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These are the advantages of the Petzl Dual Connect Adjust self-belay sling on multi-rope tours or via ferratas.

The renowned backpack manufacturer Bach Equipment is breaking new ground. With the Molecule 50 and the Quark 30, she has developed two lightweight backpacks for trekking and climbing. The heavily weight-optimized models are a successful mixture of the usual Bach wearing comfort, lightness and functionality.

MIPS stands for Multi Directional Impact Protection System and is a helmet safety system that reduces rotational forces acting on the head in the event of an oblique impact. Mammut relies on this protective system, which is important for the brain, for the Wall Rider and the Nordwand helmet.

The Czech Adam Ondra is currently probably the strongest climber in the world. He opened the world's first 9c with Silence, flashed with Super Crackinette 9a+, onsight climbed with Solitary Souls 8c+, pulled various boulders up to 8C+ and repeated the most difficult multi-pitch route in the world with the Dawn Wall. Today the mammoth athlete reveals what he packs in his backpack for a day of climbing.

Bach has made a name for itself over decades as a manufacturer of high-quality backpacks. The brand is little known for its tents and chairs. Wrongly so, in our opinion. We grabbed the Apteryx 3 tent and the Kingfisher and Kiwi camping chairs and set off.

To keep your feet on the wall, you need climbing shoes with a solid sole. And there's a lot more to it than meets the eye. We took a closer look at the black material and show you how shoe manufacturers come up with the perfect rubber compound.

Summer time is barefoot time. And if you want to do something good for your feet and still be active? Then Lizard Footwear has a few nifty models on offer. We tested three of them: the Way sandal, the Trail sandal and the Ultra Trek sandal.

We'll show you the quad stretch exercise, which stretches your thighs and hip flexors so you can climb higher.

We show the advantages and disadvantages of individual stand construction techniques and the importance of the angle of the compensation anchorage.

It weighs 1340 grams and still offers space for two people plus plenty of material. We took a closer look at the Alto TR2 ultra-light tent from Sea to Summit and tested it for you in our local mountains.

The climbing pants from Etre-Fort make a good trap in everyday life and, thanks to their freedom of movement and features, are also impressive when climbing.

Warming up while bouldering is important, but when you're out on the rocks, it's not always easy due to the limited options. Transianer Michel has a lot of experience with bouldering and gives tips for warming up outside.

With the Capitan Helmet Kids, Black Diamond has developed a children's helmet that is certified for both climbing and cycling.

In cooperation with Austrialpin, we are giving away six climbing packages, consisting of a Papnu Performance Chalkbag (design DaVini or Wall Runner), a climbing brush (model Marwin) and magnesium.

Whether the sandwich from the gas station, the coffee to go or the leftovers in the Tupperware box: plastic is omnipresent in our everyday life. With the Sculptor, Esbit offers a durable thermal container made of stainless steel that reliably keeps food warm for the climbing day and at the same time helps to reduce plastic flight.

Cortina d'Ampezzo - The Italian community is best known for skiing. The Italian holiday resort is a paradise not only for snow sports enthusiasts, but also for climbers. Steep walls offer countless routes of all levels of difficulty. The choice is immense and the ascents are short. AND: Even on days off or after work, the picturesque village makes hearts beat faster.

The Papnu Heli.UM from Austrialpin weighs just 13,7 grams. This makes the chalk bag one of the ultimate flyweights. But its bigger brother Papnu Performance doesn't have to hide either with its fighting weight of 56 grams. We took a closer look at the two paper magnesium bags.

The sunny days on the mountain are the best - logically. With high-quality sunscreen we protect our skin from dangerous UV rays - also logical. And the eyes? We like to put the next best pair of glasses on our noses. There are not only protective, but also sophisticated models, especially for mountain sports.

The Trad Zero 24 is lightweight at 570 grams. We took a closer look at the puristic alpine backpack from Ortovox and tested it on a multi-pitch tour in the Alpstein. Spoiler: We were impressed by the successful mix of comfort, functionality and lightness.

In order to be able to advance the development of crash pads, Mammut depends on you. What is important to you in a crash pad? What features have you missed so far? Tell Mammut what you think in a short survey and, as a thank you, get a 15 percent discount for their online shop.

Dome tent, tunnel tent or geodesic: What is the difference between the types of tent, which one is best suited for a canoe tour and what is the water column all about? Tom gives you an overview in the video.

Isleten is a small lakeside village on Lake Uri - nestled between clear water and imposing rock faces. With two varied climbing sectors right on the shore, the place is the ideal starting point for leisurely days in the vertical. If you are also looking for the right shoe for your future climbing adventure, you might find it on May 21st. Then Bächli Bergsport in Isleten carries out a climbing shoe test with brand new models. 

If you are looking for a climbing fin for alpine tours, multi-pitch routes or long indoor sessions, the Spirit and the low-volume model Spirit LV are the best choice. Red Chili has revised their luxury classic while maintaining the mix of comfort and performance.

Along with shoes, a crash pad and a chalk bag, a brush is part of the standard equipment for bouldering. A grip, bristles and good is. You don't need it anymore for cleaning rocks. If you still want to bring some color and natural creativity into play, you are in good hands with the brushes from Faza Brushes.