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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

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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 […]

How-Tos

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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 […]

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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 […]

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The Supply Chain – Interview with Caro

As a retailer, Alpinetrek has a very special role in the supply chain. As the bridge between manufacturers and customers, Alpinetrek can influence sustainability both through its selection of products and brands, as well as through its presentation of product information in the shop. Alpinetrek sees close cooperation with suppliers as one of its greatest […]

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Climate and Environmental Protection – Interview with Johanna

In 2019, we started an exciting journey at Alpinetrek: we set out on the path to improved sustainability. It soon became clear that, to have a real impact, we needed to focus on one area at a time. We decided to focus on the issue of climate protection. Alpine Trekker Johanna has been there from […]

Manufacturers & Brands

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Jörn

VAUDE: A pioneer in all things sustainability

It’s easy to get lost in the sea of labels, certifications and all the hifalutin promises regarding sustainability and environmentally-friendly production. I mean, there are so many manufacturers out there, working tirelessly to establish sustainability in both their product line and their value chain. A very welcome development, if I do say so myself. Of […]

Manufacturers & Brands

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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 […]

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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