Apr 10th, 2013 at 12:00PM:
The tent we're all familiar with from camping trips may soon be old tech thanks to a new material designed by a team of Harvard scientists.
Researchers at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering have announced in a press release that they've developed a flexible material that can shed or retain moisture, and turn from opaque to transparent.
You can see how it works in the ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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New Technology May Lead To Light- And Heat-Sensitive Tent
Apr 10th, 2013 at 12:00PM:
The tent we're all familiar with from camping trips may soon be old tech thanks to a new material designed by a team of Harvard scientists.
Researchers at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering have announced in a press release that they've developed a flexible material that can shed or retain moisture, and turn from opaque to transparent.
You can see how it works in the ...Outer Space Camping Tent
Jun 24th, 2012 at 9:00AM: I want a tent that looks like outer space – an outer space camping tent. Luckily, Field Candy has designed such a tent. A high performance A-frame camping tent with a digitally printed outer space shell looks every bit as good as it sounds. I haven't tried it out myself yet and I probably never will because it is $649.99 and I thereby have no claim to how good of a tent this product actually ...Travel Smarter 2012: New hotel alternatives
Mar 18th, 2012 at 9:00AM:
While booking a hotel was once the standard when traveling, there are now a range of unique alternatives for every budget and preference. In 2012, it's now possible to stay in anything from an eco-friendly tree house to a tent with more amenities than a 5-star hotel. Here are some modern takes on the classic accommodation based on traveler personality:
Luxury travelers who want to get in ...Holiday gift guide for campers
Nov 29th, 2011 at 9:00AM: While most campers take the winter off to pursue other outdoor adventures, the holidays are still a great time to spoil the camper in your family with some fresh new gear. And, some of the heartier folks out there camp all year long, so they'll appreciate gifts that they can play with immediately. Here at Gadling, we're geeks for camping gear and love to get outside. With the holidays approaching ...Gift Guide for Warm Weather Adventurers
Nov 29th, 2011 at 8:00AM: As December approaches and the holiday season draws near, those warm summer days that we enjoyed just a few months back are already a distant memory. But no matter what the calendar says, I guarantee the adventurer on your shopping list is already plotting his or her next warm weather escape. Considering summer really is just a short plane ride away, here are some suggestions for what to buy them ...Great Himalaya Trail now open in Nepal in southern Asia
Oct 10th, 2011 at 4:00PM: The Great Himalaya Trail is officially open for visitors in Nepal in southern Asia. This trail, which stretches from Taplejung in the east to Humla in the west near the border of Tibet, is one of the longest and highest hiking routes in the world.
The goal of creating this trail is to boost tourism in Nepal and portray the country as the perfect destination for adventure seekers. During the ...Gadling gear review: Eureka Apex 2XT tent
Jun 28th, 2011 at 8:00AM: The summer camping trip has become a tradition for many outdoor enthusiasts, who use the long days and warm nights as an excuse to escape the stressful trappings of modern life, even if just for a little while. As is typical with most outdoor pursuits, the gear that is used can mean the difference between a great experience and a horrible one. This is especially true when it comes to camping, ...Go camping in style with this retro VW camper van tent
May 25th, 2011 at 11:30AM:
Planning a 1960's style camping holiday, but not in possession of an authentic VW camper van? Firebox, the UK retailer of weird products has just what you need - a VW camper tent.
The tent is a licensed 1:1 replica of the van, with enough room for 4 adults to sleep in comfort. Unlike most other tents, this one is even tall enough to stand inside. The package includes the tent itself along ...National Geographic reveals spring/summer gear of the year
May 1st, 2011 at 8:00AM: In what has become an annual rite of spring, National Geographic Adventure has released their list of picks for their Gear of the Year for the 2011 spring/summer seasons. The list arrives just ahead of the warmer months, when outdoor enthusiasts are looking for durable, dependable, yet lightweight, gear to accompany them on their summertime adventures.
The Gear of the Year list is a diverse ...Oktoberfest: Lots of food and more than 8 million gallons of beer
Oct 7th, 2010 at 11:24AM:
Oktoberfest grew like an indelible beast as Munich crowds headed by subway, bus and foot to the Theresienwiese fairgrounds. It was the last night, after all -- and there was still plenty of beer to consume. Thousands converged, happily dressed in everything from traditional colorful dirndls, lederhosen and vests to ordinary t-shirts and leather jackets. It really makes no difference what you wear ...Ask Gadling: How can I make camping more comfortable?
