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The hydration backpack has the perfect weight distribution thanks to its low center of gravity. The superior stability and secure fit are also ideal for aggressive downhill riding, jumping, and enduro races.
Sort of. Knowing proper first aid is an essential outdoor skill. You need to be able clean and dress wounds and other injuries when medical attention can’t get to you, and in some cases, that could even require giving yourself stitches. A chore, which, to put it mildly, absolutely sucks. ZipStitch can make it easier.
For those who find sleeping on the ground rough, hammock camping can be a sublime experience; it gets you off the ground and into the air, and there’s something satisfying about falling asleep as your hammock rocks gently in the night breeze.
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.
If you’re gearing up for a solo long-distance backpacking trip and want to eliminate as much weight as humanly possible from your kit, take a look at the Big Agnes Fly Creek HV Ul1. It might just be the lightest 1-person double-walled tent you’ll find geared for 3-season backpacking.
Gregory backpacks go way back. When Wayne Gregory was just 14 years old, he invented his own backpack design as a Boy Scout project, and 50 years later, he’s still designing all different kinds of backpacks. Gregory’s emphasis was on fit, and the brand was one of the first to create backpacks with different waist sizes and adjustable waistbelts that actually adjust to different waist angles.
Having some way to purify water is a practical necessity whether you’re traveling deep into the backcountry and want to pack to light, or when something goes wrong, and your water system has been compromised. And while squeeze filters and purifying tablets are effective and convenient in their own right, there is something to be said for UV purifiers, such as the SteriPen Ultra.
When you’re taking on some seriously high-altitude, extreme conditions, you need a stove that can handle the worst of weather and cold. You need the MSR XGK EX.
Having a fire source and method handy is a necessity when in the backcountry, or in a whole host of other tactical situations. So it’s important to keep something on you that won’t be ruined by a little water, or get broken and leak gas everywhere should it run into some tough terrain or abuse. Exotac knows this, why is why they make a line of dependable, heavy-duty fire gear built to last.
A Land Rover Phone? Who’s idea was that? Well, actually, Land Rover’s. And this isn’t their first phone, either – the Land Rover A9 was a smartphone that came out a few years ago, but never really caught on.
The Maxpedition Pygmy Falcon II is a compact, portable urban daypack, made with the true military heritage and design you can expect from Maxpedition.
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.
It’s snowshoe season. While any old snowshoes can take you out for some nice short hikes in the woods, few can handle really deep snow and really rugged terrain. But the Crescent Moon Gold 10 can.
According to its maker, the BioLite BaseLantern, and its larger version, the Baselantern XL is the first ever flatpack lantern. What exactly does that mean? Exactly what it sounds like
The LifeStraw is already well-known for being one of the best portable water filters you can, neatly fitting into your bag without taking up any space, and letting you drink directly from any suitable stream. So needless to say, we’re excited for the new LifeStraw Flex.
Alchemy Equipment hails from the South Island of New Zealand. Not the first place you think of when outdoor gear is mentioned, but easily one of the most beautiful locations in the world, and a fantastic place for outdoor adventures. And that’s what has inspired their line of performance driven outerwear and gear.
Did you know that camping ranked in the top 4 most popular outdoor activities from 2009 to 2016? 40.5 million people enjoyed the pleasures of camping in 2016 alone. This shows just how enticing the beauty and serenity of the great outdoors can be. As winter sets in and you're getting ready for your next camping trip, you'll want to consider your camping tent wisely. Let's take a look at how you can choose the best winter camping tent for your next campout.