Posts Tagged ‘festival’

Vango Alpha 200: Small, Lightweight and Cheap Tent for Two

By Jason • Aug 3rd, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

Easy to pitch, Vango Alpha 200 has fully taped seams for complete waterproof protection. Its inner is pitches first and it is quick to pitch. Made of fire retardant fabrics, the dome tent has a minimal possibility of catching a naked flame and ensures safety of the users. Made of Protex 2000 polyester, which is waterproof, durable and reliable, the tent has inner pockets to store small essentials. It also comes with a repair Kit for unforeseen emergency. The inner of the tent is made of a breathable fabric that creates a comfortable sleeping area. A dome-shaped tent with a large front porch, it is ideal for novice campers, festival enthusiasts and cycle/motor cycle campers.

Easy and quick to erect, the tent is extremely portable and easy to use. It is a great value tent with a capacity to sleep two people and weighs 2.75kg. The tent’s inner is made of breathable polyester with a hydrostatic head of 5000mm while the groundsheet in the bathtub is made of polyester and a front porch area has a pre-attached groundsheet. The flysheet of the tent is made from Protex 2000, a polyester fabric with 2000mm hydrostatic head with fully taped seams. Also, the Vango Alpha 200 tent has air vents and large ‘crystal clear’ windows with internal covers for privacy. It comes with Powerflex fibreglass poles that are colour-coded for easy identification. Also the dome tent’s tension webbing is reflective that helps locate the tent in dark or stormy conditions. Moreover, the tent comes complete with a zip entry handled carry bag.

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Urban Escape Himalaya: Comfortable Tent for your Mountaineering Escapades

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

Offering a fantastic UV protection, Urban Escape Himalaya is a 4 person tent. An ideal tent for camping the whole family, it offers open living area for 4 people. It has 2 separate bedrooms and a walk-in height. The tent’s outer is pitched first and helps give protection in bad weather. The tent has tensioning straps that enhance stability. A robust and stable tent, it is perfect for family and general camping purposes. The tent’s outer has dimensions 480×220cm while its bedroom dimensions are 150×220cm. The dimensions of the living area are 180×220cm. Offering a height of 205cm, the tent weighs 15kg. It has a hydrostatic head of 2000mm and takes about 25 minutes to pitch. It has colour-coded fibreglass poles, which are strong yet lightweight. The Urban Escape tent is made of fire-retardant fabric that allows enough time to the users inside to escape in case of a camping emergency.

Equipped with UV protection and mosquito nets, the tent is available in green colour. It does not have a double skin and offers 2 rooms. It has sewn-in groundsheet and is a single-skinned tent. A stylish tent, the Urban Escape Himalaya is sure to attract attention on any campsite. A robust and practical tent, it provides a safe and pleasant haven from the chaos of the outside world. It makes the users feel warm and secure and is flexible enough. Its UV protection also protects from the harmful UV rays of the sun. All in all, a comfortable and spacious tent, Urban Escape Himalaya is sure to a favourite with regular campers.

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Gelert Quick Pitch DS 4: Setting up your Tent has never been easier

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

Sure to make your stay in the forest more comfortable, Gelert Quick Pitch DS 4 is meant for the travller and camper who desires the ease and convenience of a home away from home. Easy to pitch, the tent can accommodate 4 people. Ideal for a weekend get away into the woods or the trekkers spot, this dome-shaped tent weighs around 5.95kg. With a packed size of just 98×6cm, the Gelert Quick Pitch DS 4 tent is very easy to set up. Made of 190T polyester with waterproof coating, it alows the users a safe and pleasant haven even in adverse weather like rain. It has 2 entrances and excellent ventilation provisions have been deisgned into the tent, so that the user feel at home at all times. This tent can be used with or without the flysheet and has pre-attached bright guylines that increase visibility at night and in low light conditions. It also brightens the interiors and allows enough space for storage.

The Gelert Quick Pitch DS 4 come in a carry bag in which it can stored easily and the tent is available in lovely pleasant colour shades like Marine blue and Paloma grey. A serene looking tent automatically gives peace and pleasantness to the eyes. The Gelert Quick Pitch DS 4 tent’s outer Material is made of 190T Polyester with waterproof PU coating while the inner material is made of 190T Polyester with waterproof PU coating. Designed with a double skin construction, the tent offers excellent ventilation. Its pre-attached guylines help in pitching while its taped seams offers complete protection against moisture and insects. The QuickPitch tent comes with 4 firbreglass poles of diameter 6.9mm each.

