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Things That Go "Bump" in the Camping Tent

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:37:57 -0700

www.camp-in-tents.com warns of the dangers inherent to playing outdoors.

How to Adjust Your Backpack Properly Video

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:14:26 -0700

http://www.rei.com/category... A major key to carrying a large pack comfortably is ensuring your pack fits properly. Learn how to check if yours is adjusted correctly in this video.

REI Cirque and Arete Tents Video

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:13:00 -0700

http://www.rei.com/category/4500001 The REI Cirque and Arete Tents all-season tents are intended to fill the gap between the limited seasonality of ultra-light tents and the excessive robustness of full on mountain tents. The air lift vent on each tent help these tents stand up to 10-15 miles an hour more wind than they would without. They provide lift when they're closed, but they provide ventilation and condensation control when they're open.

How to Pitch the REI Alcove Video

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:11:23 -0700

http://www.rei.com/category... Learn how to Pitch the REI Alcove Tent in this instructional video.

Soweto Bicycle Tours and Backpackers - South Africa

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:20:24 -0700

http://www.sowetobicycletours.com/ This popular, eco-friendly and exciting township tour takes you around the streets of Soweto. Go out with our local guides for a half or a full day cycling tour around the community and get to know what makes this township unique. Have a taste of Soweto, eat our local burger - Kota, stop at the shebeen and enjoy the traditional beer with the people. Go home with a different perception of the township.

eVent Fabric Testing Video

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:02:34 -0700

http://www.rei.com Check out a demonstration of the properies of eVent fabric, a direct venting waterproof material in this video.

REI Trail Furniture Collection Video

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:10:55 -0700

The REI Trail Collection of furniture is designed to be carried on the trail. The collection offers three on the ground chairs and a trail stool for easy on the go seating.

http://www.rei.com/category/4500001

REI Camp Furniture Collection Video

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:03:11 -0700

REI's Camp Furniture collection includes chairs, a cot, tables, a stool, and a camp kitchen. For example the high-quality mesh camp chair won't pool water after a rainshower, and its versatile cup holder accommodates your handled mug, a water bottle, or a longneck. These products reflect REI's technical expertise and extensive testing, resulting in the highest-quality furniture available.

http://www.rei.com/category/4500001

REI Hoodoo 2 Tent Video

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:50:55 -0700

The REI Hoodoo 2 offers unbeatable convenience and comfort in a deluxe, two-person, backpacking tent.

Sleeping Bag Temperature Ratings Video

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:04:39 -0700

There is good news for consumers on thermal ratings of the sleeping bag. The EN13537 is an international standard developed to measure how warm a sleeping bag is.

The North Face BASE CAMP FUSE BOX Backpack

Fri, 22 May 2009 12:13:05 -0700

Designed as a thick, rectangular box, this indestructible pack is made with the same durable fabric that’s used to transport gear on yaks during high-alpine expeditions. Featuring two large pockets and a padded sleeve to store a laptop up to 17 inches large, this pack also includes padded shoulder straps for easily hauling.

Buy It: http://www.thenorthface.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=70158&storeId=207&catalogId=10201&langId=-1&from=subCat&parent_category_rn=11748&variationId=100

Features:

* Indestructable pack for everyday adventures
* Padded shoulder straps with sternum strap

Niseko - Ski off the peak in Hanazono Japan

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 01:06:11 -0800

It is no surprise that Niseko has become Japans most acclaimed ski resort for the International guest. Ideal for skiing and riding at any level, the area offers excellent and enormous gladed areas to test the most accomplished powder enthusiest.

Shreddin Powder in Niseko Japan

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:56:53 -0800

Pow time in Niseko Japan...

Big Agnes Emerald Mountain SL3 tent

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:17:44 -0700

The Big Agnes, 3-person, SL3 tent is no heavier than many freestanding two-person tents, making it the new poster child for space-to-weight ratio and Backpacker Magazines' Editor's Choice 2007.

Emerald Mountain SL3 tents combine the benefits of our lightest free-standing tents with roomy interiors and two opposing doors and vestibules. Emerald Mountain tents use DAC Featherlite NSL poles, which feature an Eco-Friendly anodizing process that significantly reduces the use of hazardous chemicals, as well as Reverse Combi pole optimization for increased strength and weight savings.

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Big Agnes Air Core pad

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:12:04 -0700

Review of Big Agnes Air Core pad. Big Agnes REM Air Core Sleeping Pad incredibly light and comfortable. The Big Agnes REM Air Core is made of a durable 70 denier nylon fabric. I-beam construction provides longitudinal rigidity and gives shape to the pad. The I-beam construction also allows air to flow freely in and out, and reduces inflation time to a quick two minutes. The Air Core pads stuff to the size of a Nalgene water bottle and weighs a mere 22oz (medium), yet provides a whopping 2.5” thick backcountry bed. When used with any Big Agnes sleeping bag, the Air Core pad can be left in the pad sleeve, deflated and stuffed with the bag right into its stuff sack.