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Camping & Traveling
Backpack
Normally we classify backpacks into three kinds: external-frame packs, internal-frame packs and daypacks (less than 2500 cubic inches). For a trip of 2-3 days, we recommend 3,000 to 5,000 cubic inches backpack and for a 6-days trekking, you may need a 5,000+ cubic inches one.
Internal-frame packs utilize a close-fitting, flexible design that makes them a great choice for off-trail adventures. As the Internal-frame packs are narrower than the external-frame packs, in most cases it will help the backpacker move more swiftly during the climbing, skiing, scrambling or navigating uneven terrain.
What we have in the store?
Arc’Teryx, Granite Gear, Gregory, Osprey, Mountain Smith, Mountain Hardwear, Vaude, Bigpack, Karrimor, Jack Wolfskin and etc
Sleeping bag
One of the four basic outdoor gear, sleeping bag
performs as a blanket where you can refresh yourself from the tiring
trip.
Comfort temperature: Make sure about the temperature
at night of your destination. Select a 20 degree sleeping bag for
your 3-Season experience, Zero (0) degree rating for cold weather/winter
experience and minus 15-30 degrees for a winter experience.
Insulation: Synthetic has recently approached most
of the features down has, but they have one distinct advantage.
They don't absorb moisture and so they don't lose the insulation
factor when down becomes wet. Synthetic-filled bags cost less and
are great for people who are allergic to down. For backpackers,
synthetic bags weigh a little more and usually take up more space
in your pack.
Shape: There are a few shapes to consider - Mummy,
Rectangular, Semi-Rectangular. Mummy bags are the warmest, but they
are the most confining sleeping bag. The mummy bag also has a hood
to enclose your head. Rectangular are a lot roomier and more comfortable.
Two rectangular bags can also be zippered together to form a larger
sleeping back for 2 people. Semi-Rectangular sleeping bags are warmer
than the Rectangular and have more room than the Mummy sleeping
bag. So it is a compromise between the 3 bags. There are also extra
long sizes for people that are taller.
What we have in the store?
Camp, Mountain Hardwear, The North Face, Marmot
Tent
In the tent, you sleep, cook just like at home.
A high-performance right tent will protect you from heavy rain,
bugs and even storms on the mountain.
There are 4 basic components to a tent: the poles, the body of the
tent, the rain fly and a tarp (ground cloth or footprint to extend
the life of a tent's floor - optional).
Then you should decide: 3-season tent or 4-season tent?
3-Season Tent has 3 poles, a rain fly that does
not allow ventilation and also protects from the weather, sometimes
has a vestibule and sometimes has a skylight window for extra light.
The tents are intended for spring, summer and fall. They perform
well in wind and rain, though their designs are not suited to handle
significant snow loads. If you're a recreational traveler and do
the bulk of your camping between May and September, choose a 3-season
tent.
4-Season Tent has 4 poles, skylight for extra lighting,
a removable vestibule and usually mesh with zipper windows. They
are built for prolonged exposure to severe winter conditions: high
winds, heavy snow falls, cold temperatures, intense UV exposure,
etc. Pick a tent equipped to withstand the harshest conditions you
might encounter.
Think about how many people will be sleeping in the tent. You can
find 1 person, 2 person or larger tent in our store. Just check
the room with the sleeping mattress in. If you are tall and large,
maybe chooses a 3 person tent for only 2 people?
What we have in the store?
MSR, Vaude, Mountain Hiker, Mountain Hardwear
Sleeping Mattress
Sleeping mattress is just like your bed in open
field, making you comfortable as well as functioning as insulation
from the cold and moisture ground. The most common mattresses on
the market are foam mattress and self-inflating mattress.
Self-inflating pads- open-cell foam pads wrapped
in air-tight, waterproof nylon shells. These are very comfortable,
insulating and adjustable while more expensive and heavier than
foam pads.
Foam pads- open-cell foam pads and closed-cell
foam pads. Both or they are more effective insulators than air mattresses.
Another point lies in their price, much lower than air ones. Negatives
maybe the space it will take as it is not compressive.
What we have in the store?
Thermarest, Airwave
Stoves
A bowl of hot soup added with a cup of hot coffee
contributes a lot to revive your energy and spirit in chilly and
stormy campsite.
The most common stoves on the market are gas stoves and fuel stoves.
Find room in your budget to find a reliable stove, your life may
rely on it.
The gas stoves own the positives of ease of use
(strike a match, turn knob and presto, done), ease of carry (smaller
and lighter than the fuel stoves), on the other hand, they are not
reusable (cause a lot of waste) and burn relatively shorter (2-3
hours continuously burning).
