 Hike Jasper Alberta Glossary L-Z
LACING & LACES
Hiking Boots use different lacing mechanisms like D-Rings, Webbing, and Eyelets to keep your Hiking Boots securely tightened. For more information, read our section on Hiking Boot Anatomy.
LATERAL RIGIDITY
Is the stifness of your Hiking Boots in the lateral direction. Your boots should provide enough lateral rigidity to keep your ankles from twisting. For more information, read our section on Hiking Boot Characteristics.
LONGITUDINAL RIGIDITY
Is the rigidity of your Hiking Boots in the longitudinal direction. Longitudinal Rigidity should prevent your foot from over bending when pressure is placed on either your toe or heel side. For more information, read our section on Hiking Boot Characteristics.
MAGNETIC DECLINATION (submitted by: rockster )
This refers to the difference (in degrees) between true north and magnetic north.
MAP
Maps are representations of an area on a smaller scale outlining elevation, natural features, and man-made features in the landscape. In Hiking, Maps are used for orientating and navigating. For more information, read our section on Hiking Maps.
MIDSIZE PACKS
Are medium sized Backpacks that fall between the Day Pack and Expedition Pack categories. They have a volume anywhere between 35 and 70 liters. For more information, read our section on Backpack Types.
MOUNTAINEERING
Is the art of conquering mountains regardless of the obstacles. Besides the regular Hiking Skills, mountaineers should have rock climbing, ice climbing, and other skills that allow them to handle any obstacle they may encounter. For more information, visit our Mountaineering website.
MOUNTAINEERING BOOTS
These are the heaviest Hiking Boot Class D. They are used for Mountaineering and support the connection of Crampons. For more information, read our section on Hiking Boot Types.
NORTH STAR / POLE STAR
A bright star that can be used in the Northern Hemisphere to find the Northern Direction. For more information, read our section on Finding North Outdoors.
OFF-TRAIL BOOTS
Are heavyweight Hiking Boots used for rough terrains and heavy backpack loads. For more information, read our section on Hiking Boot Types.
OUTER SHELL LAYER
The third and final layer in the Three-Layer System is the Outer Shell which is the only layer with direct contact to the outside world. The outer shell serves three main purposes: protection from wind and outside moisture like rain and snow, getting rid of body moisture, and protection from chafing, cuts, scrapes, and other outside damage. For more information, read our section on Three Layer System.
PACKWEIGHT
The weight of your backpack, excluding the Hiking Provisions (food/drink) you are bringing. For information, read our section on Minimizing your Hiking Pack Weight.
POUNDS PER INCH (PSI)
Is used for quantifying the waterproofness of a fabric. PSI plays a big role in outdoor fabrics used in clothing, sleeping bags, tents, etc.
PRONATION
A feet condition where there is a tendency to rotate your foot inward too much, thereby placing too much stress on your unsupported edge. Pronation is very common and the effect will only be enhanced by walking with a heavy backpack. For more information, read our section on Common Feet Conditions in Hiking and Walking.
SANDALS
Are open footwear that can be used for light terrain and good weather Hiking. Sandals are ideal as second pair for longer Hiking trips to give your feet a rest and prevent Blisters. For more information, read our section on Hiking Boot Types.
SCREE COLLARS
At the inlet of your Hiking Boots, there will often be paddings that protect your Achilles' Tendon from chafing. These lining and paddings are called Scree Collars. For more information, read our section on Hiking Boot Anatomy.
SLEEPING BAGS
Are used for outdoor sleeping. Most Outdoor Sleeping Bags are the mummy type, totally enclosing the human body including the head. For more information, read our section on Sleeping Bags.
SLEEPING PADS
Are used for outdoor sleeping and are typically lightweight and small in volume when packed. For more information, read our section on Sleeping Pads.
SOUTHERN CROSS
A constellation of stars that can be used in the Southern Hemisphere to find the Southern Direction. For more information, read our section on Finding North Outdoors.
SPLASH COVER
Is a waterproof shell that can be pulled over your backpack to keep it from getting wet. For information, read our section on Backpack Features.
SUPINATION
Is the exact opposite of Pronation where this time, the tendency is to rotate your foot outward. Likewise, the effect of Supination will be enhanced by walking with a heavy backpack. For more information, read our section on Common Feet Conditions in Hiking and Walking.
THERMAL EQUILIBRIUM
Is a state where your body is losing as much heat as it is losing. Maintaining your body's Thermal Equilibrium is the most important function of Outdoor Clothing. For more information, read our section on Outdoor Clothing Purposes.
THERMAL UNDERWEAR
Is the first layer in the Three Layer System and is mostly responsible for removing moisture from the skin. For more information, read our section on Three Layer System.
TONGUES
Tongues are the flaps that cover the inlet of the upper part of your Hiking Boots. Most good Hiking Boots have gussets connecting the tongues to the upper, thus preventing debris and moisture to enter the boot. For more information, read our section on Hiking Boot Anatomy.
TRAIL RUNNING SHOES
Outdoor Footwear specifically designed for running or jogging outdoors and often mountainous terrain and trails. These can also be used for lightweight Hiking. For more information, read our section on Hiking Boot Types.
WAIST PACKS / HIP PACKS / FANNY PACKS / LUMBAR PACKS
Are small packs with belts that are worn on the hips. The pouch and thus the weight of the waist pack is located in the curve of your spine near your center of balance. For more information, read our section on Backpack Types.
WALKING SPEED
The speed with which you are Hiking. This is a deciding factor in how much energy you burn versus the distance you are covering. For more information, read our section on Walking Speed. |
