The Freeplay Xray LED hand crank flashlight is a great emergency light for your daypack or glove box. It only requires a small amount of cranking to power up - approximately 30 seconds for 20 minutes shine time. It also comes with an adaptor for charging it from the wall and the battery can hold a charge worth 20 hours.
Freeplay Xray LED Handcrank Flashlight
December 7th, 2008Guyot Designs Squishy Bowl
December 6th, 2008
The Squishy Bowl & Cup is fun and colorful camping item by hip company Guyot Designs. Made from food grade silicone these appealing little items are completely flexible & lightweight. They pack small by squishing them down and spring back into shape for use. Heat and cold have little effect and it is doubtful you will encounter any temperatures so extreme they will create any issues.
Leatherman Original PST Multi-Tool
December 5th, 2008
This Leatherman Original had been a standard in my gear collection for quite some time. Amazingly I have had this one for years because multi-tools are exactly the type of outdoor equipment that I always seem to misplace. Somewhere in another dimension is a box with my name on it filled with Swiss army knifes and multi-tools. I did lose the leather case for this one though soon after I got it.
Outdoor Research Flex-Tex Gaiter
December 4th, 2008
For summer time hiking I used to think that a pair of gaiters was over the top. Now I usually don't go out without them. Read the rest of this entry »
The Essential Outdoor Gear Manual
December 4th, 2008
You get what you pay for and there is no denying that good outdoor gear can be costly. That's why keeping your gear in the best shape possible is important as well as knowing good ways to repair your stuff can save you tons of dough in replacement costs.
Katadyn Hiker Pro Water Filter
December 3rd, 2008
I've used Sweetwater water filters for years but when my last one wore out I decided to try something new and picked up the Katadyn Hiker Pro.
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