Equipment
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The Petzl Myo 3 Headlamp
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
Camping and overnight trekking excursions will never be the same with the Petzl Myo 3 headlamp. Offering dual light sources, a long-lasting LED light and xenon halogen bulb, the Petzl Myo 3 headlamp provides a beam range of 15m to 100m. Whether running madly in the dark like a sleep-deprived adventure racer, or cooking up some campsite chow at night, the Petzl headlamp leaves your hands free for the work at hand.
Bushnell Powerview 8X21 DCF Binoculars
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
This high-powered binocular from Bushnell is compact enough to fit in a shirt pocket and will take a bit of abuse while on the go. It features rubbery coating around common impact areas and 8X21 lens which delivers pretty good magnification for the price.
Victorinox Swisstool Spirit Multi-tool
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008
Victorinox over the last few years have increased their line up of outdoor products.
They now added a butterfly multi-tool to their portfolio of outdoor products. This multi-tool features 27 implements,
including a variety of screw drivers, a saw, can or bottle opener, and the familiar knife blade.
The North Face RoadRunner 2 Tent
Monday, April 7th, 2008
Light and easy to assemble (it takes about 10 minutes), the Roadrunner is a three season tent that cancomfortably sleep two people, although if it is two large individuals it may be a bit cramped.
The Free standing tent has two entrances and plenty of internal storage pockets. One of the North Face Roadrunner 2’s best attributes is its air mesh doors which ensures excellent insulation and keeps the bugs out.
Asolo Navigator 70 Backpack
Sunday, April 6th, 2008
From Italian alpine gear maker Asolo, comes the Navigator, a three parts in one backpack. The perfect backpack for long excursions. The detachable fanny and day packs mean you can stow the bulk of your belongings away for a day of urban or backcountry exploring and the sliding torso adjustable back and suspension system ensures how ever much you’re lugging around you won’t end up with a hernia.
Pak-Lite 9-Volt – 2 LED Bright Flashlight 9-Volt Attachment
Friday, March 28th, 2008
The Pak-Lite 9-volt flashlight is basically a 2 LED (light emitting diode bulb) encased in plastic that snaps onto the top of a 9-Volt battery and will burn steadily for month long trips. Yes, that is right….months on 1 alkaline 9-Volt battery. The Pak-Lite 9-Volt is available in a variety of brightnesses, flashing options, and even infared or ultraviolet bulbs, prices range from $26 – $30 for these options.
However, the basic model does plenty well, and is bright enough for night time trail use, and you can mount three seperate Pak-Lite 9-Volt light units together on an optional headband if you want hands free lighting. The headband cost about $7.
Mountain Hardware Phantom 32 Sleeping Bag
Thursday, March 27th, 2008
Spork by Light My Fire – Spoon, Fork Hybrid Camp Utensil
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
The “Spork” utensil by a company called Light My Fire is a heat-resistant spoon and fork hybird called “Spork” features a serrated or jagged mini knife that is tough enough to hack apart a salami.
This superlight piece of camping gear is cool and useful, and would make a good addition to any camp cooking set.
Merrell Pulse Carry-On OutVenture Pack
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
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