Camping

Easy to use compass that you’ll never break

magnet compass

This little compass will always show you which way is North. Just remove it from the included waterproof aluminum capsule, set it on a flat surface and it will swivel around to point North/South. A Red dot marks the North end of this powerful rare earth magnet that is pretty much unbreakable. Even better is […]

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Coleman 10-Cup Portable Propane Coffee Maker with Stainless Steel Carafe

coleman propane coffee maker

For campers who like to rough it without giving up their coffee, Coleman offers the 10-Cup Portable Propane Coffee Maker with Stainless Steel Carafe.  The coffee maker uses a 16.4 oz propane cylinder;  you’ll get about 4.4 hours of brewing time from each cylinder.  It has an InstaStart auto-ignition button so you don’t have to

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Bored with your spork? Get a foon instead.

gsi foon

Spice up your next camping trip with the GSI Outdoors telescoping ultralight foon. It’s a combination spoon and fork made of Lexan polycarbonate resin that goes from 5.75 inches to 4 inches long with a flick of the thumb. It’s available in several colors and can be found for $1.75 at Sierra Trading Post.

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Sleepwalk at camp in toasty mobility with Selk’bag

selkbag

Ever thought of sleeping bags as too restrictive?  Have a look at the Selk’bag Sleepware System (click here for US and here for UK).  Designed and tested in the Chilean Andes and redesigned for its 3rd-gen release, the Selk’bag features baffled construction; soft but durable ripstop, water-resistant nylon shell; leg vents; reinforced nylon soles with

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Flashlight or lantern? Bring both in one

UCO compactlanternandtorch

‘Round these parts, with summer comes camping, and with camping comes gadgets.  And one gadget no camper should be with out is the flashlight…or is it the lantern?  With the UCO MightyMight Compact Lantern and Torch by Industrial Revolution, you get both in one device.  With an LED bulb and aluminum body, it’s durable, long-lasting

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EXOTAC nanoSTRIKER and MATCHCAP Firestarter Review

exotac

Our family does a fair amount of camping during the year, nothing steep and deep, but out in the sticks none the less. Camping,  my Air Force survival training, being a diehard MythBuster fan, etc., I try to be prepared for nearly any circumstance. That being said, EXOTAC has several products that not only adds

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Now THIS is flatware…

fozzils thinkflat

If you’ve ever packed for a hike, camping trip, or other activity in which saving precious space is paramount, you know how difficult it can be.  Behold Fozzils ThinkFLAT!  Part origami, part tableware, each item–be it bowl, cup, spoon or otherwise–can hold hot liquid without leaking, but can be collapsed completely flat.  Made from durable

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Keychain flashlight that can find scorpions

photon scorpion

Scorpions give me the creeps. Luckily, I don’t live in an area where we have those evil looking critters. If I did, I’d want a Photon Scorpion Finder Freedom Micro keychain light. How can an LED flashlight find a scorpion? A unique feature of nearly all scorpions is that their bodies will fluoresce brightly under

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Go camping (or not) with a mess kit for the 21st century

mealkit

I’ve never been camping in my life (I don’t like bugs, so sue me…). But that doesn’t mean that I can’t appreciate cool camping gear like the Light My Fire MealKit. This kit includes 2 plates, spill-free cup, combination spoon and fork (aka spork), small waterproof box and colander/cutting board. It’s available in 4 colors

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