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Wiebke

When it comes to base layers, as well as other layers of clothing, more and more outdoor enthusiasts are swearing by merino wool – its qualities are just that convincing. However, uncertainty always rears its ugly little head as soon as the merino garment needs to be washed. Like down, merino wool is a natural […]

How-Tos

Alpinetrek-Expert

Simon

Tips & Tricks: The temperature ratings on sleeping bags

Have you spent a weekend wild camping in late August freezing to death, despite the fact that your sleeping bag has a limit indication of 0°C? That should easily be enough for single-digit temperatures during the night, right? Good question, since the temperature indications of manufacturers can be quite confusing. Here’s a nice little introduction […]

Buyer's Guide

Alpinetrek-Expert

Wiebke

A buyer’s guide to carabiners – the unsung heroes of climbing

Carabiners are the unsung heroes of climbing. They get beaten to a pulp and still save thousands of lives each and every day without receiving the slightest bit of gratitude or appreciation for their wonderful form and function. Contrary to popular belief, a carabiner is not just there for you to clip your water bottle […]

Packing Lists

Alpinetrek-Expert

Tom

Packing list for camping

What we mean here is going camping by car or public transport, so basically any camping trip where you don’t have to carry your kit by yourself. There’s a whole other list, namely one for trekking, for those trips that require you to carry your own gear. Functional shirt Underwear Functional socks Walking boots Walking […]

Packing Lists

Alpinetrek-Expert

Tom

Packing list: Day hikes

A day hike is any walking tour where you don’t take all your gear with you, but instead come back to your starting point in the evening. It’s important that you take the equipment you need for one day (without an overnight stay) with you. Clothing Sport shirt (short or long sleeves) Walking socks Walking […]

Know-How

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Guest author

Snow blindness and the dangers of UV radiation

Is snow blindness really something we ordinary alpinists have to deal with? Doesn’t it only happen to the polar explorers and Reinhold Messners of the world? That’d be nice, but I’m afraid it happens much more frequently than you’d think, especially in places where intense solar radiation with a high proportion of ultraviolet light hits […]

Buyer's Guide

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Guest author

A buyer´s guide to softshell jackets

In the outdoor industry, softshells are often praised as the do-everything jacket: They’re highly water-repellent (sometimes even waterproof), windproof, highly breathable, extremely lightweight and conform to your movements, making them perfect for almost every situation. But, can softshell jackets really do everything? What are the differences between them and what should you keep in mind […]

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