The Chill n' Charge Solar Tent From Orange

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm0lXBZbgNYKTdbKXsulK9z5a1RCGn-55xVkBEB2_LeorgLAqiv5FULYT1axBw3cKDNJ_iEL7sLBaeAyHJ3tSs14DNzIYtsE8iX-YbJNQHbAVC2sR6eK9qoZLQavFxjnqs2Fn2_cAhIu0/s1600-h/chilltenthero.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392845927897850018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm0lXBZbgNYKTdbKXsulK9z5a1RCGn-55xVkBEB2_LeorgLAqiv5FULYT1axBw3cKDNJ_iEL7sLBaeAyHJ3tSs14DNzIYtsE8iX-YbJNQHbAVC2sR6eK9qoZLQavFxjnqs2Fn2_cAhIu0/s400/chilltenthero.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 528px; height: 530px;" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=0d650ffe-1ec7-4395-883b-24e806d21a65&type=website"></script><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Orange pitches Glastonbury Solar Concept Tent</span><br />Orange has revealed their vision for the tent of the future. Utilising cutting edge eco-energy technology, the Orange Solar Concept Tent will allow campers to keep in touch and power their essential camping gadgets.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkwyMUxRWQbY03FOoNIBZLDYwXYOB19F6Is48GnA9A2ZVXDrvPcdgC4Mjr_xA_K6MDgwM1W3xOI4x2xzIOgMOz1ZPHTlN2vp4C2DTaO5wHpRjAF26YMvFCFE5vlDGl1NKp8YlcJRZDaR8/s1600-h/Picture+45.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392841986255492082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkwyMUxRWQbY03FOoNIBZLDYwXYOB19F6Is48GnA9A2ZVXDrvPcdgC4Mjr_xA_K6MDgwM1W3xOI4x2xzIOgMOz1ZPHTlN2vp4C2DTaO5wHpRjAF26YMvFCFE5vlDGl1NKp8YlcJRZDaR8/s400/Picture+45.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 533px; height: 454px;" /></a><br /><br />The Concept Tent has been designed in association with American product design consultancy Kaleidoscope and builds on learnings from the original Orange Solar Tent that was trialled at Glastonbury in 2003, as well as <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/3841819.stm">2004’s Orange Text Me Home Dome.</a> Having worked closely with Glastonbury for the last eleven years, Orange know the importance of keeping in contact with friends while on site and undertook this concept project to look at how the festival goers communication and power supply needs might be met in the future.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiszR59w9y5i6qinamE_1lClITh6bQIoqQgZZxvAP8crLcaDs-dQYUCJDpD4JttgdhJ3ZVADUB_T92-acEGYzCb_s7xoU5F-nJUdQUNVVHSsmIEXp8iNBx2PDfy_DZCV8xRlG4lJ5CNJvY/s1600-h/Picture+46.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392841701824418130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiszR59w9y5i6qinamE_1lClITh6bQIoqQgZZxvAP8crLcaDs-dQYUCJDpD4JttgdhJ3ZVADUB_T92-acEGYzCb_s7xoU5F-nJUdQUNVVHSsmIEXp8iNBx2PDfy_DZCV8xRlG4lJ5CNJvY/s400/Picture+46.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 533px; height: 322px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrnTkl4XpAVe_w3V2a3ywP1E1WCFeSkdBQF9RHOl7Nk_IBj7sH7nMDo046t5HP2jlrmVSFu5Bbtt3-hsG6s7DiMpu50Ixku8K4MSplZpkvpKQytBpzoF0mtLxfngFjUEWhLw8Lv-ChoeU/s1600-h/Picture+47.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392841842388435218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrnTkl4XpAVe_w3V2a3ywP1E1WCFeSkdBQF9RHOl7Nk_IBj7sH7nMDo046t5HP2jlrmVSFu5Bbtt3-hsG6s7DiMpu50Ixku8K4MSplZpkvpKQytBpzoF0mtLxfngFjUEWhLw8Lv-ChoeU/s400/Picture+47.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 534px; height: 327px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Photovoltaic Fabric</span></span><br /><br />Latest research shows that by weaving specially coated solar threads into conventional fabric, revolutionary new ways of capturing the sun’s energy could soon become a reality. These radical advances mean that rather than relying upon familiar fixed panels, designers were free to conceive how a tent of flexible solar fabrics might look.<br /><br />The Concept Tent’s solar shell uses this technology to full effect with three directional glides which can be moved throughout the day to maximise its solar efficiency, capturing the optimum amount of energy which can to be used throughout the tent in a variety of new and exciting ways.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Glo-cation technology</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-bm9UpyJ9OoGVCov2mqD9CMx30-hqQXSA9qW_8JNWxlJHEb6QlFuV5Kqtp1-hxGpDl435P_7gF0-kQ-ElNn8mYqvvMdYLmBlh8DGFYWSkoUOODWc1p3Ft3kOHsbOHfhC31gNR8_V0QIQ/s1600-h/Picture+49.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392843296270200098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-bm9UpyJ9OoGVCov2mqD9CMx30-hqQXSA9qW_8JNWxlJHEb6QlFuV5Kqtp1-hxGpDl435P_7gF0-kQ-ElNn8mYqvvMdYLmBlh8DGFYWSkoUOODWc1p3Ft3kOHsbOHfhC31gNR8_V0QIQ/s400/Picture+49.