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Say goodbye to wet feet: shoes with Gore-Tex membranes

Having wet shoes is one of the most unpleasant things we have to deal with in the great outdoors. The wetness not only makes your feet cold but also leads to dragging between your foot and the shoe, resulting in blisters. Plus, wet shoes become much heavier as a result of the wetness, and it […]

Advice

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A buyer’s guide to rain covers

Ever head out on a trip and run into rain? No worries, we’ve all been there. It can be extremely frustrating, especially when rain seeps into your pack because you forgot to cover it up like the rest of you. What may seem like a minor mistake on the face of it can have pretty major […]

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Decisions, decisions: Finding the right walking trousers

Walking, walking and more walking! What could be better than that? All you do is sleep, walk, eat, walk, sleep…and, yep, you guessed it – walk! Sunrise and sunset determine your daily rhythm. Your rucksack only seems unbearably heavy in the beginning. And, as you walk you forget about your mobile, the internet and the […]

Know-How

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Care instructions: How to patch up holes in your sleeping mat

A deflated mat is like a broken heart…Just kidding, we’re not going to go there, but you have to admit that there is a bit of truth to what I was going to say. To put it more simply and without using a sappy simile: Once your mat starts to lose air, you can bid […]

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A buyer´s guide to softshell jackets

In the outdoor industry, softshells are often praised as the do-everything jacket: They’re highly water-repellent (sometimes even waterproof), windproof, highly breathable, extremely lightweight and conform to your movements, making them perfect for almost every situation. But, can softshell jackets really do everything? What are the differences between them and what should you keep in mind […]

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A buyer’s guide to bike lights

As nice as it is to cycle by day beneath a brightly shining sun, it’s really nothing more than a pipe dream, especially in Britain. British cyclists are all too often forced to ride in foggy and rainy conditions, and if you’re a cycle commuter, you most certainly have to ride at night, so dealing […]

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A buyer’s guide to trail running packs

More and more runners are finding the joy in trail running. Running through rough terrain is not only loads of fun, but it also diversifies your training schedule and trains your coordination and concentration. One of the most important things you’ll need for trail running besides shoes with excellent traction is a trail running pack […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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A buyer’s guide to softshell membranes

It’s an irritating topic – you wander through the vastness of softshells and the more you familiarise yourself with all the technical stuff, the deeper you delve into the world of confusing details. Leading the pack – the membrane. In the product descriptions, you always stumble upon terms such as Polartec, Apex, Windstopper, M1, etc. […]

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