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LiteAF, Printing on DCF, and Screaming Cat Packs

Mar 9, 2021 by Maggie Slepian

Maggie takes a look at the new DCF printing technology being used by LiteAF.

backpacks, Chris millard, cottage industry, custom, dcf, dutchware, dyneema composite fabric, frameless, liteaf, packs, Ripstop by the Roll

Podcast 028 | Making Your Own Backpacking Meals

Jun 30, 2020 by Backpacking Light

This episode of the Backpacking Light podcast is chock full of actionable advice to create your own delicious backpacking meals.

Backpacking Food, cottage industry, dehydrated, dehydration, diversity, dyneema composite fabrics, fatmaps, freeze-dried, fruit, grant, jerky, meals, navigation, nutrition, prep, small business, snacks, Tarptent, van life

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Dyneema, Cuben Fiber, and the Future of Outdoor Gear

Jan 5, 2016 by Ryan Jordan

DSM Dyneema, Ultralight Cuben Fiber Packs, Gear, and Apparel (Film)

The introduction of Dyneema (a.k.a., Cuben Fiber) fabrics is one of the most exciting developments to hit the ultralight gear niche over the past several years. With the introduction of several new cottage manufacturers, the acquisition of Cubic Tech, and innovation in ultralight gear made with Cuben Fiber / Dyneema, there are exciting times ahead.

cottage industry, cuben fiber, dyneema, hyperlite mountain gear, locus gear, mountain laurel designs, new feature, Tarptent, yama mountain gear, zpacks

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