tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42886801423869533262024-03-13T10:03:45.126+00:00Three Zero BlogThree Zero the home of the best camping, ski & snowboard gear.Penrose Outdoors Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01146575978036700778noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288680142386953326.post-53829949679772509012019-02-08T11:18:00.000+00:002019-02-08T11:18:49.301+00:00Villa Construction Makes the Tahiti Air Tent Feel Enormous<div style="text-align: center;">
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months not only have they spent a lot of time re-engineering their fabrics, but
they have also replaced a lot of tent tent models. One of the new and most
notable of which is the <a href="http://www.threezero.co.uk/p/22083/Vango-Tahiti-Air-800XL">Tahiti 600 / 800 XL</a> which is only differentiated by an
extra bedroom pod. It’s got to be said that this tent feels extremely spacious,
which is thanks to Vango’s, new Villa construction. Near vertical side walls
provide standing height from edge to edge, and when compared to the
<a href="http://www.threezero.co.uk/p/19486/Vango-Illusion-800XL-Air">Illusion 800XL</a>, which is also a very big tent, the <a href="http://www.threezero.co.uk/p/22083/Vango-Tahiti-Air-800XL">Tahiti</a> feels much bigger.</span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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equally roomy with the title of “Super King” bedrooms which can easily accommodate
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Tahiti 600XL and 800XL are available here: <b><a href="http://www.threezero.co.uk/c/783/Vango-Tents/2">Vango Tents</a></b></span></span></div>
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and The <a href="http://www.threezero.co.uk/b/12343/NORTH-FACE">North Face</a> are pretty adapt at man handling materials in to ever
lighter weatherproof and breathable fabrics. So, it shouldn’t really come as a surprise
that the two have joined forces to build the FUTURELIGHT camper, a cutting-edge
concept <i>“to imagine the future of protection
from the elements”. </i>But it does. Not so much for the <a href="http://www.threezero.co.uk/b/12343/NORTH-FACE">North Face</a> who specialise
in high tech mountaineering tents not to mention mountaineering clothing for
the brave few. For BMW’s Designworks however a camper seems, well, a little
trivial for a company currently working on Virgin’s Hyperloop One as well as BMW’s
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North Face’s new fabric innovation FUTURELIGHT which “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">uses Nanospinning technology to create the world’s most advanced,
breathable, waterproof material”. </i>This new material allows air to permeate the
membrane of the fabric via nano-sized holes whilst retaining complete
waterproofness. This fabric will be used across The North Face’s premium line
of pinnacle performance collection from late 2019.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fabrics stretched under a geodesic dome creating a waterproof and breathable outer
shell. The interior utilises a split-level design with raised seating/sleeping
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<a href="https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0289592EN/designworks-collaborates-with-the-north-face-to-imagine-new-camper-concept">https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0289592EN/designworks-collaborates-with-the-north-face-to-imagine-new-camper-concept</a></div>
Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12344601164384175632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288680142386953326.post-72590623014857947032018-03-23T14:36:00.000+00:002018-03-23T14:36:15.725+00:00Vango's New Awning Is A Break From The Norm<h2>
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van awnings. Their first air awning, the <a href="http://www.threezero.co.uk/p/18221/Vango-Kela-IV-Low-Awning">Kela</a> was revolutionary when released back in 2013. The inflatable "AirBeams" made pitching a breeze and saved campervan owners
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latest awning designs with a focus on providing extra living space over extra
sleeping areas. </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Based on last years <a href="http://www.threezero.co.uk/p/19472/Vango-AirHub-Hex">Hex Event Shelter</a>, the HexAway features a clever airframe which allows all in one inflation via one of the three valves. Inflation times are also helped by the sleek, double action pump which makes light work of blowing up all six arms in just a matter of minutes.</span><br />
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that sets this awning apart from others. Another feature would be just how open
it can be. All six sides have openings (three doors with windows and three mesh
windows), when fully open this leaves the awning feeling incredibly light and
airy. When all the doors and windows are shut the space feels adequately
private and the three Skylights allow in a reasonable amount of light.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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this year, the track is a handy system that allows the hanging lights and
accessories from pretty much anywhere along the beams. As also utilised in all Vango’s
awnings, is a Sentinel Pro 420 denier, rip-stop fabric which is more than up to
the task for short to mid length trips here in the U.K. The groundsheet is a
floating, toggle-in type which is maybe a negative for some as it won’t be as weather-proof as sewn-in groundsheets. But this could also be advantageous on the few
campsites where sewn-in groundsheets are not permitted.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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campervan awnings you can find an impressive range from Vango, Outwell, Kampa
and Easy Camp <a href="http://www.threezero.co.uk/c/809/Van-Awnings">here</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12344601164384175632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288680142386953326.post-6629532142571955242016-07-18T09:59:00.001+01:002016-07-18T09:59:36.289+01:00Coleman Battery Lock<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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way we Brits spend our holidays and is a great way to create fantastic memories
with loved ones. Of course one of the key elements to your enjoyment of a
camping holiday is the tent itself, and not all tents are created equal. If you
have spent anytime camping you'll know this to be true, especially if the
weather turns and leaves you with a battered, leaky tent which in turn leaves
everyone feeling pretty miserable. That said a quality tent doesn't have to
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looking for a bargain. Well this would be it! The Drummond 400 tent by Vango
sleeps up to four people comfortably, has a spacious living area for a smaller
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Not sure about the <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/p/19535/Coleman-Cortes-Octagon-8-Tent-2016">Octagon 8?</a> Why not consider a podded tent. <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/p/20572/Vango-Palermo-800-Tent-2016">Vango's Palermo 800 AirBeam tent</a> is a true eight man tent with three bedrooms, one of which can serve as an alternative entrance. The Palermo has an rrp of £950 compared to £329.99 rrp of the Octagon so is quite a bit more expensive but to be fair it's a lot more tent with more durable fabrics and easy pitching AirBeam technology.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So which one is the best that won't break the bank? Well we narrowed it down to three with the <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/p/19568/Kampa-Brean-4-Air-190T-Tent-2016">Kampa Brean 4 Air Tent</a> coming in the cheapest at just £399.99. The <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/p/20570/Vango-Solaris-500-Tent-2016">Solaris 500 from Vango</a> (£500) and <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/p/20801/Coleman-Fastpitch-Air-Valdes-4-Tent-2016">Coleman's Valdes FastPitch Air 4 tent </a>(£699.99) which is brand new for 2016. While we'd love to say the Valdes 4 is our recommendation the fact that Solaris sleeps five makes it that bit more usable. The Vango also features a sizeable canopy that provides an ideal area to cook or to relax in the shade. It is of course also that little bit cheaper.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For those who want the best and most luxurious camping experience there's only one type of tent that will do. Polycotton tents, which are undeniably expensive, but when it comes to durability, breathability and overall sense of Zen like calm polycotton outperforms any other fabric available. Don't get us wrong, modern polyester fabrics are great and offer fantastic durability and waterproofing at a much cheaper price. Polycotton however, is inherently waterproof and naturally breathable. It's fabric contracts when wet and expands when dry and also provides good insulation levels for a tent. This insulation not only regulates temperature exceedingly well but also proves to be quieter, cutting down on wind noise in a breeze.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have always been a fan of the traditional <span title="http://www.opinel.com/en?domain=">Opinel</span>
knives, ever since I bought my first in a French supermarket 20 years ago. They
use a very high carbon content blade. This is similar to some high end chefs knives. They do not use stainless steel, and as such the blades do
tarnish, look dull and can rust. However look after it and clean it correctly
after use, and it is one hell of a sharp knife. The edges these things are
able to hold are astonishing.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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hardware shop daily, and spotted the <a href="http://www.opinel.com/en/pocket-knives-and-tools/specialists/outdoor/n8-outdoor-orange">Opinel No 8 Outdoors knife</a>. I walked past
it day in, day out for months. Contemplating the knife. Nothing became of it,
until I saw it more recently. The knife is the classic folding Opinel design,
it has a metal "virobloc" locking system, used on all of Opinel’s
knives. Simple but effective.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So I bought the knife. It has a loud survival whistle built in
to the handle, a partially serrated blade, and the thumb nail-knife pull-out is
hollow, and can be used as a shackle key (Something to do with boats I believe). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So the knife feels good in hand-exactly the same geometry as the
traditional beechwood handle. The knife is sharp. Sharper than I thought being
stainless “Inox” steel. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">To test the knife I thought I would do some bushcraft styling,
and do my best to create a fire drill kit. Normally a fixed tang knife is
tougher for this kind of wood re-shaping, but hey. The outdoor knife is a
survival knife-so I gave it a go. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have never started fire with a fire drill before, but am aware
of what is required. I found a big lump of wood-, and managed to split it,
using the knife as a chisel/wedge. Locked with the locking bit. The wood turned
out to be an old seasoned hardwood branch-from either Ash or Beech. The wood
was hard, really hard. However the knife, it took some effort, but it did what
it does. The serrated bit sliced as a plane, and the sharp end, used as more
precision. It was a joy to shape the wood. I got quite obsessed, to the fact I
started wanting to decorate my drill spindle. I decided not too, as my first
careful blade sweep cut deep in to my thumb, and sent blood dribbling all over
the gorgeous pale wood. The knife is a corker. I have created all parts of the
set now, and am simply looking for a specific cord to string the bow with. The
set has darkened from working it, so I am confident it will light. However I
may have to give it a few days, or at least until i can use my left thumb
again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">So the knife I was impressed with. Even now, the blade is sharp.
