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Planning for ultralight
backpacking
It might seem at first to be a rather irresponsible idea – the
thought of going out into the wild with as little equipment as
possible, which is the driving force behind ultralight
backpacking might make many hiking enthusiasts wonder why they
bothered with being prepared for any eventuality.
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Not all waterproof shoes are created equal
All walkers are familiar with the
dilemma – finding a pair of shoes which are comfortable in all
weathers, and which can be work when the weather turns nasty.
The problem is that most waterproof shoes come at a premium and
so walkers tend to treat their shoes with a spray instead.
(Full Article)
A guide to
touring tenting
Touring and tenting is a great
pastime, and anyone who has a suitable vehicle, a love of the
outdoors and a little bit of money put aside for a holiday and
some equipment can benefit from this unique way to see the
country.
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Choosing
foam pads for camping holidays
One thing that pervades all camping equipment is the
unbelievable choice which exists on the general market, and foam
pads are no exception. What started off as a reasonably basic
camping accessory several years ago, has become something which
has evolved into a product range where each one adds features
and is technologically more advanced than the foam pads of
yesteryear.
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Finding
your way with Garmen GPS portable navigation units
Garmen GPS navigation units come in many different shapes, sizes
and offer a variety of features for hunting, fishing, trekking
or driving. Choosing one might seem to be a daunting task at
first, because the choice of Garmen GPS units extends through
ranges designed to meet all navigational needs.
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Enter the Garmin eTrex GPS – small size, big features
The range of Garmin eTrex GPS
handheld navigational instruments offer functionality which puts
them in clear contention with bigger, more expensive models.
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Now runners can have a
virtual personal trainer, thanks to the Garmin Forerunner 201
The Garmin Forerunner 201 is aimed
squarely at the fitness training market, with its’ compact size,
wristwatch style strap and range of pacing and stopwatch
options.
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Differentiating types of
foam mattress pads
Whether you are looking for that extra bit of comfort whilst on
a camping or traveling holiday, or want to get a better nights’
sleep, perhaps you are considering buying some foam mattress
pads. Originally used in nursing and medical circles, well
placed memory foam mattress pads have been proven to aid
sleeping as well as increasing comfort during hours of rest.
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Hunt, trek and fish with
the Garmin eTrex Vista
Like all the other machines in this new series of portable GPS
systems, the Garmin eTrex Vista comes in a discreet box
measuring just 4 by 2 inches, and weighing in at a mere 5.3
ounces. Size, however, can be deceptive, and while the Garmin
eTrex Vista is at the top end of the range, it is still within
reach of the recreational sportsperson, hill climber or avid
walking enthusiast.
(Full Article)
The
Garmin eTrex series : truly portable navigation
The Garmin eTrex range of portable
GPS systems mark a revolution in handheld navigation for sports,
recreation and maritime users. Each one weighs around 5 ounces
and is four inches high, and two inches wide, but comes packed
with the usual array of features that we have come to expect
from Garmin equipment.
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Shopping for Coleman
lantern parts
The thing about Coleman lanterns is
that they are designed for life – and so the chances of ever
actually needing to buy a new one is very slim, hence the market
for Coleman lantern parts.
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Heating at home or on the campsite with a Coleman heater
Essentially, when you are in the
market for a Coleman heater to provide you with heat for those
cold evenings, the choice can go one of two ways. Either you
need your Coleman heater to be portable, or you do not.
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Choosing fashion and
quality children’s sleeping bags
Your child may not understand this,
but there is a very good chance that their favorite cartoon
character might adorn a range of children’s sleeping bags, but
they might not necessarily be up to the job, quality wise.
(Full Article)
Make sure
your camping canteens are up to the job
On the face of it, camping canteens
are reasonably simple pieces of equipment – they can store
liquids, possibly keep them hot in the winter and cold in the
summer, are usually contained inside some form of carrying web,
and are generally available for a good price.