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 533px; height: 527px;" /></a><br />To avoid festival-goers ever losing their tent, the Concept Tent would be fitted with innovative “glo-cation” technology. Glo-cation works by enabling campers’ mobile phones to identify their tent using either an SMS message or automatic active RFID technology (a longer range version of that used in London Underground Oyster cards); both would trigger a distinctive glow in the tent helping identify it from a distance.<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wireless control hub</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi76m7xb2pV_JStfzWnEp5jN1zCgpe5DxEYE8AO0xguQ90ry3w3DKiGO8sRvthCbDnDlOBZH-ks-xlYewl1xvwIXU0V3_u0yDG_avYd36Q04wZOBXKTvf5kQCbxXVVOyJDYKaGfn8ajzUU/s1600-h/Picture+51.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392843369798174850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi76m7xb2pV_JStfzWnEp5jN1zCgpe5DxEYE8AO0xguQ90ry3w3DKiGO8sRvthCbDnDlOBZH-ks-xlYewl1xvwIXU0V3_u0yDG_avYd36Q04wZOBXKTvf5kQCbxXVVOyJDYKaGfn8ajzUU/s400/Picture+51.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 534px; height: 352px;" /></a><br />The heart of the Concept Tent is a central wireless control hub which displays energy generated and consumed as well as providing a wireless internet signal; all information is displayed on a flexible, touchscreen LCD display screen.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinol-WInnFIqglN_KQFOUJIbTNgahg7SmqYeKWrAuKYRPlkDG2tqLVSMTogYCJsOsomRP-PzN1CV3JtX1KVzkblHsyqs4NeeDPIyArM0ZyQCM9kmal4QgRl512nB9B-Vbln3UCJa49JqE/s1600-h/Picture+50.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392842361911277426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinol-WInnFIqglN_KQFOUJIbTNgahg7SmqYeKWrAuKYRPlkDG2tqLVSMTogYCJsOsomRP-PzN1CV3JtX1KVzkblHsyqs4NeeDPIyArM0ZyQCM9kmal4QgRl512nB9B-Vbln3UCJa49JqE/s400/Picture+50.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 524px; height: 526px;" /></a><br />Integrated into the hub is a wireless charging pouch which powers mobile phones and other portable devices without the need for messy wires and multiple chargers. The ‘magnetic induction’ technology passes an electric current through a coil embedded in the charging pouch, this in turn generates a magnetic field which creates a charge and powers the battery.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Groundsheet heat</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB8DyZRtFZlJtG6ORNZEsHvEcCZ_LUZFtCbl_DLm-q_YXimHeh1fFQPPMmS4FO4NSSZoYoKzS6sD1Jd4Po7ErwTGmbvTYsOkVEgbn13cmOqhl1tRlkQgwQSPi054sR7MfMCLrr-tp-6to/s1600-h/Picture+48.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392842095258001474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB8DyZRtFZlJtG6ORNZEsHvEcCZ_LUZFtCbl_DLm-q_YXimHeh1fFQPPMmS4FO4NSSZoYoKzS6sD1Jd4Po7ErwTGmbvTYsOkVEgbn13cmOqhl1tRlkQgwQSPi054sR7MfMCLrr-tp-6to/s400/Picture+48.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 529px; height: 529px;" /></a><br />Also controlled by the central hub is an internal heating element embedded within the tent’s groundsheet; this under floor heating is triggered automatically once the interior temperature falls below a set level.<br /><br />Kaleidoscope Strategist, Finn McKenty, said: “The development of photovoltaic fabric will revolutionise festival tent design, in working with Orange we have created a vision for a solar tent that we believe is a great glimpse of what’s to come.”<br /><br />Ian Smith, Head of Sponsorship, Orange UK, said: “Since becoming Official Communications Partner of Glastonbury Festival in 1997 Orange have strived to enhance the camping experience through a variety of sustainable initiatives. Our vision of the concept tent builds on this heritage and recognises the revolutionary effect cutting edge solar technology and wireless communication could have on festival goers’ camping experiences.”<br /><br />Whilst currently only a concept, the vision of the Orange Solar Concept Tent has been designed to celebrate Orange’s 11th year at Glastonbury. This year, Orange Chill ‘n’ Charge tent will be at Glastonbury again, providing 600 mobile phone charging points, free internet access and live music. The Orange Chill ‘n’ Charge tent will be open from Friday to Sunday, 10am-10pm.<br /><br />For all the latest updates from the field go to <a href="http://www.orange.co.uk/glastonbury">www.orange.co.uk/glastonbury</a>, for more information about Glastonbury Festival go to <a href="http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/">www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk</a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">all info and images courtesy of </span><a href="http://www.orange.co.uk/" style="font-style: italic;">Orange</a>

