Explore the Outdoors!
Everything about materials used in hiking and outdoor gear and apparel.
Nylon is a synthetic fiber that has been used for decades in clothing and other products. It is durable, flexible,…
Ripstop nylon and ripstop polyesters are the most widely used nylon and polyester fabrics used in outdoor clothing, sleeping bags,…
Having rubber boots is a great idea if you live in a place where it rains a lot as they…
The weight of skis can be an important factor, especially when you’re first learning to ski. Lightweight skis can feel…
You probably are not aware that there may be some extra money hanging around your house. A large, bald-faced hornet…
Do you have a puffer jacket that has lost its volume? Maybe you have washed it or stored it for…
600D polyester is a fabric that is often used in the manufacture of outdoor gear such as backpacks, camping chairs,…
One thing to do while out of hiking season is to paint your tent in awesome colors! But can it…
Many backpacks are made of synthetic fabrics that are lightweight and durable, but their degree of water resistance varies. Nylon…
I recently wrote about the thinner nylon fabrics (from 10D to 40D) and how these are often used for weight-critical…
