The Allak, from Swedish tentmaker Hilleberg, has an unusual configuration: its tent poles support the rain fly, and the sleeping compartment suspends itself from the fly (usually the tent poles support the tent, and the fly clips on top of it).

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"It's all first class, " says Team travel manager Scott Akasaki, whose biggest headaches during the season are changing plans on the fly after rain outs, extra-inning games or last minute scheduling changes by ESPN.

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You need courage, prudence and faith to fly around a blind corner in the rain.

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The image is grainy, but good enough to be able to fly at very low level at night, although rain, fog, or smoke adversely affect it.

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Fly-half Ronan O'Gara played the wind and rain perfectly, kicking sensibly for position and booting 19 points.

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Fly-half James Hook directed play in the driving wind and rain at Galway's Sportsground, landing a penalty before his delightful chip made Walker's try.

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