I have done my best to blunt it, but it is still incredibly sharp. So I was
very impressed. The only one part I was not so keen on was the lock. On my
knife, even when fully locked the blade moved a mm or two. Although this isn't
a problem, as it is still locked, and as such cannot fold on your fingers, I
felt the lock should be absolute-like their traditional Beech handled ones.
Perhaps it is an issue with the moulded mana made handle-who knows. Despite
this I like the knife a great deal. Even though it hurt me. It folds up small,
it is light and comfortable to use.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Starting just east of Praa sands, at Rinsey car park on the cliffs, this coastal footpath takes you along a stretch of some of the most beautiful sea views around. Passing old mine stacks, world war II remnants and if you're lucky, seals, dolphins and basking sharks roaming the sea, although this walk can be tough at times, you can often forget about it due to the amount of things to look at. The path can be very steep at times, and can get quite muddy after long wet spells, so make sure you've got a good pair of flexible walking boots to carry you through it (the <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/p/18901/Keen-Durand-Mid-WP-Womens">Keen Durands</a> are perfect for this terrain). On a clear, sunny day, this walk is at it's prime, with the views out to sea and along the coast stretching for miles, and although you are likely to work up a sweat, you can guarantee to be rewarded with a cold pint and some nice food in the vibrant harbour town of Porthleven! After you pass the WWII memorial towards the end of the walk, make sure you are looking out to see to catch the surfers out on the reef, before climbing up into Porthleven. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Summer is almost upon us! Over the past few weeks we have taken all of our ski and snowboard stuff off display (if you're after some deals, head over to <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/snow-gear">our website</a>!), and our summer stock has arrived! </span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">From <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/c/2/Clothing">lightweight jackets</a> to <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/c/418/Kayaks-and-Canoes">kayaks</a> and <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/c/731/Wakeboard-Boards-and-Bindings">wakeboards</a>, we have everything you need to get excited about the summer ahead, and perhaps most important for us here in store is the huge amount of <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/c/755/Tents-By-Berth">tents</a>, both inflatable and conventional, arriving on an almost daily basis! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For those of you not familiar with Penrose Outdoors, we are a family run company based in the heart of Cornwall, and we pride ourselves in the amount of services we offer all year round. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of our main attractions during the summer is our large tent showroom, with a mixture of inflatable tents and awnings, standard family tents and smaller hiking ones, giving you a feel for the type of thing your money will be buying you before parting with it! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We also offer our increasingly popular pole repair service the year round, but this one is particularly popular with tourists in Cornwall. We know better than anyone how unpredictable the weather is down here, and the wind can whip itself into a frenzy in the blink of an eye! Although this is all part of Cornwall's charm, it is never particularly pleasant for anyone staying in a tent with standard fibreglass poles. With a whole family to try and keep comfortable, a snapped pole is the last thing you need, especially on the first night of your trip! At Penrose Outdoors we can reduce the stress of this nightmare rapidly! Just bring the whole pole section into us, where we charge £5.00 for every pole that needs to be replaced (plus the cost of elastic if that needs to be repaired as well), and during the times when we are busy, we do offer a same day express service for another £5.00 - all of which would be much cheaper than buying a new tent!</span></span><br />
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<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12344601164384175632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288680142386953326.post-57465516759184505452016-04-27T09:30:00.000+01:002016-04-27T09:30:34.930+01:00Best Walks in Cornwall - Brown Willy<h2 style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1eQear2nIc1b9ZnZQt9PDYe7MN07OXFmN1jUT2UYqSwZ4eMKDqJrtO-trtWC51RtuTJz-foZZ4w3xCUilci-B6uMIJLS2lwhpS60ozBT-zJdiwPZXaUtdruKVC8i3DAYtnVkZTbYfhBj8/s1600/rough+tor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1eQear2nIc1b9ZnZQt9PDYe7MN07OXFmN1jUT2UYqSwZ4eMKDqJrtO-trtWC51RtuTJz-foZZ4w3xCUilci-B6uMIJLS2lwhpS60ozBT-zJdiwPZXaUtdruKVC8i3DAYtnVkZTbYfhBj8/s200/rough+tor.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Although the Cornish coast is what it's famed for, Cornwall does have some amazing moorland as well. Heading up through Bodmin and out, into what seems to be the middle of nowhere sits Rough Tor (pronounced row) and then Brown Willy - the highest point in Cornwall. From the car park, 5.2 miles seems a ridiculous length for this walk, but don't be fooled. So many people climb up to what they believe to be Rough Tor, the smaller stack on the horizon, and think that the larger one must therefore be Brown Willy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> From this perspective, it seems a lovely picnic walk, however once you get up to the top, you will then see Brown Willy. Although it is only 20m higher than Rough Tor, it is worth the relatively steep climb (unless you are wobbly on your legs then you'll be fine) to the top, for fabulous views over the county, and even out to sea. Brown Willy stands at 420m above sea level, and gets its somewhat comical name from the Cornish for "hill of swallows" - <i>Bronn Wennili. </i>During this walk there are many cairns to take note of, 2 of which are man made, but the Brown Willy Summit cairn could date back as far as the early Bronze Age - around 1500 BC. This ancient history continues along your walk, with holy wells, stone circles and the ruins of old settlements all making an appearance on the way up to the summit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Dogs are allowed on this piece of moorland, however there are sheep and ponies grazing so if they do have a tendency to run off, keep them on a lead! This is really the only walk on this page that doesn't require directions - simply find the car park and walk from there - it is so wide open you aren't in danger of getting lost! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ever wondered what the the Hubba Hubba is like to pitch? Wonder no more, just watch and prepare yourself for some real tent envy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Or read our full review here:- </span><a href="http://penroseoutdoors.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/msr-hubba-hubba-nx-backpacking-tents.html" style="background-color: white; font-size: 22px;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>MSR Hubba Hubba NX & Elixir 2 Tents and Hiking Stove Review</b></span></a>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12344601164384175632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288680142386953326.post-6787795743697484492016-04-19T10:33:00.000+01:002016-04-21T14:38:38.577+01:00Rab Fuse Jacket SS16<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Rab are known for their high quality, well fitting technical clothing, favourites with climbers, hikers and dog walkers alike. You could say it's only downfall is that you get what you pay for - high quality = high price. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">The Fuse uses a Pertex Shield+ fabric, making it not only resistant to whatever the weather can throw at it, but also making it so much more breathable than many other jackets in this price range. This breathability means that during humid and drizzly walks, you won't overheat, and the same in the winter when you're layered up, this jacket will help to regulate your body temperature. It also works in conjunction with your rate of activity, so the more work you do, the more breathable the jacket becomes, and when you aren't working it keeps all of the warm air inside so you don't get too cold.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">The main feature of this jacket has to be the price - only £124.99. As already mentioned, it features most of the technical bits of Rab's more expensive clothing without some of the other more nifty things - such as folding away into its own pocket. The hood is still adjustable and rolls down, and has the standard wire peak. The jacket also includes elasticated draw strings around the bottom hem of the jacket and the cuffs are of course still Velcro, giving it all the basic necessities without it being overkill for those of you who want a stripped down waterproof jacket, or a high quality dog walking or every day outer shell.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">For those on a slightly smaller budget, the Rab Fuse jacket is perfect. Boasting all the main features of the more expensive jackets, Rab have condensed them all down into one, very neat, very affordable package.