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 a freestanding tent and what is a non-freestanding tent?
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.
What Is EN 13537 Sleeping Bag Temperature Rating
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?
Alex Honnold the Only Free Solo Climber in the World. Really?
Like everybody else, I was also impressed with the news of Alex Honnold free solo climbing of El Capitan. So I was watching everything that was available, and found some interviews with him. Have to say, some of them left me puzzled, to say the least.
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?
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