Wild camping and bivouacing

Just pitch your tent and enjoy nature? In Germany and Europe this is not allowed everywhere. We give important hints and tips.

Outdoor clothing: the optimized onion principle

The onion principle refers to the layering of clothing. The conventional onion principle is not adapted to higher loads.

Frogg Togg's Ultralite2 Rain Suit tested

(Rain) jacket like pants? Waterproof, windproof and breathable for a total of € 30? Frogg Toggs' DriDucks are popular with long-distance hikers, especially in the US, and ...

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Outdoor Smartphone IceFox (TM) Thunder with small weaknesses

"What are you going to do with it? Go hunting?" - something like that was the first reaction to the Thunder outdoor mobile phone from IceFox. First impression Big, heavy and ...

Comment: the matter with the mountain rescue service and unreasonableness

First of all: the mountain rescue service exists for one single reason - so that they can provide help in the mountains! So that she can be called ...

Primus EtaPower Pot

Hungry and the fuel is all? An energy-saving pot for on the way with increased efficiency saves energy.

Waterproof softshell jacket by Direct Alpine: Trango

The waterproof softshell jacket Trango by Direct Alpine impresses not only with its fit, but also with the details. I think I have a new one ...

One-day kiteboarding on 1 June on the Cima di Jazzi

Summer has come, the last tours with light luggage and fast pace in Ticino are still on your feet. Nevertheless, we are drawn to the last snowfall and ...

Gear

Back to the roots: Schurwollsocken for hiking

It started with a tip from my mountain guide. On an alpine tour we talked - of course - about various pieces of equipment. He tested new wool socks for himself ...

The energy bomb Pemmikan simply made by yourself

Pemmican is a very rich and long-lasting mixture of jerky meat, fat and various spices. As an energy-rich travel provisions, it is used by the ancient Indians up to ...

10 backpacking essentials

If you are just starting to hike, you have certainly heard many tips on what you should carry everything. Of course, everyone is ticking differently, but in principle it can be broken down to 10 essentials.

Twilight bivy bag by Black Diamond in the test

How do you test a bivouac sack? Of course, by spending a night in it on a short trip to the mountains! Curious and spontaneous, I grabbed the Twillight ...

The ultimate power breakfast

A quick recipe for hours of energy. The all-round carefree breakfast contains everything that is good and important for a good start to the day: carbohydrates, ...

Frogg Togg's Ultralite2 Rain Suit tested

(Rain) jacket like pants? Waterproof, windproof and breathable for a total of € 30? Frogg Toggs' DriDucks are popular with long-distance hikers, especially in the US, and ...

Ultralight Gear

Go light, go strong!

The best ultralight equipment
in the test

Twilight bivy bag by Black Diamond in the test

How do you test a bivouac sack? Of course, by spending a night in it on a short trip to the mountains! Curious and spontaneous, I grabbed the Twillight ...

Frogg Togg's Ultralite2 Rain Suit tested

(Rain) jacket like pants? Waterproof, windproof and breathable for a total of € 30? Frogg Toggs' DriDucks are popular with long-distance hikers, especially in the US, and ...

Ultralight outdoor kitchen

Dining on the trail does not have to weigh much - here is an overview of my ultra-light outdoor kitchen.

Twilight bivy bag by Black Diamond in the test

How do you test a bivouac sack? Of course, by spending a night in it on a short trip to the mountains! Curious and spontaneous, I grabbed the Twillight ...

Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60

The Gossamer Gear Mariposa is a classic among lightweight yet large backpacks. On the long trails in the USA he is often and ...

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