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">For the perfect wet weather walk, pair the <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/p/20788/Rab-Fuse-Jacket-Mens">Fuse jacket</a> with the <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/p/19439/Rab-Fuse-Womens-Pants">Fuse pants</a> and the <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/p/20798/Rab-Nucleus-Pull-on-Mens-SS16">Nucleus Pull-On</a> for that extra layer of warmth.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">If you think you need something a little more robust and technical, have a look at the <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/c/493/Womens-Waterproof-Jackets/2">Berghaus Light Speed Hydroshell</a>, both men's and women's currently in stock on our <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/">website</a>!</span></h4>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12344601164384175632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288680142386953326.post-54706370748671754132016-04-19T10:32:00.000+01:002016-05-03T09:46:12.308+01:00Best Walks in Cornwall - Loe Pool<div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Leading on from the Arthurian legend of Tintagel takes us to the Loe Pool and Bar just outside of Helston, a lake separated from the sea by a sand bar. This pool is said to be the lake in which Sir Belvedere threw King Arthur's sword Excalibur, with Lord Alfred Tennyson writing this in his work <i>Idylls of The King. </i>The bar that intercepts the sea and the lake is a huge sandy beach where dogs are allowed all year, however we wouldn't recommend swimming off it as there is limited lifeguard coverage and the rip currents are notoriously strong! This walk links up coastal with inland woodland, taking you through the picturesque gardens of Penrose House, a national trust property with a cafe and the old mansion dating as far back as 1281! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This is an easy walk with wide paths mapped out for you - perfect for kids to run riot and you to soak up the beautiful scenery surrounding the lake - but if you do think that six miles is a bit much there are other choices that focus more on Penrose House and don't go out as far as the bar, with several car parks dotted around the whole route. However, if you want to circle to whole lake, take one of our <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/c/47/Child-Carriers">baby carriers</a> out with you and pop the little one in it once they've run their little legs off! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">To get even more of your fix for Arthurian history, have a look at our <a href="http://penroseoutdoors.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/best-walks-in-cornwall-tintagel.html">previous walk</a> - a must do for anyone with an interest in history!</span></div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12344601164384175632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288680142386953326.post-37801221128033916132016-04-12T11:59:00.000+01:002016-05-03T09:45:38.791+01:00Best Walks in Cornwall - Tintagel<h2>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFm7ZFluf5XnwirkAtZlG0Wm8zr8Wkz6DEb8T6TTUQ1Uql7FeKi0WRpiJ2E-CNawfhIwX1Ej55HRmTSYqalYk7ZwU3Hf7GMmekurUMepWVuDDPIpmtbwfrspjt3nEe8M7v0gCKFYXUiDiz/s1600/galleryswtintagel01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFm7ZFluf5XnwirkAtZlG0Wm8zr8Wkz6DEb8T6TTUQ1Uql7FeKi0WRpiJ2E-CNawfhIwX1Ej55HRmTSYqalYk7ZwU3Hf7GMmekurUMepWVuDDPIpmtbwfrspjt3nEe8M7v0gCKFYXUiDiz/s320/galleryswtintagel01.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Up on the cliffs it can get fairly windy as well, so keep hold of little ones if the weather does look like its about to turn and invest in a </span><a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/c/498/Womens-Softshell" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">windproof jacket</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - but this weather will only enhance the medieval Gothic atmosphere of the intriguing heritage site! This walk is perfect for families with little boys and girls who love learning about heroic knights and damsels in distress, and for parents who have an interest in history, incredible views or a good country walk!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If it's more medieval history you're after, but perhaps a bit further south, our <a href="http://penroseoutdoors.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/best-walks-in-cornwall-loe-pool.html">walk no. 2</a> is for you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Mountain Safety Research (MSR) was founded in Seattle by engineer, Larry Penberthy (must be a Cornish boy!) as a newsletter in 1969. As a lifelong mountaineer, his mission was to improve mountain safety by making better and more reliable mountaineering equipment that would in turn "unlock greater adventures". Safe to say that nearly 40 years on that goal has been realised. Trusted by top mountaineers and explorers such as Levison Wood (Walking the Himalayas) MSR's core range of dedicated backpacking tents, stoves, water treatment and snow tools are second to none.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The Elixir 2 is a truly versatile, freestanding tent that can be pitched in a number of ways to suit the environment your in. From fully pitched (above left) to fast and light (above right) which solely utilises the flysheet and footprint that comes as standard. This tent also boasts great livability for a backpacking tent, with optimised headroom throughout the tent due to the symmetrical pole geometry. There's also enough room for two air mattresses side by side which is more generous than many other two man backpacking tents on the market.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Other features include two vestibules for storage, one on either side of the tent. Two large, "StayDry" doors that have drainage channels to direct rain water away and prevent being dripped on when entering or exiting the tent. Colour coded aluminium poles, aluminium stakes (pegs) and plenty of ventilation via mesh panels and kick stand vents integrated in to the flysheet. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If more storage space is needed an Elixir Gear Shed is available that increases the size of the vestibule area.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Colour coded aluminium poles, clips and webbing make pitching the Elixir 2 incredibly easy. The poles are connected by a hub to further aid the pitching process.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The Hubba Hubba NX 2 is one MSR's best selling tents and has received critical acclaim as well as an '<a href="http://www.outsideonline.com/2026411/award-winning-winter-gear-2016">Outside Gear of the Year Award</a>' in 2014. With similar features to that of the Elixir 2, such as dual vestibules for storage, ventilation and 'StayDry' doors the Hubba boasts a minimum weight of just 1.54 kg. This is achieved in part by the poles' unified hub system which replaces two main two poles seen in the Elixir, whilst retaining the strength that crossing poles provides.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So, there is no denying that modern tents are brilliant - but many people are totally put off by all the little strings hanging off it, the pegs that seem to mysteriously disappear, the total inability to get them back into their bag, and, of course, the whole process of putting them up. Here at Penrose Outdoors, during the spring/summer months, we have a large tent show room, with the tents that are up rotating every week or so. This means we are experts in putting them up and down in minimum time, and are here to share our secrets (plus a few extras on where to pitch) with the slightly less experienced, not-so confident campers!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you have never seen your tent up, let alone seen it be put up, then you are, to some extent, risking a stressful start to your camping trip. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The best way to ensure a smooth start to your holiday is knowing exactly how to pitch your tent.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Choosing a bad place to pitch your tent can result in a nightmare coming to life - especially if you have kids. Whether there's a constant drip that is driving you mad, not being able to hear yourself think because of hideous winds or even a branch falling on you while you're sleeping, finding the right place is crucial to your holiday. Here are some pointers:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- Wherever you choose to pitch your tent, make sure you sweep the ground for other peoples' left over tent pegs. Not only can they puncture your groundsheet, but standing on a hidden tent peg is almost as bad as standing on a plug - I speak from experience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- Although it may sound like a nice idea, pitching yours and your mates tents around a campfire is not a great plan. Most modern tents are made of polyester, so even if they're not in super close proximity to a fire (or even a barbecue), they can and will melt, and in the worst cases catch fire. Canvas tents are equally at risk and even though all modern tents are rated fire retardant this isn't a guarantee they won't catch fire if left next to a naked flame.