The new polyester tent pitched in readiness for its first alpine flogging.

An experimental square pyramid or bell tent made from unproofed polyester umbrella fabric. The tent provides great rainwater protection with less condensation, no wet stretching and is fast to dry on cold mornings. This post is about quickly determining the tent dimensions needed and how they may affect the functionality according to your backpacking camping requirements.Read More →

The snorkelling flippers after their restoration by soaking in caustic soda solution.

Rubber restoration of stiff old perishing rubber items using caustic soda drain cleaner.Read More →