Camping Gadgets
July 25, 2008
Brunton Vapor AF Expedition Stove
Burn baby, burn! That’s what the Brunton Vapor AF Expedition Stove does – with butane and every liquid fuel as well. Just turn the burner cup, and you can adjust for any fuel you want to use without replacing jets or fiddling with loose parts. There’s also a simmer function, and you can boil your water in less than four minutes. With a quick-priming burner, the Vapor AF Expedition Stove is made from aluminium, stainless steel and brass construction. Lightweight and easy to pack, it’s perfect to bring along on camping trip and climbs. Buy it for $227. Burton.
Via The Goat
July 16, 2008
Coleman Camping Coffeemaker
Don’t skip your daily cup of Joe just because you’re outdoors. The Coleman Camping Coffeemaker offers drip-brew coffee, just like your coffeemaker at home. Using a removable swing-out filter basket, this camping coffeemaker has a brewing pause and serve feature. It works with two- and three-burner campstoves, and this Coleman gem sits on a solid steel base and an easy to pour decanter. It’s not just for coffee – you can use it to make hot chocolate, hot cider or instant soup. Pick up your pick-me-up for $39.99. Coleman.
July 6, 2008
Coleman Exponent Rendezvous Camp Stove
The Coleman Exponent Rendezvous Camp Stove is stainless-steel-and-aluminum, lights itself, and has an antimicrobial cutting board, hard-anodized aluminum griddle, and integrated storage bins. The Exponent Rendezvous Camp Stove is designed for the outdoor enthusiast who camps to the limit. This powerful, two-burner, high-durability, suitcase-style base camp stove will deliver in all terrain and in all kinds of weather and has everything including the kitchen sink. Keep adventurers strong with meals cooked on a stove that works as hard as they do. You can buy this Coleman Camp Stove for a price of $365. Coleman.
MSR Whisperlite Stove
Prepare your favorite meals under the stars with this ultra-light stove MSR Whisperlite Stove and fuel bottle. The Whisperlite Stove is made by the industry leader in backpacking stoves and is known for its reliability and simple design. Stove features Shaker Jet technology which makes cleaning a breeze, all you have to do is just shake it to clean it. It's made to last of durable stainless steel and brass and burns cleanly on white gas and white gas varieties. You can buy this MSR Stove for a price of $90.
July 3, 2008
Light my Fire Grampa’s Firefork
From the wisdom of generations past comes Light my Fire’s newest gadget, Grampa’s Firefork. Inspired by a single length of wire that was fashioned it into a versatile holder, the stainless steel Grandpa's FireFork is sure to become a modern classic. It goes anywhere you go – backpacking, camping or hiking. Use it to cook marshmallows and hot dogs or just about anything else you can come up with, over a camp fire. It attaches firmly to practically any stick, plus it makes a great fire-poker. Available in red, yellow, blue, green, orange or assorted colors. Buy it here for $4.99. Light my Fire.
July 1, 2008
Solar Rechargeable Xenon Strobe Radio Lantern
The Solar Rechargeable Xenon Strobe Radio Lantern is Ideal for camping, boating or outdoor use in remote areas. Each Xenon Strobe Radio Lantern features a 9W U-shaped ‘Energy Saving’ fluorescent tube with a twin amber blinking signal light, 3 way diamond cut reflector system, transparent weather guard, portable carrying handle, solar panels, strobe light and AM/FM radio with weather channels. It also comes with 3 ways to charge. The folding solar panel, an auto adaptor, and a UL listed house adaptor. With a built-in emergency feature, leaving the light plugged into the house current in the on position, if there is a power failure, the light automatically turns on. You can buy this Solar Lantern for a price of $106.
Portable Grill Outdoor Chef City Grill
This Portable Grill Outdoor Chef City Grill is shaped like a traditional dome-top grill, but can easily be broken down for easy transport. The Outdoor Chef City Grill features a flip-funnel design that stops flare-ups and smoke. By rotating the flip funnel you can grill much more juicy foods that include everything from steaks to pizza. You can buy this Portable Grill for a price of $150.