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">All in all - don't pitch your tent next to a direct source of heat or naked flame - ever. </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- Make sure your pitch is as flat as possible and not at the bottom of a hill. Even if it's just a slight slope, if you sleep the wrong way round you will wake up with a headache. If you're at the bottom of a hill, again, even if it's only a gentle slope, at the slightest sign of rain you can guarantee you will be surrounded by a puddle by the time you wake up! (Headache + Soaked gear = Angry Camper)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- Pitching under a tree will make rain sound a hundred times louder, they possibly could break or blow over in extreme winds and are excellent lightning conductors, i.e. a recipe for disaster! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Check out our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/penroseoutdoors/featured">YouTube channel</a> for some reviews on brilliant, easy pitch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLya8Ie3j_X73gTqJ1NH2a2jwGTBgDQrhc">campsites in Cornwall</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">STEP NUMBER 3:</span><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> How to deal with your poles!</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Fibreglass poles are notoriously unpredictable. Some will last for years with no problems whatsoever, and others it seems will snap on first touch. The key thing to remember when going away with a tent with fibreglass poles is that they are so unpredictable, as soon as you leave the shop they aren't covered by any sort of warranty at all - even if the tent itself has one. This is not our own personal policy, but every tent manufacturer has the same rule. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3042cCo_x83P5eEObTwNci5FlMdDyvee-YIUwgFMkmtbJIk4nd4zVmj8qHh_034INHe_Lh1XyP_ld2pQ7chhJICUKTLYOx6b8rOT4W16KX-ThmPy0BsZPy5qH8KEX6LCe87kc3SVP7mrP/s1600/Vango+Orava+600+XL+Tent1451386770.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3042cCo_x83P5eEObTwNci5FlMdDyvee-YIUwgFMkmtbJIk4nd4zVmj8qHh_034INHe_Lh1XyP_ld2pQ7chhJICUKTLYOx6b8rOT4W16KX-ThmPy0BsZPy5qH8KEX6LCe87kc3SVP7mrP/s320/Vango+Orava+600+XL+Tent1451386770.jpg" width="266" /></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Because of this, we would always suggest buying one of our <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/c/779/Tent-Poles-and-Spares">pole repair kits</a> with your tent, and keeping it with it. If you're camping right out in the countryside, the last thing you want to do on a beautiful sunny day is bundle everyone in a hot stuffy car and drive however many miles to the nearest camp shop. We stock most generic pole repair kits, but we will need to know the pole measurements before we can help you (so if one has already broken either measure it or bring it with you). If this does happen and you are not prepared, being in Truro we are fairly central to all campsites in the county and offer a pole repair service, which you can find out more about by giving us a ring (01872 20213).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Aluminium poles are more sturdy than fibreglass poles. However, don't try and force them through the fabric sleeve on your tent - if it doesn't bend the poles then it will put a hole through your tent. Threading poles is most definitely a two person job, please don't think otherwise! It will end in tears, we promise. Again, these poles are not covered by any sort of warranty so we would still recommend getting a repair kit/spare set just in case.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Although aluminium poles do provide a very sturdy structure, we have to remember that the tent itself (no matter what it is) is only meant to be a temporary shelter - they aren't bombproof. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMp2rhcepHboF5a5-FQY19abjA93E0Z6iLetztQazWbkd020CT5g7geIwHck5iQbwaZ7lKitIJ5jkL8vsTI1Ra_trcMwghp4GebwItYKqbUWliyoJuTc4NPNAZ2PjjbFM_qGk0Xi3gXHPq/s1600/Vango+Taiga+600XL+AirBeam+Tent1451383080.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMp2rhcepHboF5a5-FQY19abjA93E0Z6iLetztQazWbkd020CT5g7geIwHck5iQbwaZ7lKitIJ5jkL8vsTI1Ra_trcMwghp4GebwItYKqbUWliyoJuTc4NPNAZ2PjjbFM_qGk0Xi3gXHPq/s320/Vango+Taiga+600XL+AirBeam+Tent1451383080.jpg" width="266" /></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Believe it or not, these are arguably the most reliable of all the tent structures. With no poles snapping from either threading or the sheer forces of nature, the only potential issue with them is a puncture or leak, which is hugely unlikely. This innovative new style of tent have large, robust plastic tubes or beams, encased in a super heavy duty canvas fabric, and then sewn or zipped into the actual frame of the tent. To pump them up, simply make sure the valve is in the right position, and using either a hand. foot or even electric pump, fill them with air until they reach the recommended pressure. Although it is important not to go overboard with the pumping, the likelihood that they will over-inflate and burst is very slim as many pumps supplied come with pressure release valves as a precaution.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">These inflatable beams mean that the tent can easily be put up with one person, and taking it down is made even easier by undoing the valve, letting the majority of the air flow out and then pumping the rest out with the return nozzle on the (often included) pump. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">However these beams can, understandably make people wary. Often it is because people don't think they are strong enough to withhold strong winds, but, while they won't withstand a hurricane, as long as you have some strong tie down storm straps, they are just as strong as any other tent, and, what's more, the beams can't snap. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For most people, the idea of a tent leaking while you're asleep or out and having everything drenched is enough to put you off camping for life. This doesn't need to be the case - it is unlikely that your tent will leak (remembering you get what you pay for - please don't expect a £50 tent to withstand consistent, torrential rain). Make sure to take care of it over the years, using <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/c/781/Tent-Cleaning-and-Proofing">one of our products</a> to reapply the waterproofing, not putting it away wet or muddy etc. and it should last you years. The following scenarios are exactly as the heading suggests - worst case ones. It's always better to be over prepared than under. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Tents very rarely leak consistently and everywhere on their first several outings - and a few teething problems does not mean you have a faulty tent.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Admittedly, canvas and nylon tent seams can leak on their first few encounters with wet weather, due to the fibres of the material loosening. When these fibres swell, they increase in size and cause the weave of the fabric to become tighter and more water repellent - so give it time settle in. Every tent also features taped seams (extremely effective at keeping water out), which when stretched for the first time (whether with poles or inflatable beams), can let a small amount of water through. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOx8FHqzuKXeVDucI44tQ84rCjOBkgFKoQX00ssey-pLN_32qpJLunDKp5rubjibesj62c-SC5FXMf2OPvImNn1DZzThOowx9sElD2i0huqyc1dU2ZLZzUoNgGmKSvsQ_cNt_kVvYEWp4T/s1600/stormSealRep.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOx8FHqzuKXeVDucI44tQ84rCjOBkgFKoQX00ssey-pLN_32qpJLunDKp5rubjibesj62c-SC5FXMf2OPvImNn1DZzThOowx9sElD2i0huqyc1dU2ZLZzUoNgGmKSvsQ_cNt_kVvYEWp4T/s200/stormSealRep.jpg" width="166" /></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The best option for this is to <b>purchase some seam sealer when you buy your tent</b>, and if you find this happening, just line the seams. <b>This will not void any kind of warranty at all.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In all inflatable tents, small puddles can form at the base of the beams after periods of humid/damp weather. This is caused by warm air hitting the cold air inside the beams, with the resulting condensation forming on the beams and dripping down - and can occasionally be a relatively large amount. All of the manufacturers of the inflatable beam tents feature lots of ventilation points throughout their tents to provide a circulation of air which helps prevent this condensation forming.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In the hugely unlikely event that one of the beams in the inflatable tents does get a puncture, make sure you buy one of our replacement ones to keep in the car or tucked away somewhere safe. If you are abroad or just out in the middle of nowhere, it is unlikely a camping shop will be there exactly when you need it - and it's better to be safe than sorry. At between £30 to £40, they aren't cheap, but if one does pop (again, I can't stress enough how unlikely this is) due to a manufacturing fault or anything within the first several trips, you can, quibble free, bring it back to where you bought it and we will send it on to the company who will look it over and send you a new one if something has gone wrong.