Pack Tap: Running Water

Published in Travel & Outdoors | On March 14th, 2011

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The Pack Tap by Sea to Summit is exactly what you need to make your life easy and comfortable when you’re going out on camping, rafting, kayaking or any other outdoor activity. This is a great camping gear – so simple and so smart, the Pack Tap Water Reservoir gives you an easy, accessible way to store water – simply hang it from a tree at your campsite and you have bulk water on tap.

It has double layer tough Mylar bladder, 420 D ripstop nylon exterior, easy one-handed operation and security cap on tap. The multiple Hypalon lash points allow you to hang or secure the Pack Tap in many spots. This is so accessible and comfortable, as you’re not just bringing carry-on water bottles with you; with the Pack Tap you’re literally having running water on your campsite.

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Camping or hiking, or any other outdoor activity, means you’ll need lightweight, versatile items. As far as for the lighting equipment, the Gorillatorch Switchback from Joby is exactly that – versatile and lightweight as well as extremely useful. It transforms from a compact lantern to a high performance headlamp, all using a single 5-LED light array. It includes powerful flood light and red for night vision and the best part – it has a lightweight design (1 pound only) with up to 72 hours of battery life – ideal for any outdoor adventure!

The versatility of this specially designed lamp is where the magic lies, by easily transforming from a high performance headlamp to a traditional campsite lantern to a hanging dome lamp. Such a brilliant item, you can have it all with a light twist.

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The eVent Compression Dry Sack, by Sea to Summit, has it both ways: keeping it small and keeping it dry. How does it do that? A completely new concept in compression dry bags – there is no valve! This innovation uses an air-permeable base made of eVent waterproof fabric, which allows air to be pushed out of the sack, but won’t allow water to get back in.

And that’s not all. The roll top Hypalon closure with lid and 4 straps evenly compress and maintain compressed size, so it’s not only dry it’s also compact for easy carry while traveling. It has a volume of 6 liter max/ 2 liter min and waterproof seams – double stitched and tape sealed, guarantying everything will be kept safe and dry.

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If you’re looking for a tiny bag to put all those extras that you have, then the Ultra Sil Day Pack is exactly it. So many times there’s just a few more items we need to carry, so we give-in and take a big bag with us and stuff it with a few other things we don’t really need; with the Ultra Sil Day Pack this won’t happen.

This ultra light-weight, super-compact day pack is a great addition to your travel kit. It packs down smaller than a tennis ball to fit easily into your luggage. It is made of tough silicon Cordura nylon with a polyurethane coating for water resistance. It is a day pack that weighs only 2.4 oz. It’s the perfect choice for a day hike, bike ride or trip to the supermarket. Tiny as it may seem, it is big enough for all those extras.

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When it comes to outdoor mattresses the award-winning Therm-a-Rest NeoAir is the most advanced one. Featuring two main patents, this air mattress is not only three times warmer and far more stable than any other un-insulated air mattress available, but it is also super-light and compresses to the size of a one-liter bottle! As a backpacker you cannot ask for much more; you want an efficient product that will keep you warm and you want it light and compact to pack in your bag without compromising any space available. This is the ultimate mattress that will make the night so much nicer up in the mountains – a warm and cozy rest stop.

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Aerios Daypack 14: All In One

Published in Travel & Outdoors | On January 16th, 2011

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Aerios Daypack 14 is the ultimate backpack for any outdoor daily activity. It may seem too small, but don’t be mislead by its appearance; this magical backpack has some serious tricks in its sleeves.

The external stretch-mesh kangaroo pocket is able to take a surprising amount of gear; there’s a modular bungee system for compression or cargo hauling expandability, and a modular waist belt that can be positioned higher on the abdomen for superior bounce control. When you add-in all these amazing features you can see this backpack has quite an impressive internal volume – everything you can ask for in a single light-weight backpack.

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Tool Logic SLP2: Pack In The Bag

Published in Travel & Outdoors | On September 13th, 2010

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Check out this cool device by Tool Logic – it’s a folding knife with flashlight and fire starter that fits anywhere and should make life easier for any outdoor activity. The device is made of stainless steel; the flashlight is waterproof and detachable, powered with four 1.5 volt batteries. I really love it since it is small and multi functional.

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Tents come in all shapes, sizes, and varieties; from the high-tech models used by mountain climbers, to the multi-room cabin tents designed for family camping. Hikers or cyclists, who are touring and are constantly on the move, will need a tent that is lightweight, easy to erect and portable. The Eureka Apex 2XT Adventure Two-Person Tent meets all these requirements and has other important features, such as: a built in floor, waterproof coated material, ventilation, extra strong zippers and much more.

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If you are a keen camper, then the Outdoors Pinnacle Dualist Cookset, manufactured by GSI, should be one of the basic items included in your outdoor gear. Stylish and extremely practical this set contains everything needed for cooking, eating, and drinking coffee. Considering everything that you get in the kit, it packs up small, is made of fantastic materials and of course has “Teflon” non stick coating.

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Lodge Dutch Oven

Published in Kitchen Gadgets | On April 11th, 2010

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When you’re out in the wilderness – camping, hiking, mountain biking or white water rafting – best way to end your day is with a home cooked meal, and the best way to go about it is with a Dutch oven – an enamel or cast iron pot with lid that comes in various sizes and can be used over an open fire. What a great way to enjoy an outdoor adventure, by yourself or with friends and family, just like old times with some cowboy cooking style!

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Camping SUV Tents

Published in Travel & Outdoors | On March 31st, 2010

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From now on when you’re going camping you can quickly transform your SUV, minivan or station wagon into a comfortable home away from home.

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Urban Campgrounds

Published in Modern Architecture | On October 21st, 2009

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Antwerp-Based architecture firm, Import Export, designed a mobile, multi-level steel structure to be placed in urban areas. This model enables the new concept of UC – Urban Camping – A small scale form of camping in cities around the world.

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Travel Tidypack

Published in Travel & Outdoors | On August 19th, 2009

No matter where you go or how you travel, the Tidypack, by backpacker Marit Lien, is a unique rucksack or an expandable wandering wardrobe, that eliminates packing and unpacking while you’re traveling – Now you can keep your belongings tidy without always searching your travel bag through the bottom.

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As an avid traveler i didn’t really need an excuse to get myself a new grill; so, for our last camping trip I’ve decided on the Road Trip Grill LXE by Coleman – got me some olive oil, salt & pepper and some nice steaks and we’re good to go!

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