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Jan

5,895 m – for many, it’s a dream they’ve had for a long time: to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and stand on the roof of Africa once in their lives. I had this idea quite spontaneously after finishing my degree. If you don’t go straight to the next university or start work, you’ve got a bit […]

Tours & Travel Tips

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Robert

Trekking in the Himalayas – a Mera Peak summit adventure

A few weeks ago, we reported on our colleague Robert’s preparations to climb Mera Peak (6,476 m) in Nepal. He has now returned from his Mera Peak trek, with many impressions and experiences. So many in fact that we had to divide his travelogue into two parts. So let’s get started: Filled with high expectations, I […]

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 […]

Tours & Travel Tips

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Stephan

The Pyrenees: beauty with character

the most important things Are the Pyrenees merely a smaller version of the Alps? This may be the case theoretically because both of them are fold mountains that developed about 50 to 100 million years ago during the Tertiary period. Both of them were also covered by glaciers during Ice Ages and have therefore been […]

Buyer’s Guide

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Lisa

The world of lightweight tents – ultralight camping equipment

Camping. For me, this word always carries with it the supposed glamour of summer holidays long ago. With parents, a camper van and a tent, we went somewhere sunny to the south. They were great days… apart from the transportation and pitching of the tent as well as the rest of the camping equipment. Two […]

People & Opinions

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Stephan

Outdoor clothing in the city centre? I need that!

It is the nightmare of style icons, fashionistas and cultural guardians: the outdoor wave that is sweeping the city centres. Ten years ago, people were sure it was one of those silly crazes that would be laughed off in 10 years’ time. But far from it, it still remains and shows no signs of fading. […]

Packing Lists

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Tom

Mountaineering gear list

If you enjoy mountaineering, you will often find yourself in quite inhospitable environments. You should be prepared for this. However, you also need to bear in mind that all the luggage you pack will have to be carried to and from this difficult terrain. So only take what you really need. Clothing Equipment You should […]

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 […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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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 […]

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 […]

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