Night Vision Devices -- The Ultimate in BackCountry Toys

Written by Chuck Fitzgerald


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Applications for NVD are actually quite diverse. They include but are not limited to: military, law enforcement, hunting, wildlife observation, surveillance, security, navigation, hidden-object detection, spelunking and entertainment. NVD can be found on helicopters, rifles, camcorders, cameras, boats….just about anywhere. A new craze found at up-scale gatherings is called “A Dinner inrepparttar Dark Party” where guests wear an NVD throughout their dining experience.

Many outdoor enthusiasts are beginning to discoverrepparttar 133200 wonderful world that can be found after darkness falls inrepparttar 133201 backcountry. If you like to camp, hike or hunt, chances are good an NVD will be perfect for you. Use this information and you’ll Get It Right The First Time. Get Outdoors!

About the author: Chuck Fitzgerald is the President of Arizona based BackCountry Toys, an online store providing backcountry specialty gear and educational information for outdoor enthusiasts. Visit www.BackCountryToys.com to receive the free newsletter "FreshAir” or call (800) 316-9055.


What is snowkiting?

Written by Jakob Jelling


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You can either snowkite with skis or a snowboard; whichever one makes you feelrepparttar most comfortable. Many extreme riders prefer to userepparttar 133199 board as there is more flexibility and ease. There are many vacation spots aroundrepparttar 133200 world that are now picking up snowkiting as a popular sport. Should you visit a ski resort and decide to go this route, you will need to take a lesson or two just to getrepparttar 133201 hang ofrepparttar 133202 equipment.

Frenzy, Samurai, and Razor are popular kites available forrepparttar 133203 snowkiter. Depending on your budget, you can expect to pay $500 - $1500 for an entire setup. You may also find used equipment at ski shops in your area as well.

Jakob Jelling is the founder of http://www.kitesurfingnow.com. Visit his kitesite for the latest on kitesurfing equipment, kiteboarding lessons, places to surf and much more!


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