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Waterproofing - Silicone vs Polyurethane vs Acrylic |
Topic: Technical Information |
| The coating on your tent fly, parka or poncho may determine whether you stay dry in bad weather; it may also determine what your gear weighs after a storm. Top end tents these days use a silicone polymer coating (usually known as 'silnylon'), but this fabric is expensive and hard to handle in a prod... |
| Published: Tuesday 09 March, 2010 |
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Sponsored Team BMD XPD full race report 2008 |
Topic: Team Sponsorship & Adventure rac |
| The daunting task of organising their first race was attacked and they began to organise gear they’d need to handle the rugged terrain of Australia’s highlands. They were kitted out in Vaude team wear and outfitted with Vango sleeping bags from Wildearth to combat the expected harsh conditions of th... |
| Published: Tuesday 09 March, 2010 |
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Guide on sizing and choosing the correct shoe size by Jim Black |
Topic: Hiking Boots & Footwear |
| A properly-fitted athletic shoe or technical multi-sport boot is perhaps one of the most important pieces of adventure sports equipment that a connoisseur of the outdoor lifestyle can have at their disposal. Not only does it complement one's collection of durable clothing, advanced outerwear, active... |
| Published: Thursday 14 January, 2010 |
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Water Travel tips |
Topic: Water Purification |
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| Published: Thursday 29 October, 2009 |
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General information about water |
Topic: Water Purification |
| Standing or flowing bodies of water are referred to as surface water. It is normally a mixture of groundwater and spring and rain water, although it may also contain waste water. Streams, rivers and lakes may contain minerals in widely varying proportions |
| Published: Thursday 29 October, 2009 |
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Basics of Compass reading by Jim Black |
Topic: Technical Information |
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| Published: Friday 07 August, 2009 |
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XPD Wild Earth Sponsored Adventure Race 2008 |
Topic: Team Sponsorship & Adventure rac |
| XPD Adventure Race 2008 |
| Published: Wednesday 20 May, 2009 |
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Caring for your Aluminium Drink/Water Bottle |
Topic: Caring for Equipment |
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| Published: Thursday 20 November, 2008 |
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Technical Aspects of Binoculars |
Topic: Technical Information |
| The objective lenses of binoculars are the front lenses. The diameter of one of these lenses, given in millimeters, will be the second number describing a particular binocular. Hence, a 7x42 binocular has an objective lens of 42mm. The diameter of the lens determines the light gathering ability of t... |
| Published: Sunday 16 November, 2008 |
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Securing your Possesions |
Topic: Travel Tips |
| When you are moving from one place to another and you have all your possessions with you the potential to lose everything is obviously greater |
| Published: Thursday 23 October, 2008 |
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