Steffen Kruse (Gear of the Week & collaborations): Onepiece
Whenever I want to be more comfortable, I put on my Onepiece. But as it's getting a bit long in the tooth by now, I want a new one. A onesie is also a wonderful gift for young and old. Whether as ski underwear (first layer) or as a presentable outfit for going out, there is now a suitable item for every use and for every target group.
As a child, we were already put into a romper, which is why it can still bring back a piece of happy childhood, security and nonchalance even at an older age. You can of course buy the big brands from our partner store Bergzeit, or you can support a smaller brand, for example EVA Outerwear.
Lorenzo Rieg (gear reviews and tours): Eska - Delta insert gloves made from goatskin
I only really wear thick gloves when freeriding in the ski area or when I'm on a ski tour. I prefer to use a thinner pair with better gripping and handling properties on the ascent, for skinning or in the city on the bike. Since the best all-purpose gloves (in my opinion) are unfortunately no longer available, I now have to make do with the second best. Both are not designed for outdoor sports, but for military or police forces, which is why they are rather thin, but provide a very good grip. They are certainly not the warmest gloves, but they allow me to do things like photography, fastening awkward ski boot buckles or calligraphy work. Thanks to the high-quality goatskin leather, they also last quite a while despite continuous use.
Lea Hartl (Editorial Director): Magazine subscriptions
Over the years, I have received various magazine subscriptions as gifts. This year is the first time I'm giving one away myself. I think subscriptions are a nice gift because 1. you get something out of it for longer - every time a new issue of the relevant magazine arrives in the post, I think of the person I owe it to - and 2. printed magazines are something that I actually like, but almost never buy myself in the age of the internet.
Mountain enthusiasts will definitely be delighted with a bergundsteigen subscription and who would object if Powder, Adventure Journal, Prime Skiing or something similar arrived in their letterbox every few months? I forget my subscriptions from time to time and am always delighted when the magazines turn up. If you don't like paper, you can often fall back on purely digital subscriptions these days.
