Archive for the 'Adventurous Life' Category

Columbia Tents – Assuring Safety and Comfort

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

Columbia has been providing high quality adventure equipments for more than 80 years. Today they are a leader in all kinds of travel accessories like tents, sleeping bags, camping accessories etc. What customers get from the Columbia experience is the assurance of safety and comfort with the added advantage of style. This makes Columbia products like Columbia tents a favorite among buyers.

Columbia tents have undergone innovation and advancement through the constant dedication of the company’s design team. As a result, the different ranges of tents that Columbia offers today are tried and tested to withstand all challenges.

The backpacker’s tent called Mt Logan, is lightweight for easy carriage and comes with a cup holder and internal pockets. High Trail, which is for families or large groups, is 3 times heavier with enough space to accommodate 8 persons. Both these models have fiberglass poles, giving them a strong hold.

The heavier range of tents like Sun Basin 2 and Summit Mountain are quite different from the regular tents available in the market. They come with a wheeled carry bag and can cover an area of 100 sq feet. However, there are slight variations within these; with Sun Basin 2 having vertical walls and curtains made of a meshed fabric, while Summit Mountain has tilted walls and opaque curtains.

By paying attention to the needs of the customers and improving its products accordingly, Columbia has today expanded its business to more than 100 countries worldwide. Getting a tent of your choice is easy with Columbia, as all its products with their features and specifications are listed on the official website.

The Lovely Hayling

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

One of the wonderful things about Hayling is that it has a unique blend of the traditional seaside holiday town with some of the greatest water sports in England.

If you just want to bring your stress levels down a little and enjoy “Island Time”, then Hayling Island will give you a range of wonderful scenery and intriguing wildlife to enjoy.

It is said that windsurfing was invented on Hayling Island – even if this isn’t strictly true, it illustrates how wondeful Hayling Island is for water sports.

Hayling Island is the only place in Britain to qualify for two European Blue Flag awards and its excellent beaches have also been awarded a Tidy Britain Seaside Award for their water quality, safety and cleanliness.

The 5 miles of beaches will give you plenty of places to chill out, dip in the sea, enjoy a barbeque or just sunbathe.

Hayling Island has a famous amusement park and is known as a wonderful holiday centre. It has built many memories for countless people over the years.

You wont be stuck for a place to stay on the Island. Hayling has plenty of little B & Bs and hotels to find a bed at. There are additionally a variety of caravans to hire in the many parks around the place. One of the best Hayling B & B is Cockle Warren Cottage Hotel.

The island’s proximity to Portsmouth, Chichester and Emsworth makes it an ideal base for touring, with attractions such as Southsea Castle and Staunton Country Park nearby.