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Is camping in the great outdoors too in tents for some people?

admin — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:21:42 +0000

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Marmot Turret Tents – Semi-Geodesic, Lightweight Backpacking & Mountain Tents.

admin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:11:39 +0000

www.webtogs.co.uk The Marmot Turret Tents are a fab semi-geodesic design that give you excellent stability for the weight. Whilst you see it in the flesh, lets get a few more details on what makes the Turret tents such undiscovered crackers. Set up your new alpine quarters in minutes, and never worry about wet gear or clammy skin again. The Marmot Turret tents are master of massifs & feature a color-coded, lightweight pole system that stands up to fierce gales, and a fully taped fly and canopy floor for supreme water resistance. Integrated storage wings store gear out of harms way, and out of your sleeping space. FEATURES * Dual Doors * Dual Vestibules * DAC NSL Green Poles * Stay Put Pole System * Color Coded “Easy Pitch” Clips and Poles – Confusion-free set up * Fly Vent for Moisture Dissipation – Adjustable flap for ventilation * Bare Bones Setup – Allows the Fly to be Used by Itself with Footprint to Make a Lightweight, Sturdy Shelter * Catenary Cut Floor – Fully Waterproof Floor with Taped Seams Lifted Off the Ground * Fully Taped Fly and Canopy Floor Marmot Wing Storage Design to Keep Gear Dry TECH SPECS Turret 3P * Colors: Squash/Red Sand (9721) * Sizes: 3P * Maximum Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz / 3 kg * Minimum Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz / 2.8 kg * Dimensions: 51x72x90in / 130x183x229cm * Packed Size: 8.5 x 27.5 in / 22 x 70 cm * Vestibule Area: 10 sq ft / 0.9 sq m * Tent Poles: 3 / DAC Dual Diameter Poles * Floor Area: 41.25 sq ft / 3.8 sq m * Tent fly Material: 40d 100% Nylon …

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Tents from Cross Camping 2

admin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:08:24 +0000

Gary Cross presents a couple of his favourite tents

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How to Plan Camping Trips : How to Buy Food for Camping

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:37:26 +0000

Pick out camping food and plan a menu for a camping trip! Learn how to prepare to go camping or hiking in this free video.

Expert: Albert William Hedgepeth
Bio: Albert Hedgepeth has hiked the Appalachian Trail, covering a distance of over 2168 miles on foot. His vision quest provided a multitude of knowledge on the subjects of hiking and basic camping.
Filmmaker: Albert Hedgepeth

Duration : 0:1:53

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A GIRLFRIENDS GUIDE TO CAMPING

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:46:06 +0000

3 simple rules to make sure you and your girlfriend have a fantastic camping experience.

Duration : 0:4:18

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Hiking and Camping Gear Closet #2 – (L.L. Bean)

admin — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:02:47 +0000

My Hiking Gear Closet, Rhon Bell, Outdoor Camping Gear, L.L. Bean

Duration : 0:10:59

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Hiking and Camping Gear Closet #2 – (L.L. Bean)

