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Yep, it sure is strange: the thing is called bivouac tent, but it is neither a bivvy bag nor a tent. But the name works, anyway, because it’s a pretty good hybrid between the two. Even though the solution for closing the gap between the two is rather obvious in retrospect, the outdoor industry took […]

Buyer's Guide

Alpinetrek-Expert

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Shoes built to last: An introduction to different shoe lasts

It’s probably safe to say that all of our readers know that there are different shoe sizes out there. The same goes for the fact that the shoe’s size usually refers to the length of the shoe, which in turn corresponds to the length of the foot with some added room at the toe. This […]

Advice

Alpinetrek-Expert

Tom

Barometric and GPS-based altimeters

Isn’t it irritating to have trekked through the mountains all day or mountain-biked your way over some tough single track, only to find at the end of the day that you have no idea how much elevation you’ve gained? Fortunately, those days are pretty much over. In recent years, manufacturers of outdoor hardware have been […]

Gear & Maintenance

Alpinetrek-Expert

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How to wash and care for your synthetic insulated jacket properly

Much like the choice between a synthetic or wool base layer, trying to decide between a jacket with down or synthetic insulation can be quite difficult. Luckily, we’ve come to a point where there are so many manufacturers designing hybrid jackets, that incorporate treated down or a combination of different materials into one jacket, that […]

How-Tos

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Softshell – Protection in the rain?

The current generation of soft shells is looking pretty good: they’re as soft as fleece, yet they still have enough in them to withstand winds and bad weather. Since it just continues to bucket down out there day after day, let’s have a closer look at rainwear. More specifically, let’s have a look at softshells […]

Fabrics & Technologies

Alpinetrek-Expert

Florian K.

Guide to sun-protective clothing

UV protection. Ever heard of it? Why, of course you have! From all those sunscreen adverts and going on holiday to the beach with mum and dad, right? Well, back then you may not have cared so much or really taken heed of what mum was saying. But now that we’re all grown up, the […]

Fabrics & Technologies

Alpinetrek-Expert

Stephan

Modal: What is it?

The most important facts: Modal – doesn’t this word have a little 60s charm about it? That would certainly be fitting, as the material was first created in that decade when people were increasingly looking for textile materials whose raw materials could be grown in Central Europe. For a long time, the resulting textiles led […]

Buyer's Guide

Alpinetrek-Expert

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A buyer’s guide to waterproof jackets

Regardless of whether you’re a professional alpinist or like to go for a stroll, you depend on hardshell jackets to protect yourself from rain and stormy weather. For this reason, weatherproof jackets have become an integral part of any and all outdoor gear. There are so many manufacturers that offer a huge range of waterproof […]

Fabrics & Technologies

Alpinetrek-Expert

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MIPS – Brainy Helmet Technology

Through advances in technology and scientific insights, all sports – along with the materials that go with them – are constantly being developed. This has enormous consequences, especially for skiing. The sport keeps getting faster, you ski down steeper faces, dare to take bigger jumps and do more crazy tricks. This is all well and […]

Fabrics & Technologies

Alpinetrek-Expert

Jan

DWR coatings – Blessing or a curse?

DWR stands for “Durable Water Repellent” and refers to a coating that is added to fabrics used for functional clothing and footwear. Thus, DWR is not a name for a specific material or system, but merely a description of a certain property. However, there are chemical and technological differences between the various treatments that manufacturers […]

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