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Modern gear utilizes microporous or hydrophilic membranes combined with a water-repellent DWR exterior. Manufacturers apply these via coatings (budget-friendly and lightweight) or laminates (durable and high-performance). Laminated constructions typically feature either 2-ply designs with a hanging liner for everyday comfort or 3-ply unified layers providing maximum durability and protection for extreme alpine conditions.

Some call it black-magic others refer to the secret cult of Gore-Tex. What is truth, what is myth?

Modern gear utilizes microporous or hydrophilic membranes combined with a water-repellent DWR exterior. Manufacturers apply these via coatings (budget-friendly and lightweight) or laminates (durable and high-performance). Laminated constructions typically feature either 2-ply designs with a hanging liner for everyday comfort or 3-ply unified layers providing maximum durability and protection for extreme alpine conditions.

Some call it black-magic others refer to the secret cult of Gore-Tex. What is truth, what is myth?

Trystan Firman

Waterproof-Breathable Fabrics

October 25, 2026

Catie Monteiro

5 tips and tactics every new runner should know

April 1, 2026

Is a beginner qualified to offer advice? I think so. It’s been three months since I started running and I’ve gone from hating it to loving it. Here are the 5 tips and tactics that have made all the difference.

Chris Allan

Never Waste a Good Climbing Injury

November 24, 2024

Suddenly you hear a “pop” from your middle finger and all the strength disappears from your right hand. You blow off the wall like you’ve just been shot by a sniper.That’s it. Pulleys blown. Off to see the physio first thing Monday morning. And all you can thinks is, “Will I be able to climb this weekend? How long before I can get back on my project?”As a physio I have a love hate relationship with those questions.

When it comes to hiking footwear, is it as simple as traditional versus new age?

Mark Johnston

Are leather hiking boots dead?

November 24, 2024

Is it time to retire our trusty leather clompers? Or do they still have a place in our hearts and on our hikes? Our resident gear expert, Mark Johnston has the answer.

A wall for beginners, don't be fooled despite the easier grading routes are still pumpy !

Mermaid Wall

Despite its large presence a very friendly line indeed

Friendly Giant Boulder

Three route boulder, 2 beginner lines and one harder 7B

Table Mountain, Lionshead & Apostles

Inspiring you to get out and enjoy and adventure

Giving you the info required for the adventure

Trystan Firman

Adventure

Climb & Fly

A new "hybrid" mini wing out for its first public display of usability in the desert climbing hub of Rum where the team of three climbed up walls and flew down to the valley.

December 9, 2021

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Jeff Ayliffe

Adventure

Air Zimbabwe

Alois Marume left Zimbabwe in search of a better life, a life with opportunities and meaning. This would be a flight of fancy for Alois.

December 9, 2021

Adventure

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TECH TIPS

Waterproof-Breathable Fabrics

5 tips and tactics every new runner should know

Never Waste a Good Climbing Injury

Are leather hiking boots dead?

How to care for your climbing rope

How to choose a rain jacket

An amatuer's guide to approach shoes

12 Tips for Solo Female Travellers

Climb & Fly

Air Zimbabwe

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