyer's guide, Equipment)
A buyer’s guide to functional underwear (Buyer's guide, Equipment)
A buyer’s guide to waterproof jackets (Buyer's guide, Equipment)
A buyer’s guide to climbing trousers (Buyer's guide, Equipment)
A buyer’s guide to trekking poles (Buyer's guide, Equipment)
Care instructions for down products (Care tips, Tips and Tricks)
How to waterproof hardshell jackets (Care tips, Tips and Tricks)
Basecamp Blog – Sitemap (Alpinetrek-Experts, Buyer's guide, Care tips, Equipment, Tips and Tricks)
Care instructions for Gore-Tex-footwear (Tips and Tricks)

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