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How To Choose A Backpack: Finding the Right Backpack for your Backpacking Trip

By Jason • Aug 5th, 2009 • Category: Uncategorized

While searching for the right backpack, first know the length of your backpacking trip and the kind of gear you will need to carry. First and foremost, the backpack you choose must be well-fitting. Measure your torso length and look for the torso specification on the backpacks while browsing. Your waist size also matters and it is important that the hip belt is comfortable when you try the backpack on. When looking for women-specific backpacks, you can choose from Berghaus Women’s Jalan 65+15, Roxy Sugar Baby or The North Face Borealis. Women-specific backpacks have narrower shoulder yokes, conically shaped hip belts and shorter torso lengths making them suitable for women.

These days almost all backpacks feature an internal-frame design. The body-hugging nature of an internal frame helps improve the body balance and freedom of movement. Ideal for activities like mountaineering, skiing, scrambling and hiking in rough terrain, your backpack must have adjustable tension and offer good support. Also consider whether your chosen backpack has top loading or panel loading. Most backpacks allow access to the main compartment at the top of the pack or via a front panel. While the top-loading design minimises weight, the panel-loading design offers easier access to your gear. Also, check for the load-supporting system of shoulder straps and whether the backpack has a sternum strap and a belt-stabiliser strap. Another point to be considered is the material used in the backpack. A material which is durable as well as lightweight like Nylon pack cloth and Cordura would be ideal. For ultra light travellers, new fabrics such as silicone-coated nylon are also being used in backpacks. VAUDE Triset, Berghaus Jalan, JanSport Essence, Lowepro SlingShot 200 AW, Karrimor Zodiak 20 and Karrimor Zodiak 10 are some popular backpacks that you can choose from.

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Bosch AHS 41 Accu: Efficient and Lightweight Hedge Trimmer

By Jason • Jun 4th, 2009 • Category: Gardening Equipment

A lightweight and efficient hedge trimmer, Bosch AHS 41 Accu offers comfort as it allows working from any angle. Well-balance in design, it has a tooth spacing of 15mm, which is ideal for most hedge types. Irrespective of height or width of hedge, it can trim it well and neatly. Its ergonomic design ensures that its diamond ground blades give a standard and clean cut. Its handle too is designed ergonomically and is comfortable to hold. Easy to hold, the cordless Bosch hedge trimmer allows for smooth working in nay position and this is an especially helpful factor for users. It is equipped with laser cut, diamond-ground blades that give a clean cut. The blade length is 410mm while it runs on a 14.4 volts battery. With a maximum running time of 55 minutes, the hedge trimmer has a stroke speed of 1100 rpm. Its battery has a running time of 55 minutes which means that it can cut nearly 25 metres of hedge in that time. The battery is removable and can be charged in 60 minutes.

A high performance gadget, Bosch AHS 41 Accu offers the quality and value of a Bosch hedge trimmer, along with the convenience of battery garden machinery for manoeuvrability. The hedge trimmer has a low height and lasting power that allows the user to cut through even medium-thick branches. The Bosch AHS 41 Accu hedge trimmer offers vibration-free operating and runs smoothly. Lightweight and easy to use, the trimmer runs quietly and comes with 2 years parts and labour guarantee. Powered by 2×14.4V/1.5Ah batteries, it is an innovative trimmer which can trim most typed of hedge easily and make your front lawn look immaculate.

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Flymo Vision Compact 380: Light, Compact and Easy to Manoeuvre Lawnmower

By Luke • Jun 2nd, 2009 • Category: Gardening Equipment

A light and compact lawn mower, Flymo Vision Compact 380 is easy to manoeuvre around your lawn or garden. It is light weight and has an easy to empty central grass box. The grass box has a large capacity of 40 litres and it collects and compacts more grass for less emptying. As it collects more grass, it needs to be emptied less often. It is easy to use and offers greater flexibility. Being compact, it can be stored easily and safely. It has a 38cm cutting width, which allows quick mowing of grass. It also has a unique interactive “Vision” grass box viewing window, which allows the grass to be viewed easily. The user can simply look at the grass box and check whether the grass box needs emptying or not. The Flymo machine also has a unique “Easi-Reel” feature that offers tangle-free solution to lawnmower cable storage. This feature allows the cable to be stored easily.

It is powered by a 1500W motor with belt drive system which helps cutting in tough conditions. The powerful motor works quietly and efficiently. A powerful lawn mower, it has a centrally-mounted grass collection system with a vision window in the collection box, along with well-known Flymo motor. With a blade length of 338cm, it has a cutting height of 12-32mm. The length of the cable is 15 metres which is sufficient for the lawn mower to reach out to distant areas of the lawn. The Flymo Vision Compact 380 lawn mower also has fold down handles for easy storage. Available with a one year warranty, this machine belongs to the lightweight electric hover mowers. The grass box is its unique feature as its allows quick and easy mowing on a cushion of air. The grass is made more compact and this allows less emptying and more cutting time for the user.

