Polycarbonate

From KayakWiki

A strong, tough thermoplastic. One brand name is Lexan.

Used for a lot of outdoor gear, including:

  • Nalgene bottles
  • Cups, plates and camp kitchen stuff
  • Eyeglass, safety glasses and sunglass lenses
  • The hulls of some kayaks (Eddyline Carbonlite 2000)
  • Also - what CDs and DVDs are made of.