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Erika

To buy a new climbing rope is pretty similar to getting a mobile phone contract. There are numerous types for seemingly endless uses. So we thought we would organise the whole thing a bit and explain to you, which rope types exist in the first place. So, what exactly is the difference between single ropes, […]

Gear & Maintenance

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Wiebke

Care instructions for down products

Down has a protective layer of natural oil that allows it to plump up, providing insulation. Dirty down loses its ability to fully insulate. This is when you need to give your beloved and cherished down products a wash! But how do you do it? You have heard the horror stories of clotted down and […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Anni

The Vibram sole – it’s much more than just rubber

I mean, who isn’t familiar with the yellow octagon on the sole? That bright and friendly colour that pops up every time you take a step – that’s the iconic logo known round the world, the symbol for the global leader in the manufacture of rubber soles. The success Vibram has had over the years […]

Size Guides

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Wiebke

Are your climbing shoes too tight?

We see it much too often: climbers putting on their climbing shoes with pain written all over their faces, only to take them off as soon as humanly possible with a huge sigh of relief. Or what about those poor souls who run to the wall on their heels so that they don’t put too […]

Gear & Maintenance

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Sebastian

Care instructions for GORE-TEX-footwear

Sometimes the best trips include some rough weather. Conquering a summit feels twice as good if you have made it through the elements. Modern equipment turns bad weather into something you can deal with. GORE-TEX footwear has really developed in recent years and should be a definite consideration as you piece together your kit. Wet […]

Gear & Maintenance

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Guest author

Care Instructions – How to clean and waterproof your tent

It was such a long and hard day with heavy rains and muddy trails! The only thing you can do now is hop in the tent and hope that it won’t be bucketing down again tomorrow! But, as soon as you close your eyes, it starts raining again! All you can think about is how […]

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Hiking clothing: a comprehensive guide

Which socks should I wear with my walking boots? The striped ones or the ones with the flowers? Should I take the red or the blue jacket? I mean, it should match the shoes and socks. Oh, and don’t even get me started on the topic of the right sunglasses, okay? Yes, these things are […]

Manufacturers & Brands

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Stephan

An overview of Scandinavian outdoor brands

Scandinavia and the outdoors – a match made in heaven. Rodane, Hurrungane, Sarek and Kebnekaise are all music to the ears of outdoor enthusiasts. Scandinavia is home to just about as many outdoor enthusiasts as it has great destinations. Ok, I’m exaggerating, but the message remains the same: Being outdoors is the Scandinavian way of […]

Buyer’s Guide

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Stephan

The proper boots for via ferratas

While there is special equipment you need for via ferratas, like a via ferrata set, most of the stuff you need (clothing, a backpack or a harness) you probably already have, provided you’re into climbing or mountaineering. The one thing you may not have is the proper footwear. Proper footwear? Can’t you just wear the […]

Packing Lists

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Tom

Packing list for hut-to-hut trips

For a lot of fans of the great outdoors, it’s much more appealing to enjoy the outdoors during the day and have the luxury of returning to the shelter of a hut at night than to have to tough it out all by your lonesome on a long trekking tour. The advantage of a hut-to-hut […]

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