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Extremities Technology Explained

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Next-generation performance. Built from the fabric up. Extremities has spent decades pushing the limits of glove, hat, and accessory technology. From eco-conscious materials to specialist membranes that keep you warm, dry, and visible — every fabric in our range has…

How to wash your PrimaLoft Gloves

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Your Extremities Gloves are designed to take you on incredible adventures, even more so if you have Extremities Gloves with PrimaLoft Insulation. Despite PrimaLoft insulation being incredibly durable, it does have to be cleaned regularly to be able to function…

How to Clean your GORE-TEX Gloves

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Regardless of what adventure you take your Extremities gloves on, you will need to take care of them to achieve maximum performance. Routinely taking care of your GORE-TEX gloves will ensure the highest performance, alongside extending their lifespan. This guide…

How to Protect your Tent Flysheet

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The fabric on tent flysheets will degrade over time, just like any other material that is exposed to the elements. Sunlight (UV), wind, rain and poor storage all play a part in this. However, there are measures you can take…

How to Care for Your Tent

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So you’ve got your tent, you love it and you want it to last. Well, you’ve come to the right place. If you’ve forked out a chunk of money on a tent, you want it to live a long and…

Caring for your Tent Poles

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Tent Poles require maintenance and care to perform at their best Modern Aluminium Alloy tent poles are designed to work perfectly with the latest generation of lightweight performance tents. Whilst we use the optimum tent poles for each model, the…

How to Avoid Tent Condensation

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It’s important to remember that condensation occurs in all tents. Read the advice below to learn how to avoid tent condensation, and the best methods to use: The amount of condensation will vary depending on the prevailing conditions. From water…

What is a Tarp

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A tarp is a waterproof and windproof strip of fabric. Since 1906, the word tarp has been a common shorthand for tarpaulin. They are often positioned to act as a ‘roof’ type shelter to be protected from the weather. In…

What is a Bothy

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Terra Nova Bothy Bags are basic emergency shelters to protect you from the inevitable bad weather when you’re out hiking. Our Bothies take their name from the small buildings/basic cottages that are available to use free of charge in remote,…

How to Choose a Hat

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If you want to know how to choose a hat, the key factors to consider are; Useful Terms Common words used in hat specifications: Breathable – the material will allow water vapour to pass through to avoid the build-up of…