Not yet the spring sun as it should be overwintered warm the frozen ground; the forests have not disappeared snowy clearing — and avid travelers at the start of the first campaigns. Out of the closets, attics get backpacks, tents, mats and sleeping bags: the most daring hikers go away for weekends, and even overnight stays. The fire, of course, heat and cold, and what a night in a tent? Here, because the fire will not be bred, and a candle it is not very warm, and dangerous.
…First was a call to the editor. Youth voice, which was heard simultaneously and joy, and pride, and impatience to share all these feelings said that we have built and successfully tested an unusual inflatable boat. Pulled out of the backpack, it is a rectangular panel: inflated “frog” becomes a raft (a large mattress); laced or strapped on end edges turns into a boat capable of taking three people and cargo. And all of this is made of a thin fabric “silverfish” with a rubber adhesive.
Judging by the works submitted to the contest by Cycling, and today they have solved two major technical problems: the creation of a roomy trunk with a bag or holdall and protection of the tire from punctures. The latter is especially important for bikes equipped with cameras-“tubes” that do not have separate tires.
The easiest kayak in comparison with it will be two to three times heavier. Folded it is less than any inflatable boat. But to sail on the catamaran can be together, as on a good kayak. And for cargo space. If you want easy to put a small sail. In serious Hiking it can be, and will not go, and for the weekend very comfortable craft.
Looking at this unusual backpack, shown by the team of the Leningrad regional Council of tourism, you catch yourself thinking: how had not thought of before? Indeed, in a normal backpack, even properly Packed, all belongings in a heap: to get to the bottom, you need to shake everything. Now imagine three separate bags: one stacked products, other auxiliary equipment, the third — warm clothes; then all pulled together by the lacing and shoulders! On the middle section reinforced wide webbing or machine: go to a small hike — you can do this middle.
By its design and speed of installation it is really something akin to modern foldable umbrellas. The body is a hemisphere. Its surface, like a peeled orange divided into wedges sewn or glued latermaybe: the missing tubular spokes, stretching the tent like an umbrella.
If you ask someone what a tourist is different from the ordinary pedestrian, the answer, apparently, is simple: a backpack. Indeed, it is a necessary accessory camping gear, and the comfortable, lightweight, roomy backpack is a dream of every lover of travel. Not accidentally, many experienced travelers sew them yourself.
To build this sauna is not too difficult. She is very good at holding heat, it’s light, spacious, and relax here better than in the long been known to tourists the sauna from the usual tent, and over the many years of operating experience of the bathhouse showed itself from the best side.
What tents are not released industry! Single and multi, winter and summer, canvas and nylon… nevertheless, tourists continue to actively develop and produce their own versions. And this is understandable: after all, a good, comfortable tent will not only protect from the weather, but also allow you to fully relax, to rejuvenate after a hard day transition.
I must say frankly that for the carriage of baggage, the bike fit a little. Meanwhile we have to do quite often. For example, can not do without Luggage when going on a bike camping weekend, and especially on a bike. Even when going fishing you need somewhere to put stuff.