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Go Outdoors - Outdoors glossary Category: Hobbies and Crafts > Camping and outdoor activities Date & country: 24/05/2018, UK Words: 341

Formaldehyde
A chemical often used in toilet cleaners and bleaches for camping or caravanning.

Footbeds
either flexible or rigid related to how much support your arch requires, an what the terrain demands. Deep cushioned footbeds are particularly useful for those with orthotic problems.

Frames
Built into rucksacks in order to elevate the pack away from the the back to increase breathability and air flow when used with a jacket.

Freeflow
Berghaus’s range of technological advancements in rucksack design to increase airflow an venting.

FullGrainLeather
A shiny surfaced leather, naturally more water-resistant than the layer beneath it, which is then finepolished and tends to repel water.

Geocaching
Searching for items using a handheld GPS, a method of orienteering first only US based, now in the UK.

GORE-Tex
A breathable, waterproof and windproof coated pore based membrane using pores that are on average 20,000 times smaller than a drop of water, and 700 times larger than a water vapour molecule.Classic GORE-Tex comes in a 2 ply or 2 layer construction, but three layer GORE and GORE-Tex XCR versions are available.

GoatSkinLeather
Goatskin is tanned to create a leather which is soft yet durable, often used in gloves or shoes to add grip.

GPS
Global Positioning Systems. Also known as ‘Sat Nav’ Or Satellite Navigation

Granger’sExtremeWash
A flouro-chemical and water-based reproofer for DWR coated garments

Groundsheet
Also referred to as a footprint, this keeps your tent free from dirt and moisture and adds a level of insulation.

Hardshell
A waterproof outerlayer. Best suited to poor weather. Typically less breathable than a softshell.

HaulLoops
Located on the front of a bag to allow it to be easily pulled if it is too heavy to carry.

HammerIn
An old style of ice screw, now replaced by screw in styles.

HandwarmingPockets
Used in jacket construction. Lined, sometimes padded pockets for additional warmth.

HeelSeat
Where the heel of the shoe and a liner are joined together.

HealthGaurd
Berghaus’s brand of mosquito repelling fabric treatment with 90% repellency.

Hipbelts
Found on bags, these fit on the hips and provide torsional control.

Hitchlocks
Safety devices used to immobilise a caravan's hitch in orer to prevent theft

HMSKarabiners
Also known as Pear Shaped, these are ‘oversized’ Offset D shaped karabiners that allow you more space inside the gate for belaying, traditional or indoor

HollowCorePolyester
A synthetic form of insulation, with hollow cores to allow heat to loft.

HollowFoot
A condition where a foot has an excessively raised arch. Prone to ‘rolling’ when the heel lands on impact.

HydrationPacks
Bags that include a removable and refillable drinking bladder an a drinking hose in order to rehydrate without needing to stop. Hydration systems can be inbuilt, or can be added to a hydration compatible bag at a lesser expense.

Hydrafort
A synthetic fabric that is waterproof and windproof, used by Regatta. Mainly used in waterproof jackets.

Hydro/dry
Created by Sprayway. A breathable and waterproof fabric with a hydrophyilic coating .

HydrostaticHead
The amount of water pressure a fabric can withstand before it leaks. Expressed as the height of a theoretical column of water required to force water through the fabric. Values above 1'500mm are considered waterproof, and can be as high as 10'000mm for the leading waterproof fabrics like GORE-TEX and eVent. The higher the number the more waterproof the fabric and the longer the waterproof performance should last.

Icescrews
Screw in devices that are used to secure a climber. These are removed after use.

Iceaxe
A tool used when climbing or in general mountain walks to chip away at compacted ice. Can be stored in specific areas of a rucksack.

IcePiton
A type of ice screw but with reverse teeth that can slot and pull.

IlusCoreTechnology
Ilus Core is a fabric used by Dare 2B that has a way stretch system for flex and motion. Warmth without weight ensures Ilus Core items are easily compressed and quick to dry. Typically used in a mid/base layer in 2 thicknesses.

InternalSeals
A method of constructing a product to ensure a water tight construction.

