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| Issue: #1302 | February 2013 |
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PahaQue - Rolling Along Into 2013
Spring camping. It's not that far off, and not too soon to start thinking about destinations, reservations, and gear. If you're like most of us, your gear got a quick once over after your last trip, or before you stored it back on the shelf for the next one. And unless you keep a good list, you've probably forgotten that a guy-line is missing from one corner of your tent, or you ran out of lantern mantles, or your flashlight batteries need replacing.
Waiting until that last minute rarely works out well, and its like that with running a tent company. Sort of like planning a camping trip.
We've got new products to announce, key-dealer promotions planned, events to schedule, camping trips to lead, gear to test, and trade shows to attend. This year will be very exciting for us as we turn 16 years old and our sales continue to grow and our products continue to expand.
We've got a number of camping trips that we'll be guiding this year to some pretty remote and exciting destinations. If you've ever wanted to explore an old west ghost town, camp in the wide-open spaces of the Great Basin or along the north rim of the Grand Canyon, than watch our newsletters for announcements about these exciting trips and how you can join along.
Also new for this year is our 10x10 Cottonwood with a built-in misting system - available in May exclusively through our retail partner Frontgate Catalog. We've also made some big improvements to our Little Guy ScreenRoom that Little Guy camper owners are sure to love. And that's just to name a few of the new products that we will be introducing in the near future.
If you haven't already joined us on Facebook - please take a moment to visit our page and become a PahaQue Fan. We love to run photo contests, special sales offers, and other free-gear offers on our Facebook page exclusively for our fans. It is also a great place to share your PahaQue camping photos with thousands of other PahaQue customers like yourself.
Lot's of great stuff going on at PahaQue in 2013, and we're excited about getting out to for some great camping adventures this year. Now more than ever, camping is a great escape from the crazy, hectic world, a place where quiet, solitude, fresh air and star-filled nights await. And it is always better in a PahaQue tent or shelter.
Thank you for being a member of our growing PahaQue family. We appreciate your support past and present that has allowed us to live our dream of designing and building the best camping tents and shelters available. Now more than ever we remain committed to offering our customers the very best in quality and performance, backed with excellent customer service.
I hope to see you 'round the campfire soon!
Jeff Basford
President
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This year we celebrate our 16th year of designing and producing awesome camping tents and shelters, and to celebrate Spring we are offering great savings on our best products. Get up to 40% off our 2012 prices while supplies last!
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Promontory XD 6-Person, 2-Room Tent
The Promontory XD Tent offers campers lots of room, with a generous peak height of 7 feet and a roomy 12' x 10' floor space. That's 120 total square feet of room, or two spacious 6' X 10' rooms. Doors on either end offer individual access to each room, and the large side door makes entry to either room a breeze!
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Tepee Shower and Outhouse Tent - fiberglass pole set
The Tepee, the camping industry's first fully equipped portable outhouse by PahaQue, provides a "common sense" evolution in campsite restroom and shower facilities. Featuring 67" vertical walls, floor measurements of 54" x 54", and a peak that reaches 94". The Tepee is lightweight, portable, and easily stows in a 8" x 26" zippered carry bag that weighs about 18 pounds. Easy to follow instructions sewn inside the carry bag promise a five minute one-person setup.
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Green Mountain 4-Person Tent
The Green Mountain Tent is designed to provide a wide-open, airy feeling in good weather, as well as a dry and roomy environment when the weather turns nasty.
The Green Mountain 4 Person Tent is engineered to combine function and innovation, bringing campers the best value possible in comfortable and versatile camping gear.
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Cottonwood LT Shade Shelter
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Cottonwood LT 10x10 Shade Shelter
The Cottonwood is another innovative product from PahaQue Wilderness, the company that truly understands the quality level demanded by those who take the outdoors seriously, whether it's a family gathering in the park, a fishing trip by the river, or fully equipped campsite. Paha Que insists on using the finest materials and components available. The Cottonwood is the result of this blend of design and production skills.
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T@B Trailer SideTent
Introducing our new T@B Trailer Tent! Double the amount of protected interior space with this easy to set-up, hi-performance tent from PahaQue Custom Shop. Installs easily using the awning rail already installed on your trailer, the T@B Trailer SideTent by PahaQue creates a completely sealed, bug-free and waterproof environment for your gear and guests! 100% Made in the USA
Normally $799 SALE PRICE - $699
SALE ENDS Feb 10th, 2013 AT MIDNIGHT
**Please Note - sales prices will NOT be shown at time of order, but ALL prices will be adjusted to the sales price before your payment is billed. Please call us toll-free at 888.700.TENT (8368) for questions and complete information |
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CELESTIAL NAVIGATOR from PahaQue
The cold February evenings offer some of the brightest stars in the entire night sky. Sirius, the brightest of all, climbs across the south, trailing below and behind beautiful Orion. Taurus, the bull, looks down on them. From the southern United States the second-brightest star, Canopus, huddles below Sirius. And brilliant Capella lords over them all from high overhead. Among the planets, only dazzling Jupiter puts in a good showing this month, although Mercury just peeks into view in the west for a few evenings around mid-month.
