In the description of tents, you will see terms like freestanding or free standing, standing tent, and also with hyphens like self-standing tent, self-supporting tent, free-standing tent, etc. The opposite is the non-freestanding tent of course. So what is the meaning of all this, what is … [Read more...]
What Is EN 13537 Sleeping Bag Temperature Rating – EN Rated Tools
In the descriptions and specifications of some sleeping bags and quilts, you can see the statement EN rated and also EN13537 or EN 13537. So what is all this, what is EN 13537 sleeping bag temperature rating? … [Read more...]
Why Cooking In Tent Is Dangerous – 4 Climbers Dead On Mt Everest
There was a sad news yesterday about four climbers on the Mt Everest that were found dead in their two tents at Camp Four which is at 8000 meters (26246 feet) of altitude. According to the report, it appears they died due to suffocation because they were using stoves in the tents to keep … [Read more...]
Why You Should Use Backpack Rain Cover
Many packs described in this site come with an integrated rain cover. I always mention this as a bonus because this is a bonus indeed. If you would buy it separately, you would have to pay somewhere in the range $10 - $50 dependent on the size and on the brand. … [Read more...]
Fully Taped vs Critically Taped vs Welded Seams
I am sure you have seen the terms fully taped seams, critically taped seams, and welded seams. This is always mentioned somewhere in the description of tents, waterproof jackets, boots, and shoes. So what is this about? … [Read more...]
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