Outdoor equipment from Alpin Loacker – thoughtfully designed, ultralight and reduced to the essentials. Our range for hiking, mountain tours and bivouacking covers everything active people need outdoors: trekking poles, sleeping mats, down sleeping bags, lightweight tents, crampons and more. Hiking equipment that performs in the field and doesn't gather dust in the closet – because every product was developed for real outdoor use. Free shipping from €50.
Hiking Equipment – the right gear for every tour
Good outdoor equipment saves weight, increases safety and turns multi-day tours into an adventure instead of an ordeal. Alpin Loacker focuses on ultralight products that prove their worth on the trail – without unnecessary comfort baggage, but with maximum function per gram. Hiking equipment that works equally well for beginners and experienced alpinists.
- Trekking Poles: Carbon and aluminium, telescopic and folding poles for all applications
- Sleeping Mats: Inflatable, self-inflating and foam – R-values for all seasons
- Down Sleeping Bags: Ultralight, compact, with EN 13537-certified temperature ranges
- Lightweight Tents & Tarps: Minimal packed size, maximum weather protection for solo and duo tours
- Crampons & Gaiters: Safe walking on ice, dry feet in the field
What does ultralight mean for outdoor equipment?
Ultralight (UL) means base weight under 4.5 kg – that's backpack, tent, sleeping bag and mat combined. This increases daily range, protects your joints and makes multi-day tours more enjoyable. Alpin Loacker products are developed and selected with this goal in mind: every gram has its purpose, no weight is wasted. Buying outdoor equipment from us means: invest once, benefit for years.
Which tours is Alpin Loacker equipment suitable for?
Our outdoor range covers day hikes, multi-day hut tours, bivouacking adventures, trekking and light high mountain tours. All products were developed and tested on real tours in the Alps and beyond. For technical climbing tours or high altitude expeditions above 6000+ m, we recommend specialized outdoor shops.
What belongs in the basic equipment for a multi-day hike?
Backpack (35–50 L), tent or bivvy bag, sleeping bag (suitable for the season), sleeping mat, trekking poles, merino clothing in layering system, waterproof jacket, first aid kit and navigation (map + GPS). Alpin Loacker stocks the most important categories in its range – all coordinated with each other and weight-optimised.
How do I choose the right outdoor equipment for my tour?
First define tour type and season: day or multi-day tour? Summer or winter? Then weigh comfort and weight requirements. As a rule of thumb: trekking poles always, sleeping mat R-value matched to the coldest expected terrain, sleeping bag 5–10 °C colder than the expected minimum temperature.
Is ultralight outdoor equipment worth it for casual hikers?
Yes – lighter equipment pays off even for occasional tours. Less weight protects knees and back, makes the tour more enjoyable and increases the fun factor. Entry investment for solid UL equipment at Alpin Loacker: under €300 for sleeping bag, sleeping mat and poles.