https://altavianature.com/en/ Buying guides, comparisons and explainers on mountain gear. en © Altavia Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT https://altavianature.com/brand/logo-512.pnghttps://altavianature.com/ https://altavianature.com/en/gear/mountain-outfits/ https://altavianature.com/en/gear/mountain-outfits/ Dressing for the mountains is not about fashion, but you do not need to look like you are in costume either. Six practical combinations by type of route and time of year, item by item, with ideas on where to buy them. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT Gear https://altavianature.com/en/gear/where-to-buy-cheap-outdoor-gear/ https://altavianature.com/en/gear/where-to-buy-cheap-outdoor-gear/ The mountains do not have to be expensive. We go through the options for kitting yourself out on a budget —big sports chains, online shops, sales, second-hand and rental— and the items where saving money can cost you dearly. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:30:00 GMT Gear https://altavianature.com/en/gear/basic-hiking-gear-on-a-budget/ https://altavianature.com/en/gear/basic-hiking-gear-on-a-budget/ You do not need everything in the shop window to get started. We suggest three kits —minimal, comfortable and complete— with the buying order we recommend and what each item brings. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT Gear https://altavianature.com/en/guides/how-to-layer-clothing-for-hiking/ https://altavianature.com/en/guides/how-to-layer-clothing-for-hiking/ It is not about wearing lots of clothes, but the right clothes, and knowing when to take them off or put them on. This is how the layering system used by mountaineers all over the world works. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT Guides https://altavianature.com/en/gear/how-to-choose-hiking-boots/ https://altavianature.com/en/gear/how-to-choose-hiking-boots/ There is no such thing as the best mountain boot: there is the best one for your foot and the kind of routes you do. We explain what to look for, how to try them on and the most common buying mistakes. Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT Gear https://altavianature.com/en/guides/what-to-pack-for-a-night-in-the-mountains/ https://altavianature.com/en/guides/what-to-pack-for-a-night-in-the-mountains/ Sleeping in the mountains completely changes the experience of a route. We tell you which gear is essential, what you can leave at home and how to pack it so your backpack weighs no more than it needs to. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT Guides https://altavianature.com/en/gear/sleeping-bag-temperature-ratings/ https://altavianature.com/en/gear/sleeping-bag-temperature-ratings/ A '-5 °C' bag can leave you shivering at 2 °C if you misread the label. We explain the European temperature standard, down versus synthetic, and why your mat matters as much as your bag. Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT Gear https://altavianature.com/en/environment/microplastics-on-mountain-summits/ https://altavianature.com/en/environment/microplastics-on-mountain-summits/ Polyester fibres above 8,000 metres, particles raining from the sky in remote Pyrenean valleys, plastic in Antarctic snow. The mountains are not safe from plastic, and part of the problem is what we wear. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT Environment