Material durability is vital to keeping our gear going year after year. In each material choice we balance strength, abrasion resistance, waterproofing and weight. 80% of our materials are either made in Europe or the USA.
Outer Fabric Overview
Lets take a look at how our 4 most popular outer fabrics stack up against each other.
| . | Challenge Ultra 200TX | X-Pac RX-30 | Cordura 1000D | Cordura 500D |
| Abrasion Resistance | 4400 Cycles | 2000 Cycles | 2500 Cycles | 1800 Cycles |
| Waterproofing | 50,000mm+ | 50,000mm+ | 10,000mm+ | 10,000mm+ |
| Durability Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Weight | 200gsm | 260gcm | 350gsm | 250gsm |
The Benchmark Outdoor Gear Fabric
Excellent strength & abrasion resistance
Classic Woven look that ages well
Waterproof thanks to inner acrylic or PU coating, with DWR coating
Fluorocarbon-free coatings with some colours
Sourced from the UK, Germany & USA
Available in 1000D (350gsm) & 500D (240gsm)
1000D Cordura HP Polyester Splatter
USA
1000D Cordura Nylon Yellow
China
500D Cordura Nylon Fluro Orange
Germany
1000D Cordura Nylon Red
China
1000D Cordura Nylon Purple
China
1000D Cordura Nylon Royal Blue
China
1000D Cordura Nylon Turqoise
USA
1000D Cordura Nylon New Teal
China
500D Cordura Nylon Tropical MultiCam
USA
1000D Cordura Nylon Forest Green
China
500D & 1000D Cordura Nylon Olive Drab
Germany
1000D Cordura Nylon Coyote Brown
China
1000D Cordura Nylon Rust
Germany
1000D Cordura Nylon Burgundy
China
500d Cordura Chocolate
Germany
1000D Cordura Nylon Navy
China
1000D Cordura Nylon Dark Grey
China
500D Cordura Nylon Black MultiCam
USA
500D & 1000D Cordura Nylon Black
Germany
USA Made 3 Layer Non-Woven Waterproof Fabric
UHMWPE Grid provides unmatched strength & a modern, technical look
Best in class waterproofing 100 psi+
RX-30 (262gsm) is fully recycled, carbon neutral and a fantastic all round pack fabric
VX-21 (205gsm) is lighter, and slightly glossier compared to RX-30 but noticeably less abrasion resistant
X-50 (315gsm) features a 500D Cordura face fabric for significantly increased abrasion resistance
X-10 (356gsm) has a cotton face fabric, giving it a beautiful, timeless look
X-Pac Teal VX-21
USA
X-Pac Alpenglow RX-30
USA
X-Pac Black RX-30
Recycled
USA
X-Pac Blue Bell RX-30
USA
X-Pac Coyote Brown RX-30
USA
X-Pac Cayenne RX-30
USA
X-Pac Evergreen RX-30
USA
X-Pac Goldenrod RX-30
USA
X-Pac Ocean Blue RX-30
USA
X-Pac Plum RX-30
USA
X-Pac Seafoam RX-30
USA
X-Pac Slate Grey RX-30
USA
X-Pac Olive X-10
USA
X-Pac Multicam Black X-50
USA
USA Made Recycled ultra light and ultra strong woven UHMWPE
Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) is woven to make a truly incredible fabric
Best in class abrasion resistance and strength thanks to square ripstop
Exceptional light at 200 gsm
Best in class waterproofing 100 psi+, and durability of waterproof coating.
Made from 100% US recycled post consumer waste.
Black Ultra 200 TX
USA
Black Ultra 200 TX
USA
Lightweight Nylon Canvas Made in Germany
Waterproof acrylic coating on reverse with DWR treatment to front
200D Black (150gsm) is made of recycled post-consumer plastic waste
200D Yellow (200gsm) helps maximize the visibility of bag contents
Liner Fabric Black Recycled
Germany
Liner Fabric Yellow
Germany
All Our Hardware is Selected for its Quality & Durability
Buckles from ITW, made in Spain
Buckles from Woojin, made in Korea
Magnetic Buckles from Fidlock, made in China
Zips (water-resistant or recycled) from YKK made in Japan/Turkey/China
Aluminium, Foam and Plastic made to our specification in the UK