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LIGHT UP THE NIGHT: TIPS FOR FINDING THE RIGHT HEAD TORCH

Watching the sunset from the summit is a wonderful thing – romantic, dreamlike and sometimes breath-taking. But as the daylight slowly fades, you face a problem: without additional lighting, the descent can be difficult and even dangerous. And because you might need to use your hands for other things than holding a torch, a head […]

Outdoor Cooking

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Brewing coffee in the great outdoors

When you’re backpacking, trekking or mountaineering far removed from the hustle and bustle of civilisation, you always have to do without a few luxuries. No widescreen televisions, no pool table, no massage chair – nothing. Sounds awful, doesn’t it? Well, at least you have one luxury out there, and that’s a good cup of coffee. […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Lisa

Flyweights for the back – the world of ultra-light backpacks

Can you still remember your first trekking tour or multi-day hike? This is how my first time went: I borrowed a backpack that was actually way too big for the tour I wanted to do. But since you famously can’t set off with your backpack only half full, I ended up managing to pack in […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Material: What is carbon?

All you adventurers out there have surely heard of carbon. After all, it is used in all kinds of sports equipment and is celebrated by many gearheads because of its lightness and stiffness (not strength!). If you have any questions as to the reasoning behind this distinction, you should definitely read on. In this post, […]

Gear & Maintenance

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Simon

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 […]

Buyer’s Guide

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Bike protectors: the best protection whilst mountain biking

Whilst thinking about mountain biking, the first thing that probably comes to mind is the bike and then maybe the helmet, clothes, shoes and so on. But, do you also think about bike protection? In addition to a bike helmet, cycling glasses and gloves, other things will also prevent you from getting bruises, grazes and […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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What does breathable mean?

In the outdoor sector, it often feels like you hear this word all the time, and it always seems like the egg of Columbus when it comes to the functionality of outdoor apparel. But what is actually behind the term breathability? Does the clothing actually breathe? And what does it breathe? The outside air, or […]

Gear & Maintenance

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Simon

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 […]

Advice

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Tips for choosing waterproof trousers

A downpour or steady drizzle. Big drops, little drops. Pelting down from above, blowing in from the side, or lashing from the front. Bad weather can quickly ruin a day on the mountain. But does it really mean you have to get soaked? Not necessarily! Get out your waterproof trousers, pull them on and keep […]

Gear & Maintenance

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Care instructions: waterproofing your outdoor shoes

Heavy rains, sludge, snow – we outdoorsy folk are all too familiar with wetness and all of its various shapes and forms. We might act like it’s a drag having to deal with it, but let’s be honest here: who doesn’t enjoy stomping around in the muddy trails on a rainy day? After all, if […]

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