Compact at 5.5″ long this 0.5 watt light is really bright at 30 lumens. It will run continuously for up to 10 hours and the LED has a 100,000 hour life span. Built of strong anodized aluminum with knurled anti-slip finish. A convenient pocket clip is built in and comes with batteries. I don’t remember seeing an O-ring or waterproofing seal so I am not sure its if it is water proof but at this price why not get it.
$6.99 via Griotsgarage.com
Though this is currently only a prototype, BioLite look like they are onto something pretty nice.
Current Prototype specs are: (from their website)
Boils 1 liter of water in 4 minutes.
Kindles in 2 minutes
Burns twigs, sticks, underbrush, pine cones, pellets, rice husks
Folds for easy packing
7.5” Tall X 4.75” Diameter
Weighs 1lb 10oz
Would be nice as a backup stove or alternative to liquid fuel for extreme cold weather. The expected launch date is spring ’10, can’t wait.
via biolitestove.com
oils 1 liter of water in 4 minutes.
• Kindles in 2 minutes
• Burns twigs, sticks, underbrush, pine cones, pellets, rice husks
• Folds for easy packing
• 7.5” Tall X 4.75” Diameter
• Weighs 1lb 10oz
Dont miss this deal if you were ever considering buying a new tent. Dont know when this deal will expire
Pocket Pal’s carbides provide quick edge setting, and the specially shaped ceramic stones are designed to give you a razor sharp edge on either standard or serrated edges. The carbide and ceramic stones are reversible and replaceable. A fold out diamond coated rod is designed for sharpening serrated knives as well.
Compact and lightweight, not bad for $10 via smithsedge.com
Instant coffee doesn’t cut it for you anymore? You want gourmet coffee while in the wilderness? The H2JO Weighting at 1.7oz now your mornings will be complete.
Features:
$9.95 via http://www.gsioutdoors.com
Water Buffalo horn (black) Full Size model – approx 4 1/2 inches in size – avail with or without neck lanyard – $80 US$
The cord on this model is perfect for fashioning a bow drill fire making set in the bush. As well this model has the incorporation of a pressure relief valve, which when opened permits the release of trapped air and full insertion of the piston after use. After the valve is again closed, the piston is retained within the cylinder by vacuum as a safeguard against its accidental loss.
$80 via Les Stroud’s Official website
I came across this article http://www.wildsnow.com/202/wool-vs-synthetic-backcountry-clothing-more/ on my search and purchase for a new pair of gloves. My previous Arc’teryx pair had a hole melted on one of the fingers when I placed it on a rock next to the camp fire to dry. This got me thinking if I should purchase another pair of synthetic gloves with the intent to use them for camping and backpacking.
These are the companies mentioned in the article that carries merino wool sportswear:
http://en.ortovox.com
http://www.icebreaker.com
http://www.ibexwear.com
