Outdoor Guide & Packing Lists for Hiking, Camping & More

Planning a mountain hut trek or multi-day adventure? Then the question arises: Do you take a full sleeping bag or is a hostel sleeping bag (liner) enough? This guide explains the difference, when which option...

Planning your next outdoor adventure and wondering: Which products really deliver on their promises? We've put the most important outdoor categories to the test — from base layers to gear — and show you what...

Are you looking for the perfect sleeping bag for your outdoor adventures between spring and autumn? The 3 Season Sleeping Bag Test shows you using the example of the Alpin Loacker Down Pro 3 what...

The fleece jacket is essential gear for every hiker – lightweight, warm, quick-drying, easy to care for. But there's a world of difference between micro-fleece, grid-fleece, and merino-fleece. This guide explains which fleece jacket for...

Anyone who has ever stood frozen on a mountain peak or sweated through a long climb knows the problem: wearing the wrong clothes. The onion principle – also called the layering system – is the...

When temperatures drop, many outdoor enthusiasts ask themselves the same question: Down jacket or fleece jacket – what's the better choice for hiking, trekking, and mountaineering? Both jackets insulate, both are popular, but they work...

Once you've worn high-quality merino wool on your skin, you rarely want to go back to cotton or synthetic fibers. The fine natural fiber from merino sheep combines properties that no other material offers in...

Once you've worn Merino socks, you'll never want to go back to cotton or pure synthetic socks. Merino wool regulates temperature, inhibits odors, and feels comfortable even after hours in hiking boots. In this guide,...

What makes Merino Wool so special? 7 real benefits explained — plus care tips to keep your Merino shirt lasting for years. The complete guide from Alpin Loacker.