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.

NEW: AG Strategics ECVS MG
Lightweight NVG Bino.

NEW: Berghaus Munro II
Classic military daypack with NIR treatment.

NEW: RIG-IT three2five
Massive rigging plate for rope systems.

NEW: MoG Fast Rope Tactical
Made to be a rope-to-gun glove.

NEW: Modular Combat Pack 24 SL
Small tactical pack with variable back length.

NEW: Teufelberger Resc Tech
High-Tech Lightweight Rescue Rope.

NEW: Vortex Solo 8x35 R/T
Small monocular with reticle.

NEW: Singing Rock Top
Affordable Harness in Black.
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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 […]
This product is sponsored by HQG. The Salomon X-Alp MTN GTX is a relatively light mountain boot. I have seen this boot for the first time at the Lindnerhof Event 2018. Directly after the presentation I was confident with the concept. A tactical boot made for alpine environment – What do you want more?
When I recently got back into macro photography, I came across the Canon Macro FD 50mm 1:3.5 after some searching on YouTube. This lens requires an FD to EOS adapter to attach it to modern cameras. Once adapted, these old lenses can be used with modern cameras, but everything must be operated manually. During my […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]




