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Swag Canvas Weights |
Topic: Technical Information |
| The correct way to quote the weight of cloth is in it’s loomstate, meaning, before the material is dyed and proofed, because dying and waterproofing adds to the weight of the material. Darker coloured dyes weigh more than paler dyes. In fact, only after the base cloth has been proofed, is it called... |
| Published: Sunday 12 June, 2011 |
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Sleeping bag Fabrics & Fill by Roger Caffin |
Topic: Technical Information |
| The filling in a good sleeping bag is either down, which in the good Australia brands ranges from good to very good, or a synthetic such as Qualofill or Polarguard. The filling in cheaper sleeping bags is usually a cheaper synthetic, and once again ygwypf. We won't mention the venerable kapok from t... |
| Published: Sunday 21 November, 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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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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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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Staun Tyre Deflators by Cole Ford |
Topic: Technical Information |
| When I first started four-wheeling more than a decade ago, tire deflators did not exist. If you felt the trail was difficult enough to air down your tires you simply used the tip of a screwdriver to push in the little stem and let the air come out. If you have ever tried to do it this way you know t... |
| Published: Wednesday 29 March, 2006 |
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