Outdoor Gear Glossary

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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