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdKldpzsxfjFiWedZaYtPQat1QELGhaoCuck7DCSrMAgT9VMnY_YHaGm7H6H0cbxGxS2lSWypObBJP1uDqpkrGuJypu-tZn0lONniRn82Oec5x1eVCz_Wic99GzFS2zlS23Tm1cICXUAgj/s1600/Vango-Alloy-Pin-Tent-Peg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdKldpzsxfjFiWedZaYtPQat1QELGhaoCuck7DCSrMAgT9VMnY_YHaGm7H6H0cbxGxS2lSWypObBJP1uDqpkrGuJypu-tZn0lONniRn82Oec5x1eVCz_Wic99GzFS2zlS23Tm1cICXUAgj/s200/Vango-Alloy-Pin-Tent-Peg.jpg" width="166" /></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have already mentioned bringing spare poles or at least a pole repair kit with you - again, it might never happen and your poles might last a lifetime, but if you are prepared then it will minimise stress factors if it does happen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Another suggestion is to always keep some spare pegs in your car - the amount of people come in saying they forgot their pegs and had to weigh their tent down for the night with rocks is unbelievable. Tent pegs are cheap as chips and you can guarantee that you will lose at least one per trip anyway, so it doesn't hurt to have a few spare. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Pegs can be a nightmare. The key is to not forget to buy a mallet, else it can make your life very difficult. Most campsites should have relatively soft ground, but on the occasion that the ground is stony, be careful to just tap the pegs in gently - if it isn't moving, take it out and try a different place. Continuing to hammer it down will only buckle the peg and most likely render it useless.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For maximum stability, pegs need to be driven in at a 45 degree angle. If they are just upright, it makes it easier for the wind to just whip them out. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Although they just seem like something you constantly trip over, guy lines are crucial to keeping your tent anchored to the ground. The length they should be is specific to the tent - they need to be long enough to keep the tent stable, but short enough that they aren't going to slacken off quickly. Keep an eye on them throughout the duration of the trip, and make sure they aren't getting loose or too tight - you don't want a hole in your tent. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The best way to keep guy lines as taut as possible is to peg them down so that they line up with the seams on the tent - this also makes them much stronger.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hopefully this will make your camping life much easier, and paired with our huge range of <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/c/761/Tents-By-Type">tents</a>, <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/c/367/Camping-Furniture">furniture</a> and <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/camping-equipment">accessories</a> both in store and online, the idea of staying in a tent and getting in touch with nature no longer chills you to the bone! </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you have any questions about anything on this post, please don't hesitate to <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/contact">contact us</a> (we understand that it is a lot of information to take in), and we will talk you through it as best we can! </span></h3>
Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12344601164384175632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288680142386953326.post-12304427746489080462016-04-05T10:27:00.000+01:002016-05-03T09:47:05.089+01:00Best Walks in Cornwall!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As everyone knows, Cornwall is one of the UK's favourite same country holiday destinations. Famed for it's dramatic coastline, huge beaches and rolling fields, there really is no where else like it in the country. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Whether you're here to relax, sightsee or spend your holiday taking surfing lessons, you can guarantee a walk of some description will be on the cards - even if it's just to the next village over for a pint!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">At <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/">Penrose Outdoors</a> (based in Truro, Cornwall's only city) we pride ourselves on the local knowledge we can offer to tourists, and can let you in on some of the best kept secrets in the county - the amazing walks that Cornwall has to offer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Although we can't deny that spending every day on the beach is wonderful, these walks will take you away from the crowds and give you a view of Cornwall that usually only the locals get. We will posting new routes up all the time, so make sure to keep your eyes peeled and check back! The first few will be iconic, dramatic walks that capture the surface of Cornwall, before we take you into the country lanes and farmers fields that make us proud to call Cornwall home! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><u><span style="color: #38761d;">Check out <a href="http://penroseoutdoors.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/best-walks-in-cornwall-tintagel.html">1</a> and <a href="http://penroseoutdoors.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/best-walks-in-cornwall-loe-pool.html">2</a> now, and get ready for a summer full of incredible </span></u></span><u style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Cornish walks!</span></u></h4>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12344601164384175632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288680142386953326.post-19663018662885327592016-03-31T18:30:00.000+01:002016-04-12T13:54:25.789+01:00Condensation in Inflatable Tents & How To Avoid It<br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Inflatable tents have become massively popular over the last couple of years with ranges available from all the leading brands including Vango, Outwell, Coleman and Kampa. Their quick, one man pitching coupled with quality fabrics and large living areas make them the obvious choice for larger groups and families. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Their air pole structure is more reliable than fibreglass poles, and you certainly aren't in danger of forgetting your poles and spending the night in the car!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">All of the tents we sell are subject to vigorous weather testing by their manufacturers and most are rated far more waterproof than anything the English weather can throw at them. However, one issue of note with inflatable beamed tents is that unless the tent is adequately ventilated, condensation can form on the air beams, drip down and form puddles at their bases. Condensation can be an issue in any under ventilated tent but because the air in the beams is isolated from the air around it, it cools at a slower rate forming water droplets and exasabating the problem. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>One person</b> on their own in a tent overnight can produce up to <b>a pint of water</b> in condensation, so imagine how much a family could produce. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Say you've got a family of five in the same tent, that's five pints of water without taking in to account wet shoes, coats, dogs and even the air itself.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A six man tent, without anyone in it, can hold as much as one more pint of water just in the air inside it. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So, before we even start with the weather, there is the potential for a lot of condensation. All of the air, combined with heaters, people and dogs creates a warm, humid environment inside the tent.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Even at the height of the summer in Cornwall, night time temperatures can get down to as low as eleven degrees, making the outside air and the outer fabric of the tent pretty chilly. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When the hot air inside the tent hits the cold fabric, condensation occurs rapidly, creating those pools of water which are so often the cause for panic.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">All of the manufacturers try to ensure their are plenty of mesh panels and ventilation points throughout their tents as the circulation of air removes damp moist air and can prevent condensation completely. It is important to note that unless vents and panels are open this circulation can not take place and in humid or damp conditions condensation will form.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Definitely <b style="text-decoration: underline;">do not cook inside</b>!!! This is a huge no-no, even if it's chucking down outside and you need to eat - find a restaurant. Not only can this contribute hugely towards <b>condensation</b>, the levels of<b> carbon monoxide</b> that smoke from cooking gives off can be lethal. Definitely no cooking in tents please.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Turn your <b>heaters off!</b> Invest in a <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/p/10711/Snugpak-Softie-Chrysalis-3">good sleeping bag</a> and some warm jumpers, and leave the heaters at home. The warm air holds more moisture, so creates much more water vapour. The warmer the tent is, the more <b>evaporation and perspiration</b> will occur as well, adding to the amount of water in the air.</span></li>
