Category: Outdoor

You’ve probably already seen them on our site: the bags in Cotopaxi's Del Día collection. These bags are made from highly sustainable materials and each features a unique colour scheme. The Del Día collection is an initiative by Cotopaxi to reduce material waste. Every bag is unique because the seamstresses are free to choose which colour fabric they use. As a result, every bag in the Del Día c...

If you often go out into nature, you know how important lightweight and compact equipment is. From backpacks to sleeping bags, every item should be easy to carry without compromising on performance. An essential but often underrated item in your outdoor gear is the towel. This is where the microfibre towel comes in. This clever invention offers numerous advantages over traditional cotton towels...

Is your jacket waterproof, water-repellent or water-resistant? Or is it all of these? Do you know what is meant by each of these terms? In any case, they are often mixed up, while there is indeed an important difference in meaning between the three terms. That is what we are going to talk about in this blog. We will also look at some common measurement methods and classification systems that ca...

You've probably come across the abbreviation DWR. Probably in the combination DWR coating, DWR impregnation or DWR treatment. What exactly does it mean and why is it so widely used in the outdoor world? And do all these terms refer to the same phenomenon? We take a closer look in this blog.

In this short blog, we discuss the breathability of materials and the different methods that can measure it. You probably already have an idea of what is meant by the former, but we still recommend you read this blog. After all, for certain technical clothing, it's really important that you understand this concept well and know what to look out for to avoid expensive mispurchases.

In this short blog, we discuss what microplastics are, how they spread and their consequences are. We also discuss how we as outdoor enthusiasts can do our bit to minimise their impact.