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Alpinetrek-Expert

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In the words of Sun Tzu, it’s always wise to “know thy enemy”. And these little blood-sucking, bacteria and disease-carrying monsters we call ticks are public enemy number one in the eyes of many outdoor enthusiasts. Since we can neither ignore them nor get rid of them, we should instead put ourselves in their disgusting […]

Manufacturers & Brands

Alpinetrek-Expert

Stephan

S.Café – Coffee You Can Wear

Coffee is slowly turning into one of our most talked-about topics. First, we had the long article about brewing a good cup of coffee in the great outdoors, then we delved into the topic of the revolutionary shoe innovation to solve the irritating problem of coffee-to-go stains on your trainers. And now, fabric made from […]

Manufacturers & Brands

Alpinetrek-Expert

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The North Face’s Thermoball: An alternative to down?

Thermoball? Warmth + ball? What the deuce is that supposed to be? What do these two words have to do with each other? Well, hidden behind this interesting combination of words is a new and innovative insulation technology developed by The North Face in collaboration with Primaloft. The North Face is surely a term you’re […]

Buyer’s Guide

Alpinetrek-Expert

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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

Alpinetrek-Expert

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 […]

Know-How

Alpinetrek-Expert

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How to clean and care for high-quality GORE-TEX® products properly

GORE-TEX® products are particularly hard-wearing and durable. To make the most of these benefits for as long as possible, regular care of your clothing is essential. This is the only way to ensure that the dry treatment always performs reliably and can optimally protect the ambitious hiker, mountaineer or outdoor enthusiast from adverse weather conditions. […]

Fabrics & Technologies

Alpinetrek-Expert

Guest author

GORE-TEX® ACTIVE: Stay light and fast

Thanks to the efficient weather protection it provides, the GORE-TEX® Active laminate is the ideal solution for physically demanding endurance sports in cool and changeable weather conditions. This fabric has been specifically designed for highly aerobic outdoor activities and is characterised by a high level of breathability, its low weight and a small pack size. […]

Know-How

Alpinetrek-Expert

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Care tips for clothing with a Sympatex membrane

If you’re planning on staying indoors today because dark grey skies and continuous rain are dominating the weather, maybe you should reconsider. Instead of mulling over the adventures that could have been, grab yourself a jacket with a Sympatex membrane, head outdoors and make them a reality! After all, Sympatex membranes thrive in bad weather! […]

Fabrics & Technologies

Alpinetrek-Expert

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Polyester: a fibre with a wide range of applications

Polyester is used very frequently, especially in sportswear. This synthetic fibre boasts such a large variety of positive characteristics for virtually any application that it is now absolutely essential to the sports industry. The fibre is used again and again for apparel in both cycling and mountain sports. And it doesn’t make any difference whether […]

Gear & Maintenance

Alpinetrek-Expert

Jörn

Care instructions for trail running shoes

There are lots of trail runners who love muddy trails. Who doesn’t? After all, you get to bring out your inner child! You know, the one who loved running through puddles and playing in the mud? But now as adults, after running on muddy trails for hours on end, we’re repeatedly faced with the problem […]

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