If you’re shopping for a compact camping stove for the first time, the fuel choices can be a bit overwhelming. Each type has some pros and cons. We like the gas canisters for car camping, but spare gas is bulky, and may not be readily available when traveling. Solid fuel is safe to store and transport, but doesn’t pack a lot of energy, and may…
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Coast HL27 Headlamp – One Tool, Multiple Uses
We’re sneaking this one in as a Father’s Day gift suggestion, because the Coast HL27 headlamp is one of those products that can do double duty. Gear like this comes in handy for household projects as well as hiking and camping. What makes the HL27 such a multipurpose winner? The step-less zoom and light control give it the flexibility for all sorts of lighting jobs.…
Commuter Java Press And JavaGrind From GSI Outdoors
Coffee. The real “vitamin C”. Some of us cannot (or refuse to) start our day without it. My work desk has a coffee maker on it. The morning I wrote this article, I got up three times for another cup of coffee. Excessive? Maybe. But let’s not judge. If you appreciate a good cup of fresh hot coffee, and travel or camp, this article is…
RIBZ Front Pack – Quick Snacking And Better Balance
Most people who enjoy the outdoors have probably been there – you put on a backpack that is way too heavy and awkward, then when the uphill sections start it gets much, much worse. Sometimes, the problem is that you brought more than you needed, in which case trimming the fat will help, but not always. Parents, Scout Masters, through-hikers, or anybody who enjoys real…
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