Posts Tagged ‘hiking’

Eurohike Flash Fuse II: Lightweight Pop-up Tent for Mild Conditions

By Jason • Jul 20th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

Big enough to sleep two people, Eurohike Flash Fuse II is easy to pitch and pack. Fun to use and extremely reliable, the pop-up tent can be erected within minutes. Providing an excellent home for two people, it is ideal for a weekend getaway or a short camping trip. Made of 2000mm 68D polyurethane flysheet, breathable polyester inner and a tough 5000mm Oxford polyurethane groundsheet, it is made of just the right materials that can protect against elements. It has lightweight poles that are robust yet lightweight. The Eurohike tent has lightweight fibreglass while interior has zipped shoe compartments. Well-equipped and full of thoughtful features, Eurohike Flash Fuse II weighs 2.95kg. Lightweight and compact, it is car boot-friendly and easy to carry. Extremely portable due to its compact size and light weight, it is a welcome tent.

Reliable and strong, it will protect the users from rain, insects and other elements. Its inner is made of breathable Polyester while the Groundsheet is made of 5000mm Oxford Polyurethane. Along with the tent comes an emergency repair kit. The tent offers one compartment and one door for entry as well as exit. However, the Eurohike Flash Fuse II does not have colour-coded poles. With a hydrostatic head of 2000mm, the tent has peg type of pins. The pegs are made of steel to provide the tent with strength. The poles are made of fibreglass, which is strong yet lightweight and help keep the tent stable. A simple pop-up tent, Eurohike is available in blue, pink or red. This two berth tent has a lightweight fibreglass pole structure and allows ample ventilation to take place. It also has handy zipped internal compartments that offer useful storage options.

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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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Coleman MacKenzie X8: Super Large Tent is surprisingly Lightweight, Portable and Easy to Set Up

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

Weighing 34.9kg, Coleman MacKenzie X8’s flysheet is made of polyester and is 4,000 mm PU-coated. The inner tent fabric is made of breathable Polyester and has no-see-um mesh while the inner room groundsheet is PE 110 g/m and is welded. Taped seams protect against bugs and moisture while Wrapflex poles that comes with the tent are strong yet lightweight. The tent comes in a compression carry bag with V-shape opening. The Coleman tent offers maximum headroom of 215cm and has panoramic windows with window covers. Also, the tent has a front porch that zips on and off and includes a set of awning poles.

A unique twist on the traditional tunnel design, the tent is extremely easy to set-up. It allows the user to set up a temporary home that pitches in no time and is extremely comfortable to stay in. The tent allows the users to carry on with holidays activities with no time wasted on setting up the tent. The tent offers separate living and sleeping areas thus providing increased privacy and family living convenience. An 8 person tent, the Coleman MacKenzie X8 family tent features a fully integrated groundsheet for added weather protection and panoramic windows that allows the user to enjoy the outdoors. Ideal for a large family or group of people, the tent has a strong robust construction, up-in-one pitching, fully integrated groundsheet, 4 bedrooms and separate living area that offer increased privacy. The two inner rooms can be transformed into a larger inner room with the help of the zipper on and off partition, thus offering more flexibility.

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Outwell Oregon 5: Easy to Pitch Tent is Large Enough for the Whole Family

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

Outwell Oregon 5 is an easy to pitch tent that remains stable even in adverse weather conditions. Quick to set up, it provides a large amount of space to its users as it has pre-bent corners in each pole. The tent is versatile due to the large front and side door entrances. The side door entrance leads straight into the sleeping area and the tent can comfortable sleep 5 people. It has a new universal 3+2 bedroom inner, which can be adapted to sleep 2, 3 or 5 and still allow for extra living space that can utilised in any way required.

The tent has a 3000 polyester flysheet and a universal bedroom inner. It has O-shaped stowaway internal doors while its poles are made of Duratec fibreglass. The flysheet is pitched first or as one. Also, the living area has easy-roll mud valance and the tent comes in a carry bag. The Outwell Oregon 5 tent also boasts of a wet gear compartment and features a free Outwell doormat. It has pre-attached inner tent and detachable groundsheet for the living area. There are internal pockets which offer extra storage space for small knick-knacks or camping equipment. The pre-attached guy lines are luminous and help in locating the tent easily during night or in low light conditions. Also, the tent has full length mesh pockets and heavy duty Outwell zips, which are durable. The family tent also features Outwell Guyline Retainer System and comes with a complimentary temperature gauge. A 5 berth tent tunnel tent with 2 bedrooms, it allows for full head height throughout and a generous living space with a detachable groundsheet.