This Week's Stargazing Tips
February 5
Leo, the lion, sails high across the sky tonight. Its brightest star is Regulus. But one of its most beautiful stars is its third-brightest member, Algieba. It is a binary system -- two yellow-orange stars locked in a mutual orbit.
February 6
The constellation Virgo stretches fairly high across the south at first light tomorrow. Look for its brightest star, Spica, far to the right of the bright golden planet Saturn.
February 7
The Moon is closest to Earth for its current orbit today. The Moon's average distance is about 240,000 miles, but its orbit is slightly stretched out, so the distance varies by thousands of miles.
February 8
Tonight's sky features a portrait of man's best friend: Canis Major, the big dog. Its brightest star is Sirius, the Dog Star, which is the brightest star in the night sky. It is one of our closest neighbors, at a distance of 8.6 light-years.
February 9
The hazy band of the Milky Way arcs high across the sky this evening. You need especially dark skies to see it because the winter Milky Way is pretty thin. It represents the glow of the stars toward the thinly settled edge of the galaxy's disk.
February 10
One of the jewels of the winter Milky Way stands high in the northwest this evening. It's actually two jewels: a pair of star clusters known as the Double Cluster. They represent the jeweled handle of the sword of Perseus, the hero
NIGHT SKY OBSERVING TIPS
- Adjust to the dark: If you wish to observe faint objects, such as meteors or dim stars, give your eyes at least 15 minutes to adjust to the darkness.
- Light Pollution: Even from a big city, one can see the moon, a handful of bright stars and sometimes the brightest planets. But to fully enjoy the heavens - especially a meteor shower, the constellations, or to see the amazing swath across the sky that represents our view toward the center of the Milky Way Galaxy - rural areas are best for night sky viewing. If you're stuck in a city or suburban area, a building can be used to block ambient light (or moonlight) to help reveal fainter objects. If you're in the suburbs, simply turning off outdoor lights can help.
- Prepare for skywatching: If you plan to be out for more than a few minutes, and it's not a warm summer evening, dress warmer than you think necessary. An hour of observing a winter meteor shower can chill you to the bone. A blanket or lounge chair will prove much more comfortable than standing or sitting in a chair and craning your neck to see overhead.
- Daytime skywatching: When Venus is visible (that is, not in front of or behind the sun) it can often be spotted during the day. But you'll need to know where to look. A sky map is helpful. When the sun has large sunspots, they can be seen without a telescope. However, it's unsafe to look at the sun without protective eyewear.
For more visit stardate.org
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The Gear Doctor
How to Wash your Sleeping Bag
So, you've come home from your big camping trip, only to find s'mores embedded into your sleeping bag. What to do? Here's some helpful advice:
DOWN BAGS
Wipe the gunk off the bag with a warm washcloth and a drop of unscented detergent or specialized down soap. (you can find this at outdoor stores) I've always used something like Arm & Hammer unscented, because it works well and doesn't put chemicals into your bag. Use only a TOP LOADING machine for washing down bags. Wash on GENTLE cycle and use double rinse. Once bag is completely spun, place in dryer on LOW. Throw in 3-4 balled-up pairs of clean socks. Tennis balls can be used, but they sometimes leave a rubbery smell on the bag, which is why I prefer balled up socks. You'll need to dry the bag slowly, on low, for about 5 cycles. After each cycle, take bag out and shake it to distribute the down. After the last cycle, shake again and lay flat for 24 hours before placing in storage sack. Never leave down bag in stuff sack for extended periods of time. Down needs to loft and stay dry. It must never be compressed where it damages the tiny fibers and down clusters.
SYNTHETIC BAGS
Again, wipe off the gunk with warm washcloth and soap. Place in TOP LOADER and wash on gentle. Use double rinse cycle. Once it's spun, place in dryer on LOW for one complete cycle. No socks or tennis balls.... It may take two cycles to dry. Take out after first cycle and check for damp spots. Never put a sleeping bag away that is damp. The mildew will NEVER come out.
So....the Gear Doctor says, enjoy that campfire, s'mores, beer, and hot dogs. Get outside and get dirty. You now know how to clean up real nice.
Contributed by Anita Hudson Easton - 20 year industry veteran, and PahaQue's very own Gear Doctor!
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Whether you are a tent camper, or a trailer camper, PahaQue has what you need to make your outdoor experience the best it can be by providing top-quality products designed and manufactured with pride. We stand behind every product we make with a Lifetime Warranty. Since 1997 - Serious Outdoor Adventure Gear by PahaQue. PahaQue Wilderness 13125 Danielson Street #105 Poway, CA 92064 888.700.TENT (8368) |
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