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Category: Materials

Everything about materials used in hiking and outdoor gear and apparel.

  • Is Polyester Warm? Does Polyester Keep You Warm?

    Is Polyester Warm? Does Polyester Keep You Warm?

    When it comes to outdoor gear, there are numerous materials to choose from, and for many people it comes down to natural fabrics like wool, silk and down or synthetic fabrics like polyester. While there is no doubt that down and wool are warm, how do the synthetic fabrics do when it comes to warmth?…

  • Waterproofing Outdoor Fabrics – The Ultimate Guide!

    Waterproofing Outdoor Fabrics – The Ultimate Guide!

    Are you tired of your outdoor jacket getting soaked in the rain? Do you want to keep warm and dry on your next hiking trip? Waterproofing your outdoor fabrics is a great way to protect against the elements and extend the life of your gear. Generally speaking though, some popular choices include DWR and silicone…

  • How to Wash an Under Armour Backpack? (Explained!)

    How to Wash an Under Armour Backpack? (Explained!)

    Do you ever wonder how to wash an Under Armour backpack? If you have used your Under Armour backpack for a while, chances are that it will need to be washed or at least cleaned. Most Under Armour backpacks are made from 600D polyester, which means that most Under Armour backpack models can be safely…

  • How to Best Wash a Camelbak Backpack?

    How to Best Wash a Camelbak Backpack?

    Do you ever wonder how to wash a Camelbak backpack? If you have used your Camelbak backpack for a while, chances are that it will need to be washed or at least cleaned. Most Camelbak backpacks are made from 600D polyester and/or 420D nylon , which means that most Camelbak backpack models can be safely…

  • How to Wash a Kipling Backpack The Safest Way!

    How to Wash a Kipling Backpack The Safest Way!

    Do you ever wonder how to wash a Kipling backpack? If you have used your Kipling backpack for a while, chances are that it will need to be washed or at least cleaned. Most Kipling backpacks are made from nylon, which means that most Kipling backpack models can be safely washed in the washing machine…

  • How to Wash a Fjallraven Backpack? (Depends on the pack!)

    How to Wash a Fjallraven Backpack? (Depends on the pack!)

    Do you ever wonder how to wash a Fjallraven backpack? If you have used your Fjallraven backpack for a while, chances are that it will need to be washed or at least cleaned. Most Fjallraven backpacks are made from Vinylon F or polyester, which means that most Fjallraven backpack models can be safely washed in…

  • How To Wash An Army Backpack? (Be Careful with…)

    How To Wash An Army Backpack? (Be Careful with…)

    Do you ever wonder how to wash a army backpack? If you have used your Army backpack for a while, chances are that it will need to be washed or at least cleaned. Most army backpacks are made from polyester ranging from 600D to 1000D in thickness, which means that most Army backpack models can…

  • How to Wash a Backpacking Backpack? (The Best Way!)

    How to Wash a Backpacking Backpack? (The Best Way!)

    Do you ever wonder how to wash a backpacking backpack? If you have used your backpacking backpack for a while, chances are that it will need to be washed or at least cleaned. Most backpacking backpacks are made from nylon, which means that most backpacking backpack models can be safely washed in the washing machine…

  • How to Wash a Deuter Backpack The Right Way!

    How to Wash a Deuter Backpack The Right Way!

    Do you ever wonder how to wash a Deuter backpack? If you have used your Deuter backpack for a while, chances are that it will need to be washed or at least cleaned. Most Deuter backpacks are made from recycled polyester, which means that most Deuter backpack models can be safely washed in the washing…

  • How to Wash a North Face Backpack? (All Models!)

    How to Wash a North Face Backpack? (All Models!)

    Do you ever wonder how to wash a North Face backpack? If you have used your North Face backpack for a while, chances are that it will need to be washed or at least cleaned. Most North Face backpacks are made from recycled polyester 600D, which means that it can be safely washed in the…