Camping Gadgets
March 12, 2010
Snow Peak’s Hozuki LED Lantern
Add a little ambiance to you next camping adventure with Snow Peak’s Hozuki LED Lantern add to the ambiance of a fun-filled camping adventure. With the option to be hung, carried or set on the table top, the Hozuki is made of a durable soft silicone and features a cool candle mode that sets the LED to react to sound or wind. This Snow Peak lantern has 3 brightness settings and a dimmer setting, which lets you choose the perfect amount of lighting. It comes equipped with an integrated hook to carry the lantern or hang it from a loop inside your tent, or you can flip the lantern upside down and set it on top of the hook for use as a tabletop light. You can even plug it in with a USB mini cable while you're working on your laptop computer. Get lit up for $89.95. Snow Peak.
GSI Pinnacle Dualist Cook System
Fully integrated and self-contained, the GSI Pinnacle Dualist Cook System has everything you and a fellow camper need to cook up a storm. With nonstick coating and BPA-free plastic lids, the Pinnacle Dualist comes complete with 2 insulated mugs with lids, 2 bowls, 2 telescoping foons and a hard-anodized pot with strainer lid. For easy carrying, this GSI cook system packs up neatly – the mugs sit securely in the bowls, which nest in the pot. Plus, its silicone-coated handle provides a comfortable, secure grip, while its handle locks into place for cooking and secures the entire set for transport. For fast and efficient cooking, the Pinnacle Dualist’s aluminum pot distributes heat evenly and is extremely lightweight and abrasion resistant. The Pinnacle Dualist retails for $59.95. GSI Outdoors.
March 8, 2010
Garmin Edge 500 GPS
Explore the trails with confidence with the Garmin Edge 500 GPS. A lightweight GPS-based cycling computer for performance-driven cyclists, the low-profile Edge 500 easily attaches to your stem or handlebar and its HotFix satellite prediction precisely calculates your position. Able to track your speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb and descent, this Garmin GPS device also comes equipped with a barometric altimeter to pinpoint changes in elevation. It even comes with course features that help you compare numerous rides over the same route, as well as Auto Pause, Auto Lap and temperature readings. Once you get home, connect the Edge 500 to your computer and the internet to analyze your performance. $249.99. Garmin.
March 5, 2010
Monatauk Gnat Camping Stove
The Monatauk Gnat Camping Stove is nothing to swat at! Weighing in at 1.6 ounces, the Gnat is being touted as the “world’s lightest production camp stove.” Ideal for backpackers who want to leave the weight behind, this Monatauk camping stove is made from titanium and has an aluminum base. Putting out 11,000 BTU, the Gnat works with butane canisters and can boil a liter of water in less than four minutes. It measures 2.25 × 2.25 × 2.5 inches when it’s folded, and packs away in a hard plastic case when not in use. Get cooking for $59.99. Monatauk.
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February 26, 2010
Katadyn Hiker PRO Water Filter
Clean water will always be at your disposal with the Katadyn Hiker PRO Water Filter. Lightweight and easy to use, the Hiker PRO is perfect for long camping trips or day-long hiking excursions. Outfitted with a removable filter protector to extend cartridge life in challenging conditions, this Katadyn water filter removes particles, protozoa, and bacteria down to 0.3 microns in size. Installing and removing the input and output hoses is easy, thanks to its quick connect fittings, and its adapter sends the filtered water directly into your hydration pack or reservoir. The Hiker Pro also comes equipped with a glass-fiber element that is pleated for increased surface area to handle silt and muddy water, as well as an activated-carbon core that adsorbs chemicals and pesticides to improve taste of water. It retails for $64.95. Katadyn.
February 24, 2010
Petzl Tikka Plus2 Headlamp
See where you’re going on your next nighttime outdoor adventure with some help from the Petzl Tikka Plus 2 Headlamp. Equipped with five lighting modes (three continuous and two strobe), the Tikka Plus2 integrates two light sources for versatility - one white LED and one red LED - while a special lens optimizes the reach of the beam to 35m. To change the setting, this Petzl headlamp comes with a push-button switch so you can pick the right light for the task at hand. Running on 3 AAA alkaline batteries, it is also compatible with lithium batteries, which are lighter and perform well in cold temperatures. The Tikka Plus2’s white light gives you up to 140 hours of use, while the red light provides up to 100 hours. Other features include a tilting headlamp and an adjustable elastic headband. Light up the night for $39.95. Petzl.
February 23, 2010
Coleman Signature Series All-in-One Cook System
Your camping cooking options are limitless when you use the Coleman Signature Series All-in-One Cook System. Offering a range of possibilities in one portable unit, the Signature Series All-in-One Cook System comes equipped with a base, burner, grill and griddle that can be changed around to accommodate your cooking needs, whether they be grilling or boiling. And each of its parts come together and lock in place for convenience and portability. Outfitted with an adjustable cooking control and 5,000-BTU burner output, this Coleman camping stove starts up easily, thanks to its InstaStart matchless lighting that ignites the propane. It also has a removable cook-top for easy cleaning, and you can add the Coleman Signature Series Slow Cooker Add On for more crock-pot-style meal options. Make a feast for $119.99. Coleman.
