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UOG Review - Easton Kilo 1P Tent

Posted by Mark Richardson on Oct 07, 2013

The Easton Kilo 1P is a two skin tent for one person. It has a single hoop that runs diagonally across the length of the tent, it has ample internal space and a decent porch.Pole technologyA key factor in weight reduction is the pole. Made using a new Easton process from carbon fibre, it is extremely light. Easton claim it is as strong as their standard poles but the weight saving is significant. …
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Torres del Paine 2013 - Getting There

Posted by Mark Richardson on Mar 04, 2013

Getting ThereWith a well developed transport infrastructure at the Patagonia end I guess it was always going to be relatively straightforward to get to the start of the walk – and thats how it turned out. Chile is only three hours behind the UK as well so there isn’t really any jet-lag to worry about.Tuesday 12th MarchLeft home at 13.45 heading for Darlington Railway Station, caught the 14.45 trai …
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