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LED Lenser V2 Laser Light: Great for Outdoor Situations

By Luke • May 6th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

This special laser light has a clover leaf 6 reflector system. Ideal for police, military and extreme outdoor situations, the LED Lenser V2 Laser Light uses 5 high quality white LED’s and 1 high quality red LED. It is made of lightweight aircraft aluminum casing, which makes it lightweight and durable at the same time. It also has a dual switch system and comes in a durable nylon pouch and lanyard.

Weighing a mere 98gms, the laser light has a burn time of up to 50 hours, when not used continuously. The LED Lenser V2 laser light torch is designed to serve you well as it combines the latest in digital technology with tactical style and design. With dimensions 98mm by 25mm, the laser light is a high quality tool for people who need to be outdoors under all kinds of weather conditions. A helpful companion, LED Lenser V2 Laser Light is designed to last long and serve you well. It comes with 3 AAA alkaline batteries, which are included in the package and power the light. Efficient and functional, it is a practical gadget that can be easily carried in a pocket. An essential item for adventure trips like mountaineering, camping and so on, LED Lenser V2 Laser Light is a practical and helpful tool that will surely help you. Moreover, its long battery life ensures that it will last you long enough. Since it is encased inside an aluminum case, it stays well protected and is capable of roughing it out with you. Strong and durable, it is going to stay in place and be a constant companion on all outdoor camping trips.

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MSR HyperFlow Microfilter: Extra Light and Fast Working Water Filter

By Jason • Apr 27th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

The MSR Hyper Flow Micro filter is a small sized, lightweight water filter that uses the technology of hollow fibre to give remarkably faster water filtration. The Hyper Flow filters water very quickly, at a rate of three litres per minute. The Hyper Flow has a good capacity too. It just takes 20 pumps of the filter to filter one litre of water.

MSR hyper flow is one of the lightest filters available in the market. Its light weight is almost a miracle taking into consideration its performance. The Hyper Flow has a 0.2-micron filter which is very effective against protozoa, bacteria and particulate substance. The MSR Hyperflow Microfilter is a little fragile and requires some extra care whilst being handled, but is still fairly strong. The filter is also having a backflow mode, which is the way to clean the filter which will help flushing the sediments back through its intake hose.

The Hyper Flow filter can be attached easily to most of the hydration bladders and normal water bottles. For bottles with lesser dimensions an adapter is being given by the company. The operation of this filter is straightforward, which requires extremely little effort for pumping. As the filter is of very small size, it is a bit difficult to handle but the compact design is the most striking feature of this filter. The Mountain Safety Research Hyper Flow is one among the lightest as well as the fastest water filters in the market.

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Campingaz Lagon: Effective Gas Camping Stove

By Jason • Apr 23rd, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

Campingaz Lagon is a camping stove with lid. It runs on a power of 2,200 watts and has 2 cooking zones that allows the user to simultaneously try out outdoors recipes on both burners. It has table-top gas stove and it uses gas as its fuel. Weighing 2.9kg, it has 2 powerful stainless steel burners that allow two things to be cooked at once. This wastes less time in cooking and saves energy and effort of the user. It comes with a removable pan support that makes it very easy to clean it. The Campingaz Lagon double burner gas cooker also has low pressure tubing and a hose while it operates from campingaz refillable cylinders. Lightweight and compact, it has two high power stainless steel burners and a foldable lid.

The cooker of the Campingaz Lagon runs on 901, 904 and 907 Campingaz cylinders or Calor gas Butane or Propane refillable Cylinders. Its maximum burn time is 25 hours on a 907 cylinder and it needs 2200 watts to run. Weighing 2Kg, the cooker of this cooking system is great for cooking food quickly and easily while on outdoor trips. In order to operate the Campingaz Lagon gas stove, gas regulator and a gas hose is also required. Campingaz Lagon is a low pressure stove that comes with regulator and two stainless steel burners. Available in a blue colour, the Campingaz cooker is a convenient cooking system that offers the ultimate comfort in cooking during outdoor trips and camps.

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Gelert Horizon 6 Tent: Ideal Accommodations for a Family

By Luke • Apr 14th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

Ideal for a family, Gelert Horizon 6 can comfortably accommodate up to 6 people. It comes with reinforced welded groundsheets that offer maximum floor protection. The groundsheet has been fully sewn in to prevent unwanted bugs and insects from entering the tent. It also has water repellent zips and electric cable zip access point. The hanging storage pockets offer extra space to the users to store their belonging and knick-knacks. The Gelert family tent has 2 living area windows and detachable bedrooms. Also, the Gelert Horizon 6 has excellent living area space and ample head height.

