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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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How to wash your hydration system properly

Wearing hydration packs when exercising has so many upsides that they are the first thing athletes look to when it comes to hydration. So, it’ll come as no surprise that packs of all sizes and for all sorts of activities are equipped with a special compartment for a hydration bladder and a channel for the […]

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The sole is worn out, but still good? Which brands offer resoling services?

Even the highest-quality shoes have their limits, and those limits can be as low as a couple hundred miles. After a certain amount of wear, soles can show major signs of wear and tear, especially in the areas where they’re subjected to the most pressure. The material can even begin to crumble right before your […]

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Alpinetrek-Expert

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Care Instructions – How to clean and waterproof your tent

It was such a long and hard day with heavy rains and muddy trails! The only thing you can do now is hop in the tent and hope that it won’t be bucketing down again tomorrow! But, as soon as you close your eyes, it starts raining again! All you can think about is how […]

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Alpinetrek-Expert

Wiebke

How to waterproof hardshell jackets

Hardshell trousers and jackets offer us daily protection against the elements. They do a lot for you when it comes to staying dry in rough weather. On a trip to the mountains this is already half the battle. To keep this up our clothing needs a bit of care and maintenance. After each tour we […]

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Lisa

Care instructions: How to clean your backpack properly

There are so many reasons to wash your walking backpack, trekking rucksack or mountaineering backpack, but none may be as pressing as those stinky shoulders straps that have absorbed so much sweat and sunscreen over the course of their career that the idea of wearing them makes you nauseated. Or, perhaps it’s all the dust […]

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Alpinetrek-Expert

Wiebke

Care instructions for merino

When it comes to base layers, as well as other layers of clothing, more and more outdoor enthusiasts are swearing by merino wool – its qualities are just that convincing. However, uncertainty always rears its ugly little head as soon as the merino garment needs to be washed. Like down, merino wool is a natural […]

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Alpinetrek-Expert

Simon

A Guide to Tent Storage – Extend the Lifespan of Your Outdoor Gear

The tent is your home on the road, protecting you from the elements and providing you with reliable shelter. But to ensure that it can do its job properly when you’re out and about, you need to store it properly while you’re at home. There’s nothing worse than pitching your tent whilst on a trip […]

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