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Stephan

Canyoning – scrambling through gorges

What do you think we could be doing, if it’s wet, slippery, cold, narrow, partially dark, noisy, exhausting and not always safe? A tough job down in the sewers? No, canyoning – an action-packed activity that is becoming increasingly popular! After being “invented” in Spain and southern France in the late 1990s, canyoning spread to […]

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A guide through the jungle of certified labels

Ecology, sustainability, animal welfare, fair working conditions. There are certified labels for almost everything. Consumers are becoming increasingly sensitive to the challenges of our time and are trying to influence the future with their actions and consumption. In order to stand out from the competition and to credibly communicate their own efforts for the interests […]

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Insect protection – What really helps

They drive us crazy, don’t leave us alone and haunt us when we’re sleeping. Mosquitoes love following us and enjoy making our lives hard. Luckily, there are a wide range of products to keep these little pests away. From chemical products to natural mosquito repellents, there are so many options. Keep reading to find out […]

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Wiebke

Deep water soloing – what’s that about?

A pair of climbing shoes, a chalk bag and some swim briefs – that’s about all you need to climb a wall. At least, that’s all Alex Honnold needs. Unfortunately, the kind of climbing (free soloing) Honnold wows us with on a regular basis is very dangerous, forcing the less audacious among us to leave […]

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Jörn

WHAT IS… CYCLOCROSS?

The days get shorter and the weather is taking a turn for the worse. The racing cyclists among us are cleaning their bikes (well, most of them) for the winter and mountain bikers are looking forward to splashing through mud. However, since last winter at the latest, there have been a number of cross-breeds from […]

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Find yourself and your way with a map and a compass

Imagine this scenario for a second: you’re out up in the mountains in the middle of nowhere and want to make sure you’re following the right trail. You take your phone, try to unlock it only to realise the battery is dead. Brilliant. Then you look around for some signs…of course, there is not a […]

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Jan

Buyer’s guide to bike brakes: disc or rim brakes?

Disc brakes or rim brakes? This is the question that every cyclist encounters at least once in their life. To answer this question, we will take a closer look at and compare both brakes today. Which system is best for mountain bikers and road cyclists? While the question of disc brakes or rim brakes is […]

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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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Wiebke

Layering systems: to sweat or not to sweat

Layering is something we’ve all heard of at some point or another and probably even something we’ve done in our daily lives, be it consciously or not. However, despite our previous experience, many important aspects and even benefits of layering may not be known to many of us. For this reason, we’re going to discuss […]

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Speed Hiking – Hiking at top speed

Speed hiking – hiking rapidly over rocky terrain both on and off trail. If you want to know more about speed hiking and why it’s greater than just the sum of its parts, keep reading! We’ve got a lot to talk about. What is speed hiking, anyway? Zooming through nature on foot sounds a lot […]

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