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Outwell Iowa L: Mountaineer Quality Tunnel Tent

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

An attractive tent, the Outwell Iowa L comes in a two-tone green model that offers outdoor accommodation for up to 6 people. The sewn-in groundsheet protects against wind, dust, rain and insects or bugs. It has two inner tents which offer adequate space and ample ventilation. Also this easy to pitch tent has large windows which allow ample amount of and air light inside the tent. Made of durable Outtex 3000 fabric, the tent has sturdy Duratec poles, which are lightweight and sturdy at the same time. Designed for convenience and comfort, the Iowa L is sure to provide its users with comfortable camping pleasure. It is equipped with Stow-away O-shaped inner tent doors and comes with pre-attached inner tents. The fully seam-sealed flysheet offers maximum protection while reinforcement patch on all stress points make the tent more stable and strong.

The inner tent has mesh pockets that protects against the elements as well as against insects. A lamp holder and light cable tidies are other helpful features of the tent. Also, the Outwell tent has adjustable pegging points that make pitching extremely easy and quick. Also, the tent has pre-attached guy ropes that are luminous and thus easy to locate during night or in low light conditions. Also, the tent features heavy duty Outwell zips and a complimentary temperature gauge. A free Outwell doormat is also included along with the tent. The tunnel tent offers 2 bedrooms and one living room along with generous ventilation. When pitching, the flysheet needs to be pitched first or the tent can be pitched as one. The floor of the Outwell Iowa L tent is made of double-coated polyethylene while the inner tent is made of breathable polyester. Weighing 17.5kg, the tent is easy to carry in the car boot and offers reliable comfort.

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Coleman Waterfall 5: Extra Spacious Tent for the Family

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

You will start referring to tents with a different meaning once you use the Coleman Waterfall 5. This is because the Coleman tent is so spacious that you can lounge around from morning to evening and still will not be able to cover its circumference. The family tent has been shaped in the form of a tunnel and appears to be a dome from the top. The groundsheet has been neatly fabricated apart from being integrated and welded. There is a set of fiberglass poles which guarantee its solidity towards the ground and make sure that the floor stays robust. The inside pockets help the user keep things that he/she might take along during a camping outing. The Coleman Waterfall 5 weighs a mere 12.8 kilograms and ranks high on portability.

The Coleman Waterfall 5 has two doors, one in the front and the other one at the back. The dimension of the headroom is 200 centimetres with the flysheet fabric being made up of polyester, taped seams and PU coating. It is breathable and assures proper cross ventilation. Those who use it while camping will always get a good source to get rest. The pricing of the Coleman Waterfall 5 has been done affordably so that trekkers have enough apparatus on board. In case you happen to be one of those adventurous ones looking for a chance to sneak out on a camping vacation, you can buy the Coleman Waterfall 5. Set out with your family and friends on a trip and you can all get together into the tent and make merry.

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Lifesystems Chlorine and Neutralising Tablets: The Easy Way to Purify Water

By Jason • May 14th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

In today’s world most of us fall sick one time or the other. The main reason for human ailment is use of contaminated water. At our home, we do keep this fact in mind and install water purification systems etc., but what if you are going to a place where you are not sure whether you will get pure water or not. In this situation, lifesystems chlorine and neutralising tablets is what you need. Lifesystems chlorine and neutralising tablets save you from bacteria, parasitic cysts (like Giardia) and viruses, which can lead to serious stomach upsets, dehydration and other illness. Chlorine has long been used as water disinfectant and is known for its proven ability of killing pathogens. It is also used to disinfect water for cleaning teeth and also for washing fruit and vegetables.

Lifesystems chlorine and neutralising tablets one pack is sufficient for disinfecting up to 48 litres of water. The chlorine tablets do their function of disinfecting the water while neutralising tablets effectively remove the taste as well as the smell of Chlorine from the treated water, which makes the water completely palatable for consumption. One pack of Lifesystems chlorine and neutralising tablets contains 96 tablets. This means you can easily have pure water now with its help and can keep yourself away from any water-borne diseases even in the most remote part of the world. Lifesystems chlorine and neutralising tablets proves extremely useful for expedition enthusiasts and explorers. All these benefits of Lifesystems chlorine and neutralising tablets makes it a must have for everyone.