It has 2 side and 1 end door entrance options and bright guy lines that are prominent. The extra visibility of the guy lines is helpful is pitching the tent while pre-attached guylines aid also aid in pitching the tent. The Gelert Horizon 6 family tent comes packed in a “3-in-1″ style carry bag for easy transportation and storage. It has 5000mm hydrostatic head rating (highest waterproof rating) and is made of fire retardant material. Ideal for camping with the family, the integrated and sewn in groundsheet help in pitching and reduce unwanted drafts. The door and bedroom combinations available with this range are flexible and can be used as per the users’ needs. Thus, the user can enjoy a wide variety of layouts in one tent itself. The tent poles measure 5×11mm and are made of fiberglass. Available in Fir/Frosted Green and Lakeside Navy/Blue Shadow colours, the bedroom pods of Gelert Horizon 6 have fly mesh screens. The central living area has lighter fabric ceiling that allows more light to enter the tent.

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Campingaz Camping 206 L is a robust Lantern for improved Visibility

By Luke • Apr 10th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

The Campingaz Camping 206 L is a robust lantern mounted on a cartridge holder with a large base. It is especially helpful for the people who camp in remote locations where there is no power source. It could be easily carried from one place to other as it weighs just 470g. It is equipped with hanging/carrying handle that helps you tuck it easily inside your camp. It has got Variable flame control functionality to adjust output from 10 to 80 watts output, and will definitely make your camping life easier. This one mantle cartridge lantern is gas based and it operates off C206 butane/propane piercable cartridge. Campingaz Camping 206 L’s running time ranges from 5 to 8 hrs, which is quite sufficient and is much greater than other gas based lanterns available in the market.

Campingaz Camping 206 L comes with safety cartridge holder, which ensures that you are safe while carrying it. Every user must refer to instructions before use to be safe and protect your lantern from getting damaged. The other important thing that should be followed by the users is they should use this lantern only in a well ventilated area, as there is always a risk of catching fire. It can even cause suffocation. The Campingaz Camping 206 L lantern is quite sturdy in make and it does not break easily. The large base of the cartridge holder on which the lantern is mounted gives more stability to the lantern and saves it from falling on even uneven terrain. The wide range of functions performed by Campingaz Camping 206 L along with its most affordable price makes it the best buy for the customers and an essential part of your camping equipment checklist.

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UCO Mini Lantern: Great Camping Companion

By Audrey • Apr 6th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

Sometimes you need to keep things simple to get exactly what you want in the simplest way possible. If you are a regular camper then you don’t need any camping advice, because you already know the significance of carrying a source of unhindered and portable light. And if you are new to camping, then you must understand how crucial it is to ensure that you have this option with you all the time.

The UCO Mini Lantern is one such product that could be any camper’s best companion, definitely during the night. The UCO mini lantern is portable, it is simple, it is cheap, it longs last and is for sure is what you need.

The UCO company has launched this product after their hugely successful ‘tealight’ club candle. And with this one they can be sure of doing some good business and adding a long list of new customers to the existing list.

It is made from ultra-light aluminium and actually has a patented candle holder and a catch basin to ensure that any spilled wax can be trapped easily. Once your burn it you can sure of good enough light for almost four hours. That kind of duration at a campsite is just awesome.

What’s more important is that it is completely rust-proof as well as wind-proof. The advantage is that it will have a long life and will give light even when the conditions are windy.

It has aluminium handle making it easy to carry and with three legged base is supported better on the base. It provides you a stable and non-combustible source of light.

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MSR SweetWater Purifier System: Have safe Drinking Water at all Times

By Audrey • Mar 31st, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

When you are out for camping it’s generally hard to find safe drinking water in abundance. Generally people go far away from urban areas for camping where there it’s almost impossible to find sweet bacteria free water for drinking and cooking. So it is necessary to have a good and portable water purifier that can instantly give you litres of pure drinking water while on the move.

The SweetWater Microfilter from MSR is one of the best water purification systems and is optimised for camping. The MSR Sweetwater purifier system completely removes waterborne bacteria and protozoan parasites, whilst the built-in chlorine system inactivates any virus that is present in the water. This portable water purification system meets the U.S. EPA requirements for microbiological water purifiers and assures high quality and standards. It offers an easy to operate pump that can pump with dual-action draw functionality. You can pump ample amount of water instantly and then purify it using the chlorine-based purification to get safe and sweet drinking water. The best thing is that the purified water is totally odourless and has no unpleasant iodine taste. This Microfilter features a sturdy lever pump handle that can be used to draw water on both the down and up stroke.

Inside the filter is a 0.2 micron filter that eliminates any bacteria and protozoa such as giardia and cryptosporidia. The MSR water treatment product comes in a 2 fl. oz. bottle and can treat up to 80 gal of water. It is easy to clean the purifier on the move and it can give you more than 1 litre of purified water per minute. Accessories include one 80 micron stainless-steel pre-filter, two colour-coded silicone hoses, foam float, water bottle adapter, cleaning brush and a carry bag.

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