The Chill n' Charge Solar Tent From Orange

Orange pitches Glastonbury Solar Concept Tent Orange has revealed their vision for the tent of the future. Utilising cutting edge eco-energy...

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Keep Warm While Looking Cool: The Lippi Selk'Bag

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsLzRypC3WymlQMa1-bN4doM0Lo95vkXay_rjYFhZS94xKmBa-1VpJxTJ9FKWXi0l-Z9ez1Uhb5qm1ishcFjitkUGPwus-17IaMskoUoY-dz7Fdqm2BwggNNkp_TJZb4CpRJRYK73E9xEV/s1600-h/Picture+31.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237768554324654946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsLzRypC3WymlQMa1-bN4doM0Lo95vkXay_rjYFhZS94xKmBa-1VpJxTJ9FKWXi0l-Z9ez1Uhb5qm1ishcFjitkUGPwus-17IaMskoUoY-dz7Fdqm2BwggNNkp_TJZb4CpRJRYK73E9xEV/s400/Picture+31.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 494px; height: 227px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHOVfRFDQySHBaOd4HzKK50ZuWjjDnKIVGFx65JyXDgq-d8WL6T-Fp2g34URY4WLjc4GLOoded_wIXKFVYaAPEN3Q9Ycl4P9Omr-WZcftmWzIbHXBriJ6ZnNVqHWLop_xD6aGfap3BvwV6/s1600-h/selkbag1.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237767505869503602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHOVfRFDQySHBaOd4HzKK50ZuWjjDnKIVGFx65JyXDgq-d8WL6T-Fp2g34URY4WLjc4GLOoded_wIXKFVYaAPEN3Q9Ycl4P9Omr-WZcftmWzIbHXBriJ6ZnNVqHWLop_xD6aGfap3BvwV6/s400/selkbag1.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 493px; height: 366px;" /></a><br />The Lippi Selk'Bag is a full body sleeping bag that allows mobility while keeping you warm. Lippi Selk’Bag is available in 3 different seasonal specifications depending on your requirements.<br /><br />Benefits (other than the fact that you look like a cross between the Michelin tire man and an astronaut) are:<br /><ol><li>Move your legs and arms apart freely </li><li>Roll with your Selk'Bag, not in it </li><li>Stand without any trouble, walk, cross your legs and your arms, thanks to its reversible zippers. </li></ol>With a retail price of $149, “the redesigned Selk ‘bag 1 represents tremendous value for our customers who use these bags for everything from camping to hunting to lounging at home” according to Philip Benson, President of Lippi USA.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-I0E1rdhcg7f2VUGL4pKPTOjRwQ1IoVLP4Gqc-8k0I9v6w31jo3KcfK3nXfqykcE9rWvrV1Kt46sp-8obxhJaQeIqsN-3dknkDkphwx1gcZlzAxiToPhS93ik-WXE1i2ID7aYwC6yNnWi/s1600-h/SELKBAG_Page_1_Image_0001.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237763448697319394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-I0E1rdhcg7f2VUGL4pKPTOjRwQ1IoVLP4Gqc-8k0I9v6w31jo3KcfK3nXfqykcE9rWvrV1Kt46sp-8obxhJaQeIqsN-3dknkDkphwx1gcZlzAxiToPhS93ik-WXE1i2ID7aYwC6yNnWi/s400/SELKBAG_Page_1_Image_0001.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 498px; height: 498px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn1RE4D0OHdENvpLHzkZf5wdrziaZKbGeelKJeZY6AaZBpYaKn-LttgIsevfMsKnKH2Uu9PFVrz3xDSptcPN7rKqAj0so6uKt33UnfmWbuaAdLSaAcZjal6fekRgBupYCW29JVHWs-gJtl/s1600-h/Picture+29.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237763807697114946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn1RE4D0OHdENvpLHzkZf5wdrziaZKbGeelKJeZY6AaZBpYaKn-LttgIsevfMsKnKH2Uu9PFVrz3xDSptcPN7rKqAj0so6uKt33UnfmWbuaAdLSaAcZjal6fekRgBupYCW29JVHWs-gJtl/s400/Picture+29.