Resources
Technical Specifications
Rucksacks
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Summit Gear Rucksacks
Summit Gear = Technical Simplicity. Read through the following tech pages to gain a greater understanding of how we design and consruct our gear, and our advice on use and abuse.
Harnesses and Carrying Systems
Stripping back to the essential elements to design lightweight, comfortable pack harnesses.
Fabric Choice and Manufacturing Techniques
How we make our gear so durable.
Cycling
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Summit Gear Panniers
All you ever wanted to know about our panniers, but were afraid to ask!
Pannier design, rack attachment systems, and Summit Gear manufacturing quality.
Clothing
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Fabric Specifications
Wade through the confusing jargon and understand how all these incredible fabrics actually perform.
Outerwear Fabric Specifications
Windproof, waterproof, and comfortable across all temperatures
Mid Layer Fabric Specifications
Stay warm with your choice of warm wear
Base Layer Fabric Specifications
Against the skin comfort
Sleeping Bags
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Mont Down Filled Sleeping Bags
Lightweight sleeping systems designed for warm blooded mammals
The feathers are flying!! What "down quality" really means.
Sleeping Bag Fabric Specifications
The right fabrics for the right environment.
Warmth retention, comfort and gender differences.