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When thinking about sustainable (outdoor) clothing, Patagonia immediately comes to mind for many people. This is not only because of the current hype, but above all because founder Yvon Chouinard has placed value on the preservation of nature and the environment from the very beginning. The Patagonia story begins with Chouinard, himself an avid climber, making the […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Simon

Primaloft: a real alternative to down?

High-quality down is the very best when it comes to providing reliable protection in cold and dry conditions. But, what if it’s bucketing down and your clothes are getting all wet? Or what if your insulating layer gets all sweaty from a really tough uphill climb? Well, this is where down reaches its limits. If […]

Buyer’s Guide

Alpinetrek-Expert

Simon

A buyer’s guide to multi-fuel stoves

Feeling adventurous? All sorts of exciting destinations from Scandinavia to Patagonia are on the to-do list and you need a new stove. But, which one should you go for? Well, it should work everywhere, no matter how far away you are from civilisation. Pure gas stoves are out of the question because you won’t get the […]

Gear & Maintenance

Alpinetrek-Expert

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How to transport gas canisters safely and dispose of them properly

Besides liquid fuel stoves and alcohol stoves, canister stoves are among the most widespread fuel-burning products for mobile outdoor stoves. The gas canisters are available in different sizes, all of which weigh different amounts. Canisters usually come in sizes as small as 100g, but can go up in size to 230g or even about 450g. […]

Fabrics & Technologies

Alpinetrek-Expert

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, […]

Product Reviews

Alpinetrek-Expert

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THE TERREX FREE HIKER – HIKING SHOE OR SNEAKER?

I belong to the sneaker generation. In my opinion, they are not only good for doing sports. When I think of adidas, I think of stylish sneakers rather than solid hiking boots, even if this cliché hasn’t been valid for a long time. Under the Terrex label, adidas has been offering equipment for outdoor enthusiasts […]

Manufacturers & Brands

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Sebastian

66°North: functional apparel with style

Today, I have the pleasure of introducing a brand that I was really looking forward to writing about. Why? Well, in 2008, I travelled to Iceland for the very first time, and I must say, the country is nothing short of amazing. An absolutely breath-taking landscape full of waterfalls, glaciers, lakes and, of course, geysers. […]

Buyer’s Guide

Alpinetrek-Expert

Simon

A buyer’s guide to functional underwear

What kind of base layers do you wear? Synthetic or wool? I’m sure you’ve heard this question before on one of your hill walking or mountain biking adventures. As inappropriate as the question may seems initially, it’s not at all unusual for us outdoorsy folk to want to know somebody else’s clothing technique. After all, […]

How-Tos

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Wiebke

Layering systems: to sweat or not to sweat

Layering is something we’ve all heard of at some point or another and probably even something we’ve done in our daily lives, be it consciously or not. However, despite our previous experience, many important aspects and even benefits of layering may not be known to many of us. For this reason, we’re going to discuss […]

Buyer’s Guide

Alpinetrek-Expert

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Finding the right outdoor trousers

With public interest in the outdoors on the rise, the selection of outdoor gear has become larger and more diversified as well, especially when it comes to the textile industry. Those trousers we referred to as outdoor trousers just ten years ago can now be clearly divided up into one of several categories according to […]

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