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title: "Not all materials are the same – a technical glossary for the outdoor enthusiast"
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# Not all materials are the same – a technical glossary for the outdoor enthusiast

Authors: Tomáš Roztočil

Date: 2026-09-10

Choosing gear for the mountains and have no idea how to make sense of the various materials and their trade names? Take a look at our technical glossary for the outdoor enthusiast.

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