Aug 4th, 2010 at 12:00PM:
Today, we're tackling a question from Penelope Duncan of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
"My boyfriend organized a camping trip with another couple. The problem is, I have never been camping, never had a desire to go camping and dread the very idea of camping. I prefer hotels, nice dinners and bathing. I want to show my boyfriend that I am willing to enjoy his interests, but I also want to be ...World's tallest tent opens in Kazakhstan
Jul 7th, 2010 at 3:30PM:
When you think of Kazakhstan you probably think of nomads living in tents, but today's Kazakhstan is rapidly modernizing thanks to an oil boom, so it's appropriate that the Central Asian nation is now home to the world's tallest tent.
Technically, it's the world's largest "tensile structure", meaning something held up by poles and cables. A tent, in other words. At 150 meters (492 feet), it's ...Gadling's ultimate camping gear guide
May 20th, 2010 at 10:30AM:
With Memorial Day just around the corner, we are rapidly approaching the unofficial start of summer and, with it, the start of camping season. Of course, many people go camping all year long and either live in perpetually warm climates or simply don't mind bundling up and enduring the cold. The vast majority of campers, however, eagerly await the arrival of Summer so that we can pack up our ...Improve your camping experience with these videos
Mar 14th, 2010 at 11:00AM: Has it been a while since your last camping trip? Have you forgotten how exactly to hang your pack so the big, bad grizzlies don't get to it? This set of anything-but-dry videos will help ease your mind and reassure your camping skills, whether you are new to camping or just need a refresher.
(Even if you consider yourself a camping expert, be sure to check out the final, hilarious video.)
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20 questions to ask when booking your African safari
Jan 20th, 2010 at 9:30AM:
A luxury safari is big investment. With rates at some lodges going for $800 to $1200 per night (and even mid-range prices in the $400-$500 range per couple, per night), it's an experience that needs to be perfect. Here are questions you need to ask when booking your dream safari lodge.
How much land will you cover and what animals will you most likely see?
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Jan 13th, 2010 at 4:18AM: The most efficient way to pack all your stuff and not have wasted space (or run out of a very limited space) is to make a staging area.
To make a staging area, simply do this --
1.) Gather ALL the items you wish to take with you on your camping trip (or road trip, or day trip, etc.) and set them next to your vehicle.
2.) Open all the doors, trunk, etc.
3.) Simply eyeball your available space ...$19 hotel room, bed not included
Aug 13th, 2009 at 11:30AM: For $19, I wouldn't expect much out of my hotel room. But a bed, lights and toilet paper are among the things I would consider to be basic necessities at any price. That's not the case at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, where guests can elect to have different features of their hotel room removed in order to decrease the price.
The "Survivor Package" starts at $219 for deluxe accommodations and breakfast ...Big Agnes Big House 6 tent review
Jan 9th, 2009 at 11:00AM:
I didn't grow up camping. My family is not particularly outdoorsy. So, as embarrassed as I am to say this as I approach my 30th birthday, I went camping for the first time only two years ago. That said, I've been hooked ever since. And I've spent the last two years assembling my own collection of camping gear. The downside of not growing up with a tradition of camping is that I didn't own any ...Forgot your tent? Rent a yurt
Nov 18th, 2008 at 10:30AM: Want to find the biggest collection of yurts outside of Mongolia? Head to Oregon's state parks. Since the early 1990s, the state park system has installed 190 yurts in its campgrounds. 170 of those are in coastal areas where the weather can get nasty, especially during the winter. The sturdy, circular, canvas-covered structures provide a more comfortable experience than the average tent. Rental ...Gadling goes camping (win free Coleman stuff!)
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Aug 25th, 2008 at 9:00AM: Every once in awhile, when the writers over at Gadling get tired of the same old motorcycle rides across Asia and space flights, we just want to travel "simple." And that's when a camping trip can be great. Most of us, no matter how large or small the city we live in, are within a few hours' drive of some great unspoiled wilderness where we can pitch a tent, get a nice fire going and spend the ...