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<li>Where you pitch your tent is also crucial to the amount of condensation in your tent. Obviously you don't want to search out the most exposed spot available else you'll be blown away before your holiday is up, but do try to <b>pitch it in a light breeze</b>. This will further help the air exchange through the vents in the tent. Also try not to pitch too close to a source of water - for obvious reasons, the <b>nearer to water you are, the more moisture</b> will be in the air.</li>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hopefully this information will enable you to have a much more enjoyable holiday, but more than that, it should've set your mind at ease if you've been contemplating buying an air tent and a friend or relative has told you that they leak. Actually leakages in the air tents are super rare - they are all made out of top quality materials and undergo rigorous quality control!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">New for 2016, the Studland 8 Classic Air has 4 separate sleeping compartments, sleeping area and window vents to increase air flow, and paired with the breathable polycotton flysheet, the Studland won't be stuffy and hot, with condensation dripping down the windows every morning, perfect for a family who will utilise all 4 bedrooms. The tent has 3 sleeping compartments at the back, with one at the front, allowing plenty of space for guests or even parents who just need a bit of a rest! With a side door featuring a canopy and a mesh panel, a variable position to roll away the front door and several optional extras, this tent offers maximum flexibility from all aspects. The Studland 8 also has windows with integrated blinds and storage pockets for them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Standing at a huge 220cm tall, the Studland Classic means you won't be getting that dreaded back ache that is so common on camping holidays, giving you no excuse not to go exploring with the family on your own terms - a tent pitch is a lot cheaper than a hotel! With the Studland 8 and its incredibly quick pitch times due to the air beam structure - you'll hardly be able to tell the difference!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Identical to the Classic Studland, this huge 8 man tent features all the same dimensions, vents, air frame and configuration as its heavier sibling. The only difference (and it is a major one), is the flysheet. While the Classic Studland is made from a breatheable, Weathershield Airflow polycotton, this one is made from a regular, 150 denier, high quality nylon material. While not as robust as the polycotton, the nylon fabric of the Studland AIR is still heavy duty, and will be very resistant against general wear and tear. The difference in fabric also means once it is packed up, the Studland AIR is a huge 9kg less than the Classic version, which obviously mirrors the difference in quality of the materials, but also makes it much more convenient for families where the weight is the issue. There is also the matter of price, and although the official prices haven't been released yet, the Studland AIR is likely to be a considerable amount cheaper, making it much more appealing for families on a slightly smaller budget, but with the need for a large, reliable tent!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Identical to its Classic version bar the flysheet, the Croyde has been improved with new sleeping area vents, making the tents circulation much more effective, and featuring the external inflation points that are available with all the Kampa Air tents this season. The 150D fabric and size of tent make it desirable for any size family, especially those on a slightly smaller budget. A family of 6 will fit comfortably in the Croyde 6, a family of 4 will find it roomy and organised, and for a family of two with some occasional guests, the Croyde is heaven! Again it comes with the storm straps and pump, and gives you the option to add on a footprint and living area carpet, allowing you to make your tent feel more like home. The Croyde's ability to have two separate living areas or one huge one means this tent can be tailored to your needs, whatever the size of your family!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Last season, the Hayling 6 with standard poles was unbelievably popular. With extremely robust material, plenty of windows and a large, roomy footprint, it's no wonder Kampa have taken the Hayling and run with it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The air pole structure gives the tent more stability by bypassing flimsy fibreglass poles and replacing them with strong, canvas material encasing pressurized air. The Hayling has all the standard features, such as the sewn-in groundsheet, 6000mm hydrostatic head, and front, rear and sleeping area vent, minimising condensation. The Hayling 6 also gives you the option to convert the side door into a canopy, and further increases it's flexibility by giving you the option to add on a front vestibule, giving the tent an extra 110cm. With one large, 6 person bedroom at the back of the tent, the Hayling is perfect for a group of friends, and with the ability to zip it in half creating 2, 3 person bedrooms, it is also practical without being cramped - space is a huge feature of this tent!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The smallest of the AIR range that we will be stocking at Penrose Outdoors, the Brean 4 is perfect for small families, couples, or a small group of friends. If a tent to you is just somewhere you will be sleeping, and space isn't an issue, the Brean 4 is perfect. With the ease of having the air poles, but without paying for a lot of space that you wouldn't necessarily use, the Brean is great for festivals and long weekends away. With the massive 6000mm hydrostatic head and heavy duty flysheet, the Brean will keep you dry and comfortable, and with several air vents, the Brean 4 won't suffer as much as many other tents from condensation. The built in canopy supported by an aluminium pole means that the front door to the tent becomes a wet weather entrance, protecting the front of the tent. This tent is brilliant value for money, at around the £400 mark (prices T.B.C) for a tent that is extremely resistant to the elements and can be put up in a matter of minutes - with only one person if need be. Keep your eye on our <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/">website</a> for this one - it will be sure to sell out quickly!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Complied here are some of the most famous trails around the world that will add variety, indescribable beauty and mind-boggling history, and that must be added to and then crossed off your bucket list. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Spain's most famous pilgrimage way features many different routes (some of which start in France!), all leading to the third most religious city in the world, Santiago, and it's cathedral. Although the route can be as long as 500 miles, the English way means you get the ferry to A Coruña, reducing the trek to just over 45 miles spread over around 3 days. As this route is under 100km, you don't get the 'compostela' - a traditional certificate of accomplishment given to pilgrims at the end - but you will get the satisfaction and the views over the Spanish coast. Of course you don't have to be religious to do this walk, it is open to everyone and is a brilliant trail with tons of history behind it, with pilgrims making this trip since the medieval ages. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you are a really hardcore trekker and are looking for a bigger challenge, why not start in England, get the ferry across to St Malo, get to Mont Saint Michel and continue your route down through France. Obviously you will need a lot more time for this one, but crossing two countries on a path that hundreds of years old is something that is a lifetime achievement. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There are many ridiculously cheap hostels to stay in along the way - we're talking less than six euros a night, that often don't need to be booked (although better to be safe than sorry). It is such a famous route that if you feel you may have gotten yourself lost, there will always be a local to put you back en route, although with all the scallop shell markers leading you along the way, this is unlikely!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Although this isn't the longest walk in the world, it is advisable to pack for all weather - check out our <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/c/9/Travel">travel section</a> which will provide you with everything you need!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The Inca Trail had to be on this list. Whether you are interested in hiking or not, this world famous trek to Machu Picchu is something you've heard of. This short trail can be completed in just five days, although there is a three day route as well, and although this seems like a long time for just 26 miles, don't be fooled. The Inca Trail reaches heights of 13,800 feet above sea level, so this isn't for beginners, or for just filling up some time on your holiday, but is an astonishing trail none the less. You will pass several ruins that are reminders of collapsed civilisations, with the Inca tribe dating back to the early thirteenth century. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Theirs was the largest empire in pre-Colombian America, before being conquered by the Spanish in the late sixteenth century, and there are so many remnants of this along your way. Paired with fabulous views over the Andes and rich, green scenery with their rare animal inhabitants, this trail is one that any outdoor enthusiast needs to experience.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Due to the altitude, age and erosion of this path, <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/c/49/Walking-Poles">walking poles</a> and some good boots with strong ankle support are a must - our recommendation would be the hugely popular trekking boot, the <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/p/12211/Meindl-Mens-Borneo-2-MFS-Hiking-Boot">Meindl Borneo 2</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This circular walk just a short ferry ride from Hong Kong is divided into 12 sections, allowing you to choose how far you want to go - some of the sections are a mere one and a half miles. With excellent facilities all along the trail, this walk can be totally tailor made for your needs, whether you're on Lantau Island for a day trip from Hong Kong or you're after a long, varied hike, The Lantau Trail suits everyone. The facilities make it possible to take kids, and with waymarkers every 500 meters there is no danger of getting lost if you choose not to take a guide with you. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This eerie landscape full of sulphur pools and craters is one of the most popular day walks in the world due to it's astounding natural beauty and the fact that it is the filming location for Lord of the Ring's very own Mount Doom! New Zealand is known for its incredible landscapes and this walk, set in one of the national parks, does not disappoint. Although there are two steep, tricky climbs and the weather can be unpredictable, it is worth it to experience views like nowhere else in the world - thoroughly breathtaking. Due to it's short length, this day walk is not particularly tricky but 11 miles is still a long way for little or unstable legs, so unless you are a fairly fit, prepared and confident walker you might want to think twice about this one. It takes around 7 or 8 hours, so although it is one of the shorter walks featured on here, it is not simply an afternoon stroll.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you are travelling in New Zealand, an avid Lord of the Rings fan, or simply enjoy taking in one sublime view after another, this short walk will suit you down to the ground! Due to this walk being arguably one of the most amazing day walks in the world, it is, understandably, very popular - so do expect company, although there are several side tracks to take if you want to have a bit of a more solitary hike, and there are plenty of local guides to show you them. The unpredictable weather on the crossing means it is advisable to pack waterproofs that can pack up nice and small and fit in a normal day bag - our suggestions would be the <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/p/17911/Berghaus-Stormcloud-Jacket-Mens">Berghaus Stormcloud</a> and the <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/p/19439/Rab-Fuse-Pants-Womens">Rab Fuse over trousers</a> (both available in men's and women's sizes). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">America's canyons always have been and always will be areas of astonishing views and a reminder of just how bizarre yet powerful our world can be. Bryce Canyon has many different trails running through it, many of which are day or even afternoon hikes, however there are many campsites dotted around which are open for your convenience - as long as the bears aren't around! It is tricky to believe your own eyes in the canyon, with one of the most popular trails even being called the Fairyland Loop, and the mazes of sandstone spires twisting up into the sky. These magical spires - or rococo hoodoos - create a breathtaking surrounding and often much needed shade during the walks throughout, which can be as easy or as difficult as you like, some even allowing pets on them!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">To make the most of the hoodoos, you can walk the 6 and a half miles around them, taking in the sheer brilliance of nature's own architecture while you weave your way through the forest of the Bryce canyon! These trails can be suited to anyone - old or young, fit or not, but they all involve steep climbs back out of the canyon which is wise to bear in mind. As Bryce Canyon is a national park, there is a huge network of facilities and safety warnings in place, with lightening being a constant threat, especially during summer storms. If you hear thunder, the lightening that comes with it is only ten miles away so make sure to get under cover - due to all of the facilities you can be sure a building to take shelter in is never far away!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Although there are plenty of facilities, with the weather being fairly changeable it is advisable to take a day sack, where you can store waterproofs, food and drink and anything else you'll need just in case! Have a look at our range of day packs <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/c/42/Daysacks-(10---50-ltrs)">here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Coleman have been one of the biggest names in the family camping and leisure</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> market for years - 116 of them to be precise. All of their products, not just their tents, have been examples of brilliant, useful innovation and quality. That's why many in the industry have been surprised by how long it has taken for Coleman to join the 'air' </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">revolution that is inflatable tents. It's unlikely that they were unaware of the innovation, after all Vango's AirBeams and Outwell's SmartAir tents and awnings have been around for a number of years now. It's not as if development of an air range would be an issue for Coleman either as Sevylor, who specialise in manufacturing inflatable kayaks, are a sister company of Coleman's. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Well, the wait is finally over!</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> This summer will see</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Coleman join the air tent movement with the launch of FastPitch Air versions, of their already popular, Valdes Tent range. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">No doubt all the tents in their range will be developed with excellent quality in mind, especially when they can call on Sevylor's expansive expertise in inflatable</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> products.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The Valdes range comes in 4 different models. The Valdes 4, 6, 6L and 6XL, that offer different layouts, that includes one vis-a-vis style, and sizes for 4 to 6+ people. A</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ll of them come with double XL bedrooms, allowing you to fit a full size double mattress in all of the bedroom compartments. This space, combined with Coleman's Blackout Bedrooms (which are totally pitch black - day or night!) make sure both you and the kids get a good nights sleep, allowing you to make the most of your camping trip away.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">On the topic of children, the tent also features a simply but rather ingenious zips on all their doors. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When fully closed the bedroom door zips meet at the halfway point of the door. Well within a child's reach and prevents them from being trapped within the bedroom.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> This is a brilliant safety feature ensuring that if the kids need to get out (whether for the toilet or something more serious), then they will be able to do so.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">These small features really do demonstrate Coleman's attention to detail in this advanced family tent, further enhanced with the bright green guy lines, extra strong pitch points, and the tried and tested rigid D hinge door. This door was used in their Cortes + and Octagon tents last year, and proved to be a huge hit, so has been brought forward to a few more of their tents this year. The pros of this door are, perhaps most importantly, that you don't have to struggle with rolling up the door small enough to tie it up every time you need to go in and out of the tent. The main exit is a rigid structure, made so with a fibre-glass pole (which is easily removed), and opens like a normal door, able to swing open and closed. It can also be pinned back, leaving an open entrance as a roll up door would do, allowing people to run in and out easily. All the doors have the standard double layer system - one with just mesh and one totally covered, giving you flexibility with the often unpredictable British weather! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It may not have been a surprise to some, but we were
definitely taken aback when our Arc'teryx representative dropped by with a pair of their new Procline.