admin — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:02:47 +0000

My Hiking Gear Closet, Rhon Bell, Outdoor Camping Gear, L.L. Bean

Duration : 0:10:59

Large Frame Backpacks: Kelty Super Tioga Part 1

admin — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:50:34 +0000

PART 1 of 3:
An external frame pack will serve most backpackers needs. In fact its usually the best choice vs an internal frame pack despite what many biased salesman and outdoor magazines promote. Thanks to such disinformation, the frame pack is often thought of as a old-fashioned and outdated packing option and the shelves of todays outdoor stores reflect that misguided philosophy. Large frame packs, carrying around 5000 cubic inches, are hard to find and usually have to be ordered off the Internet, if you can find one. Thats too bad because the large frame pack is indeed problem solver for extended trips. Nutnfancys reference large frame backpack is the outstanding Kelty Super Tioga, proven on many an expedition into the high country. Sadly its been superceded by subsequent models (however Tiogas are still available under different nomenclatures) but a review of its features in this three part series could help perspective pack buyers to home in on similarly equipped frame packs. And a pack like this is usually necessary to accommodate large amounts of gear needed for 5 day plus trips (unless minimalist gear is carried). It has lots of advantages over an internal frame pack: lashing capability to frame for all kinds of gear, easier to pack, compartmentalization and pockets aid organization and proper weight distribution, pockets with with a flow-thru back will secure long items (like guns, fishing poles, paddles, saws, etc), excellent ventilation behind back, rigidity of frame provides easier off-back carry and prop up at campsite, bottom frame rung balances pack well during rest breaks (and protects sleeping bag), and its generally more comfortable under portage with heavy loads. The stated cubic capacity of a large frame pack, in the Super Tiogas case 4750 cubes, is actually misleadingits more. Thats because your tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad(s), and lashed gear do NOT take up internal packbag space like with an internal frame pack. And this Super Tioga, built strongly with the best materials, is like a tank in durability. Its not unusual for Kelty Tioga users to use their packs for decades and hand them down to the next generation. Thats a well-made pack. But its not perfect. For that durability you might carry some extra weight, translated from the aluminum frame, zippers, and heavy duty packcloth. The suspension system on this pack is outstanding: comfortable, adaptive, and rugged. Finally the track record, from Nutnfancys own use, is superb with excellent Kelty factory support which at one point came directly from its president (!). There are a lot of great brands out there and Kelty is just one of them. But Kelty has never abandoned the excellence of the frame pack in pursuit of trendiness because they know it just works and they know knowledgeable adventurers will always seek one out for lengthy adventures.

Duration : 0:17:14

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Large Frame Backpacks: Kelty Super Tioga Part 1

admin — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:50:33 +0000

Duration : 0:17:14

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Large Frame Backpacks: Kelty Super Tioga Part 3

admin — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:51:24 +0000

PART 3 of 3:
An external frame pack will serve most backpackers needs. In fact its usually the best choice vs an internal frame pack despite what many biased salesman and outdoor magazines promote. Thanks to such disinformation, the frame pack is often thought of as a old-fashioned and outdated packing option and the shelves of todays outdoor stores reflect that misguided philosophy. Large frame packs, carrying around 5000 cubic inches, are hard to find and usually have to be ordered off the Internet, if you can find one. Thats too bad because the large frame pack is indeed problem solver for extended trips. Nutnfancys reference large frame backpack is the outstanding Kelty Super Tioga, proven on many an expedition into the high country. Sadly its been superceded by subsequent models (however Tiogas are still available under different nomenclatures) but a review of its features in this three part series could help perspective pack buyers to home in on similarly equipped frame packs. And a pack like this is usually necessary to accommodate large amounts of gear needed for 5 day plus trips (unless minimalist gear is carried). It has lots of advantages over an internal frame pack: lashing capability to frame for all kinds of gear, easier to pack, compartmentalization and pockets aid organization and proper weight distribution, pockets with with a flow-thru back will secure long items (like guns, fishing poles, paddles, saws, etc), excellent ventilation behind back, rigidity of frame provides easier off-back carry and prop up at campsite, bottom frame rung balances pack well during rest breaks (and protects sleeping bag), and its generally more comfortable under portage with heavy loads. The stated cubic capacity of a large frame pack, in the Super Tiogas case 4750 cubes, is actually misleadingits more. Thats because your tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad(s), and lashed gear do NOT take up internal packbag space like with an internal frame pack. And this Super Tioga, built strongly with the best materials, is like a tank in durability. Its not unusual for Kelty Tioga users to use their packs for decades and hand them down to the next generation. Thats a well-made pack. But its not perfect. For that durability you might carry some extra weight, translated from the aluminum frame, zippers, and heavy duty packcloth. The suspension system on this pack is outstanding: comfortable, adaptive, and rugged. Finally the track record, from Nutnfancys own use, is superb with excellent Kelty factory support which at one point came directly from its president (!). There are a lot of great brands out there and Kelty is just one of them. But Kelty has never abandoned the excellence of the frame pack in pursuit of trendiness because they know it just works and they know knowledgeable adventurers will always seek one out for lengthy adventures.

Duration : 0:13:57

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