Archive for July, 2008
If you’ve ever been out in the woods, you know it is very easy to get confused. That’s why you should never head out camping, hiking or backpacking with a Silva Compass.
Pictured here is the Silva Ranger Needle Compass which has many terrific built in features.
Known to perform under the most demanding conditions, it has features like a split-sighting mirror, so you get superior accuracy when navigating on distant landmarks. 1:24,000, 1:25,000, and 1:50,000 scales make plotting quick and easy no matter which type of topographic map you’re using. Also, there are 1/20-inch and millimeter rules for mapping and silicone feet for map gripping. You can easily set the geared declination from the bottom of the compass, because the declination is facing you when using the gear screw. The bezel and grip are also convenient and easy to use. The clinometer lets you measure angles of inclination. Other added benefits include: luminous points, cover clip and lanyard with adjustable slider and screwdriver. 2° graduations.
So the next time your ready to head out for your next adventure, but sure to add a Silva Compass and never take the chance of getting lost.
The Mountainsmith Womens Camping Backpack is truly a well built sturdy backpack.
This past weekend my family went backpacking and I was trying out my new Mountainsmith Womens Camping Backpack. Its designed with you in mind to keep your gear organized, yet handy. It weighs in at only 4.85 lbs.
The Mountainsmith Womens Camping Backpack has many great features that make it remarkable such as: detachable day pack, foam molded back panel, rain cover, and Load Dispersion Technology Suspension.
This Backpack was so comfortable that I hardly knew it was on my back. After trying this Womens Internal Frame Backpack out, you’ll agree too. Don’t leave home without it.
The most essential piece of camping gear that you can take out into the woods is a good knife. With a knife most of your survival skills are well at hand. A knife can make shelter building a breeze with a basic level of land knowledge. A knife can b valuable in each of these activities: cutting dead branches for firewood, filleting food so that the edible parts are uncovered, defending against wild animals. The applications of a good knife are endless. For those that are going to spend time nature, it is imperative that a sharp knife be present during your journey.
Investment in a good outdoor knife is just as important as those that we prize in our kitchens and in terms of your comfort and survival in the woods, it is more important. The rigors of nature definitely certainly call to most of us, but do not make the mistake of venturing off unprepared.
You’ll enjoy backpacking so much more with the Big Agnes Emerald Mountain Tents because they combine the benefits of our lightest free-standing tents with roomy interiors and two opposing doors and vestibules. Weighing in at only 5.85 lbs. you’ll enjoy freedom to go anywhere you please. Big Agnes Tents are made with DAC Featherlite NSL poles, which feature an Eco-Friendly anodizing process that significantly reduces the use of hazardous chemicals, as well as Reverse Combi pole optimization for increased strength and weight savings. All these terrific features to provide you with the best tent possible.Let’s get ready to hit the trail!
Features:
-Free standing, three season, superlight backpacking tents
-DAC Featherlite NSL pole system - featuring “GREEN” anodizing. DAC poles are super light and strong 8.2mm poles with press-fit connectors and lightweight hubs.
-Fly is lightweight silicone treated nylon rip-stop with a waterproof polyurethane coating
-Floor is lightweight silicone treated nylon rip-stop with a waterproof polyurethane coating
-Tent body is lightweight nylon and nylon mesh
-Mesh body and double doors offer excellent cross ventilation
-Single hub/pole design makes set up easy and increases head room
-New DAC Twist Clips attach tent body to the pole frame for quick and easy set-up
-11 Superlight, X-peg stakes included
-Three mesh floor pockets
-All seams are taped
-Footprint sold separately
-Gear loft loops included: Big Agnes gear loft sold separately
-Tent stuff sack features external mesh pocket and strap to secure poles
Vestibule Sold Seperately
Specifications:
Trail Wt.: 5lbs. Tent 11oz Footprint
Packed Wt.: 5lb. 10oz Tent
Fast Fly Wt.: 3lb 15oz Tent 3lb 15oz Footprint
Packed Size: 8″ x 22″
Floor Area: 44 sq ft 44 sq ft Footprint
Vestibule Area: 22 sq ft 22 sq ft Footprint
Head Height: 44″
So when your ready to hit the trail, take along a Big Agnes Emerald 3 Tent and enjoy a wonderful camping or backpacking experience that you won’t forget.
High quality Camping Lanterns can make every outdoor adventure much more enjoyable.
Pictured here is the Stansport Magnum 4 Propane Lantern. This camping lantern has twice the light output of any 2 mantle lantern. This model provides up to 1200 candle power.
It has a Peizo matchless ignition for easy lighting under any condition. Also it has an unbreakable steel mesh globe.
Easy to adjust power output valve makes this Stansport Propane Camping Lantern very easy to operate. Includes “Dura Base” with tip-resistant feet which holds 16.4 ounce disposable propane gas cylinder (not included). Nylon stuff bag included.
