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Technical Briefings

Choosing the right gear requires more than a little knowledge about the raw materials and techniques used in their manufacture. In this section you can find out some of the trade secrets.

We've started with down - a remarkable and often misunderstood material.

  1. Down
  2. Sleeping bag construction
  3. One-piece suits -Toilet Access
  4. Vapour Barrier Liners
  5. Windchill
  6. Temperature ratings
  7. Down vs synthetic insulation
  8. Fabrics
  9. Sizes

Read about our exceptional new 900 down. The best we have even handled in 48 years in the business.

New background article on ultralight gear just published.

Read about our Design Your Own Sleeping Bag system.

Read our new article, The Truth About Sleeping Bags.

Read our recent article on washing and cleaning down clothing and sleeping bags.


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