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Stephan

When we talk about “building a fire”, we generally refer to an “open fire” – not a fire in a stove, fireplace, or oven. To put it more simply: a fire is “open” when it is not lit in a closed combustion chamber. A campfire is therefore an open fire. However, fire pits, hobo stoves, […]

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Marianne

It’s an unavoidable topic nowadays: the issue of sustainability dominates the outdoor market like no other. Manufacturers have put the concept of “social and ecological responsibility” on their agenda, obtaining certifications such as bluesign or developing their own. This is, of course, very welcome! With this background, product lines for vegetarians and vegans are now […]

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Stephan

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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Guest author

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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Guest author

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

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

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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Guest author

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

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 […]