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Care guide: how to clean and care for outdoor stoves

Like any other piece of equipment, you should occasionally clean your stove. Although they usually work relatively well, if you want to use them for a long time, regular maintenance is recommended. Another aspect is safety – no one wants a gas stove nearby with petrol leaking from the fuel bottle. You should always make […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Lycra – an extremely versatile fibre

Everybody’s heard of it, but nobody really seems to know what it is. You mostly likely know it from the world of sports. Athletes of all kinds wear garments with Lycra. And even if the name isn’t explicitly stated, the material is still used, just under the guise of a different name: elastane. The fibre, […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Primaloft: a real alternative to down?

High-quality down is the very best when it comes to providing reliable protection in cold and dry conditions. But, what if it’s bucketing down and your clothes are getting all wet? Or what if your insulating layer gets all sweaty from a really tough uphill climb? Well, this is where down reaches its limits. If […]

Buyer's Guide

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A buyer’s guide to multi-fuel stoves

Feeling adventurous? All sorts of exciting destinations from Scandinavia to Patagonia are on the to-do list and you need a new stove. But, which one should you go for? Well, it should work everywhere, no matter how far away you are from civilisation. Pure gas stoves are out of the question because you won’t get the […]

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A buyer’s guide to functional underwear

What kind of base layers do you wear? Synthetic or wool? I’m sure you’ve heard this question before on one of your hill walking or mountain biking adventures. As inappropriate as the question may seems initially, it’s not at all unusual for us outdoorsy folk to want to know somebody else’s clothing technique. After all, […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Dermizax – a different kind of membrane

Picture this: you’ve been lugging around a heavy pack for hours in the pouring rain, trying to make the most of the bad weather. And to your surprise, you notice that underneath your waterproof jacket it doesn’t feel like a sauna, even though you’ve been sweating like mad. How’s that even possible? Well, the jacket […]

Gear & Maintenance

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Care instructions: How to repair your tent

The dreaded sound of a loud ‘snap’ and that’s it – your pole is done for. Damage to your gear can really put a damper on the whole trip, especially when the damage is to your tent. After all, a tent is much more than just a shelter. It’s home, a sanctuary, a safe place that […]

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Care instructions for your fleece

This fleece is simply fantastic: not only does it keep me nice and warm, but it’s also got these wonderfully stretchy inserts! I’m sure this is how many of us feel when we go on our first outdoor adventure in our brand new fleece. That’s probably why fleece is the go-to fabric for almost every […]

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Care instructions for softshells

By now, softshell textiles have already found their firm spot in almost every outdoor wardrobe. No matter if you’re on the bike, skiing or climbing in the mountains – due to their great and wide ranging properties, it would be hard to imagine outdoor trips without them. Comfortable and stretchy, they allow for great freedom of movement and are for the most part […]

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A buyer’s guide to synthetic sleeping bags

It’s time for a new sleeping bag. And, not just any sleeping bag. This bag has got to be tough and durable. Its pack size and weight are less important for the time being. Over the course of this gruelling search for a new sleeping bag, you’ll stumble upon heaps of terms, including but in […]

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