Posts Tagged ‘Outdoors’

Electric Cool Boxes: Keep your Refreshing Drinks Cold for Longer in the Hot Outdoors

By Luke • Aug 31st, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

A cool box is a very handy piece of equipment. These cool boxes are available in various sizes and you can choose them as per your requirement. Many companies are engaged in manufacturing electric cool boxes. Some of the companies engaged in manufacturing a wide range of electric cool boxes include the outdoor company Campingz, Mobicool, Hotpoint, Coleman, and Micromark. These are electric but consume very little power. The electric cool boxes provide a long functional life and efficient performance.

Some of the best electric cool boxes include Mobicool W35 DC/AC, Mobicool T-25 DC, Mobicool T-26 DC, Hotpoint EDR36, Coleman Xtreme 70 QT and Campingaz Smart Cooler 22L. Micromark England Microcooler has a width, height and depth of 30.0 cm, 46.5 cm and 27.5 cm respectively. The cool box has a good capacity and can fit in 15 x 440 ml cans, 24 X 330 ml cans and 4 X 750 ml wine bottles, which isn’t bad compared to most cool boxes. Mobicool T-08 is a very trendy cool box that has a capacity of 8 litres. The height, width and depth of the device are 42.0 cm, 30.0 cm and 20.0 cm respectively. Waeco CF-35 provides a usable space of approximately 31 litres and has a 45 watt connector type. The width, height and depth of the equipment are 36.0 cm, 34.0 cm and 56.0 cm respectively.

All these cool boxes are very handy and can be used anywhere and anytime. These provide a very optimum performance with less hassles. These devices provide apt cooling to all types of beverages.

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Coleman Fidji: Easy to set up Beach Tent for Protection from the Sun

By Jason • Aug 21st, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

Spending a day on a beach with your little ones around can be quite worrisome if the sun is at its peak and you do not possess a suitable beach tent. A beach tent is often a simplified form of a dome tent. It provides a sand free place to temporarily shelter your kids and your beach equipment. These tents are usually treated with some fabrics that provide protection from ultra-violet (UV) light of the sun.

Fidji is the new sun shade beach tent from the house of Coleman. This spacious beach shelter provides a refreshing breeze on warmer summer days through its 360° ventilation. The flysheet is made of polyester fabric and has a 1000mm AC coating. The complimentary UV Pro fabric used in the flysheet prevents its degradation from the UV rays. Apart from being sun-protective, the beach tent is also water-resistant up to the depth of 500 mm.

The fully integrated groundsheet of Fidji is made of polyethylene fabric and the simple pole is made of fibreglass. The erect design and four built-in sand bags of the beach tent ensure its stability at one position on the beach. With a height of 120 cm and headroom of another 120 cm, the Coleman Fidji beach tent is not suitable for an adult to comfortably lie down. Therefore, you can use this beach tent to stop only your kiddies from getting sun burnt. This 2.1 kg beach shelter comes with an attractive carry bag which is 60 X 12 cm in dimension.

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Cantilever Parasols for staying Cool and in the Shade

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

A Cantilever parasol is not like a normal daily-use umbrella but it’s a special umbrella designed for gatherings and outdoor parties or dinners. The cantilever parasols are suspended from a side pole which means that the user just has to place the pole upright and gain access to shade while doing other works. These types of cantilever parasols are designed for people who love to go for outings, picnics, arrange barbeques or outside dinning. The canopy of the cantilever parasol can be swivel around without moving the base. The crank mechanism of the cantilever parasol makes it very easy to use. The pole of the cantilever parasol is light in weight with coated steel that provides durability. The cantilever parasol is water resistant which makes it suitable for any kind of weather condition. The user of the cantilever parasol just has to place the pole and open the parasol and then completely forget about it. The pleasure of a perfect shade is then guaranteed and taken care by cantilever parasol.

There are different companies that manufacture cantilever parasols and are marketed throughout. A few of these cantilever parasol products available in the market are - Safield 2.7m Crank Aluminium Umbrella/Parasol, Mir Forest Green 3M Parasol AP-300/A, TGC Free UK Mainland P&P Rose 12kg Parasol Base Antique Bronze, etc. The Safield 2.7m Crank Aluminium Umbrella/Parasol has a span of 270cm with adjustable tilt and removable polyester cover. The Mir Forest Green 3M Parasol AP-300/A has a wooden frame with a crank opening and has a span of 300cm, making it quite large among garden parasols. The TGC Free UK Mainland P&P Rose 12kg Parasol Base Antique Bronze is a garden parasol, available in ground shape. It has adjustable feet and can fit into 25, 35 and 50mm parasol stems. The total weight of the garden parasol is 12 kg.

