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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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Basics of Compass reading by Jim Black |
Topic: Technical Information |
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| Published: Friday 07 August, 2009 |
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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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Water Filters and Purifiers |
Topic: Technical Information |
| Drinking pure water from clear-flowing stream surely is one of the fundamental joys of bushwalking. Unfortunately although it could be some of the cleanest, purest water on earth, any backcountry water source, no matter how high or remote, is susceptible to contamination from microscopic pathogens (... |
| Published: Thursday 23 October, 2008 |
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Should I use Hiking/Trekking Poles and what are they? |
Topic: Technical Information |
| Trekking poles are simply walking sticks, and though historically used to aid formal hiking rather than everyday walking the principle is just the same. They take many forms, ranging from single staves made from found wood to pairs of sophisticated height-adjustable poles made from lightweight compo... |
| Published: Thursday 23 October, 2008 |
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Headlamps, Torches and Lanterns |
Topic: Technical Information |
| A torch or headtorch is an essential part of your camping equipment for around the campsite or walking in the dark. You should also carry one with you every time you are traveling in the wilderness as a matter of safety. Sooner or later you are going to need it! |
| Published: Thursday 23 October, 2008 |
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Choosing Tents, Bivy Bags and Tent Designs |
Topic: Technical Information |
| Tents serve both a physical and psychological function, they protect you from the elements and surround you with a sense of security. As you would expect there are literally hundreds of models on the market today. Everything from huge marquees to tents barely bigger than one person. As a starting po... |
| Published: Thursday 23 October, 2008 |
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Basics of Compass and Map Navigation |
Topic: Technical Information |
| Every outdoors person should be as handy in the use of a map and compass as they are with a knife and fork. With a good map, and knowledge of its use, you can visualise the other side of a mountain, or what lies in the deepest valley. It is easy to proceed confidently into unknown country and get to... |
| Published: Thursday 23 October, 2008 |
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HOW TO CHOOSE WHAT SOCKS TO WEAR |
Topic: Technical Information |
| Alongside your base layer of clothing (you could reasonably argue that they are part of the base layer), socks probably rate as the most important, yet often ignored, part of an outdoor enthusiast or travellers kit. Everybody knows good footwear is vital, yet we somehow only seem to consider the boo... |
| Published: Thursday 09 October, 2008 |
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Fabric Aspects of Bag's, Backpacks & Rucksacks |
Topic: Technical Information |
| So many bags, which one to choose? You want to buy a bag that will hold up to the way you travel. The biggest difference in the quality of a bag lies in the fabric it is made of. Most bags are made from nylon, leather, or polyester. As you compare bags you should be comparing these points |
| Published: Sunday 24 August, 2008 |
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