June 20, 2008
F.H. Enterprises BushBuddy Ultra Woodburning Pack Stove
The F.H. Enterprises BushBuddy Ultra Woodburning Pack Stove uses just about any solid fuel you find on the ground around your campsite. It’ll take twigs, dry grass, wood chips, and other waste wood, so you don’t need to rely on gas canisters and fuel bottles. Its compact size and light weight make it ideally suited to the needs of the backpacker, cyclist, and other outdoor travelers, and it cooks up din-din for one or two people. Since it burns wood, the Bush Buddy Ultra is a very economical stove to use, and can boil one quart of water in about 8 to 10 minutes. Buy it here for $109.99
June 11, 2008
Pisat Solar K-Light Camp Lantern
Innovative and eco-friendly, the Pisat Solar K-Light Camp Lantern is designed to stand up to the harshest environments. About the size and weight of a pop can, the Solar K-Light combines a solar-charging battery and bright, energy-efficient light-emitting diodes (LEDs), making it a reliable, renewable lantern that is made to last through any kind of adventure. Small, water-resistant, lightweight and rugged, it’s ideal for outdoor activities such as camping, boating and hiking. Get it for around $60.
via The Goat
June 9, 2008
GSI Outdoors Lexan N-Case
If you feel the need to be connected to civilization while camping, but don’t want get your cell phone wet or dirty, then the GSI Outdoors Lexan N-Case is the perfect solution. Just the right size for a flip phone, or even a small digital camera, the Lexan N-Case is sleek, lightweight and watertight. Just slip you cell phone in, close it up and hang it around your neck. It also comes with lanyard and an elastic tether which attaches at the waist to hold it securely while you’re really roughing it. The Lexan N-Case sells for $7.95. GSI Outdoors.
May 29, 2008
Ultimate Survivor In A Bottle Outdoor Survival Kit
Don’t get caught off guard in the wilderness, the Ultimate Survivor In A Bottle outdoor survival kit has everything you need to make it through the night, should you find yourself alone, stranded, or just in need of an extra match. The Ultimate Survivor In A Bottle includes a carabiner, a multi-function tool, a multi-function whistle/compass, a flashlight, a pair of batteries, a survival blanket, two hand warmer packets, a candle, a box of waterproof matches, an emergency poncho, a reusable zip-lock bag and a 20 piece first-aid kit. The really convenient thing about the Ultimate Survivor In A Bottle survival kit is everything fits into a 32-oz. water bottle – another important piece of gear you never want to leave home without. Buy the Ultimate Survivor In A Bottle for $24.95.
via Be Sportier
May 28, 2008
GSI Outdoors Dualist Camping Cookware
Dinner for two is served up with a smile, thanks to the new GSI Outdoors Dualist camping cookware. The nine-piece cook set is made of Halulite, which is an ultra-lightweight material that heats up quickly and evenly, putting an end to the problem of having wait for your burnt beans. The set weighs just 1 pound, 4 oz., and includes a 1.8L hard-anodized pot with rubber-coated handles and a clear plastic lid with drainage holes; color-coded cups and bowls; and it all folds into a welded “stuff sack” which doubles as a mixing bowl during pre-meal prep, or as a wash basin for the post-meal clean up. The Dualist camping cookware set retails for $50. For solo campers, the company also makes a Soloist camping cookware set. GSI Outdoors.
May 21, 2008
Suunto Core Multifunction Watch
The extreme outdoor enthusiast needs an extremely cool watch, and the new Suunto Core Multifunction Watch is so much more than just wrist candy. This watch is built tough and features all the bells and whistles you’d want in a camper’s companion. The Core Multifunction Watch boasts all the time functions you could ask for, including Sunrise/Sunset, Dual Time and Countdown; an altimeter; a depth meter; a barometer so you’re never guessing at the weather; and a compass to help keep you on track, all of which are easy to read on the wrist-top display. Buy the Multifunction Watch for approximately $350. Suunto.
May 13, 2008
2008 Eton FR500 Solarlink Radio
You never know where your backcountry adventures will take you – that’s a pretty good reason to come prepared, with the Eton FR500 Solarlink Radio. Functioning as an AM/FM/shortwave/NOAA weather radio, with a built-in LED flashlight, SOS beacon and a siren, what really makes the FR500 Solarlink radio a must-have is its reliability. The FR500 Solarlink radio boasts integrated solar panels that kick in should your batteries fail, and alternately, the radio also comes with a hand crank, so all your bases are covered. The FR500 Solarlink radio will be available this month. Buy it, along with a little peace of mind, for $80. Eton.
May 9, 2008
SolLight LightCap200 Solar-Powered Lantern
If you want to put your old polycarbonate water bottles to good use, try the SolLight LightCap200 solar-powered lantern. Ideal for the campsite, the LightCap200 solar-powered lantern produces light free from batteries, chemicals, electric cords or fire hazards. Simply fill your bottle, top it with the LightCap200, and a built-in sensor turns the super-bright white LEDs light on when it gets dark out. The LightCap200 weighs just 2.6 oz. – lighter than most lanterns out there – making it a great gadget for the campers watching their weight. Best of all, the LightCap200 solar-powered lantern comes at a price of just $19.95. SolLight.
