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Glossary of Hiking Terms - N - O - P
North Star -- a shining and noticeable star which can be used as a navigational aid in the Northern Hemisphere to find the north direction
Off-Trail Boots – heavy-duty boots designed for hiking on uneven and unimproved ground
Outer Shell Layer – the outside layer of clothing designed to protect from outdoor elements (rain, snow, and wind)
Over Pronation – See “Pronation”
Pounds per Square Inch (PSI) – a measurement of air pressure often used to calculate a fabric’s waterproof capabilities
Pronation – an inward rotation of the foot during the gait cycle; while some pronation is natural, “Over Pronation” can lead to a harmful amount of arch strain, exacerbated on rough terrain with a weighty back pack.