Outdoor equipment is expensive and you usually only need it for a few days a year. Therefore, it is often worthwhile to borrow instead of buy. In Stuttgart, for example, you can do this quite conveniently via the Alpine Club. Especially as a member of the Alpenverein, the prices are very reasonable.

Here you can see the offered assortment and learn more about the rental possibilities: https://www.stuttgart-alpin.de/ausruestung

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