The fuel stoves can be refilled, more effective
on higher attitude and burn hotter. In those remote areas it will
be easier to find the fuel, gasoline, alcohol or any liquid fuel.
However, they are of bigger volume and tend to be more expensive
to buy it. You may be required to clean them frequently if you’ve
used other unleaded fuel. Tips: Adding wind screens and suitable
cook set with your stove will help you a lot.
What we have in the store?
Primus, MSR, Jetboil
Lighting
A portable light source should be kept in your
backpack for safety’s and comfort’s sake. You will never regret
it! Choose from flashlight, camp light and headlamp to meet your
demand.
Headlamps - Battery-powered headlamps work like
traditional flashlights, but they let you keep both hands free to
tackle the task at hand. This can be a great bonus when you're trying
to set up your tent, cook dinner or fix a stuck zipper in the dark.
Modern headlamps have come a long ways since the miner-style hardhats
of yesterday. The smallest can weigh as little as two ounces—with
batteries! And advanced lighting technology, such as LED and Xenon
halogen, offers light sources that are adjustable, longer-lasting
and offer a more even source of illumination.
What we have in the store?
Petzl, Black Diamond, Princeton
Hydration System
Water is vital to everyone. The loss of water
may affect your performance; even cause the danger of life. A recommended
guideline is to drink about 1 liter of water for every hour of exercise.
Either a water bottle or a secure hydration system will be necessary
according to your comfort level for your activities. You will need
a securer hydration system for a less stable activity, for example,
trail running or rock climbing.
Water bottle
You can choose from a single big bottle in your backpack and multiple
small bottles in a hip pack around your waist for running. There
are insulated water bottles that water can be kept warm or cool
for the whole day.
Hydration packs
Hydration packs come in multiple sizes and allow you to drink water
while you are on the go. A long tube is attached to a bladder with
a bite valve to allow you to drink water. The bladders, when empty,
take up very little amount of space. The hydration pack can accommodate
interchangeable, sized bladders for different types of your activities.
There are different types of openings on the bladders: wide fill-mouths
and zippered bladders. The hydration pack keeps your liquids either
hot or cold.
Size, shape & comfort
Choose your size and shape carefully base on your type of activity.
Comfort is the key to every hydration pack. If the hydration pack
is not comfortable, it is not the pack for you. Try on as many hydration
packs as necessary.
What we have in the store?
Nalgene, Sigg, Platypus, Source, MSR
Sports Sunglasses
Sunglasses that protect the eyes, look good, and
reduce glare are key for active sports. To enjoy your favorite sport,
pick just the right sports sunglasses. Golfers, boaters, and just
about anyone who enjoys outdoor sports will benefit from picking
the right sunglasses. Look for eye protection, wrap-around glare
protection, and polarized lenses to cut glare and reflection on
water
Most of the outdoor sunglasses tend to be darker than city series,
better UV-protection ability (generally UV400), lighter, with wrap-around
frame to reach stability.
Polarized sunglasses are perfect for most outdoor activity such
as skiing, golfing, biking or even jogging. Anytime that you need
to block glare a pair of polarized lenses can improve your outdoor
sight. You can also get polarized lenses in various tints that will
further improve your visibility depending on the lighting conditions.
What we have in the store?
Smith, UVEX, OYEA
Outdoor Watches
Outdoor watches refer to specialized one and multifunction
watches for a large range of activities.
You can expect they are 30m or 100m waterproof, scratch-resistant
with barometer / thermometer, heart rate monitor, altimeter.
What we have in the store?
Sunnto, Casio
Trekking poles
Benefits of using trekking poles:
They offer you extra stability, especially on uneven terrains
They help to spread load and shock on your leg
They lead to better
use of energy as you are more likely to find a walking rhythm.
What you need to know?
Two sticks are better than one on the trail. Using
a pair of hiking poles or trekking poles gives you balance and takes
more stress off the lower body joints.
Grip:
The most common ones
are rubber, cork, plastic and foam material. Plastic grip is the
least expensive but least effective as it tends to slip when your
hands sweat. Rubber is durable and grapy but a bit heavier. Foam
material is the most comfortable one among them, while it is not
as tougher as rubber.
Angle of Grip:
Most of trekking poles on the
market is straight. You might also notice some with an angel of
about 15 degrees, which is of a higher price. This design will relax
you waist better as your hands put in a natural position.
Anti-shock system:
This will increase comfort when you use the stick. But make
sure choosing one with tuning-on-and-off device.
Tips and baskets:
Normally, there are 2 kinds of baskets, the larger one for snow
terrain and the smaller one for dirt and rock.
You can also add
one rubber basket to the original one for walking on pavement. Make
sure the tip and basket both changeable.
What we have in the store?
Leki,Black Diamond
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