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How to choose the size of your hiking shoes
Calzado

How to choose the size of your hiking shoes

Choosing the right size for your mountain shoes depends on several details that you should consider. From the choice and placement of the socks, to the space of the foot inside the boot, to the way you lace them up.

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Mountain repair equipment
Montaña

Survival kit for your equipment: on-the-road fixes and home maintenance hacks

Trekking is unforgiving: a broken zip, a peeled sole or an open seam can be...

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Stob a'Choin, Lochearnhead, UK / Photo: Vishnu Prasad (Unsplash)
Ropa

Stay dry on the trail: tips for hiking in the rain

Tips for hiking in the rain: what to wear, where to camp, how to avoid the risk of falling and hypothermia.

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How to waterproof boots / Photo: Joanna Nix
Calzado

How to waterproof your hiking boots: Keep your boots like new and your feet dry

New boots rarely require immediate treatment, but knowing how to waterproof your hiking boots will help you to extend their lifespan.

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How to use the thermal blanket
Accesorios

How to use the thermal blanket?

The thermal blanket is essential to ensure survival in the extreme climate of the high mountains.

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Repairing mountain poles Photo: Field Forest and Fire (Unsplash)
Montaña

Tips for repairing screw-fit telescopic poles 

Trekking poles are one of the essential tools in the mountain equipment...

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How to choose the best trekking poles
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How to choose the best trekking poles

Although a trekking pole looks like a fairly simple contraption, there are a number of features, and not a few, that we need to be aware of.

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How to care for and wash your GORE-TEX equipment
Montaña | Destacado

How to care for and wash your GORE-TEX equipment

GORE-TEX garments should be cleaned. But how? Here's how to properly clean your outerwear, footwear and gloves.

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How to lighten the weight of your mountain rucksack
Mochila

How to lighten the weight of your mountaineering backpack

Carrying an ultra-light backpack for hiking or camping has many advantages, here's one of them....

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Mountain sports with goggles / photo: Ben Kitching (unsplash)
Accesorios

Tips for doing mountain sports if you wear glasses

Wearing glasses is something that our body gets used to, but it is also true that...

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How to lace up hiking shoes
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How to lace up hiking shoes

When practising mountain sports, in addition to choosing the most suitable footwear, it is also necessary to...

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How to choose mountain sunglasses
Montaña

How to choose mountain sunglasses

The choice of mountain sunglasses will depend on your intended use. The following guide will help you make the best choice.

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Discover some outdoor brands that are committed to sustainability
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Discover some outdoor brands that are committed to sustainability

Several brands have adopted sustainability as a way of doing business, following values that help the environment and society.

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Mountain clothing / Photo: Luke Helgeson (unsplash)
Montaña

Mountain clothing: tips on how to choose the perfect combination

The choice of mountain clothing is one of the first things to consider...

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Hiking equipment / Photo: Maria Fernanda Gonzalez
Montaña

What to pack in your basic trekking kit

Hiking equipment: The basics you should not miss in your equipment if you are going to do a trekking route of several days. Which shoes? Which clothes?

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Thule Stir Alpine 40L
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Thule Stir Alpine 40L Backpack

The Thule Stir Alpine 40L combines functionality and design, a perfect combination for a product...

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Montaña | Camino de Santiago

What to take on the Camino de Santiago

Every year, a large number of people make the decision to follow the route of the...

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Protecting your backpack from the rain / Photo: Frantisek Duris
Mochila

How to protect your backpack from the rain

In this article we will give you some tips on how to effectively protect your backpack from the rain while hiking.

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How to choose the right crampons for your activity / Photo: @leiregoitia_ (Instagram)
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How to choose the right crampons for your activity

How to choose the right crampons for the type of activity I am going to do.

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Camino de Santiago / Photo: Jorge Luis Ojeda
Montaña

Wearing trekking shoes on the Camino de Santiago

Choosing the right pair of shoes for the Camino de Santiago is essential to enjoy the experience.

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How to clean a mountain backpack / Photo: Blaise Vonlanthen
Montaña

How to clean a mountain backpack

Here are some tips on how to clean and maintain your travel companion for many years to come.

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Mountain bivouac covers / Photo: Rolf Steinmann [Public domain] via Wikimedia Commons
Montaña

Mountain bivouac covers

Don't you know what these covers are? They are a type of cover for sleeping bags, which are prepared for sleeping outdoors, without the need for a tent.

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Choosing the best ice axe / Photo: Greg Rakozy
Montaña

Choosing the best ice axe

The choice of ice axe depends on the activity you are going to do. Our guide below will help you make the best choice.

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Trekking and hiking / Photo: Wenni Zhou
Montaña

Fleeces. Information, buying guide and comparison

Practically everyone knows what fleece liners are, and we are most certainly familiar with the...

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How to wash a sleeping bag
Montaña

How to wash your sleeping bag: useful and practical tips

The sleeping bag, whether it is made of synthetic material or feather, is a delicate item, so we must follow some guidelines to wash it properly.

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