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Urban Escape Sukai: Aptly Named Tent is your Ticket to an Outdoor Adventure

By Luke • Jul 24th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

Urban Escape Sukai’s outer is pitched first and this is especially useful for protection in bad weather. The tent has tensioning straps for enhanced stability and a large bedroom with separate living area. Ideal for camping and summer festivals, the tent has dimensions 180cm height, 250cm width and 385cm length. Weighing about 7kg, the tent takes about 20 minutes to pitch. Complete with a large bedroom with separate living and storage area, the tent is spacious and stylish. It has taped seams that protect from bugs and rain water. Offering a maximum height of 150cm, the tent has a Hydrostatic head of 2000mm.

The fibreglass poles are strong yet lightweight. Being colour-coded, they help is quick pitching. Made of fire retardant materials, the tent is safe and allows enough time for the users to escape in the event of an emergency. It is UV protected and has mosquito nets that keep the inside of the tent free of insects. Available in green colour, the tent is double skinned. It has one room and has sewn-in groundsheet. Capable of sleeping up to 2 people, the Urban Escape Sukai tent offers a comfortable haven away from the chaotic outside world and reliable shelter from the elements. A stylish and practical tent, it is sure to stand out from a crowd of tents at a camp site. Attracting attention, it is a practical and versatile tent that is robust and stable. Capable of handling adverse weather conditions, it is a versatile tent with many useful features that go a long way in making it a favourite with campers.

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Outwell Hartford L: Dome Tent offers Generous Sleeping Space

By Luke • Jul 15th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

An exceptionally spacious dome-shaped tent, Outwell Hartford L has two generous sleeping cabins. A tent with three rooms, it has a large full height living space, a large front entrance with clear view windows and a good sized porch. Extremely comfortable for a small family or 6 people, the tent also has an additional rear door for added flexibility and convenience. The built-in polyester inner tent is breathable while the groundsheet is sewn-in. The tent from Danish manufacturer Outwell has a unique ring and pin pole construction for easy set-up and pre-bent ferrules for increased stability. Also, the tent comes with 11mm Duratec poles that are strong yet lightweight. A dome tent ideal for festivals and camping trips, Outwell Hartford L has a mud valance for the front porch storage area. The inner tent needs to be pitched first while the porch are has a detachable groundsheet. The flysheet is made of a fire-retardant polyester based material with a hydrostatic head of 3,000mm. The taped seams are double-stitched and provide efficient protection against insects and rain water.

The tent comes in a convenient nylon carry bag with a separate wet gear compartment. The O-shaped stowaway inner tent door, no-see-um mesh, adjustable pegging points and lamp holder are other features of the tent. The Outwell Hartford L tent has internal pockets for storage, a free Outwell doormat, skylight window and pre-attached luminous guylines that help locate the tent during low light conditions. The tent also has the Outwell Dry Zip system and power cable entry points. All in all, an efficient and stable tent, Outwell Hartford L is a flexible tent with many useful features that make it into the perfect haven for pleasure.

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Vango Columbia 400: Protective Tunnel Tent is Stable and Easy to Set Up

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

A fantastic 4-berth family tent, Vango Columbia 400 is an easy to erect tunnel tent with steel poles that give strength and stability to it. Ideal for couples and small families, the tent has an enclosed side entrance that allows extra space to store all wet gear and also take cover if it rains. The tent has double zip windows and a parallel zip canopy door with king poles included in the tent’s package. The tent comes with pre-angled poles that improve wall angles and result in more usable space. Also using the TBS (tension band system), which is an internal bracing system the tent is stable even in adverse weather. Equipped with crystal clear windows, the tent allows clear view of the outside while protecting the user inside from the elements.

Also, the Vango tunnel tent has rain gutter zip cover that diverts water away from all zips and keeps the inside of the tent dry and free of moisture. The flysheet is made of Protex 5000 Polyester while the inner tent is made of breathable Polyester. The pre-angled steel poles add to the tent’s robust body and help keep it stable. Weighing 23.15kg, the tent needs about 20 minutes to pitch. The Vango Columbia 400 tent has a pitching area of 600 x 6 and as easy to bring down as it is to pitch. Providing a generous living area, a host of intuitive storage options, adaptable bedroom compartments, the tent is pleasurable haven that one enjoys. To add to the camping tent’s pristine environment, it also has an enclosed side entrance that allow extra storage space for wet items or to take cover when it rains hard.

