top Q: How durable is the anodized surface finish?
• Aluminum anodizing is very hard and durable – in fact, the anodized finish is actually harder than the aluminum beneath it. Anodizing is not “paint” and cannot be removed or chipped off without damaging the aluminum beneath it. • Because aluminum is NOT harder than granite (or most other rock types), the perimeter edges of the case will wear during climbing in a way similar to an anodized carabineer or belay device. This is expected and normal. Keep in mind that the ALPINIST case is designed to take this kind of abuse – and frankly, we believe an ALPINIST case is not truly “finished” until it gets some hard-earned scratches from long outdoor epics.
