Outdoor-Bekleidung

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!

For the 4th Advent, you have the chance to win a powerful cold-weather set worth over €250: an insulated jacket, a thermos flask, and a stainless steel drinking cup—perfect for braving winter (which we hope will arrive soon) with an extra layer and a hot summit tea. With a bit of luck, the set is just one comment away under this article or on our Instagram channel.

The Arc'teryx Sentinal jacket and pants in the test. Not only the feel of the material is impressive, but also the durability under various conditions. Nevertheless, two small, very personal points of criticism were found.

Today I'd like to introduce you to the Arc'teryx Rush jacket. Advertised as a freeride jacket, this model has been on the market for a few years now. But what characterises this jacket? I've had it with me on ski days in the resort, on tours in remote corners of the Alps and when buying soil for my houseplants - in sunshine and rain. Does this jacket deliver what it promises?

Three-layer jackets for skiing are nothing special in themselves. Numerous brands offer them in all colours and functionalities - often at high prices. The spectrum ranges from lightweight, pure rain jackets to solid, robust mountaineering versions. Due to their welded construction consisting of many individual parts, they are certainly complex to develop and are advertised as uncompromising high-performance products with almost infinite durability. Add an eye-catching design and the jacket is considered a premium product. The evaluation is then usually based on the most rational criteria possible: Weight, number of pockets, water column, pack size or the size of the hood and whether the helmet still fits underneath.

The lightweight Supernaut series by Sweet Protection has been thoroughly tested in difficult conditions.

Mammut has had various iterations of the "Stoney" line in its program for some time now. These are very solid hardshells that cut a fine figure both on tours and in the ski resort. We have tested the current version of the Stoney line, the HS Hooded Jacket and HS Pants.

With the Taiss Light Jacket ML, Mammut has a warm yet breathable mid-layer in its range. It's suitable for everyday wear as well as ski touring, mountaineering and alpine skiing.

namuk's vision is to inspire a love of nature in children. In their study from 2023, they found that children in Switzerland and Germany only spend an average of 1.5 hours a day outdoors. Definitely not enough! Now namuk is committed to giving children their time outside back and with their outdoor clothing they want to give children carefree outdoor adventures - without cold hands or wet feet, without the fear of coming home with clothes full of holes.

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.

Whether it's a powder suit, a flightsuit for flying through the snow, a jumpsuit or a one-piece. We're talking about a ski suit.

Until two years ago, I always wore Gore-Tex trousers in the ski area and while ski touring. They were wide, stiff, rather heavy and waterproof. Last year, I bought a pair of ski touring trousers that are tighter, made of stretch and of course not waterproof everywhere - but they are much more comfortable and lighter.