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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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Stephan

How to set up your tarp with and (almost) without hardware

Tarps are extremely versatile sheets of material that you can use in various ways – be it as a sunshade, shelter for you and your gear or as a makeshift tent. The problem is: they can be quite tricky to set up, especially when you start watching all the buschraft and survival hack videos on […]

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Jörn

The best way to poop in the woods

It’s a perfect day: the sun is shining and you’re going climbing with some friends. You arrive at the foot of the wall, unpack your things and get climbing. It’s your turn to belay first, which isn’t too bad because the sun is so beautiful and a bumblebee is flying around entertaining you as your […]

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Alpinetrek-Expert

Wiebke

How to properly lace walking boots

Most of us do it on a daily basis. It’s basically become so second nature that we can talk on the phone, eat, drink and even drive whilst tying our shoes (not recommended). A lot of us have been doing it for so long that we don’t even think about it anymore – we just […]

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Alpinetrek-Expert

Lisa

STANDING FREELY WITH YOUR CAMPER VAN – A JOURNEY THROUGH THE (CONFUSING) LAWS OF EUROPE

Recently I had an idea: why not just pack the camper and drive across Europe? Just travel and stay where I like. The idea is generally not a bad one, but there are a few things to keep in mind, because you cannot simply park your camper or motorhome at the roadside or on the […]

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Alpinetrek-Expert

Simon

Tips & Tricks: The temperature ratings on sleeping bags

Have you spent a weekend wild camping in late August freezing to death, despite the fact that your sleeping bag has a limit indication of 0°C? That should easily be enough for single-digit temperatures during the night, right? Good question, since the temperature indications of manufacturers can be quite confusing. Here’s a nice little introduction […]

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Alpinetrek-Expert

Anni

Wild camping in Germany – verboten or not?

For lovers of the outdoors, there’s nothing better than sleeping under the beautiful night sky and really feeling that connection with nature, is there? And, it really doesn’t matter how you go about it. No matter whether you prefer a sleeping bag and sleeping mat, a simple bivvy or a tent, the important thing is […]

Buyer's Guide

Alpinetrek-Expert

Wiebke

A buyer’s guide to carabiners – the unsung heroes of climbing

Carabiners are the unsung heroes of climbing. They get beaten to a pulp and still save thousands of lives each and every day without receiving the slightest bit of gratitude or appreciation for their wonderful form and function. Contrary to popular belief, a carabiner is not just there for you to clip your water bottle […]

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Alpinetrek-Expert

Jörn

Hotel Europe – Where is wild camping permitted?

Simply grab your tent, go outside and set up camp anywhere with a nice view. That would be amazing… but it’s unfortunately not as easy as you might imagine. In many European countries, wild camping is prohibited or is subject to strict regulations. Plus, since there is no single Europe-wide rule, so you may get […]

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Alpinetrek-Expert

Simon

ALONE IN CASE OF EMERGENCY – EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ON SOLO TOURS

For many people, roaming alone through the vast mountains of Norway, the Cairngorms in Scotland or similarly deserted hiking areas is pure fulfilment, the supreme discipline in hiking or trekking. The peace and quiet and self-imposed solitude make solo tours a very special experience. You are completely on your own and have to make all […]

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Lisa

PRICE VS. PERFORMANCE – HOW TO GET GOOD EQUIPMENT EVEN ON A SMALL BUDGET

The other day I was sitting at the kitchen table with some friends: “If I buy a new express, then only this very light one from DMM or Petzl. It is expensive, but the express is much better than the other ones. Even if it’s beyond my budget, nothing comes from nothing.” someone says and […]

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