Outdoor-Ausrüstung

Outdoor and mountain sports fans know that the right equipment can make or break the success and safety of a tour. But do you really have to buy every piece of equipment needed for a particular adventure? We posed this question to the Alpine Club a few months ago. Today we present Eddy's Adventure, who have a clear answer: No! Because with its rental model, the company offers a sustainable and cost-effective alternative for anyone who enjoys being out in nature.

First aid: Anyone setting off on a ski tour, freeriding or splitboarding should at least carry a first aid kit for themselves and their group. Clear so far. Technical first aid for splitboarders: But I also always have a second kit with me. And this kit is not used for a bloody thumb, but for a loose screw. And yes, this can make or break a tour. And solve serious problems.

Who cannot relate? You wake up in the morning full of anticipation for a day of skiing, put on your ski boots and... urgh! Cold, clammy boots, accompanied by a smell that rivals ripe mountain cheese. After a long day on the board or boards, your boots are damp from sweat or snow. The perfect breeding ground for odour! Some people may celebrate this smell as a sign of frequent use, but nobody is really happy about it. Ski boot dryers provide a remedy for this.

Whether skis, snowboard or touring equipment: your equipment is your most important companion on the mountain. It determines fun and comfort, but also safety and, in an emergency, life and death. In this article, in collaboration with our partner Sport Conrad, we present the average lifespan of your equipement,, how you can recognise when it's time to replace it and which tips will help you to better assess the condition of your equipment. This article covers the categories; ski/snowboard, touring equipment, alpine touring equipment and safety equipment and provides tips on the lifespan and maintenance of your equipment.

Whether for mountaineering, camping or winter sports - the right equipment is crucial for a safe and enjoyable experience in the great outdoors. However, high-quality outdoor equipment can be expensive and if you only use it occasionally, you should ask yourself the question: Buy or rent? The Alpine Club offers a wide range of equipment for rent, from climbing and ski touring guides to equipment and three-day public transport tickets (Innsbruck section).

Time-tested and yet underestimated. Wellies have been around in Europe since around 1850, ten years after the Briton Charles Goodyear discovered "rubber" made from plasticised rubber mixed with sulphur and carbon black. Since then, they have not only been a favourite shoes for anglers and children, but also for many Japanese people on Hokkaido.

Today's GotW introduces the well-known but sometimes forgotten sewing machine. An important function of a sewing machine in the outdoor sector is to repair items of clothing and equipment in order to extend the life of your favourite items or even redefine their intended use.

I got to know, love and appreciate these shoes while living and working in the Arctic Circle. Now that my Sorel Caribou has given up the ghost after years here in the Alps and the rubber just wasn't sticking anymore, I've remembered this old love and tried the Sorel Men's Glacier XT Boot model.

The PowderGuide team arrived back home after two exciting and long days and have now had time to process their first impressions. The trend that has developed in the outdoor scene over the last few years continued this year. The absence of ski and snowboard manufacturers was apparent. Nevertheless, one or two were represented, which we naturally visited and were able to discover a few new products. In the outdoor textile sector, things looked a little different and virtually no brand missed the presentation at ISPO. As in previous years, there were three platforms on which the new products, trends and innovations were presented: ISPO Awards, ISPO Textrends and ISPO Brandnew.

In addition to the classic avalanche equipment, a good selection of first aid material is also essential and should not be missing in any backpack. In my opinion, one very important product is missing from the standard first aid kits: the aluminium padding splint. Because honestly, what am I supposed to do with all those plasters if I need to treat a fracture in the outdoors?

The gold and silver-coloured rescue blanket has a Christmassy look. And just like the Christ Child, it comes from heaven.... Well, almost.

Toloka is a Slavic tradition: if an emergency occurs in a community, the whole village helps those affected - the aid organization YOUkraine translates this tradition into the 21st century to help neighbors in need.