Advantages: Good Size, Brilliant Value, High Quality, Sturdy, Easy to Erect Disadvantages: None that I can think of!
I purchased my Vango Venture 500 towards the end of 2006. For the bargain price of £85.00 and I haven't looked back since! Numourus camping trips have bee happily spent in this tent and it will see many more!
The frame consists of 2 large poles crossing over to make the main dome, and a 3rd smaller pole creating a loop for the porch area. Once erect, with all pegs and guide ropes in place the tent is extremely strong and stable. We have camped in strong winds and strong rain and it has stood strong throughout.
As long as there are two of you, erecting the tent is a swift and easy process. Funnily enough you tend to erect it faster when its raining! And packing it back into the bag is an art the first time but you tend to remember how to do it from then onwards and it's easy enough. When packaged, the tent is relatively heavy ...
PaulineLees 20.07.2007 (03.05.2008)
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Advantages: Compact, Rugged, 50 routes, Electronic Compass Disadvantages: Battery life
I won't delve deeply into the details of how GPS works. That would take ages and you might already know. But in case you don't - suffice to say that there's a bunch of satellites orbiting the earth. Each one sends out a time signal along with it's unique identifier. GPS devices know about each of the satellites and where they are in relation to each other so, by working out the time difference between each of the signals sent by each satellite, the GPS receiver can work out where on earth it is (literally!).
With that out of the way I will try and explain why, after two years of owning a "bog-standard" GPS receiver, I decided to upgrade my trusty old (bright yellow) Garmin eTrex to a shiny new (silver) eTrex Summit.
Garmin are well known for their GPS offerings. In recent years they've turned it into a massive business. The e ...
I recently went on a cultural girlie trip with a friend to Paris. I was left to do all the booking. I was looking for a reasonable hotel, near a metro stop, which included breakfast. I came across the Hotel International on various travel sites and it seemed fairly highly rated so I booked us in for three nights.
LOCATION:
The hotel is located 6 Rue Auguste Barbier in the 11th Arrondissement. The nearest Metro stop is Garcourt which was a two minute walk away and it was a five minute walk to Republique which gives good links to other lines. It's not really central enough to avoid the Metro and walk to the attractions but it was located so close to a stop that it seemed ideal.
PRICE:
Prices vary depending on size of room and season. There are singles, doubles and triples available. We paid Euro254 for the whole time ...
Product Information for "Vango International Summit 5000" »
Product details
Type
Sleeping Bag
Material
Polair Micro
Manufacturer
Vango
Manufacturer's product description
The Summit ASC is for the expeditioner or adventurer who requires a level of excellence in their equipment that gives an outstanding quality of sleep experience.
Insulite superfine pedigree insulation which provides excellent loft, is highly compressible and extremely durable.Polair RSN shell fabric which is a tough hardwearing ripstop nylon.Polair Silky lining which is extremely cosy and comfortable, offering both insulative and wicking properties without sacrificing breathability.
* Temperature rating (0C): to -16
* Comfort Rating: 0 to +20
* Total Weight (g): 1900
* Length (cm): 210
* Chest Width (cm): 80
* Foot Width (cm): 50
* Pack Size (cm) L x Diam: 28x22
* Colour: Red/Black
* Loose shell which reduces stitch-through, hence increasing warmth
* * ASC3 - Triple Layer Advanced Shingle construction that utilises a triple strata of overlapping layers in combination with some of the most advanced synthetic materials available to create a thermal system which retains generated heat more effectively
* * Insulite superfine pedigree insulation which provides excellent loft, is highly compressible and extremely durable
* * Polair RSN shell fabric which is a tough hardwearing ripstop nylon
* * Polair Silky lining which is extremely cosy and comfortable, offering both insulative and wicking properties without sacrificing breathability
* * 3-panel 3D hood with multi-cord closure which allows maximum adjustment thus optimising comfort as per conditions
* * Insulated shoulder baffle for increased comfort and heat retention
* * Arrow foot which allows feet to rest naturally whilst preventing cold spots
* * Internal pocket with velcro closure to keep valuables safe
* * 2-way autolock zip to shut in warmth or facilitate ventilation
* * Zip guard reduces risk of 'zip jam'.
* * Insulated zip baffle that minimises heat loss
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