After all, until now they haven't seemed to be interested in producing hardware
for any of the outdoor activities they provide technical clothing for. Let's not
forget, it's not run of the mill clothing they produce either. All their gear
is massively technical, incorporating laminated fabrics developed alongside
industry giants such as GoreTex and pioneering ergonomic fitting garments
unlike any before them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Enter the Procline ski boot. The overriding first impression
is just how slight they are compared to regular ski boots, looking no bulkier
than a typical mountaineering boot. It's true purpose is given away by the hard
shell encasing the lower half of the boot and of course, two buckles. The
buckles are the only remotely typical parts of these boots, everything else is,
well, anything but typical. A <i>"revolutionary" </i>two piece carbon
fibre upper cuff system offers movement both vertically (75°) and laterally (23°) when in
touring mode. This is quite unusual in a touring boot, normally only allowing
movement in a vertical, forward lean motion. To be able rotate on these two
axis will make not only touring more comfortable but full on mountaineering
possible in ski boots. So where there may have been a need for two pairs of
heavy boots, mountaineering boots to climb and ski boots to descend, the
Procline's can perform as both. When it comes to locking into your skis and
charging back down the mountain a carbon fibre rear plate supplies all the
support and rigidity needed for a demanding run. To top it all off the Procline
houses a GoreTex, fully waterproof liner that breathes whilst offering maximum
protection from snow and water ingress. Needless to say with all the carbon
fibre in these boots they are incredibly light, like crazy light weighing as
little as 1.19kgs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As Arc'teryx themselves state these boots are </span><i style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">"</i><i style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background: white;">built for
technical ascents and big mountain descents"</span></i><i style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></i><span style="background: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and as long as
you can afford them they are undoubtedly going to be the touring boot of choice
for many backcountry skiers.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You can find Arc'teryx clothing here:- </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/b/12941/ARCTERYX">Arc'teryx</a> </span> </b></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">& our ski boots here:- </span><a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/c/248/Ski-Boots" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Ski Boots</span></b></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">http://www.arcteryx.com/Article.aspx?language=EN&article=Arc-teryx-Procline-Ski-Mountaineering-Boot</span>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12344601164384175632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288680142386953326.post-43938007848028016702016-02-16T11:32:00.001+00:002016-02-16T12:31:40.657+00:00Littlelife Traveller Premium Child Carrier<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/p/20866/Littlelife-Traveller-Premium-Carrier"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Littlelife Premium Traveller Child Carrier</span></a></h2>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkVsiBj05DYonlgrX9IIF-CqLKUylIxki6fLxmGEXTp9-zy8RER_bSIIF6e85WL6JWaL1zn7xTLhyphenhypheneBQDngfTXImatzY8LBqoiGT3PapA92TEy2F-UdIot6jfCyCyi8jYh4mlqLojcDvxY/s1600/littlelife+carier+measure.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkVsiBj05DYonlgrX9IIF-CqLKUylIxki6fLxmGEXTp9-zy8RER_bSIIF6e85WL6JWaL1zn7xTLhyphenhypheneBQDngfTXImatzY8LBqoiGT3PapA92TEy2F-UdIot6jfCyCyi8jYh4mlqLojcDvxY/s320/littlelife+carier+measure.png" width="266" /></a><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">This brilliant new design of child carrier is every parent's dream. Gone are the days of wrestling with a push chair in the airport (not to mention paying a fortune to have it put in the hold of the airplane!), with the LittleLife Premium Traveller, you will be able to breeze right through security and on to the plane - wearing it either as a rucksack or child carrier. <a href="http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/search_suggest">LittleLife</a> have designed this particular carrier to fit the carry-on luggage requirements of most airlines. This means that whatever the time of your flight, your child will have somewhere to sleep (even if you don't!), and by popping them into the rucksack when you get through security, there will be no worries about them running off and getting lost. Suitable for children between six and thirty-six months, the Premium Traveller holds a lot more weight than you would think, allowing it to last you through many holidays with your young child.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpA5ecdWNlyOptZ5flkQPfoxResTkMe2-sgrm3lLeIK5MkftIYTety6v8YZoQRnbFzbR12sLQQiC4qiD4upUxdNgIATZqhKhnXDO2cRrdn3VdWUv3Rq3hd5d9bBbw8VSA7P_cgu_r3s1kc/s1600/easyjet-hand-luggage-dimensions.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpA5ecdWNlyOptZ5flkQPfoxResTkMe2-sgrm3lLeIK5MkftIYTety6v8YZoQRnbFzbR12sLQQiC4qiD4upUxdNgIATZqhKhnXDO2cRrdn3VdWUv3Rq3hd5d9bBbw8VSA7P_cgu_r3s1kc/s320/easyjet-hand-luggage-dimensions.jpg" width="262" /></span></a><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">This carrier's benefits aren't just restricted to within the airport. Once you get to your destination (or even just at home), your kid can run about until they crash, where you can then just open the backpack up and pop them in - rather than lumping around a massive metal framed baby carrier all day in case they get tired out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">The Traveller Premium does also function as a backpack when the child isn't in it. It comes with a large front pocket, with a laptop/document pocket within it and plenty of space for extra clothing, water bottles and food. The small front pocket comes in handy for easy access change, passports or boarding passes, and towards the top of the bag there is a handy D-ring to hang toys off. Weighing just two kilos, this carrier really isn't much heavier than a standard backpack.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvcVnXyIpNU18lFOvymnEZA_AnAudT8mQCkyqszS2ke_uEmblGGCVqhalrD_e3nDY9Cb-t9KzvQSa8iJUuOWszLr5RF_DF4xWw0URIcsNaLOY5YyqBSzSRvcbO3vjni1mka9VGJfpN2btG/s1600/Littlelife+Traveller+Premium+Child+Carrier+Pillow1454339302.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvcVnXyIpNU18lFOvymnEZA_AnAudT8mQCkyqszS2ke_uEmblGGCVqhalrD_e3nDY9Cb-t9KzvQSa8iJUuOWszLr5RF_DF4xWw0URIcsNaLOY5YyqBSzSRvcbO3vjni1mka9VGJfpN2btG/s320/Littlelife+Traveller+Premium+Child+Carrier+Pillow1454339302.jpg" width="266" /></span></a><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">With regards to the actual usefulness of the carrier itself, the Traveller Premium comes with a hidden sturdy frame, giving it structure when the child is in it but not making it cumbersome and uncomfortable when the carrier is not in use. With many adjustable straps, top grab handles and LittleLife's patented X-buckle harness, this carrier is just as stable and comfortable as you need it to be. They have also added on another toy hook inside the carrier, for ease of access by your precious cargo, and a Gruffalo head rest pillow, making sure that when they do insist on running off in busy airports, there is something to distract them when you put them in the carrier.</span><br />
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