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Wool is a fantastically warm, comfortable, sustainable and high-performing material. In theory, we have an infinite source of it(as long as we keep the sheep happy). Despite this, it tends to get a bad rap. In this blog we’ll go through 5 misconceptions of wool and why you should be using it as part of…

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Winter is comming: What’s the best insulation? As I write this, the cold mornings are rolling in and the threat of winter is lingering. Now’s the time we all start looking at a new insulating jacket to keep us toasty on those really cold days. You may already have a preference or you may not…

At Trekitt, we can hear you. Is my outdoor gear waterproof? you asking, Let’s talk about it! Join us for the exploration as we spill the secrets on your gear’s water-resistant magic. Most outdoor enthusiasts seem to be primarily concerned about being able to stay entirely dry while navigating through the hills. This is a…

The Significance of Fill Power in Outdoor Gear I imagine you’ve arrived on this page because you’re wondering, “what is fill power?”. You also looking to purchase a jacket, sleeping bag, or down-insulated product. You may have come across the term ‘fill power’, followed by a seemingly arbitrary number. We’re here to explain what this…

The Science Of Down Let’s first explore what hydrophobic down is and why it’s such a prized material, before we dive into the science behind it. Birds have two types of feathers – the exterior feathers that are tougher and the layer of fine feathers beneath them, called down. It provides insulation and warmth to…

My Jacket Isn’t Breathable Enough! Marketing is a blessing and a curse. It allows us to communicate this very blog to you, after all. But on the flip side, it can be detrimental when trying to make an informed decision. If everything is breathable, soft, comfortable, quiet and *insert more hyperbole here*, the words lose their…

Various industries use R-Value to measure an object’s thermal resistance. Objects that resist heat more effectively receive a higher R-Value, such as sleeping mats, like we’re talking about today, to windows.    Right, that’s the technical answer; albeit shortened massively, but how does this relate to sleeping mats?  Understanding R-Value: How Sleeping Mats are Tested…