Fleece
Technical cotton
What does polycotton mean? What is technical cotton? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the fabric? We answer these questions in our Outdoor Lexicon series - outdoor terms explained simply and clearly!
Water column
The water column indicates how many millimetres of water can be piled up until the pressure is so high that water is forced through the fabric. Rule of thumb here: Materials are considered waterproof from 1500mm.
Denier
We explain the term denier in our new outdoor lexicon. An important term when it comes to the material of tents...
Bulking power
Chris explains what the term bulking power or fillpower means!
Waterproof vs. water-repellent
What exactly is the difference between water-repellent and waterproof? Chris explains it to you...
Hardshell vs softshell
What is the difference between hard shell and softshell? What are the advantages? Which material is suitable for which use? All these questions are answered in our latest encyclopaedia!
Windproof vs. wind-repellent
What exactly is the difference? When does which make sense? Chris explains it to you...
Speedhiking
Ever heard of speed hiking? Find out what this new type of hike is all about here.
Breathability
In our 1st video you will learn important facts about breathability.
Load belts
What are load belts? How do they work and what are they good for? We explain important outdoor terms in short videos in our new outdoor lexicon! Today it's all about the term load strap.
Mummy sleeping bag vs. blanket sleeping bag
What exactly is the difference? What are the advantages? What are the disadvantages?
