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Dyneema Composite Fabric Explained

Posted by Andy Neil on Aug 18, 2025

Dyneema Composite Fabric (DCF), formerly known as Cuben Fibre, has transformed the world of ultralight backpacking. This high-tech fabric, popularised by tent manufacturers such as Hyperlite Mountain Gear, offers exceptional strength-to-weight performance, full waterproofing, and all-weather reliability. It’s now a common choice for ultralight tents, backpacks, and accessories, allowing adve …
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Exped Skyline Backpacks

Jul 01, 2025

Carrying comfort is particularly important for any backpack — this is precisely where the Skyline series scores highly. Thanks to the newly developed Air-Flow back system, the backpack sits comfortably, and your back is optimally ventilated. This means less sweating and more comfort. An additional lightweight steel frame improves load control in the larger models (30 and 45 litres), and the …
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Rab's New Season Packs

Apr 14, 2019

Robust, lightweight, and fully featured, each Rab pack is designed to provide freedom of movement across any terrain. These packs are ready to be your lifelong companions, accompanying you from local peaks to remote adventures. Explore Rab's range of packs, including the Syclon XP series, which features waterproof packs rated to IP4 and a body-contouring AEROFIT™ carry system for enhanced ve …
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