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September 14th, 2009

Superior Range of Tents from Sprayway

Sprayway tents come under three sub brands - Valley, Ravine and Canyon. The fabrics used in manufacturing of these tents are usually polyester and polycotton. The polycotton tents are best for use in warmer weather, as they keep the interior cool. Storage pockets, wet pockets, sewn inner tents, wardrobe bars and even lantern bars are standard features in most Sprayway tents.

Due to their functional yet stylish designs, Sprayway tents are very popular in the UK. The company believes in providing generous space inside their tent, in order to ensure comfortable stays for its customers at all times in any weather.

The Valley 8 is one of Sprayway’s largest tents, and comes in a tunnel design. The tent features a sewn inner tent and is easy to set up. The sewn inner tent keeps everything dry and comfortable. Ample storage space including a wet storage area, detachable bedroom space and a single point electrical access make this model a must have for family camping trips.

Slightly smaller in size than Valley 8, the Canyon 4+2 has a structure supported by just 3 poles, yet it provides a strong stable structure with ample storage space and a sewn internal tent which keeps occupants dry.

The Ravine 5 is among the best Sprayway tents in the Ravine family. This tent has a tunnel design, and is made of breathable polyester with large doors and a sun canopy attached to the top. This tent too is ideal for family camping trips.

August 4th, 2009

A Magnificent Summer

It?s been an spectacular summer up to now. We went on an sensational mountain bike ride through the Sequoia Park. It was an impressive trip, but began with the tiring drive. I had my mountain bike on the back of the car and gear all packed up the night before. I left work early Thursday and started the drive alone. I was on a race against time as I was supposed to meet my buddies at the top of the mountain road, marked by a picnic table, at eight pm. I knew my window of opportunity was about thirty minutes. If I didnt make it in time, they would come back the next day to find me. The only logical outcome of there is that I would be taking a long nap in my car alone that night if I didnt make it in time

Well I didnt have to sleep in the car alone that night. I made it in time to crack a beer and pedal around on the bike a bit and enjoy the fresh mountain air The air was crisp and I was excited to be away from the city. The bike was in perfect shape and ready to hit some trails.

Our mountain bike ride started early and we were ready with big packs stuffed with plenty of food and water. The first hill was killer and was a rude awakening to a very long bike ride. We pedaled over 10 miles uphill, that took over 2hrs. Making it to the summit was spectacular. We took a break and sipped some water from our stainless steel water bottles.

The rest of the day was spent busting tricks, hitting logs and enticing each other to go big. A couple of breaks were in order throughout the day where we drank a bit of booze and shared treats we had packed away. The dirt was just right. Not too dry as to cause any dust and not too wet that our wheels would get stuck. There was a bit of ice still left on the ground from the spring melt. The temperature was perfect, not too hot, not too cold.

July 28th, 2009

Finding Accommodation in Durban and Nearby Drakensberg Mountains

Posted by admin in Looking for Adventure

South Africa has temperate weather during the entire year, and has the bonus of being nicely placed at the right latitude - turning it into a fantastic getaway from from the miserable European and American winters.

In this short piece, we’re going to look at the less famous regions of the South African peninsula, places where you can escape the hords of tourists and at the same time enjoy the cheaper costs that you find off the beaten path.

Kruger Park
Numerous individuals recognise this park from arguably the most legendary amateur footage of wildlife. It’s the largest game park in the South African peninsula and runs 350 km from north to south and 60 km from west to east. Kruger Park features 8 main gates that allow entryway to the many campsites . There is an abundance of hotels near Kruger Park so it doesn’t have to be a huge return trip from Cape Town or wherever you’re staying.

The Drakensberg Mountains
The Drakensberg Mountain Range is the highest mountain range in South African, extending to 3,482 metres (11,420 ft) in elevation. Caves are common in the more easily scoured sandstone, and numerous have rock paintings drawn by the aboriginal bushmen. The Drakensberg Mountains have roughly 40000 works of bushman paintings and is the greatest aggregation of such paintings in the world. There is some proof that the bushman civilisation subsisted in the Drakensberg as long ago as 100,000 years ago. The Drakensberg Mountain Range is simple to get to from closeby Durban and you can find hotels in Durban without any trouble.

KwaZulu Natal
The KwaZulu area has become increasingly popular with tourists - primarily advertised as the Zulu Kingdom. It is a shame that many holidaymakers miss out on this experience, as many locals know that it offers tourists a myriad of experiences. For a long time it has taken the moniker as the Garden Province - the name being well deserved. And again, there should be little worry locating guesthouses near KwaZulu.