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Jörn

Hard shell, soft core? – hardshell vs. softshell

There are things we think we know. But if we think about it more carefully, we quickly realise that we actually have no idea about it. This is how I felt the other day when I was asked what the difference was between a softshell jacket and a hardshell jacket. Two different types of material […]

Tours & Travel Tips

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Stephan

Jotunheimen: between mass tourism and adventure

I had never underestimated an area as much as the Norwegian Jotunheimen Mountains. In more ways than one. In fact, I didn’t want to go there at all, I wanted to go to a lesser-known corner between fjords and glaciers. It was only two days before I left that the disappointing weather forecast for the […]

Tours & Travel Tips

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Marco

Crossing the Alps – the L1 from Garmisch to Lake Garda

Crossing the central mountain range in Europe on foot is a “must-do” for many mountain hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. There are now a number of ways to do this. As well as the all-time classic, the E5 from Oberstdorf to Merano, in recent years a number of very exciting Alpine crossings have been added, from […]

Buyer’s Guide

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Jan

The perfect kids’ backpack for every age

Not all kids’ backpacks are the same. By the time they reach nursery age, at the latest, they should be ready for their first rucksack. Most children grow quite a bit taller in the 15 years that follow. As a result, their backpacks also have to be changed and adapted repeatedly during this time. The range […]

How-Tos

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Stephan

Canyoning – scrambling through gorges

What do you think we could be doing, if it’s wet, slippery, cold, narrow, partially dark, noisy, exhausting and not always safe? A tough job down in the sewers? No, canyoning – an action-packed activity that is becoming increasingly popular! After being “invented” in Spain and southern France in the late 1990s, canyoning spread to […]

Manufacturers & Brands

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Guest author

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 […]

Gear & Maintenance

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Simon

Care guide: how to clean and care for outdoor stoves

Like any other piece of equipment, you should occasionally clean your stove. Although they usually work relatively well, if you want to use them for a long time, regular maintenance is recommended. Another aspect is safety – no one wants a gas stove nearby with petrol leaking from the fuel bottle. You should always make […]

Featured Posts UK

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Guest author

Insect protection – What really helps

They drive us crazy, don’t leave us alone and haunt us when we’re sleeping. Mosquitoes love following us and enjoy making our lives hard. Luckily, there are a wide range of products to keep these little pests away. From chemical products to natural mosquito repellents, there are so many options. Keep reading to find out […]

Buyer’s Guide

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Guest author

A brief buying guide for gaiters

Imagine this: the sun has just risen and is beginning to shine bright and golden. You spin around, arms stretched towards the sky, in a mountain meadow densely covered with colourful blossoming flowers and herbs. This outdoor dream world, which could have come straight out of an 1950s home movie, would probably reach an inglorious […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Stephan

Polygiene: How does the stink-blocker work, and is it sustainable?

(Warning: the following introduction may contain traces of irony) They say that, in the mountains, some practice the so-called “primitive” custom of not immediately showering or changing their clothes after they’ve been sweating. Disgusting, right? I mean, how gross, and – most importantly – how inconsiderate towards other people! The reason for this sorry state […]

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