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AN ALL-WOMEN CYCLING EXPEDITION FROM LA PAZ TO CUSCO
Four weeks, 880 kilometres and not a single metre below 3,600 m above sea level. What is a cycling expedition across South America like when...
HOW DOES CUMULUS® TEST DOWN SLEEPING BAGS?
Discover what Comfort, Limit and Extreme ratings mean, how EN ISO 23537 testing works, and why field trials are essential when choosing a down...
HOW TO CHOOSE A RAIN JACKET FOR A THRU-HIKE?
Explore lessons from more than 3,500 km on trail and see what truly matters during a long trek: waterproof protection, ventilation, hood design,...
CHOICES THAT MATTER!
The outdoors is not only about the places we reach, but also the decisions we make along the way. Discover how, together with the European Outdoor...
SLEEPING OFF THE GROUND
Want to feel even closer to the outdoors? Learn how to prepare for nights under the open sky. Explore ultralight hammock systems, understand how to...
SLEEP TIGHT, CHOOSE RIGHT
Most sleeping bags come with three temperature ratings: Comfort, Limit, and Extreme. These three numbers may decide whether you sleep soundly or...
DOWN GEAR CARE GUIDE
Taking care of your down jacket or sleeping bag doesn’t have to be daunting - it’s actually pretty straightforward once you know the steps! A clean...
LET THE BOG PULL YOU IN!
What do ultralight gear, wetlands and beavers have in common? More than you might think. Discover how 1% of Cumulus® product sales helps to protect...
WINTER DOWN SLEEPING BAG – WHAT REALLY MATTERS?
Temperatures: comfort vs. limit rating, type of down, cut and size. In this guide to winter down sleeping bags we explain how to choose a bag that...
A SOLID STEP TOWARDS WARMTH
Do you find yourself shivering on a bivouac even though you’re wearing a “proper” down jacket? Find out why keeping only your torso warm isn’t enough...