It is 1955, Kenya. A group of four acquaintances set out to drive from Nairobi to London, via the Sahara desert, in a 8 horse-power Morris Traveller. Under the leadership of Alan Cooper, a down-on-his-luck farmer, the group was made up of a worldly field biologist who recorded the whole trip on her 8mm cine camera, a genteel school mistress of uncertain age in search of romance, & a 17-year-old boy whose mother had insisted that the trip would make a man of him. What united them was a desire for adventure. As they set off through Equatorial Africa the omens seemed against them. The Mau Mau uprising against British rule in Kenya was at it's height & the days of colonial rule were ending. Their journey was to take them through an Africa that very soon would cease to exist. But it was the desert that turned their joyride into a nightmare. What began as an adventure ended as a desperate fight for life in the blazing sands of the Sahara. Trek brings this story to dramatic life & is a classic account of survival against the odds. ...

Heading off to a festival, or simply somewhere very wet? Then Nomad Medical's Travelproof Trek & Travel Hooded Poncho is ideal to keep your hands free & your body dry. This lightweight poncho is also ideal for trekking & general travel. Long enough to cover your backpack & prevent water dripping on the top of your legs. Made from 100% polyester & comes with a stuff sack to save on space. Dimensions: Height 102cm (shoulder to knee measurement) Width 155 cm (arm-span measurement) ...

The Trek First Aid Kit from Lifesystems, designed to deal with small accidents, is an ideal kit for people undertaking outdoor & travel activities. This pack provides basic first aid items to treat cuts, grazes, blisters & other minor injuries. This kit contains:- Primary care leaflet, - Small low-adherent dressing, - Vinyl gloves, - Woven bandage, - Gauze swabs, - Fabric plasters, - Blister plasters, - Micropore tape, - Small crepe bandage, - Paracetamol (UK kits only), - Antiseptic wipes, - Scissors, - Tweezers, - Safety pins. This kit comes in a ripstop fabric case, with waterproof zipped entry & a belt loop attachment. ...

The world`s highest mountain has lured visitors from all over the world ever since its discovery. Attempting its summit is dangerous & requires special skills & experience, but the trek to its Base Camp in Nepal can be completed by well-prepared walkers of any age
- safely & enjoyably. The views from the route are breath-taking, & the trek is punctuated by intriguing Buddhist monuments & monasteries. In the aftermath of the earthquakes in April/ May 2015, Nepal needs trekkers more than ever. The authors focus on the popular route from Lukla to Base Camp, & also cover the trek to the beautiful Gokyo Lakes with the challenging option to link the two valleys over the Cho La. They provide background on Sherpa culture & religion & on wildlife & geology. There`s a wealth of practical information on preparation, including how to prevent & manage altitude sickness. The guidebook contains everything you need to plan & enjoy your trek:details of each section showing trekking time & altitude gain/losshow to choose a tour operatorbackground on Nepal, Sherpa culture, geology & wildlifenine pages of detailed mapping at 1:50, 000 of all trekking routeslavishly illustrated, with over 90 colour photographsrucksack-friendly, weatherproof format.
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Trek Towel (Hydro Fibre, L, Grey) is ultra lightweight, highly absorbent & compact, & comes with its own rip-stop roll bag. Lifeventure trek towels absorb 6 times their own weight in water & dry 10 times quicker than a standard towel, as well as being treated with Health Guard Ax antibacterial treatment which ensures towels do not develop odours or grow bacteria. Trek Towel (Hydro Fibre, L, Grey) measures 62x 110cm & weighs 125g. ...

Trek Towel (Soft Fibre, Face, Blue) is ultra soft, highly absorbent & compact, & comes with its own rip-stop carry case. Lifeventure trek towels absorb 9 times their own weight in water & dry 8 times quicker than a standard towel, as well as being treated with Health Guard Ax antibacterial treatment which ensures towels do not develop odours or grow bacteria. Trek Towel (Soft Fibre, Face, Blue) measures 35x 62cm & weighs 48g. ...

The Hydro Fibre Trek Towel from Lifeventure is an ultra lightweight, highly absorbent & compact towel. Its material not only is very light but also highly absorbent, capable of soaking up to 6 times its own weight in water, & dries fast, 10 times quicker than a standard towel. in addition this towel is treated with Ax Anti Bacterial formula to prevent odours developing. The towel measures 62x 11cm. It comes in a handy tough ripstop roll-bag. It is ideal for your adventure travel & extreme sports. ...

The Trek Umbrella from Lifeventure is a robust yet lightweight black umbrella. It automatically opens & closes by pressing a button on the rubberised ergonomic handle. It features a multi-stage design, an aluminium frame, honeycomb rip-stop canopy & wind bellows to help prevent wind damage. The umbrella measures 31 cm closed & 60 cm open & weight 400g. This is an essential travel accessory & it will provide good protection from the elements whilst trekking & exploring. ...

This is a handbag-sized, lightweight design umbrella with a durable honeycomb ripstop canopy
- great protection against sun &
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Trekking around Manaslu & the Tsum Valley features the two main treks as well as trails in Lower Manaslu around Gorkha & as far as Rupina La Trek, in the Ganesh area & Ruby Valley. The guide offers practical information, route instructions, planning advice & an introduction to the culture & the past of this remote & charming area. The book starts with background information including the geography, climate, history of Nepal. It then tackles the practicalities to get to Nepal, visa information & money; while a Trek Planning section elaborates on trek Permit, advice on budgeting, group & independent trekking, food, accommodation, what to take & recommended maps. A Health & Safety chapter deals with altitude sickness & precautions, mountain safety, weather & security. The trekking routes descriptions indicate approximate distances, timings, gradings & altitudes, & they mostly detail the trek on a day to day progress rather than every stage. Reference map extracts, alternative trips, new trekking destinations, facts about the mountains, local people, culture & festivals are also included. The book concludes with a map of Nepal & localized map extracts at Approx. 1:500, 000, trek summaries & suggested schedule, some useful words, terminology & definitions, & tour operators contacts. ...