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A new company with a wealth of experience, a small company with big ideas, contradictions? Not at Big Dog Kayaks, Britain’s fastest growing White-Water-Kayak company! Big Dog believes that it’s focus is it’s strength. There are no compromises by diversifying into making other types of boat. Big Dog has only one focus, making the very best whitewater kayaks available! All the managers of the company are paddlers who have been in the industry for a long time. This means they really know what people want out of a boat. Strong Simple outfitting, tough boats and kayaks that perform in the most demanding environments whilst being forgiving enough to learn in or paddle your local stretch of easy water.

So, what are the boats? The Kaos – a short fast and dynamic freestyle kayak, The Havoc is for running and playing every feature on the river, The Flux – This river runner still likes to play around, The Force is everything you’ll need from a ‘proper’ River Runner. And When you want the ultimate in big water ability you need the reassurance and predictability of the DropZone. Sounds exciting doesn’t it!? Available in a variety of sizes I’m sure we can find the Big Dog for you.

Article by George or Herefordshire & Border Canoe and Kayaks

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For many years, US Kids golf has been the market leader worldwide in junior golf equipment, their products are well designed, sensibly prices and distributed worldwide. US Kids golf dominance of the junior golf equipment has not been seriously tested though competition on the market are equally well designed with a good distribution networks. That is now changing, not because of something the competition is doing right or something US Kids golf has done wrong but because of the current economic climate.

Over the last 18 months or so, the British pound sterling has lost about 30% of its value against the USD,  this has made imported junior golf equipment like the US Kids much more expensive, this is making consumers and distributors look at alternatives.

One such alternate is home grown junior golf equipment range from Meridian golf. Formed in 1996 in Sussex, England, Meridian golf has quickly become the market leading supplier of customised junior golf equipment. Following lengthy R&D with the help of the Wolfson School of Engineering at Loughborough University, it was evident there was gap in the equipment market for bespoke junior golf products.

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Adventure is the spice of life and actually experiencing it live while camping is where the pleasure actually lies. It is very important that a person takes out time from his or her busy schedule and plan a holiday out with their family or go for camping which is a different fun altogether. It is a mixture of team work, excitement, thrill, physical activity, fun, unique experience and most of all it leads to you getting to know your family better as well as bond with them more strongly.

Camping equipments in this regard plays a very important role and one has to understand the difference between the good and the bad equipments basically before going in for purchasing few. Good equipments are the one which are durable and can resist the force of nature. However, the bad equipments which are available at a very low cost can last for only one camping tour and might even put you in trouble in the first tour itself with it.

There are many options available over the internet as well as various camping stores all over which are very useful for selecting the right equipment. However, it is very necessary to take the products which have been tried and tested time over and have proved to be the camper’s first choice. These camping equipments might be a bit more expensive than others but are surely worth it provided the kind of service it provides for a long time.

Deciding which are the camping equipments which would be required on the tour that you go also depends upon the location and terrain which you choose to camp on. If the location is situated in the cold or cool climate, you might want to take the extra heavy blankets which are other wise not required. There are many other essential types of camping equipment which can make your camping tour successful if the tour has been pre planned and one has loaded all the necessary requisites.

It is also very necessary that the camping equipments are taken care of properly after the use during the tour as well as after because these camping equipments are more often than not a bit expensive. After chucking out good amount of money you will naturally not want to go for another shopping tour for next camping season.

Few of the very essential camping equipments are tents and awnings, stoves and lanterns, airbeds and pumps, picnic sets, military clothing, sleeping bags, cool boxes, playing accessories like basketball, portable system for playing basket ball, coolers – fridges, table, chairs and kitchen necessary equipments. It is very necessary that one takes note of each and every item while deciding which would be necessary for the camp and make sure that they are available while on camp. This is because lack of any one of the essential tour can spoil the fun as well as mood.

Good amount of food should be carried as well so that no problems are caused when butterflies are making rounds in the stomach. Plenty of water which can be kept cool in coolers and fridges are very helpful after trekking. Lighter and emergency light is also necessary in case of any emergency and the tent which should be taken along must be waterproof so at to provide good night sleep even while its raining outside.

Camping tour is gaining popularity among people all over and one of the major reasons behind this is adventure as we all know but one of the other reasons is to even be far away from the pollution and be close to nature. Trekking is very common while camping and it is very essential therefore to keep multi tools and first aid kits handy with you. In case you want to cook few of the wild delicacies for your loved ones, you might consider carrying cooking equipment along with yourself to make sure everything goes well in your quest to be the proud chef.

If you are going on camping with a group of people or may be even just a few participants other than family, you might consider availing marquees and other setting tools and gazebos to make sure the party never faces any problems. Entertainment gadgets like radio and stereo are other very necessary tools to be carried while on camping as it keeps you from getting bored and books are also very helpful in this case. Insect repellent can be of good help as well because forest and wild places mostly chosen for camping have a bunch of insect species which are very irritating and harmful as well.

