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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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Jan

Pilling – what to do when your outdoor clothing starts to lint?

It is not just hikers, climbers and cyclists who are regularly annoyed by these little balls that form on their favourite clothes. This “little fluff”, or pilling, does not stop at jackets and trousers – it even creeps into our T-shirts, socks and underwear. For most people, pilling is a sign that textiles have grown […]

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Simon

Care guide: how to clean and care for outdoor stoves

Like any other piece of equipment, you should occasionally clean your stove. Although they usually work relatively well, if you want to use them for a long time, regular maintenance is recommended. Another aspect is safety – no one wants a gas stove nearby with petrol leaking from the fuel bottle. You should always make […]

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Jörn

BICYCLE CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Spring is just around the corner and both trails and roads are slowly becoming usable again. So, it’s time to get your bike out of the garage and get fit again. After all, it has been standing around almost all of winter and now needs some maintenance. With a few easy tricks, your bike will […]

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Jörn

Care instructions for trail running shoes

There are lots of trail runners who love muddy trails. Who doesn’t? After all, you get to bring out your inner child! You know, the one who loved running through puddles and playing in the mud? But now as adults, after running on muddy trails for hours on end, we’re repeatedly faced with the problem […]

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Care instructions for PrimaLoft textiles

Everything from your blankets to your expedition suit – down has been a reliable and (rightfully so) extremely popular type of insulation: it is literally a featherweight and toasty warm! However, despite these excellent features, down does have some downsides (pun intended). If down feathers are exposed to dampness or moisture, they lose their loft […]

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Repairing your fleece

We outdoorsy folk tend to get a lot of use out of our fleece garments, so it goes without saying that they’re subjected to quite a bit of wear and tear. Regardless of whether your favourite fleece has burn holes in it from those nights by the campfire or is just beginning to show signs […]

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How to transport gas canisters safely and dispose of them properly

Besides liquid fuel stoves and alcohol stoves, canister stoves are among the most widespread fuel-burning products for mobile outdoor stoves. The gas canisters are available in different sizes, all of which weigh different amounts. Canisters usually come in sizes as small as 100g, but can go up in size to 230g or even about 450g. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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