The Weekend Nomad's Lightweight, easy pitch backpacking tents
If you are not planning to stay in one place for more than a day or so, a tent that’s easy to pitch is a great idea. Backpackers also prefer lightweight, easy pitch tents that can provide shelter at short notice.
Tips on how to get the best out of your tent
- Don’t pitch under tree – tree sap or gum will stain and damage material
- Keep secured to prevent wind damage
- Before first use spray your tent thoroughly with water. This will make the cotton threads expand and fill any gaps in the seams.
- Don’t pitch your tent near a fire as the material is highly flammable and easily damaged by flying embers.
Tent maintenance
- Keep it clean and dry to prevent mildew from occurring
- Use ground sheet
- Tears should be repaired immediately to avoid further damage. If you don’t have a repair kit, use some duct tape.
- Make sure your tent stays waterproof by treating all seams with a quality seam sealer at the beginning of each season.
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Big Agnes Blacktail Backpacking and Camping Tent
- Features two doors and two vestibules
- Storm flaps on vestibule zipper
- Quick stash on tent body door makes stowing unzipped door quick and easy
- Velcro tabs connect fly to pole structure providing perfect pitch and extra stability
- Media pockets located above sleeping area enable clean earbud cord routing from phones or other devices
ENGEL MR040F-U1
All Engel fridge/freezers feature the Engel Swing Motor Compressor. Highly efficient, it typically draws around 1 to 2 Amps per hour (check the specs below), about 40% less than a traditional compressor.
- AC/DC Compatible
- Variable Temperature Control
- Incline Operation up to 30° off level
- Automatic Voltage Selection between AC and DC power
- Highly Efficient Engel Swing Motor
- Low Amp Draws (even at start-up)
- Will Operate approximately 80 Degrees (F) From Ambient Temp.
Dometic CFX28 Fridge Freezer
Dometic cfx compressor portable refrigerator/freezers provide excellent cooling performance, even at extreme ambient temperatures and with minimal power consumption. They can be used for standard refrigeration as well as for freezing. No ice- ever. Except making ice for drinks.
- Flexibility- refrigerate or freeze to -7F.
- Average energy consumption at AC (DIN15502) : 0.175 kWh/24h
- Ultra low power consumption using AC or DC means its great for solar setups or other off-grid applications
- Heavy-duty design with reinforced corners and a robust closing mechanism
- Downsize to 2/3 the size of a traditional cooler- don’t need to take up space with ice
- Control and monitor the cooling temperature in the compartment via WiFi app (except the CFX28 and CFX65DZ)
- Energy-efficient LED interior light USB port For charging small electronic devices 3-stage battery protection 2 Year Warranty
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