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Lisa

Caving – Everything you need to know about exploring caves

Caving or cave touring is the exploration of caves. In contrast to speleology, caving is merely a leisure activity or sport because it doesn’t follow a scientific approach and isn’t aimed at researching or opening up new caves or areas. But what is caving and what should you look out for if you want to […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Jörn

What is BPA free – why bisphenol A?

Over the last few years, awareness of the risks of bisphenol A has increased significantly. This and an EU directive that has been in effect as of 2025 have resulted in more and more BPA-free alternatives on the market. In this blog, you will find out why BPA-free products are important, which alternatives are available […]

Training & Health

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Felix

Core exercises for climbers and boulderers

Those who want to improve their bouldering or climbing will need to start additional, climbing-specific core exercises from a certain level of experience. According to W. Güllich’s motto: Enough strength is a condition that does not exist! The problem is that people often only work on the obvious weaknesses. Your fingers aren’t gripping well enough […]

How-Tos

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Stephan

Essential climbing knots for climbers and outdoor enthusiasts

The essentials of climbing knots at a glance It’s unbelievable all the things you can do with a pliable piece of textile. The right twists and turns in the right place open up a lot of options. They frequently even save lives. A climber knot is vital during climbing and mountaineering in particular. That’s why […]

Gear & Maintenance

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Guest author

Care instructions for water bottles

If your water bottle isn’t cleaned after every trip, moisture, spittle and other organic residue can create a real paradise for bacteria. But don’t worry, the right way to clean a water bottle is neither sorcery nor does it take very long. So read on for some quick tips and tricks to keep a clean […]

Gear & Maintenance

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Jan

Pilling – what to do when your outdoor clothing starts to lint?

It is not just hikers, climbers and cyclists who are regularly annoyed by these little balls that form on their favourite clothes. This “little fluff”, or pilling, does not stop at jackets and trousers – it even creeps into our T-shirts, socks and underwear. For most people, pilling is a sign that textiles have grown […]

Manufacturers & Brands

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The perfect material even in cold temperatures: Polartec

True nature lovers and mountaineers don’t let bad weather stop them from pursuing their passions. Even if it’s windy, cold and rainy, they will still go out on their big adventure. There’s actually a great advantage to going out in such weather: you won’t encounter too many people, so you’ll have the mountains or trails […]

Buyer's Guide

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Florian K.

The crash pad

Burrito, taco, hard foam or preferably something soft? How big should it be, how important is the carry system, and what actually distinguishes the good pads from the bad? For bouldering, you actually don’t need much gear: a pair of climbing shoes, chalk, comfortable trousers and a beanie. That’s basically it. If you want to […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Polyester: a fibre with a wide range of applications

Polyester is used very frequently, especially in sportswear. This synthetic fibre boasts such a large variety of positive characteristics for virtually any application that it is now absolutely essential to the sports industry. The fibre is used again and again for apparel in both cycling and mountain sports. And it doesn’t make any difference whether […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Florian K.

Everything you ever wanted to know about carabiner noses

Carabiners have noses? Indeed they do! And just like the ones on people and animals, carabiner noses come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. The only difference: carabiner noses don’t have a sense of smell! But what they do have are some great names: “HoodWire”,“Wirelock”,“MonoFil”, “Keylock” or even “Clean Wire”. Not bad, eh? Yeah, […]

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