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Manufacturers & Brands

Everyone has their favourite brand, right? But sometimes it can be tricky to find the right product among our huge range of suppliers. That’s why all information about the brands featured in our shop can be found here.

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Dominik

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HOKA Running Shoes Reviewed: Key Differences and What to Look For

Choosing the right road running shoes can be a challenge. Using three selected HOKA road running shoes, including some of the latest releases, we’ll highlight the key features to consider and explain what sets each shoe apart. This guide will help you find the perfect pair for your running style. Let’s dive into the HOKA […]

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Jörn

MATERIAL INFO: GORE-INFINIUM WINDSTOPPER®: Your shield against the wind

Regardless of whether you’re a cyclist, hill walker, climber or mountaineer, there’s one challenge you always have to face: the weather. Snowy, rainy or just outright cold weather is one thing, but strong winds in the mountains are another ball game. If your clothing isn’t up to snuff, it can be disastrous. In fact, even […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Alpinetrek-Expert

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The perfect material even in cold temperatures: Polartec

True nature lovers and mountaineers don’t let bad weather stop them from pursuing their passions. Even if it’s windy, cold and rainy, they will still go out on their big adventure. There’s actually a great advantage to going out in such weather: you won’t encounter too many people, so you’ll have the mountains or trails […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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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. […]

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Alpinetrek-Expert

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GORE-TEX® PRO: built for the extremes

When you’re out and about in extreme conditions, GORE-TEX® Pro offers maximum weather protection and the highest level of durability. Be it sharp rocks on a mountaineering adventure, heavy snowfall on a ski day or heavy rains on a long trek, the most durable of all GORE-TEX® fabrics is built to withstand it all. It […]

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Sustainability at Patagonia

When thinking about sustainable (outdoor) clothing, Patagonia immediately comes to mind for many people. This is not only because of the current hype, but above all because founder Yvon Chouinard has placed value on the preservation of nature and the environment from the very beginning. The Patagonia story begins with Chouinard, himself an avid climber, making the […]

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Sebastian

66°North: functional apparel with style

Today, I have the pleasure of introducing a brand that I was really looking forward to writing about. Why? Well, in 2008, I travelled to Iceland for the very first time, and I must say, the country is nothing short of amazing. An absolutely breath-taking landscape full of waterfalls, glaciers, lakes and, of course, geysers. […]

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