Posts Tagged ‘outdoors’

Chillchaser Release range of Eco-Friendly Patio Heaters

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Despite winter coming and the weather taking a turn for the worse, we are still trying to get the most out of the nights. Fortunately, a brand new set of electric patio heatershave been released that will let you do this.

Chillchaser, a UK based patio heater company, has recently released a new range of 3 patio heaters. The 3 different models are called Zeus, Neptune and Poseidon, with each one coming with different features and with a different price tag.

What makes the new Chillchaser heaters so much better is their great new style and massive range of features. Chillchasers patio heaters look totally different from any other patio heaters I’ve seen before. The reason why they can create such a new design is because they don’t use a gas heating method like normal patio heaters. These new heaters use a carbon fibre heating system which lets out quick, focused heat all while emitting no CO2 gas. Each one of the carbon fibre heating tubes can give out around 8,000 hours of heat and are fully replaceable.

Other features included in these new patio heaters include an infrared sensor that turns the heater on when movement is detected. All the heaters also come with a tip over feature which turns the heater off if the unit is knocked over.

The first and cheapest heater is the Neptune. To go with the features above, the Neptune patio heater also comes with a 360 dome light fitted to the top of the unit. This means that you can keep out of the dark while staying warm. At £299, it’s not a bad price to pay to keep warm and out of the dark.

The second heater and the middle priced heater is the Zeus. The Zeus heater, just like the Neptune, also features a light on the top of the unit. The only difference between the two is that the Zeus’ light doesn’t provide 360 degree lighting. With a price tag of £449, I’d rather have the Zeus any day.

The third and final, and most expensive heater, is the Poseidon. What makes the Poseidon so much more expensive, and the best looking, is that it comes with a media player, 7 inch screen, and built in speakers at the top of the unit. At £849, it’s a bit you’re paying a lot for the entertainment value.

If only Chillchaser released an indoor heater which could replace the standard heaters or fan heatersas they are pretty clunky.

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Ecotourism For Conservation

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

Recreation is a leisure time activity. It has a therapeutic effect on the body and mind which is important in a life of stress and strain.  Skiing, bungee jumping, snowboarding, hang gliding, sky diving, rock climbing, canyoning, backpacking, adventure tourism, motor sport and ecotourism are some of the popular recreational activities now. Ecotourism deals with travel to fragile and pristine areas. There are two types of ecotourism. The first has as its main aim to appreciate and learn from nature with the flora, fauna and cultural heritage as the focus. It appeals to the socially and ecologically conscious people. The experience is to provide appreciation of natural habitats and to reflect on human impact on nature. This is also called responsible ecotourism. The second is the crass commercial tourism targeting natural destination. This category of tourism dominates the ecotourism sector.

Neither ecology nor local cultures are the concern for the indiscriminate ecotourism that is practiced. Ecotourism is just a marketing tool. These rich natural habitats are the location for resorts, hotels and lodges with all its luxuries and wasteful lifestyle. These ecologically sensitive areas are neither the focus of conservation nor respect. The ecology deteriorates and the forests degrade when such infrastructure is established in the name of ecotourism. The more is the waste that is generated when more are the facilities. More visitors mean more pollution and generation of garbage. The tourists who frequent such facilities are also not aware or concerned about the impact their visit have on ecology with their lifestyle in such facilities.

In contrast to this type of tourism is the responsible ecotourism which is typically carried out singly or in small groups. They carry with them as little as possible and only just their survival needs. These include first aid kit, flashlight, utensils, personal care products and map amongst others. The most important is the camping tent and the sleeping bag. Camping tents come in different sizes suited for different seasons. There are camping tents manufactured by many companies such as MSR Hubba Hubba Tent and Marmot Aeros Tent, and many more designs from Black Diamond, Eureka, Kelty and Sierra.

Normally camping is considered to be responsible tourism. There is a minimal negative impact on nature. The campers give adequate attention to recycling, energy efficiency and water conservation. They also make sure that the economic benefits accrue to local communities.

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Learn Your Way To Becoming An Ecological Being

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

The ecological crisis is real. These are seriously being discussed. No doubt most of this is a result of human interventions. There are massive oil spills as in Alaska by Exxon in 1989. Toxic wastes from industries are polluting the rivers and ground water. The sea levels are increasing, many islands as Maldives are expecting to go under the sea and so are many islands in the Pacific region. The depletion of ozone layer is permitting the harmful radiation from the sun to reach the earth. This is the result of the emission of green house gases. Global warming is heating up the earth. Many species are getting extinct from desertification and deforestation. Deforestation in the mountains is leading to devastating floods in the plains. Between 17,000 and 100,000 species are reportedly becoming extinct every year. The last 50 years have seen most of the forests estimated at seven million square kilometers have vanished. Just twenty percent of the original forests still remain.

The inter-relationship between species as well as the non-living physical factors of the environment is well recognized. The inter-dependency between them is considered vital for the survival of species whether plants, animals or micro-organisms. Scientists believe that it is humanly impossible to recreate such ecosystems. So the only option for species survival is to let ecosystem where they exist to survive. The stress therefore is in protecting and conserving the remaining natural eco-system. However, the excessive pressure of development and growth on nature acts as a counter.

Appreciation of nature and natural reserves in a widespread manner, it is hoped, will ultimately triumph and bear fruits. One way to promote this is by encouraging responsible eco-tourism. A living experience through camping in such sites requires the use of camping tent. You have to choose the tent from amongst a wide variety of tents. Kelty Green River 4 person tent can also be utilized as a base camp tent. It can house four persons. There are tents that easily accommodates up to ten people. The tents also have different features such as in its ability to withstand the winds, rain and the cold.

Most of all the visitors are to be sensitive and aware to leave nature alone as well as respect the local cultures. The important task is to be appreciative about nature. It is important to make sure that we realize that nature does not belong to us, but rather we belong to nature. The relationship with nature is a relationship of the children to their mother.

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