Test archive

The big touring ski test in Les Diablerets by Bächli Bergsport

With the imposing suspension bridge on the Scex Rouge - the only one in the world that connects two mountain peaks - Les Diablerets in the canton of Vaud has blossomed into a tourism highlight. However, not only artificial structures, but also mighty glacier ice and inviting powder slopes attract ski tour and freeride enthusiasts to the area. The perfect location to put the latest ski models through their paces with Bächli Bergsport.

What a sticky climbing shoe! Unparallel's Souped Up review

We tested what is perhaps the stickiest climbing shoe for you, the Souped Up by Unparallel, in the climbing hall and on the rock. You can find out how the shoe fared in the following video. AND: You can win a model - tailor-made for you, even before the official market launch!

The combination of comfort, lightness and power make the Nao RL an interesting choice for trail runners.

Headlamp with an unbelievable 1500 lumens in the test | Petzl Nao RL

With an output of 1500 lumens and a total weight of just 145 grams, the Nao RL headlamp is a real headlamp. We took a closer look at the new headlamp from Petzl on a late-evening mountain tour.

Ultra-light mountain boot for alpine tours | La Sportiva Equilibrium tested

The Aequilibrium ST GTX by La Sportiva combines the lightness of an approach shoe with the qualities of a mountaineering boot. This makes it the perfect companion on technical excursions, glacier crossings or via ferratas. We have crossed the Altenalp towers with the ultra-light mountain boots and are thrilled.

Light and incredibly spacious: The Apteryx 3 tent by Bach

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.

Approach shoe and sandal combined: Lizard Ultra Trek sandal

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.

Alto TR2 – The ultralight tent for your mountain adventures in the test

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.

Papnu Chalkbag Performance and Helium Austrialpin

Papnu: The world's lightest chalk bag | 13,7 grams

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.

Trad Zero alpine backpack from Ortovox: super light and no frills | test

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.

We Care Classic recycling climbing rope from Mammut put to the test

We have taken a closer look at the Mammut Crag We Care Classic sport climbing rope and tested it on the rock for you.

The most spectacular «campsite» | Test Sea to Summit Telos TR2

We got the order to test the new Telos TR2 tent from Sea to Summit. Not on the campsite, but in a special place. Said and done. What came out of it can be found here in this experience report. So much can be revealed: We are blown away - from the scene as well as from the tent.