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The Crucial Multitool Gift Box, from Gerber, is a fantastic multitool that features a convenient corkscrew, bottle opener, liner lock, V-cut wire cutters and a flat head screw driver. This Crucial multitool also comes in its very gift box. Read the rest of this entry »

Tear-Aid is a fabric repair patch that won’t pull off when stretched. It repairs holes and tears instantly and will not discolour over time. Perfect for use on tents, clothing, sleeping bags, camping mats, kites, sails, tarps, inner tubes and waders. Read the rest of this entry »

The flysheet is the external layer of waterproof material which acts as a barrier against the elements. It provides a cover for the inner tent structure creating a double walled tent. Flysheets have a polyurethane coating to make them waterproof and most seams are taped to prevent water coming through the stitching. Flysheets are not breathable so ventilation is needed to reduce condensation. As zips cannot be made waterproof, flysheets have zip covers to combat the rain.

The inner tent is a self contained compartment made of breathable fabric with a sewn-in groundsheet, forming a bug free and snug sleeping compartment. Some inners have a water repellent finish to protect from the transfer of any condensation that may have built-up on the inside of the flysheet.

Hydrostatic head is the measure of resistance that the tent fabric has to a column of water penetrating it. In other words, its waterproofness. Read the rest of this entry »

In most conditions fibreglass poles function very well, but in extreme conditions (strong wind & low temperatures) they split along their length, or bend near the metal ferules that join the sections together. Read the rest of this entry »

When pitching you tent there a few key points to remember…

1. Select an area which is flat. Try to avoid low lying or marshy ground that could easily flood in heavy rain.
2. Clear the area of anything that could possibly damage the groundsheet.
3. Make sure that all the doors are fully zipped up before you pitch your tent. If you don’t, the zips may be under too much tension to work properly.
4. Don’t peg the groundsheet out too tightly
5. It’s better not to pitch under trees. When it rains, trees continue to drip long after it has stopped raining.
6. Make use of any natural windbreaks, such as hedges and try to face the tent door away from the prevailing wind.

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If you plan to camp in winter, or on an exposed ledge instead of a sheltered valley site, then you are going to need more protection than a lightweight backpacking tent can provide. Modern mountain tents normally have four poles set in a geodesic pattern in order to withstand strong winds and heavy snowfall. Read the rest of this entry »

Weekend and Festival Tents!

Quick pitch tents are great for weekend use when you want to go away on the spur of the moment. Double skin designs are recommended for colder, wetter conditions as they deliver extra comfort and reduced condensation. 4 Sided dome tents with a porch offer extra storage or living space. Read the rest of this entry »

Just one more week to go until the Fifa World Cup starts and we at outdoorgear have begun the sweepstake. The winner will walk away with a grand total of £20. Everybody around the office seems to be in a buoyant mood with the sun shining and the knowledge there will be non-stop football on the TV for the next month. Read the rest of this entry »

When you get your new boots home, wear them indoors for an hour or two so that you get used to the fit and feel of them. Do not wear them outside until you are 100% happy. Read the rest of this entry »