InternalSecurityPocket
Usually a small hidden pocket suitable for storing cash or keys.

Inverters
Enables your standard mains items to be used while camping or caravanning.

InsulatingLayer
A layer designed to keep you warm, this can be a midlayer such as synthetic fleece, or can be used over a midlayer, such as lined and padded gilet.

Interactive
The method of using a jacket and a fleece as a combination item together, zipped in together for a complete layered set. Also known as 3 in 1 of 'Zip In'/'Zipped In'.

Incandescent
Used to describe a type of torch which is brighter than an LED

Iodine
Used as a chemical based treatment to purify water. Usually sold in droplet form with a pippette for measuring the correct amount.

Isotex
A waterproof membrane used by Regatta. Typically used as a liner, Isotex offers breathability, windproofing and waterproofing.

Isotex10000XPT
A version of Isotex, a waterproof, breathable and windproof fabric. Highly permeable to water vapour allowing perspiration to escape with an added Durable Water Repellent (DWR) outer treatment.

ITN
Insecticide Treated Nets. Mosquito nets treated with chemical such as Permethrin or Deltrathrin to kill mosquitoes on contact.

JerryCan
A bottle used to transport water . Typically used during camping and caravanning trips when a water carrier such as an Aquaroll is too large.

KangarooPocket
A pouch pocket that can be accessed from either side. Seen in jackets and midlayers.

KevlarStitching
Threads can be made from Kevlar. Heat an abrasion resistance from the woven yarns makes Kevlar stitching desirable in many products that need to be durable.

KerbWeight
Used in trailer/roof box fitting, refers to the weight of an empty car without luggage or people.

Kevlar
A fibre made by DuPont made from a crystalline polymer into a fibre. The yarns of Kevlar are spun and woven, predominantly to make seamless gloves, sleeves or linings. Kevlar has excellent heat and abrasion resistance.

Kryptonbulbs
Commonly found in headtorches

Maglite
A brand of torches created from materials used in high strength aircraft. Designed for the police, these are now used by campers and walkers.

Melamine
A type of plastic used in camping cookware and cutlery. Heat absorbing, so cannot be exposed to heat sources such as a microwave.

MemBrain
Marmot’s own waterproof/breathable fabric with a very high waterproof rating an a PU film layer as well as a DWR coating.

Membrane
A film applied to the face fabric of a garment at the manufacturing stage to offer a variety of protection features such as water repellency or windproofing.

Membrane
A synthetic coating or film which is applied to a garment to offer a variety of protection features, such as a 'breathable membrane' or a waterproof membrane'.

MemoryMaps
Digital Mapping Software created by the Ordnance Survey used in conjunction with a GPS system and a PC or laptop.

MerinoWool
A merino is a type of sheep, bred for their soft wool and thin fibres to create Merino Wool. When it gets wet a Merino fibre can be extended up to 30% and recover without damage.

Mesh
A lightweight, venting fabric often used as a way to allow moisture to escape from garments, with no need to remove a layer. Mesh is very lightweight.

Metatarsal
The name for 5 bones found in the feet, within the toes or phalanges, and between the tarsal bones. Impact placed on the metatarsal bones can affect gait

MedialPost
The padded area at the side of a shoe that prevents the foot pronating as you walk or run. Sits at the Medial Side (Towards the big toe)

MidLayer
The second layer in the Layering System, worn over a baselayer, used to provide insulation and trap body heat.A midlayer should be a breathable synthetic. Typically, a fleece is used.

Midsole
A cushioned area of a shoe or boot that provides shock absorption.

MiniStitchThroughConstruction
A way of stitching down insulation used within garments in order to hold the down in place for the maximum levels of insulation.

Mittens
Gloves without seperate finger compartments, designed to circualte heat direct from the palm around the hands.

Microban
An anti-bacterial treatment applied to prevent unpleasant odours and bacteria forming.

Microfibres
Refers to any fibre with under 10,000m of thread.

MultimediaPoint
A pocket that can fit a media system such as an MP3 Player. Most commonly a feature within skiing jackets.

