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Category: Tips

Tips and tricks

Repairs. Packing. Care. Useful hints for the night out at the summit, the right sleeping bag or making your climbing gear last, and more.

How to maintain a healthy Wild camping culture & keep your favourite spots

by
Chris
Published
08/08/2021
A worse case wild camping scenario: It happened again the other night. We were sound asleep when a car came by. 500 watts shone around, and within seconds, a man walked up and checked the…
Blog, Tips
0
steepest inclination of the hangboard

DIY: Build a stand-alone flexible Hangboard frame

by
Chris
Published
21/04/2020
Why build a Hangboard frame when there are ready to use door mounting systems available? A lot depends on which material your door frame is made of. And your walls. The walls and door frame…
Tips
0

Projecting – how a redpoint changes how you think about climbing

by
Chris
Published
25/09/2019
The term redpoint or pink pointing a climb is also commonly known as “crushing” or “sending” it. An awkward, but convenient catchall term originating from across the pond. Projecting is about trying to lead climb…
Anything & everything, Tips
0

Choosing the right crash pad for bouldering

by
Chris
Published
22/05/2017
 “A good spotter is better than any crash pad” I heard that often. But a crash pad catches the impact of your fall, prevents injuries better than with just the spotter alone. So the importance…
Bouldering, Tips
0

Travelling in the off-peak season and staying flexible on a low cost budget

by
Chris
Published
02/03/2016
Travelling around in Europe can be expensive. Especially, when you want to dine out in fancy restaurants, accommodate in a 5 star Hotel and you’re travelling in the highest peak season: Summer or Christmas holidays. You…
Anything & everything, Blog, Featured, Tips
0

10 hints where rock fall can happen

by
Chris
Published
25/03/2015
Winter and frost is the worst enemy for rocks. Snow, rain  are all elements that seep through the rock and expands when it freezes, causing a rock to crack. Therefore, extra precaution (not only) in…
Anything & everything, Blog, Tips
1

Packing up light to the alpine refuge – my backpack pack list

by
Chris
Published
07/06/2014
Time to clean up the tons of paper on my table. I’m putting my Pack List for the weekend (2-3 days) at the alpine refuge right here so I’ll never have to look for it again.…
Blog, Mountain Moments, Tips
2
Tips on Gear Care

How to make your climbing gear last almost forever

by
Chris
Published
20/04/2014
Frankly speaking, before the hype came, back in the 80ties and 90ties, rock climbers were probably the nightmare of every sales manager. They were one of the worst target groups to make profit from. They…
Blog, Tips
0
Choosing the right Sleeping bag

Choosing the right sleeping bag – Down vs Synthetic

by
Chris
Published
04/02/2014
My first night out under the stars was some 2 decades back. It was awesome. It was hard to close my eyes. There was much to listen to, so many stars to watch and oh…
Blog, Tips
2
What to wear in your sleeping bag

What to wear under your sleeping bag for best results

by
Chris
Published
10/11/2013
Sleeping oudoors? Sleep under the stars, on hard jutty stones and having creepy crawlies snailing up your sleeping bag, to your face. And this is possible with proper gear. Buying it right, wearing it right….…
Blog, Insulation /Functional Clothing, Tips
1

Packing up for an Outdoor Dirtbag Road Trip

by
Chris
Published
05/04/2013
… and making it a success. All excited about your upcoming road trip? Gotten your new van or outdoor vehicle and packing up for your first loooong road trip? Well, we can’t tell you what…
Blog, Tips
0
Repairing your down products

Repair your Down Jacket or Sleeping Bag yourself?

by
Chris
Published
23/03/2013
Zzzzzrrrraaaack! Oh no! You turn around only to find your brand new down jacket with an ugly L shape rip and a cloud of feathers in the air. You take the jacket off and the…
Blog, Tips
6

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