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Karrimor Hot Rock 30: Simple and Compact Rucksack

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

A simple and compact rucksack, Karrimor Hot Rock 30 is a good buy for walking around in the hills, crags and climbing mountains. Comfortable and lightweight, it is made of hardwearing rip stop polyester which is cool fabric. It features a comfortable cool mesh back system, side compression straps and twin ice axe loops. Weighing a mere 0.8kg, the Karrimor rucksack offers a capacity of 30 litres to the user. The user can store and stash all essentials and other knick-knacks while travelling easily into this classic climbing rucksack. It also has ice axe and walking pole attachment points that really helps when one is outdoors and needs a reliable bag.

Designed for serious climbs in summer or winter conditions, it is hydration compatible and has a minimalist design that reduces weight on the user’s shoulders. It has side compression straps and shock cord carrying systems are which are perfect for stowing extra goods and packing them in a snug and compact manner. It also has a reliable 3-point haul system which allows easy portability in the car, bus or plane. Specifically meant for people who seek adventure on the mountains, this rucksack is simple yet technical. The Karrimor Hot Rock 30 alpine rucksack also has reflective detailing on the exterior that make it visible in low light conditions and help locate it. It has wand pockets which are useful for storing small essential items like a water bottle and so on. Key and Gear clips and a pocket in lid are other useful features of this bag. Moreover, its easy grab haul loop allows convenient carrying while the sliding elasticised chest strap helps secure the rucksack to the body.

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Thetford Porta Potti 345: Tall and Large Capacity Portable Toilet

By Jason • Apr 22nd, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

Available in a white colour, this tall portable toilet  from Thetford has a larger capacity to hold waste water. The fact that this toilet is taller in design than most other portable toilets also means that it is easier to use and will need less emptying. Durable and strong, it can easily deal with rough outdoor camping trips and other adventurous trips. It has a piston pump that helps in flushing fresh water to clean the toilet bowl. It also has a removable seat and cover that make it easy to clean the portable toilet. Besides it has a fresh water capacity 15 litres while its waste water capacity is 12 litres. A medium-sized model, it is easy to handle waste holding tank and large capacity flush water tank.

Since this portable toilet has a sealed valve, it keeps the odours within the holding tank. It also has a level indicator tells when it’s time to empty the waste tank and is very easy to read. Moreover this portable toilet has a locking lid that prevents spillage. Odourless and leak proof, Thetford Porta Potti 345 is a successful model in portable toilets. It can be used on the road, on the water while travelling in a boat, at home, caravan and camping trips and all other types of outdoor activities. Safe and convenient in a sleeper cab, the Thetford Porta Potti 345 is popular with truckers as well. Equipped with a manual flush, it weighs 3.92 kg. It comes with waste treatment fluid starter pack that includes a 100ml bottle of Aqua Kem Green and a 100ml bottle of Aqua Rinse.

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Eurohike Windsor: Spacious and Comfortable Family Tent

By Luke • Apr 21st, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

The Eurohike Windsor is a spacious family tent that can accommodate up to 6 people comfortably. With good ventilation and large windows, even in bedrooms, it provides ample natural light. The Eurohike tent is made of waterproof polyester flysheet with a hydrostatic head of 2000mm. The inner material is polyethylene and has fully taped seams. Also, the material is fire retardant and discourages a fire, although you should hopefully exercise enough fire safety to begin with so this won’t be an issue. Other features include No See Um mesh panels, fiberglass poles, a polyethylene groundsheet, velcro loops that help attach items such as lanterns and storage pockets inside the tent. The Eurohike Windsor has a four compartments and one door. The family tent does not have colour coded poles and has pin peg type of pegs to erect the tent. It is dome-style tent and the poles are made of fiberglass.

The best feature of this dome-type tent is that it is possible to have separate bedrooms for the children or even the separate compartments could also be used for storage. Easy to pitch, this tent protects against bad weather and is available at a reasonable price. The ample space it provides to the user is also a good feature as this space can be used to store stuff. Thus, the Eurohike Windsor is good value for money as it gives a lot of space at a reasonable price. Versatile and flexible, this is must-have for every family keen on comfortable camping experiences.

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