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Lisa

The world of lightweight tents – ultralight camping equipment

Camping. For me, this word always carries with it the supposed glamour of summer holidays long ago. With parents, a camper van and a tent, we went somewhere sunny to the south. They were great days… apart from the transportation and pitching of the tent as well as the rest of the camping equipment. Two […]

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A buyer’s guide to climbing trousers

Nearly there! I can already see the next belay point. Just need to get my foot up there…come on…come on…nope, that’s not happening. I swear I used to be more flexible! And, these trousers are really starting to bother me! Hmm…maybe I shouldn’t have worn my old jeans? I mean, I look great in them, […]

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A buyer’s guide to cycling shoes

The new cycling season is well underway, and as every year, it’s time to check, renew or add to your cycling equipment. Today, we’re going to talk about shoes, or more specifically, how to find the right ones for you. After all, it can be quite the daunting task, especially considering how many different models […]

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Lisa

Show off your feet – trekking sandals, a buying guide

Sandals have always been very popular. From the classic Jesus sandals to modern trekking sandals, there are numerous styles on the market that will keep your feet looking great during the warmer months of the year. But what is the difference between a hiking sandal and an outdoor sandal and where do trekking sandals fit […]

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Jan

The perfect kids’ backpack for every age

Not all kids’ backpacks are the same. By the time they reach nursery age, at the latest, they should be ready for their first rucksack. Most children grow quite a bit taller in the 15 years that follow. As a result, their backpacks also have to be changed and adapted repeatedly during this time. The range […]

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Lisa

The right ski trousers – a buying guide

Today, I’d like to tell you an anecdote. A few years ago, I went ski mountaineering in Switzerland with two friends. Spirits were high and the weather was at its best early in the morning. Everything was seemingly going perfectly until we were standing in the car park getting ready for the tour. As I […]

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Daniela

Stand-up Paddling – finding the right SUP board

Stand Up Paddleboarding is no longer a sport just for the sea. You see more and more people with Stand Up Paddle Boards at their local lake, too. And for good reason: Stand Up Paddling is fun and also an excellent full body workout. It also develops balance and endurance. It even trains deeper muscles. […]

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Stephan

When it has to hold: everything about crampons

A lot is demanded of crampons: they should grip well on ascents, fix firmly to the shoe, not become blunt when they hit rocks and not slip when descending down soft snow. Of course, you don’t want clumps to form and you also want them to be as lightweight and have a small pack size […]

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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 […]

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Daniela

Wetsuit buying guide

Surfing, kitesurfing and wakeboarding are the new trend sports. In tropical waters, all you need is a bikini or board shorts. But in Europe, particularly if you want to stay in the water longer, it can get cold quickly without a wetsuit. The water can be pretty cold even when it’s warm outside. A wetsuit […]