Hiking & Trekking Archives

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Jan

Bruised toenails – painful for hikers and trail runners

This problem usually occurs during long walks in walking shoes, mountaineering boots, trekking boots or after long runs in running and trail running shoes. It often affects one of the big toes or sometimes even both at the same time. We’re talking here about bruised toenails – a nail that looks like a bruise – […]

Packing Lists

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Tom

Packing list: bivouacking

Bivouacking entails sleeping outside without a shelter. In other words, sleeping directly under the stars. For some, the thought of sleeping outside and potentially having creatures crawl over them whilst sleeping sounds like a nightmare, for others, bivouacking represents complete freedom. Here’s a list of what you’ll need for your bivouacking trip: Clothes Sleeping and […]

Nature & History

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Jan

Bushcraft essentials: what you should definitely bring on your adventure in the forest!

There are only 26 million people living in Australia on an area of over 7.5 million km². Ingenuity and survival skills are therefore part of the daily lives of Aussies who are living far away from the big metropolises. Here in Germany, on the other hand, things look quite different: there are three times as […]

Know-How

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Guest author

What to do about ticks?

In the words of Sun Tzu, it’s always wise to “know thy enemy”. And these little blood-sucking, bacteria and disease-carrying monsters we call ticks are public enemy number one in the eyes of many outdoor enthusiasts. Since we can neither ignore them nor get rid of them, we should instead put ourselves in their disgusting […]

Manufacturers & Brands

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Stephan

S.Café – Coffee You Can Wear

Coffee is slowly turning into one of our most talked-about topics. First, we had the long article about brewing a good cup of coffee in the great outdoors, then we delved into the topic of the revolutionary shoe innovation to solve the irritating problem of coffee-to-go stains on your trainers. And now, fabric made from […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Guest author

GORE® C-KNIT™ backer technology: soft and comfortable

GORE® C-KNIT™ backer technology increases the comfort of functional clothing from GORE-TEX®. Period! Clothing with GORE-TEX® C-KNIT™ backer technology is a a special kind of three-layer GORE-TEX® construction. It weighs up to 10% lighter and is up to 15% more breathable than previous 3-layer laminates. Of course, as with all of GORE-TEX® laminates, garments with […]

Manufacturers & Brands

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Guest author

The North Face’s Thermoball: An alternative to down?

Thermoball? Warmth + ball? What the deuce is that supposed to be? What do these two words have to do with each other? Well, hidden behind this interesting combination of words is a new and innovative insulation technology developed by The North Face in collaboration with Primaloft. The North Face is surely a term you’re […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Marianne

VEGAN ON THE GO – ANIMAL-FREE PRODUCTS FOR OUTDOOR PEOPLE

It’s an unavoidable topic nowadays: the issue of sustainability dominates the outdoor market like no other. Manufacturers have put the concept of “social and ecological responsibility” on their agenda, obtaining certifications such as bluesign or developing their own. This is, of course, very welcome! With this background, product lines for vegetarians and vegans are now […]

Buyer’s Guide

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Lisa

Show off your feet – trekking sandals, a buying guide

Sandals have always been very popular. From the classic Jesus sandals to modern trekking sandals, there are numerous styles on the market that will keep your feet looking great during the warmer months of the year. But what is the difference between a hiking sandal and an outdoor sandal and where do trekking sandals fit […]

Tours & Travel Tips

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Florian

Hillwalking & Trekking on the Island of Flowers

When it’s below zero and sleet here, it feels great to pack shorts and sleeveless running shirts in your travel bag and fly to Madeira – because on this Atlantic island, it’s spring all year round! Madeira is a dreamlike paradise to discover and marvel at, especially for hikers and lovers of the natural world. […]

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