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Learn to cook a delicous meal on the camping stove and break in your walking boots properly. With our simple practical tips, we show you how to master the obstacles of everyday outdoor life.

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Camping in winter: Getting used to the cold

When you’re in snow and ice, your skin and muscles are basically the last line of defence against the cold – and quite frankly, the most important. Why? Well, if you’re completely frozen to the marrow, even the cleverest techniques and coolest hacks can do little to remedy the situation. This is why it is […]

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Felix

Climbing Technique Part 1 – Climbing Basics

When people first start climbing, they tend to concentrate primarily on the handholds. They pull themselves up first and then their feet follow. Why? Because our fingers play a very big role in the motor and sensory areas of our brains. As a result, they give us a feeling of security, and people tend to […]

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Tent alternatives: Floorless tents, bivvies and more

There’s nothing quite like falling asleep in your trusty ol’ tent against the backdrop of some massive mountains, is there? But, as great as it is to sleep in the comfort of your old tent, you have to admit that, sometimes, it just a pain to lug around. You’ve probably been trying to think of […]

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Felix

Climbing Technique Part 2 – Types of Handholds

To someone who has never climbed before, an artificial climbing wall may just look like a wall with a bunch of randomly placed hand and footholds. But an experienced eye will see an array of climbing routes and movements. Plus, an experienced climber will also more quickly recognise how to best grip a climbing hold […]

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Lisa

How to set up a slackline without trees

Slacklining is so easy to do. All you need are two trees! Wait, but what if you can’t find two trees strong enough to be your anchors? I mean, you can’t use any old thing. Your anchor points have to be capable of withstanding the extreme loads they’re put under. And, that’s no exaggeration. You […]

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Anni

Climbing and bouldering in Scandinavia

Norway and Sweden are well known for being wonderful destinations for trekking and canoeing. But that’s not what we’re going to talk about today. We’re here to talk about climbing and bouldering in these beautiful Scandinavian countries. The aim of this post is just to give you a little taste of the best climbing and […]

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Tom

Barometric and GPS-based altimeters

Isn’t it irritating to have trekked through the mountains all day or mountain-biked your way over some tough single track, only to find at the end of the day that you have no idea how much elevation you’ve gained? Fortunately, those days are pretty much over. In recent years, manufacturers of outdoor hardware have been […]

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Softshell – Protection in the rain?

The current generation of soft shells is looking pretty good: they’re as soft as fleece, yet they still have enough in them to withstand winds and bad weather. Since it just continues to bucket down out there day after day, let’s have a closer look at rainwear. More specifically, let’s have a look at softshells […]

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Jörn

On the proper use of walking poles

Go up to the mountains, they said. It’s nice there, they said. But no one mentioned that it can also be quite exhausting. And certainly no one mentioned that it could have been significantly more pleasant with poles. It is one of those “aha” moments that you experience every now and then when climbing mountains. […]

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How to break in your walking boots properly

No matter what kind of walking boots you have, it is absolutely essential to break them in before heading out on a trip. This process will soften the material, allowing the boot to mould perfectly to your feet. But, before you break them in, you need to find the perfect pair among the countless number […]

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