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Julbo Edge Reactiv sunglasses
With Julbo's new Edge sunglasses, there's no need to carry interchangeable lenses in your rucksack. The Reactiv filters tint from level 0 to 3 and thus cover a particularly wide range. Clever: the lens is not grey, but a contrast-enhancing red. Weighing just 25 grams and with an adjustable nose clip, they fit easily and securely.
Price: 239 Euro >> available here
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Leatherman Signal Multitool
The Leatherman Signal comes with needle-nose pliers, wire cutters, knife, saw, hammer, can opener, flint - hardly any multitool has more talents than a Leatherman. It's good to have at least one of the problem solvers in the group. It can be used to repair almost anything from a broken shoelace to a defective gear cable - provided you have a little creativity. 19 tools, 212 grams and available in many colours.
Price: 159 Euro >> available here
Endura MT500 Burner Flat MTB shoes
Flat pedal shoes used to be as flabby as flip-flops. Today, thanks to their elaborate soles, they provide sufficient power for long climbs. They are also much more comfortable for pushing passages and cut a fine figure in the pizzeria in the evening. Endura's MT500s also have ergonomic inner soles and coarsely profiled outsoles.
Price: 149,99 Euro >> available here
Poc VPD Airflow Knee Protector
Either knee rings or knee protectors. Why not both? The Airflow protectors from Poc weigh just 260 grams in size L and are almost as inconspicuous as knee rings, but provide equal protection from cold wind and hard stone. Thanks to the wide, honeycomb-shaped rubber coating, the Level 1 protector also sits securely when pedalling.
Price: 120 Euro >> available here
Karpos Lot Rain Jacket
A rain jacket is windproof and waterproof at the same time. Even if it is usually a little sweaty, it makes a wind jacket superfluous on a transalp. Weighing just 184 grams - despite its functional hood - the Lot packs down small and, with its 20,000 water column, can withstand an afternoon thunder shower.
Price: 220 Euro >> available here
Lundhags Tived zip-off MTB trousers
The style of zip-off trousers is debatable. But the fact is: they are two MTB trousers in one and therefore extremely practical when space is limited. The Tived is made from a mix of recycled polyester and organic cotton, dries quickly and is also really light at 350 grams.
Price: 161 Euro >> available here
Silca Italian Army Knife Multitool
The multiple qualities are already in its name and it really should not be missing on any tour - the multitool par excellence. The Italian Army Knife from luxury outfitter Silca weighs 160 grams and combines the 20 most important tools for repairs on the road in its easy-grip housing. The handy chain riveter is slid onto the top of the tool and sits comfortably in the hand. The bits are of particularly high quality.
Price: 66 Euro
Stefan Frey
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