Rucksack/Sleeping bags/Tents

Ok guys we have started a small firm called Ulysses 360 Degrees which sells rucksacks, sleeping bag, tents etc etc. Check out the products below and also click on this link to know about rucksack and types of rucksack

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I'm glad to inform you that have got into manufacturing of trekking equipments. along with the internationally famous brand Alpine.

After years of experience in preparing equipment for Himalayan expeditions we are launching a set of well tested products (for Himalayas and Sahyadris) for the first time in Mumbai.

Rucksack 60L – Rs. 2500 ( Ever-Rest- Basic)

Pack and Play. You don’t have to worry about the balance. This self-balancing bag is designed for comfort. No more back aches & shoulder strains. Great for beginners to get addicted!

Rucksack 55L – Rs. 3000 (Ever-Rest - Advanced)

For the more discerning trekkers. So comfortable, you will want to carry it with you everywhere. Self –balancing and designed for the rough and tough conditions.

Rucksack 40L – Rs. 2300 (Trek Star - Shorty)
Our special creation- ideal for short treks. Sahyadris, Adventure tours, Picnics – it fits in so perfectly, you will wonder how did you ever manage it without it!!!

Rucksack cover – Rs. 900

So you want to trek in the rains but don’t want to soil your precious rucksack ? Our Rucksack covers protect your bags and keep them brand new. No more mishandling, soiling or staining- our guarantee.

Sleeping bag (double fly) – Rs. 2500

Its freezing -4°C outside but you are as comfortable as a baby !!.. Where most sleeping bags gives you aches in the mornings, our sleeping bags promise warmth to those tired muscles, and a refreshing sleep so that you are fit for the next day’s adventure.

Sleeping bag (triple fly) – Rs. 3000

Take it to the Himalayas. Take it to the Sahyadris. Take it anywhere. Be it 40°C or -20°C : you are guaranteed comfort and safety . Your all- weather sleeping bag will handle the widest temperatures and promises great comfort.

Poncho – Rs. 1250

Often the most critical equipment after the rucksack, the poncho is a must for every trekker. We have fabricated our ponchos with the best raw materials to ensure an all-weather, all-terrain top performance. No more rainwater, dust, snow, gravel, sand, or soil worries.

What’s more, we have added more to the poncho so that it doubles up as a one-man tent during emergencies that often accompany expeditions.

Dome Tent – Rs. 18500

Every Trekker’s dream come true- Our specially fabricated Multipurpose, weather-proof dome tent with super light -weight aluminum poles. This all- terrain tent has been tested in the wildest rains, and the hottest desert sands.

We took it to the Himalayas and toughed it up in the cold winds and thunderous rains. This is your safest bet against the nature’s elements

Easy to carry, and easy to set-up- less than 2 minutes!

Ridge Tent – Rs. 17500

For those who like the tried and tested!.. We took the same materials of the Dome tent and made the conventional professional trekker’s choice – the A-shaped ridge tent.

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Photos will be up soon...if interested you can contact Gautam on 9819788356

Types of Rucksacks/backpacks

Backpack designs
Backpacks in general fall into one of three categories: frameless, external frame, and internal frame. A pack frame, when present, serves to support the pack and distribute the weight of its contents across the body more easily (generally by transferring much of the weight to the hips and legs), so most of the weight does not rest on the shoulders, restricting range of motion and possibly causing damage from pressure on the straps. Most are capable of being closed with either a buckle mechanism or a zipper, though a few models use a drawstring for the main compartment.

Frameless
The simplest backpack design is a bag attached to a set of shoulder straps. Such packs are used for general transportation of goods, particularly by students, and have variable capacity. The simplest designs have one main pocket combined with webbing or cordage straps; more sophisticated models add extra pockets, waist straps, padded shoulder straps, padded backs, and sometimes even reflective materials for added safety when the wearer is out at night. Such packs can be made inexpensively.
Some outdoors packs, particularly those sold for day hikes, ultralight backpacking and mountaineering are sometimes frameless as well.

External frame packs
The more traditional type of frame pack uses a rigid external frame which is strapped on the back and in turn carries and supports a cloth or leather sack and potential strapped on items. External frames were traditionally used to carry heavy loads (20 kg / 40 lbs and more), giving the wearer more support and protection and better weight distribution than a simple, frameless strapped bag. Wooden pack frames have been used for centuries around the world (Ötzi the Iceman may have used one in Copper Age Alpine Italy though some archaeologists believe the frame found with the body was part of a snowshoe), and such gear was common in military and mountaineering applications right up to the 20th century metal versions first appeared in the mid-20th century, and plastic designs towards the turn of the 21st. Modern pack frames are usually made from lightweight metal tubes, generally aluminium but sometimes also using titanium or scandium alloys. The frame typically has a system of straps and pads to keep the sack and the frame from contacting the body. The open structure has the added benefit of improved ventilation and decreased sweatiness. The fabric part of the pack occupies part of the frame's length, but the frame typically protrudes above and below. These areas of the frame allow bulky items (such tents, sleeping bags, and thermal pads) to be strapped on. Thus the main compartment is smaller than that of an internal-frame pack, because bulky items (tents, sleeping bags, thermal pads) are strapped to the parts of the frame not occupied by the main compartment itself. This may result in a less smooth load (annoying in dense forest) and less control over the movement of the center of gravity of the pack. While less popular than internal-frame gear, some manufacturers (such as Kelty, Jansport, and Coleman) continue to produce external packs, and military packs are often external-frame designs as well.

Internal frame packs
An internal-frame pack has a large cloth section in which a small frame is integrated. This frame generally consists of strips of either metal or plastic that mold to one's back to provide a good fit, sometimes with additional metal stays to reinforce the frame. Usually a complex series of straps works with the frame to distribute the weight and hold it in place. The close fitting of the back section to the wearer's back allows the pack to be closely attached to the body, and gives a predictable movement of the load; on the downside, the tight fit reduces ventilation, so these type of packs tend to be more sweaty compared to external frame packs. The internal construction also allows for a large storage compartment. Internal-frame packs may provide a few lash points (including webbing loops and straps for sleeping bags and other large items), but as the frame is fully integrated and not available on the outside, it is difficult to lash a large, heavy item so that it stays fixed and does not bounce, so most cargo must fit inside. Internal-frame packs originally suffered from smaller load capacity and less comfortable fit during steady walking, but newer models have improved greatly in these respects. In addition, because of their snug fit, they ride better in activities that involve upper-body movement such as scrambling over rocky surfaces and skiing. The improved internal frame models have largely replaced external frame backpacks for many activities.