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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Buyer’s Guide

Alpinetrek-Expert

Guest author

More than just a down blanket – the advantages of a quilt

If you’re looking to reduce the weight of your kit on your next trek but don’t really know where to start, then you’ve come to the right place! The heaviest pieces of kit are what we like to refer to as the big three: your sleeping bag, backpack and tent. A quality three-season sleeping bag […]

How-Tos

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Stephan

Hill walking, hiking, trekking: what do they all mean?

Walking, hill walking, long-distance walking, trekking, hut-to-hut trekking, hiking, long hikes, speed hiking, mountain hiking, backpacking, fastpacking, pilgrimages: these are terms that all more or less describe walking in the great outdoors. Why so many words to describe this wonderful, simple activity where all you do is go outside somewhere and put one foot in […]

How-Tos

Alpinetrek-Expert

Jan

Two boots and four paws – hill walking with your dog

Whether in the lowlands, on the coast or in the mountains – walking with your dog is a great experience and really enriching for both the human and the hound. To ensure that dogs and their masters or mistresses can enjoy rambling without a care in the world, it’s sensible to consider and prepare a […]

Fabrics & Technologies

Alpinetrek-Expert

Simon

Water purification – Different treatment methods

“Why are you lying around the house again? Didn’t feel like going on? No, got diarrhoea…I guess the water wasn’t as clean as I thought it was…” It’s not at all rare to hear these or similar stories from fellow outdoorsmen who cut their trip short. Unfortunately, when you’re in the great outdoors – be […]

Buyer’s Guide

Alpinetrek-Expert

Jörn

Are you getting a good night’s sleep in your sleeping bag?

You need to sleep well at night to perform well during the day. If you’re planning on spending your nights in a sleeping bag, there are some basic things you need to consider. For example, answer me this: would it be wise to down a couple of pints before you go to bed? What about […]

Gear & Maintenance

Alpinetrek-Expert

Guest author

Sleeping mats: Proper care, storage and repairs

Every true adventurer has a sleeping mat – be it a self-inflating or foam one. I mean, how could they not? After all, they’re so comfy and practical! I know I couldn’t get on without one on my various camping trips or at weekend festivals. Despite how much use we get out of these things, […]

How-Tos

Alpinetrek-Expert

Jörn

Tips and tricks for sleeping in a hammock

Do you still remember Magnum, the TV series from the 1980s? If so, an image might immediately flash before your eyes of the eponymous main character, private investigator Thomas Magnum, Hawaiian shirt, dashing trademark moustache and all. Why this digression on the ideal world of childhood television, you may ask? Simple: we’re talking about hammocks! […]

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