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Jörn

Bannock bread – the classic of the outdoor kitchen

Since the Middle Ages in Europe, bread has been the quintessential food. It’s not only at the bakery that the options are endless – there are also undreamt of possibilities for making it yourself, both in terms of the style and the preparation. A real classic of the camp fire and the gas stove is […]

Buyer’s Guide

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Florian K.

Softshell trousers vs. walking trousers

I’m sure all of you outdoor enthusiasts are well aware of what softshell jackets are and what they do best. You may even know from experience how great the fabric is for trousers as well. What you may not know is the difference between a pair of “normal” walking trousers and a pair of “high-performance” […]

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Alpinetrek-Expert

Guest author

Buyer’s guide to outdoor tents

A tent is supposed to be your home away from home, so it’s important for you to feel comfortable in it. But, how are you supposed to decide between all the different models? I mean, there are so many different designs, sizes and materials! Not to mention the fact that they’re all so complicated to […]

Gear & Maintenance

Alpinetrek-Expert

Guest author

First aid for your sleeping bag

A quality sleeping bag is one of the most important part of your kit, especially if you’re travelling with a tent. After all, if you are unable to sleep and regain your strength by night, you won’t be able to perform by day. In other words, a good sleeping bag is key. But, what if […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Guest author

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, […]

Buyer’s Guide

Alpinetrek-Expert

Guest author

A buyer’s guide to fleece jackets

Fleece? What’s fleece? Well, isn’t it that soft, fluffy polyester fabric? You know, the incredibly breathable fabric that boasts outstanding insulating properties? That’s basically correct, but not every fleece material is the same. There are several aspects that come together to make this functional outdoor material what it is. Modern fleece is no longer just […]

Buyer’s Guide

Alpinetrek-Expert

Guest author

GETTING TO GRIPS WITH ICE TOOLS – BUYING TIPS

Ice axes have been around since the beginning of modern mountaineering. Over the decades, however, much has changed. Even though ice axes in their current form are considered technically mature ice tools, there are still a range of technical innovations. This can be very confusing when you’re looking to buy one, and the question quickly […]

Buyer’s Guide

Alpinetrek-Expert

Florian K.

Down Buying Guide: Winter is the time to get down

Down. That fluffy stuff that waterfowl like geese and ducks have. Their wonderful, insulating down feathers have been keeping us humans nice and toasty warm for a long time now. And today, it’s all over the place: in our sleeping bags, pillows and, among other things, our jackets! The latter is what we’re going to […]

Gear & Maintenance

Alpinetrek-Expert

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 […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Guest author

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 […]

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