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GLOSSARY A - Z

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Glossary: R


Rambling

Rambling is another name used to describe, often but not always, leisurely walking in the countryside. Rambling may include other types of walking, including hillwalking and fellwalking.

Resolution and Torque Jackets - Lowe Alpine

Technical soft-shell jackets designed for alpine versatility. Wind and water resistant, breathable and durable.

Reversed Anfibio leather - Scarpa

This is a premier leather used on full mountain boots where maximum strength, support and abrasion resistance is required. These leathers are used with either the tanned finish out or are reversed with the textured side out and the tanned surface inside.

All Scarpa Anfibio leathers are HS12 treated. For Anfibio Leathers with the tanned surface on the outside of the boot we recommend treating this with HS12 Scarpa cream.

For reversed Anfibio Leather we recommend Nikwax Fabric & Leather treatment, followed by a light brushing with a suede brush. This will retain the appearance of the reversed leather. Alternatively for maximum water resistance use Aqueous Nikwax.

Ripstop

Ripstop nylon is a light-weight and water-repellent nylon fabric with reinforcement threads inter-woven into them to creating a crosshatch pattern, thus resisting ripping or tearing.

Rope Compressor - Rucksacks

In order to avoid carrying a cold wet rope around your neck, making sure your rucksack has a rope compressor can make all the difference. This is often fitted under the backpack's lid or occasionally on the exterior.

Rucksack Capacity

A rucksack's capacity usually appears after its name, e.g. TFX Horizon 65, and is measured in litres. Some rucksacks have additional component - e.g. Crag 45 + 15 - which indicates the additional capacity available if the user has the lid extended.

Tip: When choosing a pack, please see our advice sections for additional information.