The biggest fear of any camper is foul weather. There’s not much you can do about it, and even worse, there’s not much you can do while it lasts. Except maybe one thing, fix yourself a hot drink with the Foul Weather Kettle. Invented decades ago in Ireland, this kettle allows the camper to bring to a boil up to 1-1/2 qts of water, using just some shavings or a handful of twigs.

It operates in windy rainy conditions as on a sunny day, functioning as a hollow-center chimney surrounded by a double-wall boiler. If the weather is no good, any camper should make sure the equipment he has allows him to catch a break and enjoy a nice cup of hot drink. Continue reading →

When going outdoors there’s only one golden rule – keep it minimal. It means taking only the essentials and saving space in your bag, because you’d need it. This Italian Camping Utensil Set is all about following the golden rule of minimal space while providing you with all the essentials that you need.

Lightweight and sturdy, it feels great in the hand. The five essential tools—knife, fork spoon, can opener and corkscrew—are combined in new, convenient ways. Utensils fit the handle for cooking, or detach for eating. Or you can just use it as a camping knife. This set will actually make you expand the golden rule – minimal space, maximum usage. Continue reading →

When going outdoors rain is part of the challenges you have to encounter. Although there’s nothing like the fresh scent after the rain, the last thing you want to do is get wet. This Rain Tarp, from Eagles Nest Outfitters, will help you with that.

This is the perfect camping gear – an extremely easy item to set up and take down, made of Poly-Treated rip stop nylon, provides you with large rain coverage area for dry storage and has external compression system to stuff the sack for compact travel. The DryFly’s perfectly shaped drip lines will cover you and your gear and will keep you freshly dry. Continue reading →

When we’re out camping, hiking or kayaking, we usually want to give special attention to the chilling out time. After all – this is literally quality time. For a good, descent chilling-out activity we’ll definitely need the DoubleNest Hammock by Eagles Nest Outfitters – It’s simply the best.

Made of high strength breathable woven nylon, it can carry a maximum weight of 400lb and it packs down to the size of a grapefruit, so you can pack it in any backpack with no hassle. What a great thing to have after a long day of climbing and hiking, set it up quickly and easily and enjoy some quality time with your partner, family, friends – you name it. Continue reading →

Water is life. We need to be hydrated all the time, otherwise we won’t survive. When we’re outdoors, water accessibility is our number one concern. The Katadyn Pocket Water Microfilter will make sure water is accessible to you at anytime.

Made of heavy-duty materials, the Pocket features a silver-impregnated ceramic element that’s effective against bacteria and protozoa even in extreme conditions. The ceramic element can be cleaned several times, even in the field. More importantly, it filters all microorganisms, producing clear, drinkable water no matter where in the world you are. The pump also includes an improved, round pump handle for better ergonomics and an outlet hose that attaches to water containers with a single clip. Pure. Continue reading →