New Products Kathmandu launches Festival range for summer


Camping and festivals go hand in hand and with so many things to see and do, you’ll need a quick to pitch tent that is easy to use and takes merely minutes rather than hours to put up and take down again, letting you get on with your day safe in the knowledge that your tent will still be standing when you get back. Look no further than the two-person, lightweight Festiva tent - great value at only £29.99. Simple and practical, this single skin tent is also seam sealed for when the weather takes a turn for the worst. Great for those looking for something a little roomier


with some space to keep those muddy wellies, the three person stylish Sundowner (£49.99) is easy to pitch and pack away with two large vestibules for extra storage and good ventilation for those hot sunny days. The flexible fibreglass poles provide durability and strength so there’s no knocking this tent. Fully waterproof and seam sealed and weighing in at only 2.6kg – this is the perfect tent to start off your festival adventure. If you want a tent that you can use time and time again the two-person


Festiva tent


Retreat 25 (£69.99) is the tent for you. From the privacy screens on all doors, reflective guy lines for visibility, weather stops on vents and fire retardant inner fabric, this tent is packed with features to make your festival experience go like a dream. Kathmandu know what a difference a good sleeping bag can make and if


yours is a moth-eaten old slumbertomb that you’ve had since scouts, you’re going to need a new one to keep you safe and snug after a long day dancing and having fun in the sun. For something slightly cosier the lightweight, synthetic Wayfarer is perfect


Nikwax’s SkitoStop


Nikwax’s SkitoStop repellent range is “friendly” in several ways. It’s DEET-free, so it’s suitable for children over three, kind to skin and won’t damage fabrics. The product line is water-based and solvent and VOC-free, which keeps it true to the environmental ethos of Nikwax. To boot, Nikwax contributes two-percent of each SkitoStop sale to the World Land Trust* for sustainable projects. SkitoStop was designed to protect outdoor enthusiasts


from the discomfort of insect bites, and to provide an element of protection to those for whom a bite could be life threatening. Nikwax’s Skitostop is a range of protective products


that are natural, water-resistant and will repel mosquitoes, midges, gnats, fleas, horseflies, sand flies and other biting insects up to six hours. Next-to-skin products: SkitoStop Insect Repellent: comes in easy-to-use spray –


100ml SRP £6.99 SkitoStop Sun Screen with Insect Repellent: with an


SPF20 will protect from UVA & UVB rays – 100ml SRP £8.99 SkitoStop After Sun with Insect Repellent: cooling Aloe Vera soothes and


moisturises: ideal for evenings – 100ml SRP £7.99 SkitoStop is available from outdoor retailers nationwide. Stockist info:


Nikwax, 01892 786400; www.nikwax.com. For more info on World Land Trust: www.worldlandtrust.org


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for summer camping, and comes with side and foot zips for versatile temperature control. Packable and washable this is a must have for your kit bag. Available in regular (£49.99) and large


(£54.99). Cheap and cheerful the Festiva


sleeping bag is an ideal festival bed partner. At only £19.99 it is great for first timers, and can also be zipped together and used as a cosy bed for two. Great for first time festival goers the Nomadic comes in two sizes - regular


(£34.99) and large (£39.99). Made from recycled materials it packs down neatly, ideal for travelling light. For a truly comfortable night’s sleep you need something a little


softer than the ground to rest your head on. Kathmandu’s sleeping mats and airbeds are designed add a little touch of comfort to your


camping experience. Unpack and stand back as this Self Inflating Mat v2 25 Compact (£39.99)


inflates itself for the ultimate in ease. Complete with stuffsac and compression straps for easy travel and a repair kit in case you need it. As comfortable as sleeping on your own bed at home, this Double Airbed


(£29.99) is easy to inflate and great for sharing. Adding a little touch of luxury to your festival experience this Single


Airbed (£19.99) offers a great night’s sleep. If you prefer travelling light


but still want somewhere comfortable to rest your head the Multimat 3 Season Camper (£7.99) is the mat for you. Made with soft foam it is easily packable and won’t weigh you down.


Suunto launches new versions of outdoor Core range


Suunto has unveiled a new member of its


award-winning Suunto Core outdoor sports instrument range. The new Suunto Core Alu Light and Suunto Core Orange Black feature refreshed designs that will ensure you look the part when taking part in any outdoor challenge. Suunto Core has been designed to provide


reliable, accurate data to confidently evaluate the surroundings. It combines advanced ABC (altimeter, barometer and compass) functions with benefits such as a depth meter, sunrise and sunset times, and a menu in four languages. Accurate to 29,500 feet (9,000 meters), the altimeter in the Suunto Core


displays current elevation, shows elevation gained and lost, and records sessions for review. The automatic alti/baro mode switches between altimeter and barometer depending on the activity and so shows the most relevant information for each situation. The new Suunto Cores are available now.


SGB OUTDOOR JUNE 2010 Multimat


Nomadic sleeping bag


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