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Lichfield Yana 3: Three Person Pop Up Tent is slightly on the larger Side

By Luke • Aug 12th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

Lichfield is a company that manufactures tents and ensures people a home away from home. Lichfield tents offer an impressive range and are suitable for all types of occasions. Lichfield tents are known to be versatile and adaptable. The Lichfield Yana 3 is a new range of tent that has a pop-up design and is very suitable for all kinds of weather conditions. The Lichfield Yana 3 is made from fire retardant material that makes the tent fire proof. The groundsheet and the mesh of the tents are also treated with the CPAI-84 standard fire retardant material making them fire proof as well. The Lichfield Yana 3 is also equipped with Protex Polyester 2000 flysheet that provides the tents with durability and makes them extremely water proof and reliable.

The Lichfield Yana 3 also includes taped seams that provide the user with long lasting protection for bad weather conditions. Named after the Yana people, the Lichfield tent not only provides protection in the wilderness, but also plenty of comfort and a large sleeping area. The presence of the Polyethylene sewn-in inner tent groundsheet and the living area groundsheet makes them strong and robust and provide maximum protection from varied weather conditions. The Lichfield tents also have pre-inserted poles made of Fibreglass Fibreflex rod that makes pitching easy. The tent is provided with a strong hold and proper grip in the ground. The roof ventilation of the Lichfield Yana 3 tents has rain cap alloys that ensure maximum airflow within the tent. The doors of the tents are zipped that does not allow water to flow in. The Lichfield Yana 3 has a capacity to accommodate 3 people and includes handled carry bags with shouldered straps that ensure easy carrying of the tents.

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Gelert Horizon 6: Large Tunnel Tent offers maximum Comfort in the Outdoors

By Jason • Aug 11th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

Gelert Horizon 6 is a six person tent that can be used in the outdoors. These tents are robustly constructed and are reinforced with welded groundsheets that protect the floor. Gelert Horizon 6 is fully sewn in groundsheets that help in keeping away bug. These tents have enough capacity for six people and also provide enough headroom.

Gelert Horizon 6 is erected in the shape of a tunnel that provides maximum space to you. The family tent is also equipped with a zipped electric hook-up access point. The tent has two side entrances and one end door entrance. Additionally, Gelert Horizon 6 is fitted with water resistant zips and two living area windows. The tent has bright guylines that provides exceptional visibility. The best part is that Gelert Horizon 6 has detachable bedrooms and you can fit them as per the requirement.

Gelert Horizon 6 comes in a stylish carry bag and weighs around 21.05 kg hence it is easy to transport and store. The tents outer and inner dimensions are 720 x 240 x 220 cm and 230 x 220 x 205 cm x 2 bedrooms respectively. Just like most Gelert tents, this model is also made from fire retardant material; plus, it also has 5000 mm hydrostatic head rating. Unlike other tents these also have hanging storage pockets. Gelert Horizon 6 is easy to erect and saves your time as well. The tent is in tunnel shape and provides maximum space and headroom. Gelert Horizon 6 is available in two colours that include lakeside navy and blue shadow.

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Vango Tunnel Tent: More Space for Less Weight

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

One of the more popular tents among travelling backpackers are the Vango tunnel tents. Known for their stability, good quality material, ample sleeping space, interesting colours and affordability, Vango tunnel tents are preferred by the experience and new backpackers alike. The best part about them is the huge collection in which they are offered giving the users more than what they have bargained for.

Take for example Vango Beta 350 a tunnel tent that has the capacity to accommodate 3 men and comes with two entrance options. It has a hydrostatic head of 200cm and weighs only 6.15 kg. It fibreglass poles and ripstop polyester material make it a good option for sleeping comfortably at night. Vango Tigris 600 is an ideal choice for the families who love to go to backpacking together. The fairly cheap Vango tunnel tent can comfortably accommodate a family of 6 people in an arrangement that has as much as 3 different entrances. Made from polyester and PU coated Vango Tigris 600 weighs 23.4 kg but considering its other advantages it doesn’t really make much of a difference.

If you prefer a tent that is easy to carry then Vango Spectre 200 is the perfect option. The tent weighs only 3 kg and is good enough for two people. With Aluminium 7001 poles and ripstop polyester as outer and breathable polyester as inner material Vango Spectre 200 is definitely something you can take along for outings and trips.

Vango Tempest 300 is also a very useful tent and great companion. It weighs only 2.75 kg and still manages to offer enough space for 3 men. Like all the other Vango tents this one is sturdy, durable, comfortable and affordable. In fact there is whole range of impressive Vango tunnel tents that you can explore before picking the one you want the most.

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Khyam Dome Tent: Reliability and Comfort are the Hallmarks of these Tents

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

One of the most common issues that crops up during the backpacking trips is the height of the tent. While inside a tent some people just feel claustrophobic because the space between the base and the head of the tent seems to be too low. To a large extent their concern is valid as most of the tents do have very low tops. The answer to such worries lies with the Khyam dome tents.

Khyam dome tents true to their name are shaped like dome which gives them ample space on the inside. It makes the inside of the Khyam Dome tent tent more spacious and gives a feeling of easiness in the atmosphere. But that doesn’t mean that space is the only advantage that Khyam dome tents will give you. In fact many of the Khyam dome tents are popular because of the overall package that these entail.

