Texsport Knollwood Bivy Shelter Tent

ESCAPE! Texsport Double Bivy Tent, SAVE BIG! No more civilization, just you and a friend, maybe, plus nature and this easy-carry, super-light Bivy Tent! When you want to get into the great wide-open and enjoy some backpacking, biking, motorcycling... it's only 3 lbs. and ready to go. 8' x 4'5", 42" center height, sleeps 2; Heavy-duty taffeta walls and attached roll-back rainfly are polyurethane coated for weather resistance; Heavy-duty taffeta floor; Easy, fast frame system with 2 shock-corded fiberglass poles and speed clips; Large no-see-um mesh windows, door and roof panel provide excellent ventilation; CPAI 84 flame retardant; With stakes and compact carry / storage bag. Your value ticket to adventure, in comfortable shelter... order now! Texsport Double Bivy Tent, Blue / Gray / Chili Pepper Red
Customer Review: Cheap, but adequate.
As I was only going to be out 6 days, and didn't have the money to spend on a true ultralight backpacker's tent, I thought this would suffice. For the most part, it did, though on night 4 I split a pole. Luckily, with some duck tape I managed to get through the trip, but this tent will be promptly replaced by something higher quality. This tent was fine for a short trip and a "one-time-use" type situation. If you are going to be using this tent a lot, I suggest searching for one of higher quality. That said, for a $30 lightweight tent, it sufficed for my 1 week hike.
Customer Review: Great little backpacking tent
I bought two of these for my 11 and 14 yr old kids. It sets up quick and easy. My 14 year old broke the zipper, but that was not the tent's problem. He is just rough and was forcing it really hard instead of asking for help. My daughter can set it up herself and it is lightweight enough for her to carry.

So where do you start when organizing an African safari trip?

If you have been considering one of the best holiday adventures you could possibly have but are an extreme novice to this mighty continent then the prospect can seem rather daunting.

Luckily for you, there are travel agencies which can help you with all the preparation and location details and in this article, we will present three African safari trip options to you depending on your experience.

Preparation aside, the first thing you need to decide is how long you want to spend on safari and what exactly it is you want to see. Africa is such a large continent that to attempt to see it all in one trip is impossible unless you take a one year sabbatical. Even then, the chances are you won't even experience half of what Africa has to offer.

Some of the areas to consider include South Africa, Botswana, Tanzania and Kenya and to be honest, just spending your entire vacation in one of these countries will probably be enough. The good news is though, with the African safari trips on offer, it's quite conceivable you could spend time in each one of these destinations.

Here's three safari options:

- Self-drive safaris... may not be suitable for complete novices to Africa however, a well orgainized self-drive safari would be a good choice for people travelling in a group with an experienced guide.

Self-drive safaris have the advantage of travelling at one's own pace rather than sticking to the strict schedule of an organized tour. You need to be aware though that some destinations may provide conditions which could be considered hazardous. Understanding the lay of the land, road rules and each destinations political landscape is vital.

- Mobile safaris are well organized excursions and can range in length from a few days to weeks. With an experienced guide or guides, mobile safaris are a excellent way to see the landscape in relative safety.

- Fly-in safaris suit those with limited time. One of the advantages of fly-in safaris is seeing the landscape from a wide perspective. These can range in length from four to fourteen days and in many instances, you can spread the trip out over several destinations.

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