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The market for outdoor clothing is booming. This is understandable, as our equipment accompanies us on many mountain adventures. However, this is precisely why it is worth taking a sober look at the origin of the materials, how they are produced and what impact they have. Issues such as animal welfare, resource conservation and climate protection should not be "fun brakes", but are part of a responsible approach to our environment. Sustainability does not mean doing without, but making conscious choices. If you are out and about in the mountains, you can also make sustainable choices when buying. And no, this is not about doing without and pointing fingers, this is about buying and using wisely!

Advent, Advent, a little light is burning. Just in time for the 1st Advent and the start of the Advent season, you can win something really warm! Ready for any winter adventure? Then win the warmest down jacket from ZAJO for men/women, which is perfect for cold days, bivouacking in the snow or other adventures.

Water repellent. Warming. And packable. But are the synthetic alternatives to down also sustainable? A search for clues in the latest developments from Primaloft, Polartec and Thinsulate.

Down is warm, fluffy, soft and completely natural. But is that the problem with down? Read on to find out what you can look out for when buying down products, what certifications there are and what recycled down can do.

The Mammut Sphere UL Winter is one of the lightest sleeping bags in its temperature class, and is correspondingly high-quality but also minimalist in terms of material and features. You can find out why I like using it so much in this edition of "Gear of the Week".