Materials & Technology· 8 minutes·August 2026
Ultralight rain jacket: Buying guide and models 2026
An ultralight rain jacket weighs between 97 and 300 grams and disappears into the outside pocket of your rucksack as a fist-sized bundle. Here you can read about the hydrostatic head you really need, why …
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Materials & Technology· 8 minutes·August 2026
Ultralight rain jacket: Buying guide and models 2026
An ultralight rain jacket weighs between 97 and 300 grams and disappears into the outside pocket of your rucksack as a fist-sized bundle. Here you can read about the hydrostatic head you really need, why …
Materials & Technology· 8 minutes·June 2026
Ultra-light sleeping mat – the honest buying guide for your sleep system
There's this one morning on tour when you crawl out of your tent feeling shattered and you don't know why. Usually, it's not the sleeping bag, but the …
Materials & Technology· 6 minutes·November 2024
The Dyneema rucksack – ultra-light, robust and reliable
In the world of ultralight trekking and outdoor kit, Dyneema is synonymous with innovation and durability. The material, which was originally developed for the shipping industry and industrial applications …
Materials & Technology· 7 minutes·January 2019
Material Lexicon
Welcome to the Materials Guide, your guide to the technical textiles used in WeitLäufer rucksacks. Here, we explain why we use selected fabrics such as X-Pac VX21, UltraStretch and Gridstop, and …
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