UNIQUE CAMPING GEAR: ALERT CAMPERS AND PREPPERS
Calling all campers and/or preppers. We have identified some unique camp stoves and camp lighting gear you may want to add to your gear bag. All products are small, powerful, and functional.
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Top Outdoor Activities for Adventurous People
Are you an adventurous person who loves outdoor activities? Are you looking for new adventures to expand your outdoor experiences? Well, here are some suggestions to expand your time "in the wild."
The PeakBoil Is The World’s First 3D-Printed Camp Stove
3D printing is becoming pretty popular, and these days you can get your hands on virtually anything from 3D-printed shoes to AR-15’s. There still isn’t, however, a lot of 3D-printed outdoor gear; it’s just not something you see very often and to be honest, there isn’t a huge demand for it.
The iKamper SkyCamp Is Rooftop Fun For The Family
There’s no shortage of rooftop tents for your car, but most of them are limited to just two people, maybe three at the most. The iKamper SkyCamp, however, wants to make car camping accessible for the whole family.
The Hitch Hotel: The Camper That Fits On Your Hitch
At first glance the Hitch Hotel looks ridiculous, but upon closer look…we kinda like it. It’s an expandable camper that simply fits onto any Class 2 Hitch, allowing you to drive anywhere you want and pop it open for a good night’s sleep – no trailer required.
Learn Some Camp Chef Recipes with This Cookbook – The New Camp Cookbook
Sometimes the best part of camping isn’t just being in the great outdoors, but the opportunity to enjoy some delicious warm food in the great outdoors after a long day. There is just nothing quite like fresh-cooked food over the campfire. And if you like cooking fine food at home, there is no reason you can’t prepare some gourmet food around the campsite too, and we don’t mean bacon and potatoes in foil
Chowpal Is The Ultimate Camping Utensil-Multitool Hybrid
A solid pair of camping utensils can usually be found in every backpacker or hiker’s kit, providing a durable way to chow down on the trail that beats using a plastic fork, or even a spork. But you’ve probably never seen a utensil set like the Chowpal before.
Yodo Cookware: Best Value All-in-One Camping Cookware Set
While there is certainly no shortage of various ways to cook at the campsite out there, very few offer the kind of value this set of Yodo cookware does.
Morsel Spork: The Spork Just Got Better
As silly as the idea of a spork has always seemed, it’s really a handy tool. Cut your utensils in half on the trail, take up less room the bag, and make everything that much simpler.
Finding Solitude: Best Camping Spots Without The Crowds
As Yogi Berra once said, “Nobody goes there anymore. It’s too crowded.” That’s kind of how we feel about National Parks. Everybody and their brother has heard of Yosemite, which is why when you head out there for a weekend, you’re likely to find…everybody and their brother, straining to take a selfie. Same with Rocky Mountain National Park, and Yellowstone.
The New Yeti Hondo Basecamp Chair is Out This Spring
As Yeti continues to expand its lineup of outdoor products, they’ve gone ahead and come up with an entirely new product category – camping chairs. The perfect companion to their vast collection of badass coolers. The Yeti Hondo Base Camp Chair is an extra-durable, lightweight outdoor chair built to withstand conditions that weak, flimsy chairs can’t.
Arva Axio Beacon Avalanche Transceiver: It’s Always Good To Be Prepared
While some people may opt for a satellite device that sends texts and messages, a good avalanche style transceiver is still a worthy investment, especially for backcountry touring with deep snow. The Arva Axio Beacon features three antennas, as opposed to the single or dual-antennas found on most older models.
Sierra Designs Sweet Suite 2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent
Sierra Designs bills the Sweet Suite 2 as hitting the sweet spot between livable space and lightweight. It does this by using a unique pre-bent pole geometry, which allows it to have a lot more interior space at much less weight; a solid 29 square feet.
Outdoor Gear to Prepare You for Your Spring Camping and Outdoor Adventures
Need some really cool outdoor gear? We’ve rounded up a few ideas – all from Amazon, who - with the magic of two-day shipping, you will have them in time for the spring camping season.
Columbia River Knife and Tool CRKT Pilar–Minimalist EDC Gear
How does your EDC gear compare to this? We are always impressed with Columbia River's designs. The Columbia River Knife and Tool 5311 CRKT Pilar is no exception. The Pilar™ is a super compact everyday carry folder with distinctive minimalist design and an epic tale behind its name. It’s low profile is understated when tucked away, and carefully designed to punch above its weight when in use. Where minimal design meets maximum utility.
Camp on the Water with the Shoal Tent from SmithFly
If you've ever wanted to channel your inner Huckleberry Finn and raft down the Mississippi - or if you've just wanted to camp out on the lake and not beside it - you need the Shoal Tent from SmithFly.
8 Best Cold Weather Sleeping Bags
Cold weather camping requires some gear with special qualities; mainly, warmth. And apart from your clothing, no piece of equipment is as important for winter camping as a good cold weather sleeping bag. A proper sleeping bag will not only let you sleep comfortably in chilly weather, but actually help you remain safe when the temperatures drop below freezing.
Camping Gear: 10 Awesome Camping Gadgets for Summer
As human beings we are wonders. We feel constrained to stop and watch the sunset or gaze at the stars. And there’s no better place to do it than camping in nature. There are many benefits to spending an extended period in wildness. According to the study, outdoors are crucial for mental health, especially for city dwellers. Even a few minutes walk in nature reduces depressive symptoms.
Collective Retreats Offers Luxury Camping Trips From NY to Yellowstone
So let's say you dream of getting into the outdoors, seeing Yellowstone or the Rockies, and getting off the grid for a day or two. But roughing it, hauling your gear and sleeping on cold ground isn't your thing, and maybe you have no experience. No problem. Collective Retreats has you covered.
America’s Best Campsites: Crater Lake National Park
Want to take a dip in America's deepest lake? How about sleeping on an active volcano? Well at Crater Lake National Park, you can do both. Located in the Cascade Mountains of Southern Oregon, Crater Lake was formed by the collapsed volcano, Mount Mazama. It's one of the bluest, clearest and cleanest and definitely most beautiful lakes in the country, fed entirely by rain and snow.
Gonzo Grill: Portable Grilling From Eureka! Camping
Eureka! Camping has been around for a long time, with their origins in 1895, in Binghamton NY. And they've garnered quite the reputation for high-quality, heavy-duty goods in the meantime. The Gonzo Grill aptly fits that description, an all-in-one, steel stove, griddle and grill intended for taking anywhere your adventures find bring you - the beach, the backyard, or even your campsite in the woods.