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Best Hiking Backpacks Compared: The Best Models for Everyday Use, Day Hikes and Hut-to-Hut Treks

Whether you’re heading out for a relaxed evening walk, an energetic day hike or a multi-day hut-to-hut trek, a well-fitting hiking backpack plays a vital role in comfort, organisation and stability on the trail. It sits close to your body, distributes weight efficiently across your hips and shoulders, and keeps essentials such as your waterproof […]

Training & Health

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Jörn

Interval training for runners – how to become faster and build endurance

Ah yes, intervals… a real love-hate relationship among runners. Although, if you ask me, it’s more love than hate. But enough about that. Let’s look at what interval training is, what it’s designed to do, and why it’s such an effective way to improve both speed and endurance. If you’re also looking for practical tips […]

Buyer’s Guide

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Jörn

Pronation: find the right running shoes

Whether you’re just getting into running or you’ve been clocking up the miles for years, sooner or later you’ll come across the term pronation. If you’re not quite sure what it means, you’re certainly not alone. In this guide, we’ll explain what pronation actually is, whether pronating is a bad thing, how to recognise overpronation, […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Stephan

What is microfibre? Properties, advantages, applications

Microfibre is a synthetic material known for a wide range of functional properties, including being quick to dry. It consists of extremely fine fibres, thinner than a human hair. These fibres are created through a specialised spinning process that gives them exceptional fineness and density. Thanks to its many functional advantages, this material is very […]

How-Tos

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Jan

Hiking with your dog – everything you need to know about equipment, hiking routes and safety measures

Hiking with dogs is a wonderful experience and a genuine enrichment for both humans and animals – whether you’re walking across lowland paths, along the coast or in the mountains. To ensure that both you and your dog can enjoy your outings without a worry, it’s worth preparing well. In this article, we explain what […]

Know-How

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Sarina

The Sun Salutation – your gentle introduction to the yoga flow

A sun salutation in the morning, chases away the yawning! You may have heard this saying, and for good reason. For many people, a sun salutation is just that: a simple way to start the day. A few minutes of movement, mindful breathing and a moment just for yourself before the daily grind takes over. […]

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