Just in time for the Spring, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) announces its 2011 line of exclusive REI-brand gear and apparel. The new line will be on hand at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Tradeshow in Salt Lake, Utah.
Available in REI stores and on www.rei.com starting in January 2011, the new product and apparel offerings are designed for camping, hiking, backpacking, and urban lifestyles.
The Collapsable Utility Camping Bucket is a useful all-purpose utility bucker that weighs only 9.5 ounces. This utility bucket is great for camping and backpacking and make carrying water simple.
It comes with a reinforced bottom, a sturdy carrying handle and has a capacity of 2.5 gallons.
Camping out doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your grooming needs. With this rugged camping mirror, the Coghlan’s 650 Camping Mirror should address such needs.
The mirror measures 5×7 inches and comes in a sturdy and plastic frame. A metal hook at the back allows it to be hung anywhere in your tent or cabin.
Here is something useful to have when you venture out in the outdoor world. The Texsport Folding Jumbo Camp Cot is made from a heavy duty black aluminum frame and weighs about 300 lbs. It comes with a water-resistant coated nylon cover and a nylon carry/storage bag.
The 560 Portable Camp Toilet Camping Commode is another option you can turn to when you are outdoors and cannot seem a proper place “to go” once you need to. This is a portable camp toilet that is made from a heavy duty steel frame and a plastic molded seat.
While we all have our own preferences and gears to bring on camping trips, it never hurts to get some advice from the pros. Learn the best ways to carry your camping gear to your campsite in a manner that won’t hurt your back or cause you too much fatigue.
Camping would always be an itinerary for most kids and to help them organize their stuff, Name Bubbles offers Camp Labels to make sure that they don’t lose their camping gear to theft or in some merry mix-up. These labels come in different styles which are laundry- and dishwasher-safe and water-resistant.
Name Bubbles are weatherproof and are not affected by the use of sunscreens or insect repellents, making them last through the scheduled summer-camp activities set for kids.
The JakPak looks more like an over-glorified rain coat but can really do more than that. In fact, it can be shelter, a sleeping bag, and clothing rolled into one. Depending on the situation or need, the JakPak can easily transform into anything you would need when you camp out.
The JakPak is made from water-proof fabric coated with urethane. It is lightweight and durable and comes with a Velcro-secured chamber which allows it to transform easily.
Here is one device that is more than can just aid you in self-defense. The Life Gear Crank-Powered Personal Safety Device is powered by 3 alkaline batteries or via DC plug. Cranking keeps the various features like flashlight, emergency radio, emergency cellphone charger, a flasher, directional compass, and 130 decibel siren working and should be among the handy things you would need when you are outdoors.
This personal safety device only costs $18.99 and is a must-have for the constant campers and nature lovers.
The Rio Adventure Aluminum Roll-Up Table should be a great solution for people who frequently go on camping trips or picnics. This is a lightweight table with collapsible legs which should account for easy setup or packing. It helps dissipate heat effectively thanks its aluminum roll-up top. This table is made for 4 people.