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 497px; height: 176px;" /></a><br /><br />The second generation of the Selk ‘bag lineup boasts additional features and better overall performance characteristics than its predecessor but sells at the same price point as the older model.<br /><br />The redesigned Selk ‘bag lineup also includes changes to Selk ‘bag 2 and Selk ‘bag 3 models, which are being enhanced to better serve outdoor enthusiasts who demand superior technical performance.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_b7ub5OLxQ7DYn8tcCBT501z-ZeMMa_vZjKtw9qcUlzmgTpw0Te08zFN0DInzU5whFz-iIAfZPU29JmCa3DlbLZKAV0qCajO_-Kh0jZvng8NUvoqGxWJ1LTTSWh3bgldBmtVYzl1FjuSJ/s1600-h/selkbag2.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237767284828137810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_b7ub5OLxQ7DYn8tcCBT501z-ZeMMa_vZjKtw9qcUlzmgTpw0Te08zFN0DInzU5whFz-iIAfZPU29JmCa3DlbLZKAV0qCajO_-Kh0jZvng8NUvoqGxWJ1LTTSWh3bgldBmtVYzl1FjuSJ/s400/selkbag2.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 512px;" /></a><br />Above: Selk 'bag 2 shown in green/grey<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5MjyiLl_GGMknQCYDB9e7TOSPJUjkEwQrpJywBJshN2blYM8DgGyaekEO1SIyapixiyfj-m2gPp6i-KXwvQ0kDas1UakQJgt8R-cAM_KNfA7bzxKRXU6gZzpzHjssmOfPm-af7jM-J01U/s1600-h/Lippi-Selk-Bag-Three---Brown.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237768065554493058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5MjyiLl_GGMknQCYDB9e7TOSPJUjkEwQrpJywBJshN2blYM8DgGyaekEO1SIyapixiyfj-m2gPp6i-KXwvQ0kDas1UakQJgt8R-cAM_KNfA7bzxKRXU6gZzpzHjssmOfPm-af7jM-J01U/s400/Lippi-Selk-Bag-Three---Brown.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 498px; height: 482px;" /></a><br />above: Selk 'bag 3, shown in brown/beige<br /><br />where can you buy it?<br /><a href="http://www.lippiselkbag.co.uk/index.cfm">Shop for it here in the UK.</a><br /><a href="http://www.lippioutdoor.com/">Shop for it here in The US.</a><br /><br />ABOUT LIPPI<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-S5uCgJSXFzbof6DhzjKNzIesynct6vwuHT8S1WW_qlGK6P_8UqVYZcr7o1sSRvFC7CNBzkLDtbctfdrlxQ_xhwnQXAfei4Dc3qXI0up2R2WdOBmACGb38e98NBHnCDmgD_nhQqTYQ98Y/s1600-h/Picture+30.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237763594950291746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-S5uCgJSXFzbof6DhzjKNzIesynct6vwuHT8S1WW_qlGK6P_8UqVYZcr7o1sSRvFC7CNBzkLDtbctfdrlxQ_xhwnQXAfei4Dc3qXI0up2R2WdOBmACGb38e98NBHnCDmgD_nhQqTYQ98Y/s400/Picture+30.png" style="cursor: pointer;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Lippi USA is the exclusive source for Lippi-brand gear and apparel in the U.S. market. A Santiago, Chile-based maker of technical outdoor gear and apparel, Lippi has been featuring a complete line of outdoor apparel, gear and equipment for nearly 25 years. Combining proprietary technologies, industry-best third-party technologies, and award-winning design, Lippi strives to bring fresh and technically advanced outdoor gear and apparel to the U.S. outdoor consumer.</span><br><br>

Keep Warm While Looking Cool: The Lippi Selk'Bag

The Lippi Selk'Bag is a full body sleeping bag that allows mobility while keeping you warm. Lippi Selk’Bag is available in 3 different s...

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