Thus, if you want to go for camping and want to make sure that you have a very delightful and pleasant experience, make sure you plan your camping tour well and be geared with all the necessary camping equipments.

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Gelert 2 layer  double airbed is ideal for the family camping trip this summer featuring a double height which is easier to get on and off, especially if you suffer from a bad back or other medical problems in maneuvering due to the height it also comes with a mains  pump which can be operated through a mobile mains hook up or any house hold socket so Makes this ideal for quests that want to stay over
the gelert brand have been going for over 30 years so there products are very well known and respected through the camping industry so you as a cunsumer can feel confident that there range of airbeds are of the highest standard

SPECIFICATIONS
Material: PVC with Flock Top
Size: Inflated 201 x 150 x 48 cm
Colours: Navy

KEY FEATURES
Inflates in 4 minutes
High sleeping surface
Waterproof flocked top
Includes duffle bag
Easy to inflate & deflate
Suitable for indoor & outdoor use

240V AC Pump

You can buy it at camping online, UK discount camping equipment store.

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Camping online sell a good range of caravan accessories and equipment, for all caravanners with a large range of wheel clamps and hitch locks, we have a complete range of water carriers and waste carriers making caravanning easier for you.
our range of pyramid awnings are very price competitive and even offer free carriage so keeping the cost down this year while adding tremendous space to your caravan set up
the Tuscany range is the most popular and very good value for money while the Corsican range are of a higher grade of material but also keeping the price down for value for money.
the thetford range of toilets we stock are a leading brand in the caravan industry with over 50 years of experience in there Field so you know you can buy with confidence.
we stock all electrical parts from site plugs to heaters so you will find all your caravan equipment and accessories all in one store  so its worth  taking the time to explore this site.

You can find out more information about caravan equipment and other camping equipment at camping online

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Perhaps you have wondered about yurts, or considered one for camping holidays.  A yurt offers a comfortable and rather luxurious portable home away from home. Yurts are collapsible, easily transported wooden lattice frames covered with felt, in the traditional version, or a waterproof canvas outer well suited to life in the UK. When choosing a yurt, look for high quality construction and craftsmanship. The yurts built by the round house yurt builders are beautifully made, easily moved and set up, and aesthetically beautiful.

What are the benefits to a yurt? A yurt up to 18 feet can be transported in many cars with a roof rack. Two adults can put the yurt up in only two hours, making it as practical as it is comfortable. You may also want to allow space for a wood stove, which will vent out the roof of your yurt. A wood stove will make your yurt a viable year round option. A well made and well cared for yurt will provide you with a home that can go where you do for many years to come.

The Roundhouse offers yurts built of high quality, sustainably farmed green ash. Doors are pine or oak, and the wood is finished with organic oils. Each yurt comes with a custom made white, sand or sage green canvas cover. Sage or sand may also be used for the roof star, adding a nice accent to the airy white canvas exterior. The canvas has been specially treated to be rot-proof, waterproof and fire-retardant. While a heavy duty PVC ground cover is included, you can also purchase a custom fit jute or sisal rug for your yurt. The Roundhouse offers doors in a variety of styles, ranging from a simple rectangle to options with stained glass inserts.

For a warm and elegant temporary structure, consider opting for a yurt from the round house. These yurts offer traditionally curved roof ribs, a crisp and fresh white canvas exterior, and a variety of options to meet your needs. If you intend to use your yurt year-round, consider adding a wood burning stove for heat and cooking.  A yurt can be an excellent and comfortable home that offers easy portability, luxury and comfort. Especially ideal for those who travel regularly, such as craftspeople, or even a good solution for a summer home in the country, a yurt is eco-friendly, attractive, and long-lasting. Choose a yurt constructed by a skilled artisan, and you will be comfortable for many years to come.

Yurts

Yurt, tent-like structures popular with in many parts of the world including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Kazakh  and with the Native American Indians is becoming quite popular and fashionable in UK recently.
Yurts and its not too distant cousin Tipis are used for various purposes ranging from storytelling venue to outbuilding.

Describing Yurt building in simplistic form, its is made from wood and covering usually tarpaulin and sometime felts. The wooding part of Yurt making is one of the most fascinating parts. Different kinds of woods can be used, ash wood is quite popular with Yurt makers.

Ash wood is steam bend by placing prepared ash into steam box which is attached to a drum of boiling water. The wood is left in for an hour per inch of thickness of timber.
When the timber is ready, it is removed and placed onto a former upon which it sets into the shape required.

For wood to bend, it has to reach 100 C at which point the lignum in the wood becomes pliable – steaming is the best medium to achieve this and in doing so also forces out the natural sugars and once removed from the steam leaves the timber effectively seasoned.

Yurts