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Gear & Maintenance

It can be fiddly to maintain and repair your outdoor equipment, but when done correctly, its lifetime can be significantly extended. That’s not just good for the environment, it’s also good for your wallet!

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Gear & Maintenance

Alpinetrek-Expert

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How to Take Care of Your Sleeping Bag

There are some products that you can’t just buy on a whim. They’re either too expensive or so complex that you have to do all sorts of research before determining which one is right for you. When it comes to sleeping bags, both apply: not only can they be unbelievably expensive, but there is quite […]

Gear & Maintenance

Alpinetrek-Expert

Anni

Care instructions: How to repair your down jacket

The upsides to down jackets are manifold: down provides an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio, it’s fluffy and simultaneously compressible. Admittedly, there is one downside that never seems to go away: What happens if a rock tears a hole in your jacket, you accidently burn a hole in it at the campfire or that devilish little dog […]

Gear & Maintenance

Alpinetrek-Expert

Simon

Care instructions: How to repair your tent

The dreaded sound of a loud ‘snap’ and that’s it – your pole is done for. Damage to your gear can really put a damper on the whole trip, especially when the damage is to your tent. After all, a tent is much more than just a shelter. It’s home, a sanctuary, a safe place that […]

Gear & Maintenance

Alpinetrek-Expert

Guest author

First aid for your sleeping bag

A quality sleeping bag is one of the most important part of your kit, especially if you’re travelling with a tent. After all, if you are unable to sleep and regain your strength by night, you won’t be able to perform by day. In other words, a good sleeping bag is key. But, what if […]

Gear & Maintenance

Alpinetrek-Expert

Simon

Care instructions for your fleece

This fleece is simply fantastic: not only does it keep me nice and warm, but it’s also got these wonderfully stretchy inserts! I’m sure this is how many of us feel when we go on our first outdoor adventure in our brand new fleece. That’s probably why fleece is the go-to fabric for almost every […]

Gear & Maintenance

Alpinetrek-Expert

Simon

Care instructions for softshells

By now, softshell textiles have already found their firm spot in almost every outdoor wardrobe. No matter if you’re on the bike, skiing or climbing in the mountains – due to their great and wide ranging properties, it would be hard to imagine outdoor trips without them. Comfortable and stretchy, they allow for great freedom of movement and are for the most part […]

Gear & Maintenance

Alpinetrek-Expert

Guest author

Care instructions: waterproofing your outdoor shoes

Heavy rains, sludge, snow – we outdoorsy folk are all too familiar with wetness and all of its various shapes and forms. We might act like it’s a drag having to deal with it, but let’s be honest here: who doesn’t enjoy stomping around in the muddy trails on a rainy day? After all, if […]

Gear & Maintenance

Alpinetrek-Expert

Guest author

Care instructions: How to dry your outdoor shoes properly

Properly caring for your outdoor clothing and gear is absolutely essential for its proper use on tour. In addition to proper washes, repairs, storage, transport as well as your overall treatment of the product and the proper care thereof, how you dry your product plays a significant role in its longevity. Some our tips and […]

Gear & Maintenance

Alpinetrek-Expert

Guest author

Care instructions: How to wash your outdoor socks

“Yuck! Keep your stinky feet away from me!” Yeah, we’ve all been on the receiving end of one of these rather unpleasant statements after a long foot march. But, it’s not our fault, right? All that moisture and bacteria have been hard at work all day, transforming our socks into disgusting, foul-smelling beasts that you […]

Gear & Maintenance

Alpinetrek-Expert

Wiebke

Care instructions for climbing ropes

A climbing rope is a tool. It is inevitable that it will break at some point. However, you can do a lot to prolong the life of your climbing rope by following a few tips. In this article, we explain what you can do to reduce rope wear and how to maintain and store it […]