posted by Brian on Aug 31
Coffee will still be one thing you will be looking for even when you are out camping but the thing is, what device would you have to make one? Well if you are still clueless, here is a good lead for you. Designed for use anywhere a person may be, Brunton unveils a Flip-N-Drip coffee maker that should hit the spot.
All you have to do is boil water in the base and then attach the brew-chamber and then wait. Once the water percolates and starts making that tempting coffee aroma you know that your coffee is ready for drinking. This is a handy gadget to bring along for frequent outdoor individuals. It retails for $45.
(Source) Wired
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posted by Brian on Aug 30
This MP3 player may be made for swimming but it can also be handy when you are out boating or rafting in the wild. The FINIS SwiMP3 v2 Waterproof MP3 Player
is designed to withstand the rugged outdoors and provide the owner an outstanding audio quality listening wherever he may be.
It comes with a 256 MB memory that can accommodate up to 60 songs. It has a rechargeable battery that can last up to 8 hours and weighs only 2 ounces. The SwiMP3 v2 is compatible with Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, and XP and Mac OS 9.x and 10.x.
Price: $121.87
(Source) Amazon
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posted by Brian on Aug 29
Here is something useful to have around especially for overnight campers who sleep outdoors. The Rayovac SE3DLN Sportsman Extreme 3D LED Lantern
has a 3 watt and 300 lumens of operating life which can be used up to 72 hours. It is water resistant and made of durable rubber which you can place in your tent when you need some illumination when you are out camping.
It runs on 3 “D” batteries and has 3 light modes: high, low and strobe. It weighs only 6 lbs.
Price: $28.52
(Source) Amazon
Popularity: 14% [?]
posted by Brian on Aug 28
This pack may be aimed at bikers but it is certainly something useful for hikers and people who explore the outdoors by foot as well. The CamelBak Rogue 70-Ounce Hydration Pack
features a neat strap management to keep everything inside secure. Added ventilation is provided by an Air Mesh at the back portion.
It also has a secure storage for pumps, tubes and energy bars and has an external zip pocket with a key clip and organizer. Never go dry when the thirst calls for it with this great hydration pack.
(Source) Amazon
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posted by Brian on Aug 27
Don’t forget to bring your flashlights or some form of lighting device when you go out adventuring. Remember that you don’t have the luxury of lighting and that all you have to rely on is natural fire-made lighting or the usual bonfires.
And in case you really want some form of lighting gadget to have around, the Coleman MicroPacker Compact Battery Lantern
should be something familiar to save the day. It is made up of 2 long-lasting 0.5mm LED lights and powered by only 3 AA batteries.
It also features a reflector which slides up to project light forward, guiding you in your trail. Coleman battery lanterns all stand up to weather and rust.
Price: $10.53
(Source) Amazon
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posted by Brian on Aug 26
Tents are perhaps the first thing in the minds of most people and normally they come in different sizes. This would of course depend on how many outdoor individuals are coming along. Thanks to the Columbia Cougar Flats II Family Cabin Dome Tent
, you can do so in style.
The whole lot comes with 2 spacious cabin dome tents which can accommodate up to 8 people. It comes with a cyclone venting system to make sure that you get the proper ventilation when using it. The tent also features a GoBe Dry rain protection system to make sure you don’t get wet inside especially if it starts to drizzle. Finally, it comes with a gear loft where you can store your valuables.
Other features include a polyester taffeta body and rainfly, steel and fiberglass poles, two separate doors, and a Camp Port for easy cable passage. The Cougar Flats II measures 15 by 7.16 by 10 feet (W x H x D) and weighs 54 pounds.
Price: $249.97
(Source) Amazon
Popularity: unranked [?]
posted by Brian on Aug 25
Once people hit the outdoors, the need for something useful similar to tracking devices may come in handy. As people venture out to explore the outdoors, elders will want to know or pinpoint exactly where their comrade, relative or kids are. Hence, for their peace of mind, this Spot Satellite Messenger with GPS Tracking
is something that any wanderer should be equipped with.
The Spot Satellite Messenger with GPS has certain features that will come in handy for the outdoors. One feature is the SpotChecking function which notifies friends and family of the carrier’s precise location. A SpotCasting function lets friends and family follow a wanderer’s progress in real time and the device can also Sends GPS coordinates and distress message just in case an emergency pops out.
Price: $99.97
(Source) Amazon
Popularity: unranked [?]
posted by Brian on Aug 24
Camping is not for everyone. There are various reasons why some people would prefer not to go camping and this includes not wanting to “rough it”. But in the case of Kimberly Walsh, the Girls Aloud singer, a lot of her hatred for camping stemmed from a forgettable experience of setting up camp and sleeping in a tent.
True, the luxuries we enjoy are totally taken out when we go camping. And while some people are willing to try out something new to get a feel of how it is to survive in the outdoors, there are some people who are not willing to do so.
Walsh actually climbed Mount Kilimanjaro last March for charity and obviously didn’t like it one bit. And based on her words, it looks like she will not dare explore the outdoors ever again.
“After the whole Kilimanjaro thing, camping is a no-no in my mind. There was just no way I could do it.”
(Source) Angry Ape
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Coffee will still be one thing you will be looking for even when you are out camping but the thing is, what device would you have to make one? Well if you are still clueless, here is a good lead for you. Designed for use anywhere a person may be, Brunton unveils a Flip-N-Drip coffee maker that should hit the spot.