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Lead Climbing: Self-Belayed Rope Solo Climbing with Grigri Plus (Rope on the Ground)

This post is not intended as a guide! It is meant to offer some ideas and show how I proceed. Climbing, especially rope solo, is very dangerous! Therefore, please thoroughly test and practice all techniques in a safe environment. Process: Find a suitable spot to build the lower anchor point Build a secure anchor/stand with […]

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Carinthia HIG SpezKr – German Issued Winter Jacket in Flecktarn

The HIG SpezKr is the jacket issued to special forces and mountain troops. It differs from the “civilian” HIG 3.0 or HIG 4.0. Most civilians might wonder why someone would test an item already issued to soldiers… Every soldier, however, will know that not everyone who could use this jacket gets it permanently.

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Petzl Ergo

The Ergo by Petzl is a aggressive ice tool for advanced ice, mixed climbing and drytooling. It is replaced with the Petzl Ergonomic. I bought it mainly for summer training with ice tools and simple drytooling. But then I also used it a lot for actual ice climbing. It needed some time to get used […]

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Protec Classic Halfcut

A helmet certified according to CE EN 1385. Well-known worldwide and especially popular for maritime operations. Also suitable for parachuting and urban combat – even though it is not specifically designated for this! It does not offer ballistic protection. However, the helmet is easy to maintain and provides reliable protection against impacts that may occur […]

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Optimus Terra Xpress HE

This article was sponsored by Katadyn Group. I use the Terra Xpress HE pot together with the Optimus Polaris Optifuel stove.  If you want to stay as lightweight as possible during your outdoor adventure, lightweight cookware is key. The new, lightweight Optimus Terra Xpress HE pot with non-stick coating doesn’t have an extra gram to […]

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Hilleberg Unna – Tent for one Person

I happened to see the Hilleberg Unna at the IWA 2017 and immediately knew this tent was perfect for me. It’s a freestanding solo tent with space for one person and gear. Data Design: 1-person tent Application: Trekking; mountain tours; sea kayaking Capacity: 1 – 2 Outer tent: 100% Polyamide, Kerlon 1200 30D ripstop nylon; double-sided 3-layer silicone coating; 50 […]

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Katadyn BeFree Filter – Lightweight Squeeze Water Filter

This article was sponsored by Katadyn Group. The Katadyn BeFree Filter is a lightweight and compact water filter that fits in almost any pants or jacket pocket. With our compact and lightweight BeFree™ filter, you don’t have to worry about finding safe drinking water. Simply fill the filter on the go and enjoy instantly. Thanks to […]

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Comparison of Carinthia LIG, MIG and HIG – Version 3.0

This article was sponsored by TACWRK. The cold protection jackets from Carinthia have been popular for years, and everyone should have one. However, the question often arises as to which of the three proven models is the right one. Since I have already advised many colleagues and explained the differences to them, I decided to […]

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Kit List Forest / Recon – Self-sufficient for Several Days

My 3 Lines from 2016 This equipment is designed for dismounted reconnaissance in forested terrain. With it, you can operate self-sufficiently for several days. There’s no emphasis on digital communication or fortification tools. The focus here was on exercises in civilian contexts (MilSim, airsoft, tactical scenarios) as well as smaller exercises as part of the […]

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