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Category:Materials
Modern gear is complex and the raw materials used in state of the art gear play a big role in the performance, durability and weight of the product. The range of materials we use when backpacking is huge. This category collects information on materials to help you understand how materials impact gear performance and properties.
- Materials 101 - An overview of the properties and uses of various materials
- Fabrics - waterproof, breathable, abrasion resistant, and so on
- Insulating Materials - down, synthetics, aero-gels
- Metals - raw materials such as aluminum, titanium, stainless steel
- Strings and cords for tent guys, packs, bear bagging
- Tubing - aluminum, carbon fiber, Teflon, PFA, beverage
- Fuels - alcohols, gases, liquid fuels, solid fuels
- Make Your Own Gear - patterns and descriptions for MYOG projects
- Sources - Sources for materials for MYOG projects
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