(Full Article)
Buying directly from the
backpack manufacturer
It may not be a surprise to you to
learn that not all backpacks carrying a specific logo are
actually designed or manufactured by the company that owns the
brand – indeed many are actually produced by what is called an
OEM (original equipment manufacturer), a backpack manufacturer
which does just that.
(Full Article)
The state of the art Brunton compass range
Whether you’re out there on foot, in
a car, or other vehicle, or just trying to figure out how to
read a map, there is a model in the Brunton compass range to
suit your needs.
(Full Article)
Two
types of camp stove
When you look around for a camp
stove to take with you on your next camping experience, you
would be forgiven for thinking that there is only one choice –
liquid gas such as propane, in a heavy canister, with a flimsy
cooking support and clumsy valve.
(Full Article)
Best
features of top-selling camp stoves
Camp stoves, like all other camping
and outdoor leisure equipment come in a variety of shapes, sizes
and each has features which are useful to different styles of
trekking, camping or hunting and fishing adventure.
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When camping stores become novel gift shops
While you might not find that the
latest piece of specialist camping equipment makes the best gift
for a loved one, if they are heavily into anything that involves
outside activities, such as walking, trekking, camping or
hunting, then internet camping stores suddenly become an
alternative to that little gift shop that you usually use.
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Choosing a Silva compass
When it comes to navigating in the
great outdoors with a map, pencil and ruler, the only additional
navigation aid you will need is a Silva compass.
(Full Article)
Be careful in
selecting discount camping equipment
While it is true that camping
equipment can cost a lot of money, it is worth the additional
investment when one considers that most discount camping
equipment does not adhere to the same standards as the top
quality, brand name varieties.
(Full Article)
Comparison of down sleeping
bags and regular filled sleeping bags
Choosing a sleeping bag is not as
simple as it used to be, since over the years a variety of
fillings have been tried and discarded to leave two choices -
down sleeping bags and synthetic sleeping bags.
(Full Article)
Coleman sleeping bags –
another great product
If you are an enthusiast of outdoor
activities thinking about Coleman sleeping bags might not be
entirely natural. In fact, the company is not known for the
manufacture of anything beyond lamps, lanterns and cooking
equipment, right?
(Full Article)
Inside the range of Coleman stoves
Coleman is a company which is
renowned for making lanterns, and other equipment which burns
liquid fuel and produces either heat or light. Of the range of
lesser known items are the Coleman stoves, which are all
designed with a very specific purpose in mind.
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The Garmin Rino 120 GPS and radio unit
Imagine combining a state of the art GPS system with a two way
radio that can also display the location of the person you are
communicating with; with the Garmin Rino 120 you can do exactly
that, not to mention attaching little meaningful icons and names
to other users so that you can keep track of their movements.
(Full Article)
What to
look for when buying canopys for outdoor leisure activities
At first, it might seem that purchasing canopys
for outdoor leisure use is a simple matter – after all they are
just bits of waterproof fabric slung over some poles.
(Full Article)
The Magellan Meridian range offers premium quality at an
attractive price
The Magellan Meridian range of
handheld GPS navigation systems is not unique in the fact that
they can help you to navigate against a built-in map, predict
the weather, or tell you the best time to hunt or fish.
(Full Article)
The Maglite flashlight
tradition
Maglight flashlight. The two words
are inseparable, thanks to a brand pedigree which has done for
flashlights what Duracell has done for batteries : provide a
product against which all other variations and brands will
forever be compared.
(Full Article)
The Maglite flashlight
tradition
The North Face is renowned for
quality fleece and non-fleece clothing aimed at outdoor
enthusiasts, from hill walkers to mountain climbers and those
involved in snow sports, and the North Face Denali range is no
exception.
(Full Article)
Keep warm with the North Face Denali range
The North Face is renowned for
quality fleece and non-fleece clothing aimed at outdoor
enthusiasts, from hill walkers to mountain climbers and those
involved in snow sports, and the North Face Denali range is no
exception.
(Full Article)
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