Summer Ends, the Mountains Don’t — Gear for Autumn Hikes
September takes away two hours of daylight, but the trails remain. The only things that change are what’s in your backpack and whether you return in the dark prepared—or caught by surprise.
Fjällräven NEW Skule Top, 26 l - 109 €
A backpack that carries a laptop in the morning and a windbreaker in the afternoon saves valuable space in the hallway closet. With a 26-liter capacity and a padded compartment for laptops up to 15 inches, you don’t have to choose between city life and the trail. The 600D polyester fabric with a water-repellent finish can handle a light shower, while the elastic front cord securely holds a jacket you've just taken off. A hip belt and breathable back panel help distribute the load during all-day hikes.
Hydro Flask Lightweight Wide Flex Cap, 710 ml - 51.99 €
Cold for 24 and hot for 12 hours. That’s the difference between a thermal bottle and a regular water bottle during an all-day hike. Made from 18/8 stainless steel, it maintains the temperature of your drink without leavinga metallic taste. The wide mouth makes it easy to fill, even from a spring. At just 281 grams, it’s about a quarter lighter than many bottles of the same capacity. Hot tea on the ridge in the morning, cold water on the descent in the afternoon, all from the same bottle.
Hydro Flask Lightweight Wide Flex Cap thermos, 710 ml, tourmaline
51.99 €
RRP 55.99 €
Hydro Flask Lightweight Wide Flex Cap thermos, 946 ml, tourmaline
53.99 €
RRP 59.99 €
Hydro Flask Lightweight Wide Flex Cap thermos, 1183 ml, serpentine
53.99 €
RRP 59.99 €
-10% Hydro Flask Wide Flex Straw Cap thermal flask, 710 ml, chalk white arc
35.99 €
-10%
RRP 39.99 €
ORTOVOX First Aid Waterproof Mini - 34.99 €
A first aid kit is the one item in your backpack that you hope you'll never need. The roll-top closure keeps the contents dry even if your backpack gets soaked, and it can be opened with a single motion—even in a stressful situation. Inside, you'll find an isothermal blanket (160 × 210 cm), sterile gauze, plasters, scissors, gloves, and an emergency card with first-aid instructions. Measuring just 13 × 9 × 4.5 cm, it still leaves room for any personal medications you may want to carry.
Victorinox Pioneer X Alox - 77.99 €
A pocket knife is something you might not need for years—and then end up using three times in a single day. The Pioneer X features 9 functions, including scissors, a can opener, a reamer, and a wire stripper. It covers a wide range of needs, whether you're at a mountain hut or out on the trail. The anodized Alox aluminium handle is more durable than plastic and provides a secure grip even when wet. The 2026 edition has the year engraved on the back and comes in gift packaging. This kind of gear is for life.
Salewa Pedroc 2 MID PTX - 139 €
Dew in the morning and rain in the afternoon. The PFAS-free Powertex membrane keeps water out while allowing moisture vapor to escape, and the mid-cut design provides extra ankle support on loose scree. The Pomoca outsole with directional lugs delivers reliable traction on both wet roots and gravel. At just 395 g (UK 8), it’s certainly not a shoe that will start weighing you down. What matters isn’t how the footwear looks when you buy it, but how it performs after the third wet hike.
Salewa Pedroc 2 MID PTX women's shoes, faded green/dark olive
from 119 €
RRP 159 €
Warmpeace Ridgewalk, 100 - 135 cm - 57.99 €
Trekking poles are a great way to help your knees make it back home in good shape, no matter your age. The 100–135 cm adjustment range is controlled with a Fast Lock lever, allowing you to shorten the poles for climbs and lengthen them for descents, even while wearing gloves. The 7075 aluminium construction keeps the weight low, while the hardened tungsten carbide tip resists wear season after season. They fold down to just 37 cm, and the package also includes baskets and protective tip covers.
Black Diamond DISTANCE Z - 119 €
When you're moving fast uphill and even faster downhill, traditional telescopic poles can feel a step behind. The Distance Z folds like an avalanche probe on a Kevlar cord and extends from 33 cm to full length with a single pull. A pair in the 100 cm size weighs just 316 grams, so you'll barely notice them on your backpack. The package includes both carbide and rubber tips, making them equally suitable for rocky terrain and valley asphalt. They're light enough that you'll take them on runs as well.
Petzl TIKKINA, 300 lm - 24.99 €
In September, darkness falls nearly two hours earlier than it does in July. The Tikkina delivers 300 lumens across three lighting modes, allowing you to balance brightness and battery life. It runs on three AAA batteries—available almost anywhere—or on a rechargeable CORE battery pack. Weighing just 92 grams and featuring a washable headband, it can stay in your backpack all season. With a reliable headlamp, returning after dark no longer has to be a reason to cut your route short.
You can find even more hiking gear, footwear, and outdoor accessories in the MTBIKER shop.
PR article
PR article
PR article
arrow_outward
