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The hydration backpack has the perfect weight distribution thanks to its low center of gravity. The superior stability and secure fit are also ideal for aggressive downhill riding, jumping, and enduro races.
Sort of. Knowing proper first aid is an essential outdoor skill. You need to be able clean and dress wounds and other injuries when medical attention can’t get to you, and in some cases, that could even require giving yourself stitches. A chore, which, to put it mildly, absolutely sucks. ZipStitch can make it easier.
A pillow might not seem like the most necessary piece of equipment when you’re going backpacking or even just car camping, but it can really come in quite handy. Many of us are perfectly comfortable just using our pack or rolled up jacket as one, but sometimes the comfort of an actual pillow is called for.
The Vargo Hexagon Wood Stove isn't your typical butane-burning, backpacking camp stove, but the unique design is one of the best we’ve seen; it eliminates any need for fuel and lets you burn whatever fuel – wood, twigs, shavings – you can find near your campsite in a hot, fast, compact and efficient fire.
While some people may opt for a satellite device that sends texts and messages, a good avalanche style transceiver is still a worthy investment, especially for backcountry touring with deep snow. The Arva Axio Beacon features three antennas, as opposed to the single or dual-antennas found on most older models.
Sierra Designs bills the Sweet Suite 2 as hitting the sweet spot between livable space and lightweight. It does this by using a unique pre-bent pole geometry, which allows it to have a lot more interior space at much less weight; a solid 29 square feet.
We've seen our fair share of drink coolers before, but we've yet to see anything quite like the IceMule Boss Backpack Cooler. This backpack cooler hybrid may just be the most convenient and portable cooler there is, is easy to wear and carry, meaning it will go anywhere you may find yourself heading off the beaten path.
There are some things you often wonder how you ever lived without...and a quality headlamp is one of those things. Fenix is relatively new to the headlamp market, but quickly gaining traction on the big brands such as Black Diamond and Petzl. The new HL26R is perhaps their most intriguing model to-date; 450 lumens in an ultra lightweight package AND micr-USB rechargeable! Try out hands free illumination and you'll be amazed....