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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

  • Head Hollow

    A recessed cavity at the top of our large capacity trekking rucksacks, which gives ...
    A recessed cavity at the top of our large capacity trekking rucksacks, which gives improved headroom and carry comfort.

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  • Heel Flip

    The thin and flexible heel means that the shoe can be worn either as a slip-on shoe (with ...
    The thin and flexible heel means that the shoe can be worn either as a slip-on shoe (with the heel folded down) or as a normal shoe with a closed heel.

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  • HEEL STEP

    This little 'step' on the heel of many of our winter shoes and boots is not only a holder ...
    This little 'step' on the heel of many of our winter shoes and boots is not only a holder for snow shoe straps, it also makes it easier to remove your shoes at the end of the day.

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  • Helmet Summit Hood

    The hood has an extra-generous volume and can be attached to the collar of the jacket at ...
    The hood has an extra-generous volume and can be attached to the collar of the jacket at two different levels, which allows a climbing hel- met to be worn underneath without impairing the freedom of movement.
    It has a reinforced peak and both the volume and field of vision are fully adjustable.

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  • Hide- Away Bottle Holster

    This bottle holster, which is attached to the waist belt, can be folded out when needed ...
    This bottle holster, which is attached to the waist belt, can be folded out when needed to keep your bottle at the ready.

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  • High Waist

    The HIGH WAIST is part of the modular fit system for Jack Wolfskin pants. The pants have ...
    The HIGH WAIST is part of the modular fit system for Jack Wolfskin pants. The pants have different waist heights and cuts, which can be combined according to their designated activity profile.

    With the HIGH WAIST the waist band sits just below the navel at the front and is raised at the back to cover the sensitive kidney area. This design offers the added protection and the freedom of movement required for alpine activities and is often found on our weatherproof and winter pants.

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  • HOMETOWN

    A light and flexible sole used for our hut shoes. The abrasion resistant, anti-slip ...
    A light and flexible sole used for our hut shoes. The abrasion resistant, anti-slip rubber outsole is stitched firmly to the uppers and the midsole. A soft foam footbed provides comfortable cushioning.

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  • HONEYCOMB RIPSTOP

    This very lightweight nylon fabric incorporates a honeycomb ripstop structure and also ...
    This very lightweight nylon fabric incorporates a honeycomb ripstop structure and also benefits from a waterproof impregnation.

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  • Hood Pocket

    A special inner pocket in the jacket, in which the detached hood can be securely stowed. ...
    A special inner pocket in the jacket, in which the detached hood can be securely stowed. The pocket has a Velcro closure tab.

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  • Hut Zone Sole

    Flexible shell sole with raised edges, made from premium quality, durable rubber compound ...
    Flexible shell sole with raised edges, made from premium quality, durable rubber compound making it suitable for outdoor activity use.
    Extra advantage: comes with removable EVA comfort-insole with microfibre covering fabric

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  • HYDROFILM NYLON 70D (10000 MM)

    A durable, waterproof material with a 210 Denier tearstrength used for groundsheets.
    A durable, waterproof material with a 210 Denier tearstrength used for groundsheets.

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  • HYDROFILM POLYESTER 150D (10000 mm)

    The groundsheet material of JACK WOLFSKIN’s tents consists of a special lightweight ...
    The groundsheet material of JACK WOLFSKIN’s tents consists of a special lightweight polyester material with a high tearstrength and a durably waterproof coating.

    The coating has a water column specification of 5,000mm (HYDROFILM) or 10,000mm (HYDROFILM 210 D. The figures apply to the coating when new.

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  • HYDROFILM POLYESTER 210D (10000 mm)

    The groundsheet material of JACK WOLFSKIN’s tents consists of a special lightweight ...
    The groundsheet material of JACK WOLFSKIN’s tents consists of a special lightweight polyester material with a high tearstrength and a durably waterproof coating.

    The coating has a water column specification of 5,000mm (HYDROFILM) or 10,000mm (HYDROFILM 210 D). The figures apply to the coating when new.

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  • Hydrophobic Mesh

    This water-repellent fabric is used on the uppers of many of our shoes to increase the ...
    This water-repellent fabric is used on the uppers of many of our shoes to increase the wear comfort of the shoe.

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  • Hydrophobic Nubuck Leather

    Nubuck leather is a full-grain boot leather abraded on the outer surface to a suede-like ...
    Nubuck leather is a full-grain boot leather abraded on the outer surface to a suede-like appearance. It is fully water repellent and can be treated by using wax or an impregnation spray.

    The leather used for footwear is usually a split leather. The whole layer of hide is rarely used; instead, the leather is split to form a thinner layer. The most durable layers are the outer layers of the hide.

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  • Hydrophobic Velour Leather

    Velour leather is abraded on the inner surface. The leather used for the manufacture of ...
    Velour leather is abraded on the inner surface. The leather used for the manufacture of footwear is usually a split leather.

    Velour leather is also known as suede. It has characteristic rough surface and is often used in a water-repellent, impregnated form, for example, on our trekking and hiking footwear.

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