Khyam Flexi-dome Freelander De Luxe tent is a case in point. Made from Weatherweave Pro and polyester on the outside and breathable polyester on the inside the tent that can house 4 people weighs only 14.2 kg. Available in sage green and black trim colours the tent looks good too.

Khyam Flex-dome Freelander is a good tent too. It can house 6 men and boasts of three different entrances. Though it weighs 43 kg, yet for a huge tent this is not really very surprising. Its biggest advantage is that it is made from fire retardant material making it a safer option. In addition there are other options like Khyam Flexi-dome Igloo, Khyam Flexi-dome Biker, Khyam Flexi-dome Ranger, Khyam Flexi-dome Overlander all of which are worth every penny spent on them.

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Backpacking Tents: Lightweight Tents for your Globe-trotting Adventures

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

The real fun of any backpacking trip is more or less dependent upon the kind of backpacking tent you are using. After enjoyable and refreshing time at the end of any backpacking day some level of tiredness does creep in and you need a well deserving rest. Moreover, to be able to enjoy your outing more the next morning you need to be fully relieved of all the tiredness. This is only possible when you are sleeping inside a tent that will keep all the discomforts away from you.

Backpacking tents are your most trusted companions on a backpacking trip. They provide you a home away from your home even in the wilderness. But on your part you need to be smart about the tent you choose. There are certain very basic things that you need to take into account so as to buy for yourself the most useful tent.

First thing is to decide about the size of the tent which is to say the number of people it would be expected to provide sleeping space for? You can pick single person to 6 people or more tents. Then it should be made from material which is breathable, lightweight, durable and water resistant too. It must also come with poles and beams made from high quality material that can withstand the weight of the tent as well as windy conditions. You shouldn’t neglect cheap tents either, as these often offer the best bargains. There are many tents available in the market which you can buy and take to your backpacking trips. Coleman, Vango, Gelert, Lichfield are some of the most popular and trusted names in the backpacking tents market. Some of the backpacking tents worth exploring are Vango Tiqris 800, Gelert Stratus Tunnel 4 DLX, Coleman Sector X5, Lichfield Apache 2, etc.

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Vango Orchy 600 Footprint: Floor Protector is especially useful when it rains

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

Different footprints fit different sizes of tents depending on the model and size of the tent. Designed to fit specific a tent model, Vango Orchy 600 Footprint provides additional shelter for your tent ground sheet that belongs on your camping packing checklist. Built to fit the certain size according to your tent, Vango Orchy 600 Footprint will cover the living place of the tent. Easy to fold and clean, it fits in the smallest of spaces. When erecting the Vango tent, it ensures that the tent stays clean and comes in a carry bag for easy portability and storage. The footprint helps mark out the tent’s position while it is being set up and protects the sewn-in ground sheet from stones, thorns and so on. The tent footprint has been designed for camping families who want a great value, stand-up tent without any compromise on living or sleeping space. The sewn-in groundsheet and flexible entry add to the comfort and functionality of these tents.

Vango Orchy 600 Footprint is a full-size additional protection sheet that goes underneath your existing tent and groundsheet. It is a very useful item especially when camping in muddy conditions or on hard ground as it keeps your tent clean and free of damage. The main purpose of Vango Orchy 600 Footprint is to keep your tent protected from mud, insects, slush, stones and other elements. As big as your tent, it helps keep the groundsheet of the tent clean. When packing away a tent, the groundsheet is dirty and wet; however, the footprint will ensure that the groundsheet stays clean and dry when the tent is packed away.

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Coleman Avior X2: Ultra Lightweight Tent for Light Travellers

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

An ultra compact and lightweight tent, Coleman Avior X2 is a 2 person tent most suitable for backpackers and bikers. Also perfect for cycling enthusiasts and campers who need to travel very light, this 2 person tent is stable and extremely portable. It allows the users’ ample flexibility as it has 2 doors. It also has reflective trims along zipper cuffs and guy ropes that help the user to locate the tent at night and during low light conditions. Its compressions straps on the carry bag allow the user to store the tent in a backpack with ease. Weighing a mere 2.45kg, the simple tent features an integrated groundsheet that can be zipped on and off.

Providing headroom of 100cm, the packed Coleman tent has dimensions 40×15cm. It offers 1 room and a porch area. The flysheet fabric of the tent is made of Polyester rip stop and UV-protected and PU coated while fully taped seams protect against rain water and insects. The inner tent fabric is made of breathable Polyester and no-see-um mesh while the groundsheet is made of Nylon. It is PU coated with fully taped seams and has a hydrostatic head of 5000mm. The tent’s poles are made of Aluminium 7001-T6 which are lightweight yet strong. Coleman Avior X2 offers UV PRO for fabric protection from UV rays and long life of the fabric. It features the Coleman Weather Tec System; so that the PU coated polyester fabric is water repellent and has taped seams to prevent water from seeping through. The tent’s welded corners provide a leak-free, resistant finish while its welded floors provide resistance and tent longevity.

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