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Gear that lasts.

No gear I do not believe in. No brands I would not stand behind. I buy less, borrow to test, and recommend only what I expect to last five to ten years minimum.

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5–10yr

Minimum expected lifespan

Honest

Always

🔧Repairability over replacement
🌍European-made preferred
🐑Natural fibres where possible
📅Buy less, buy better
🚫No Amazon, ever
🧪I borrow and rent to test honestly
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Gear I own

GORE-TEX
🇨🇭 Swiss Brand ✦ I own this

Mammut

Blackfin Mid Boot

"A bombproof winter boot at a fair price."

Almost two years in and 20-plus day hikes across snow, ice, rain and everything in between. A dedicated winter boot that handles any cold-weather condition without complaint — except the laces.

  • Rated to -25°C, tested in genuinely cold alpine conditions
  • GORE-TEX waterproofing that has held up through two seasons
  • Ankle support I trust completely on icy terrain
  • Works perfectly with snowshoe bindings
★★★★☆ Would buy again — with better laces
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✦ I own this

Durston

X-Dome 2P

Freestanding dome with real living space, flexible pitch options, and materials built to last. A tent you buy once and keep for a decade.

★★★★★Would buy again
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✦ I own thisRepair Culture

Patagonia

Granite Crest + Torrentshell Kit

A full rain kit tested in heavy rain and snow on the Jacobsweg. The jacket is exceptional — packable, breathable, and genuinely weatherproof. The trousers impress where it counts.

★★★★★Jacket 5/5 · Trousers 3.5/5
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Researched & recommended

I have not personally owned all of the gear below, but I have researched it thoroughly and in some cases borrowed or rented it for testing. I only include brands and products I would genuinely recommend.
Repair Culture

Patagonia

Torrentshell 3L Jacket

Ironclad Guarantee means they fix it for life. PFC-free waterproofing, recycled nylon. Around 100 CHF less than the Granite Crest — a strong choice if budget matters more than marginal performance gain.

★★★★★
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🇩🇪 German Made

Vaude

Brenta 35+5L Pack

More sustainability certifications than almost any other outdoor brand. Climate-neutral company. Built to be repaired at any Vaude service point.

★★★★☆
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🐑 Natural Fibre

Ortovox

185 Rock'N'Wool Merino

Austrian merino sourced with strict animal welfare standards. Biodegrades at end of life. Regulates temperature better than synthetics and does not smell after a long day on the trail.

★★★★★
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GPS
✦ I own this

Garmin

inReach Mini 2

Satellite communicator for remote trails. Not about fear — about responsibility. If you hike alone in the Alps, this is the one piece of safety tech worth carrying. Pairs with your phone.

★★★★★
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