Outdoor Gear Glossary

This is commonly used in family and group tents for its ability to cope with the foot traffic generated in high capacity tents.

Selected for use in some backpacking tents due to its excellent durability and low weight. PU coated to produce a hydrostatic-head well in excess of the waterproof standard.

Outdoor Equipment The 2-D-welding process is used for flat products like mapcases and document bags, consisting of an upper and a lower side, these are then welded together along the edges.

Outdoor Equipment Waterproof Ortlieb products parts required for a bag are firmly joined by means of high frequency welding, rather than the usual process of being glued or sewn. This creates connection provides an extremely waterproof bag. The 3-D-welding process is used for producing three-dimensional products like bike panniers, panniers and drybags.

This multi-functional finish repels moisture at the outside and is quick wicking on the inside, as well as offering a high degree of stain resistance.

Strong warmth-to-weight ratio down used in down sleeping bags and insulated clothing - providing lightweight insulation across a range of temperatures.

Outstanding warmth from a high cluster-to-feather ratio. Increased loft and compressibility for superior warmth-to-weight performance - used in down sleeping bags and insulated clothing.

Highest quality down commercially available. The lightest and most compressible down with the best warmth-to-weight ratio - used in down sleeping bags and insulated clothing.