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GLOSSARY A - Z

 

Glossary: Ff
 

Fibreflex - F2 - Tent Poles

These fibreglass tent poles are used in various lengths and diameters to suit the intended design of the tent. The steel ferrules and tips are finished to give smooth and snag-free travel through pole sleeves and eyelets. All sections are 'shock-corded' together.

 

Fitted Hood - sleeping bags

The fitted hood is a overhanging, jacket style hood to ensure comfort, increased warmth and reduced weight in the sleeping bag by the hood fitting more closely around your head.


Fleece

The main function of fleece material is to provide warmth. Fleeces have several unique properties that make them ideal worn on their own or as a layering piece. Compared to cotton or wool, fleece dries quicker, provides greater warmth at less weight, and is very breathable.
Fleece jacket
 

Fleece chin guard

The fleece chin guard is a layer of fleece lined around the zip and collar of a jacket, designed to add additional comfort around your chin and mouth.

 

Flight Series - The North Face

The North Face Flight Series features ultralight, multi-purpose clothing, equipment and footwear for multi-sport athletes. This athlete-tested performance collection is designed for done-in-a-day and weekend adventures when fast and light packing is needed.

 

Footprint - Tents

A tent footprint is another name for a groundsheet protector and will extend the life of your tent by protecting the bottom / groundsheet from wear. The footprint is very easily replaced, unlike some tent groundsheets. It will also allow you to pitch some tents without the body for maximum weight savings.

 

Frame Construction - Petzl climbing harnesses

High strength bias tape along the edges of the waist belt and leg loops provides strength and support. The pressure is distributed over the entire area between the tape, making for a Petzl climbing harness that is extremely comfortable and well ventilated.

 

Full grain calf leather - Scarpa

A high quality leather of 2.4mm to 2.6mm in thickness, ideal for fell or lighter weight hillwalking boots, which require less bedding in.
 

Fusion Pitch - The North Face tents

Combines continuous pole sleeves with clip construction for easy setup and improved ventilation in The North Face tent.

 

GLOSSARY A - Z

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