Neoprene
A strong synthetic rubber used in boots and other outdoor wear such as wellington boots to provide durability combined with flexibility

NeutralFooted
This is the ideal shape of foot that has no orthotic needs to correct. A person with a neutral gait will run without pronation.

NikwaxTechWash
A non-detergent soap that will clean DWR coated fabrics without affecting it's water repellency.

NikwaxTXDirectWashIn
A wax-like elastomer suspended in water to reproof garments.

Nosquito
Craghoppers own brand of clothing treated with a chemical such as Pyrethoid that kills mosquitoes on contact.

NubuckLeather
A full-grain leather finished using a different process to make it cosmetically soft.

Nylon
Nylon is a lightweight polymer set with heat during its creation, with the ability to withstand high temperatures and resist abrasion.

Odometer
Used in personal training computers. Allows you to track how far you went in Kilometres or Miles

OffsetDShapeKarabiner
Exactly like a regular D shape karabiner but with a smaller end and a larger gate entrance to reduce weight.

Olephobic
Oil hating, used as a repellent on garments to repel water and oil.

OnePullAdjustment
Refers to a system usually used in hoods where a toggle can be used with one hand to release a hood from hidden to a fixed peak.

Ortholite
A fabric made with polyurethane and recycled rubber used in shoes a year including shoes made by Merrell and Teva.

Ortholite
Ortholite are brand of orthotic insoles.

OrthoticInsole
These are technical/supportive Insoles

Outsole
The sole of the shoe that provides grip and protection.

OutdoorSystem
Also known as OS, this is Regatta's own Polyester/cotton fabric blend, peached for comfort with an inbuilt SPF. Designed to be quick wicking for use in active wear.

Outershell
The outer layer of a helmet used for safety such as cycling helmets or ski helmets. Created from slim plastic or polycarbonates for strength.

Overpronaton
A style of running gait where the foot moves incorrectly from the heel to the ball, causing orthotic problems.

Payload
Term used to in trailer/roofbox fitting. Refers to the weight of all the items that need to be accounted for and transported.

Parameta
Used in Paramo clothing. A windproof layer created from tightly woven microfibers that are water resistant when treated with Nikwax.

Paramo
A breathable waterproof fabric made with a waterproof drop.

PAS015:1994andPAS015:1998
Regulations for the safety of horse riding helmets.                                                                                                                                 

Pertex
A close-weave synthetic fibre that is inherently windproof and breathable, but lacking waterproofing. It is DWR treated on the face fabric to improve water resistance.

Peached/Peaching
A way of sanding a fabric to create a soft feel and a brushed feel, used in natural fabrics or synthetics/natural blends. Completed with a chemical layer which saturates the fabric to maintain its feeling.

Photochromic
Used in sunglasses and goggles. Refers to lenses that adapt to external light conditions.

Phalanges
Bones that form the fingers and toes.

Phobic
Technology used in Berghaus footwear created with foam with an open cell moulded construction to release moisture.

Pile
A soft fabric made from strands of yarn, designed to be high lofting and soft to touch. Often used in fleece construction as a wool alternative.

Pitcharea
The space required to pitch a tent measured in metres.

Pitching
The act of constructing a tent. Times can vary with pop ups which can pitch in seconds, to family tents which take longer.

Pigskinleather
A soft leather created from pigs' skin.

PitZips
Areas found in jackets or midlayers that allow you to unzip a part of the garment for venting without taking off a layer.

Ply
Refers to the amount of layers included in a fabric creation, such as 2 or 3 ply. This can be the face fabric thread count, or refer to additional membranes

Porelle
Porelle is a manmade synthetic which is both waterproof and breathable. It’s thin construction makes it ideal as a liner fabric.

Powerstretch
Made by Polartec. A 4-way stretched, 2 layered construction fabric to provide warmth and abrasion resistance.

Polyamide
A tough quick drying synthetic with a lighter weight than cotton.

Polyester
A man made polymer, woven alone or in a blend with natural fibres to create a wicking, abrasion resistant fabric.