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Jörn

What Does BPA-Free Mean – And Why It Matters

In recent years, public awareness of the risks associated with bisphenol A (BPA) has grown considerably. This shift, coupled with a new EU regulation effective from 2025, has led to a surge in BPA-free alternatives on the market. In this article, you’ll discover why BPA-free products are important, what alternatives exist, and how to ensure […]

Gear & Maintenance

Alpinetrek-Expert

Lisa

Recycling clothes – a new life for jumpers, trousers etc.

Recycling clothes – how can I make a contribution? Your much-loved hiking trousers, down jacket or outdoor blouse are worn out or simply no longer fit. And in a way you feel sorry for it, but the item of clothing has reached the end of its useful life and has to be discarded. It would […]

Gear & Maintenance

Alpinetrek-Expert

Lisa

Zipper repair – top tips and tricks

Are you wondering whether you can fix a faulty zipper yourself? The answer is a resounding yes! If your favourite items are getting a little long in the tooth, zips may no longer work properly because of frequent use, natural wear or damage. However, that’s no reason to part with your clothing. Don’t worry, in […]

Nature & History

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Lisa

Chamois – true climbing artists of the mountains

Click, clack, click, clack – a high-speed chase across the rubble, then two or three easy skips through rocky terrain. Enough to make you jealous. No question, chamois are built for off-roading, even the youngest of them. They seem to master technical terrain and rocks without effort. And: I could easily imagine that chamois goats […]

Gear & Maintenance

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Guest author

How to clean, maintain and store natural rubber

Whether you’re thinking of buying a yoga mat or some other natural rubber product or you already have one, you may be wondering what is the best way to care for and store it so that it lasts you a long time and remains usable. What is natural rubber and what is it made of? […]

Gear & Maintenance

Alpinetrek-Expert

Sabrina

How to wash a baseball cap properly

Is your cap an indispensable part of your outfit? Do you really enjoy being out and about with your stylish accessory? Then you may have frequently asked yourself how you can get rid off unpleasant stains and sweat marks from your favourite cap. When you wear it a lot, it’s hard to prevent your cap […]

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. […]

Nature & History

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Jan

Bushcraft essentials: what you should definitely bring on your adventure in the forest!

There are only 26 million people living in Australia on an area of over 7.5 million km². Ingenuity and survival skills are therefore part of the daily lives of Aussies who are living far away from the big metropolises. Here in Germany, on the other hand, things look quite different: there are three times as […]

The Team

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Guest author

Responsible employer – Interview with Constanze

Alpinetrek has developed from a start-up to a permanent fixture within the European outdoor market. Around 650 employees now work in areas including marketing, customer service, logistics, IT, finance, HR, purchasing, legal and sustainability, and make a significant contribution to the company’s success with their ideas and talents. Constanze tells us what it’s like to […]

The Team

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Guest author

Sustainability at Alpinetrek – Interview with Matthias & Ronny

In 2019, at the European Outdoor Summit in Interlaken, one of the largest events in the industry, activists from Fridays For Future took to the stage. Their plea for greater climate protection and the urgent need for politicians and businesses to take action really woke up Alpinetrek’s managing directors, Matthias and Ronny, to the situation. […]

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