Stansport has many other models of Propane Camping Lanterns in which are available on our website. Take a moment to find the right Stansport Propane Lantern right for you and let’s head out camping.
The Princeton Tec Apex Headlamps are the pinnacle of waterproof LED Headlamp design, boasting up to 60 lumens of output. With its 4 light levels, safety flash mode, and impact-resistant design, the Apex are ideal LED Headlamps for any hardcore adventure.
The LED Headlamp combines a regulated Maxbright 3 watt LED with 4 regulated Ultrabright LEDs, for Constant Brightness on all modes. Switching modes has never been easier – the dual switch system allows you to independently control the intense, smooth, long-range lighting from the Maxbright LED and the wide-angle, close-range lighting from the 4 Ultrabright LEDs. Proprietary heatsink technology allows the LEDs to burn brighter and longer. The Apex is compatible with alkaline, lithium, and rechargeable batteries.Power: 60 Lumens
Lamp: 1 Maxbright 3 Watt (Regulated), 4 Ultrabright LEDs (Regulated)
Burn Time: 150 Hours
Batteries: 4 AA Alkaline, Lithium, NiMH Rechargeable
Weight: 279g with batteriesThese Princeton LED Headlamps provide up to 150 hours of lighting. Incredible isn’t it. Check them out today.
When purchasing High Quality Sleeping Bags you want to be assured that you will get years of usage out of that bag. That’s why it is so important to know how the Sleeping Bags are made and from what materials.
Synthetic vs Down
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Down has the best warmth to weight ratio of any insulation available and has a soft, comfortable feel.
The feathers and fibers are known for their effectiveness in trapping body heat and are very easily compressed, which makes it very easy to store.
However, once the down gets wet, it loses it ability to maintain warmth.
Synthetic
This material is very affordable compared to down and is available in many different varieties.
The synthetic material retains body heat and can insulate at almost any temperature.
Two major advantages of synthetic materials are it requires less maintenance than down, and when wet it still continues to act as an insulator.
We hope this information will help you in choosing the right Sleeping Bag for you.
The Katadyn TRK Drip Water Filters will treat more water than most any filter (before cartridges need to be replaced). The TRK drip water filter is a gravity feed filter which requires no pumping, hookup, or electricity. Fill the upper compartment with up to 2.5 gallons of untreated water, and it literally drips through the 0.2 micron ceramic filter elements into the bottom compartment. Simply set it on a counter in the corner and keep it filled. The Katadyn Drip water filter is the way to go for cabins, base camps, recreation sites, boats or RV’s. The Katadyn TRK Drip water filter comes with three ceramic filter elements (it uses all 3) which will treat up to an incredible 39,000 gallons of water.Specifications:
- Weight: 7.3 lbs
- Microfiltration Method: Field-cleanable 0.2 micron ceramic depth filter
- Adapter Base: No, spicket
- Gravity Flow: Yes
- Recommended use: Cabins, base camps, recreation sites, boats or RV’s.
- Ceramic Capacity: Up to 39,000 gallons
- Height: 18″So the next time you go out camping in the wilderness, take along a Katadyn Water Filters for safe, pure drinking water. NO long will you have to worry about bacteria in your drinking water.
This may be the best Camping Gear you own! Enjoy many comforts from home with this Camping Firefly Power Station.
Now you can do work on your computer while snuggled in front of a campfire or listen to the latest tunes on your iPod while swaying to the music in a hammock with no one around for miles and miles.
The Firefly Technology System is a powerful, rechargeable power pack that is used to power the Firefly Lighting System and accessories, and is also designed to be used to charge personal electronic devieces with a USB 2.0 Charger, including cell phones, MP3 players, iPods, PDAs, Blue Tooth devices.
The Firefly Power Station can also be used as an emergency power source for those devices using USB outlets to recharge.
This wonderful Camping Power Station provides over 37 hours of continuous light on a single charge which include 3 selectable brightness settings for your convenience.
All this technology wrapped in only 2.4 lbs.
Come check out this great Camping Power Station today.
This Ultralight Skeeter Hammock is ideal for hikers and backpackers on the move, where ounces count. This wonderful Mosquito Net Camping Hammock weighs in at only 20 ounces. And No more mosquito , black fly bites.
Stay nice
and snuggly in your hammock that also keeps out those pesky insects and bugs while you get a good nights sleep.
These Ultralight Mosquito Net Hammock comes with an extremely fine mosquito netting to ensure that no bugs or insects enter your hammock. The built-in double sided zipper that runs the length of the hammock allows for easy entry and exit.
The perfect to enjoy the outdoors in peace.
So from your backyard or the wilderness, enjoy a restful night’s sleep or rest.