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Lichfield Navaho 2 Tent for all Weather Conditions

By Jason • Jul 13th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

Easy to pitch, Lichfield Navaho 2 is a stable 2 man tent in all weather conditions. The tent inspired by the Navajo Native American tribe can be pitched up and down with equal ease. It has a single skin with taped seams that offer long-lasting protection. Made of Protex Polyester 1500, it has a waterproof and reliable body that offers long-lasting protection against wind, dust, rain and insects. Also, the tent has a fire-retardant body, mesh and groundsheet that have been treated with fire retardant solution to meet the CPAI-84 standard. Also the tent has a polyethylene sewn-in groundsheet which is strong, sturdy and offers maximum protection. The Fibreflex fibreglass poles are tough, sturdy and reliable and lightweight at the same time. The festival-style tent has 2 poles with windbreak porch. It has a porch canopy with poles that offer increased privacy. Also, the dome shape prevents rain water from dripping into tent while the zippered door with mesh ventilation allows ample air and light to enter the tent. The mesh ventilation also allows the user to view outside.

The tent comes in a handled carry bag, which is easy to pack and transport. Easy to pitch and carry, the tent fits easily in the car boot. The 2-poled dome tent with windbreak porch is a welcome haven that protects you from noise and chaos outside. The Lichfield Navaho 2 dome tent is also available in the forest-like Mint and Evergreen colours, and comes with an attached groundsheet as well. It is 100cm at its highest point and weighs a mere 1.8kg. Also, accompanying the tent is a free dynamo lamp with rechargeable batteries.

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Terra Nova Laser Photon: Ultra Lightweight and Innovative Tent

By Jason • May 7th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

The latest version of the Terra Nova Laser Photon is set to break the record for lightest two-skin backpacking tent. An innovative tent and unique in nature, Terra Nova Laser Photon has set a new level amongst lightweight tents. Ideal racing tent for mountain marathons and adventure races, Terra Nova Laser Photon does not compromise on the user’s comfort. Created with new fabrics and pegs that reduce the bulk, Terra Nova is the result of hard work and research. The new Titanium skewer weighs just 1gm and is available exclusively on the Laser Photon. Moreover, the Terra Nova Laser Photon also has a silicon-coated groundsheet that allows lighter weight fabrics to be used and maintain water repellent performance at the same time. In Laser Photon, the flysheet is pitched first and the inner can be left connected, so it is extremely quick to erect. The transverse porch creates more space than a longitudinal porch. It is also an excellent shelter from the wind and also serves well as a large entrance.

Weighing just 760gm, the Terra Nova Laser Photon is the perfect choice amongst racing tent and is designed for short duration use where weight saving is a critical issue. It also has an optional waterproof hood and holds the Guinness World Record Holder for the lightest tent commercially available. Its dimensions when packed are 4.7inx18in. It can accommodate more than 1 person and is a 3-season backpacking tent. Besides the New Titanium Skewers weighing 1gm each, it has 8.55mm DAC Featherlite pole that are extremely light. Made with innovative light fabrics and stakes, the Terra Nova Laser Photon tunne tent is quite roomy considering its low weight and the height is also good. What’s more, all Terra Nova tents are guaranteed to the original owner against defects in materials for the tent’s lifetime.

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Khyam Igloo Tents for 3: Perfect for all kinds of Outdoor Conditions

By Audrey • Mar 20th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

Sometimes you are alone but you want that extra space in your tent and at times you are more than two people jostling for that elusive space within your tent. The answer to your problems lies in the interestingly titled Igloo tent offered by Khyam.

The Khyam company has been in the market for a long time and they always try to bring in new innovations. They try to offer products keeping in mind the real needs of the campers and the problems they face in their trips. The same approach has been applied by them in their Igloo range of tents.

These come in the dimension of 250 cm width, 370 cm depth and a height of 120 cm. For any camper that is a really impressive and spacious option. What’s better is when it comes to packing, the Khyam Flexi-dome Igloo dome tent scores well too. On packing it reduces to a size of 82 cm x 21 cm x 21 cm. Its weight though not very less is still quite comfortable at 5.4 kg.

It has a hydrostatic head of 2500 mm and comes in very impressive green colour. The best part is that the inner tent is made of breathable polyester. This is the most desirable feature of any tent. The flysheet is made of 2 oz polyester 185T which is very durable and has a long life.

This popular product from Khyam has the uniqueness of utilising the Rapidex pole system which ensures it works effectively as a quick erect tent meeting the basic requirements of the users.

The best part about igloo dwelling has got to be its competitive pricing. It fits into the pockets of average campers. And as their promoter say it can definitely be of great use for any one requiring a tent in any corner of the earth.

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