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February 17, 2010
Primus EtaPower Easy Fuel Stove
Get efficient with the Primus EtaPower Easy Fuel Stove. Thanks to its high efficiency, the EtaPower offers fast boiling times, less fuel consumption, a lower total weight and is environmentally friendly. With a boiling time of 2.5 minutes, this Primus stove can cook up a feast for up to four people, and when you add any Primus pot to the cooking mix, the becomes 50% faster and more efficient. Other features include a burner stand, a windscreen, a 2.1 l EtaPower pot, a frying pan, a handle and a bag that can be used to insulate the pot. Get cooking for $132. Primus.
February 15, 2010
Platypus PlatyPreserve Wine Preservation System
Camping doesn’t have to be uncivilized. Bring along your favorite vino and protect its flavor in the Platypus PlatyPreserve Wine Preservation System. Able to carry 27 fl. oz. of wine, the PlatyPreserve prolongs the life of your vintage by eliminating exposure to oxygen, meaning it can be enjoyed several days or even weeks later. Lined with a food-grade polyethylene liner, this Platypus wine preservation system’s container is 100% BPA free. And since it’s lightweight and packable, it’s easy to bring along to the campsite. Get fancy for $9.95. Cascade Designs.
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February 12, 2010
JetBoil Flash Cooking System
This is no flash-in-the-pan camping product – it’s the JetBoil Flash Cooking System. Colorful and functional, the Flash is perfect for making hot drinks and whipping up a quick meal. Using an innovative thermochromic temperature indicator, this JetBoil cooking system comes equipped with a FluxRing heat exchanger on the bottom of the cooking cup that offers excellent fuel efficiency. To get things heated up, the Flash features a reliable Piezo igniter that starts the stove with a simple push of the button. Protecting it from sudden breezes, the Flash’s adjustable-flame burner is housed in a windscreen, and when it’s time to pack up, the cooking cup and stove twist together to create a single convenient system for cooking and compact storage. Get cooking for $99.95. JetBoil.
October 19, 2009
Evergreen Outback Gourmet Camp Stove
Forget ever roughing it again – with the Evergreen Outback Gourmet Camp Stove, you can prepare and enjoy all of your favorite meals in the great outdoors! Indoors or out, the Outback Gourmet is a handy gadget that looks as good as it works – its stainless steel exterior is combined with a high-temp porcelain interior, while its oven door seal ensures efficient operation. Giving you 3500 BTU to cook with, this Evergreen camp stove heats to 425ºF and runs on a standard 20-lb. propane tank or disposable 1-lb. propane tank. Other features include tempered glass see-thru window, two upper burners, automatic gas safety shut-off control, adjustable wind screen and oven temperature gauge. Evergreen Outdoors.
September 16, 2009
Coleman Pack-Away Portable Fireplace and Grill
You may think it’s much too pretty to take camping, but don’t let its good looks fool you – the Coleman Pack-Away Portable Fireplace and Grill is ideal on the camp site, in the back yard and at tailgate parties. Working as both a fireplace and a grill, the Coleman Pack-Away features a 22-inch durable, stainless steel bowl and a stylish embellished ember screen. You don’t need any tools to put it together – it sets up in a snap, and its stand is collapsible so you can store it easily when not in use. Use it to keep warm and to cook, as it comes equipped with a handy lifting tool and cooking grate. Plus, the Coleman Pack-Away Portable Fireplace and Grill comes with a padded carry bag so you can haul it on your shoulder from your car to the campground. Fire one up for $99.99. Coleman.
September 15, 2009
MSR Quick 2 System
When you’ve got to eat and run, the MSR Quick 2 System covers both cooking and eating in one convenient package. Designed for any outback camping trip, the Quick 2 comes complete with a 1.5L nonstick DuraLite DX pot, a 2.5L hard-anodized pot, a strainer lid, two DeepDish plates, two insulated stainless steel mugs and a Talon pot handle. Lightweight and durable, the Quick 2 features efficient nesting design that frees up more packing room, and it even allows you to pack two additional insulated mugs within it. Get everything you need for $99.95. MSR.
September 7, 2009
Black Diamond Orbit Mini Lantern
It’s powerful, it’s bright, and it’s small enough to fit in your pocket. The non-glaring Black Diamond Orbit Mini Lantern is ultra-lightweight, making is ideal to bring along on your next hiking and camping adventure. Its DoublePower LED with 45 lumens is enclosed inside a frosted globe, which gives you a non-glaring light to brighten your entire campsite. Powered by either a NRG2 Rechargeable Battery Kit or 4 AAA alkaline batteries, this Black Diamond mini lantern even comes with a dimming switch for adjustable brightness (or mood lighting!). Brighten your site for $29.95. Black Diamond.
September 1, 2009
Brunton Flip-N-Drip Percolator
Campers, get your morning fix in the great outdoors with the new Brunton Flip-N-Drip Percolator. Compact, lightweight and easy to use, the Flip-N-Drip will make you a fresh cup of Joe or will boil water. Simply attach the brew chamber that is filled with your ground coffee and flip to percolate a great cup into the double walled insulated mug. Other features include BPA Free Construction, durable aluminum brew cup with silicone wrapped handles, 16 oz. mug for easy drinking, 10-12 minute brew time and nylon carry sack. Retails for around $45. Brunton.
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