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A Backpack For Every Occasion: Activity-Specific Packs That Hold Odd Gear

Did you ever realize what a lifesaver the backpack is? Think about how many vitals the average wilderness pack transports on a given trip--food, clothing, shelter, hydration. If you need it, the backpack holds it. To a point. If you happen to need something completely oblong, large, heavy or awkward, the average backpack might not be able to help you out. If you're trying to shove 50 lbs. of camera equipment or a few fishing...
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Gear Review: Nemo's Losi 2 Person Tent

Back in the day, you used to have to decide between comfort and saving weight. Nowadays, unless you're bound and determined to save every ounce, lightweight luxury is an achievable goal. I've been testing Nemo's Losi 2 person tent for the last few months in conditions ranging from triple digit temperatures in Bishop, California's Buttermilks climbing area to snow camping in Mt. Lassen's wilderness, and the Losi performed like a champ in both extremes. Thanks...
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Black Diamond's Smart, Ultralight, Three-Piece Hiking Poles

  One of the products that I'm a little disappointed I missed in person at OR, the Black Diamond Z-Pole line is a new line of innovative, ultralight hiking poles that can break down into a "Z" shaped configuration of three segments. The lightest poles in the series--the Ultra Distance combine the convenience of collapsible pole structure with some of the lightest build around. There's a push-button system to break them apart into three individual...
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CRKT Eat'N Tool Spork-Based Multi-Tool

  I have a real thing for multi-tools, especially ones that include camping utensils. After all, you can pop open a bottle on the side of a picnic table, but good luck eating your morning oatmeal without a spoon. I occasionally cover outdoor gear designs on this blog, and most of them never see the light of day. So it's good to see one that did. The CRKT Eat'N Tool that you see pictured here...
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New And Innovative Survival Gear From OR

Upon strolling the floor of Outdoor Retailer, I came across some pretty sweet, innovative survival kits and gear. Here's a quick run-down of some of the nicest-looking and/or quirkiest survival gear on the floor. SOL Survival Kits Originally started as the name of an emergency kit from Adventure Medical Kits, SOL has spun out into its own line of bright-orange survival gear. Outdoor Retailer marked the launch of the brand, which stands for Survive Outdoors...
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Gear Review: High Sierra's Tank Messenger Bag

A little while ago, I received a Tank messenger bag from High Sierra for review. I loved the feel of the pack, but its "Amethyst Flowers" exterior made it difficult for me to take out in public. Luckily, I know a female bicycle commuter who was more than happy to try it out for me. My tester noted the Tank's ability to fit a woman's body well, unlike other messenger bags that she had trouble...
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Baladeo Blades: Refined, Yet Cutting Edge

One of the best things about making my way to the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market this year was getting to know companies that I hadn't heard of. By far one of my favorite discoveries was at the Baladeo booth. In the crowded outdoor blade market, the French company stands out with its utilitarian, yet highly stylish designs. That is to say, Baladeo's knives not only get it done, but they also look good doing it.Take...
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ultralight Backpack

If you read my OR tent rundown, then you might have noticed the backpack sitting in front of the Hyperlite Echo shelter. A noteworthy piece of gear in and of itself, the Windrider I Ultralight Pack is made from cuben fiber/nylon rip-stop mix that provides a durable pack at just 1.5 pounds. Unlike some other minimalist packs, the Windrider includes an internal frame with aluminum stays. The pack offers 2,400 cu. in. and features a...
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Tents, Hammocks and Shelters, Oh My! New Innovations in Wilderness Homes

While at Outdoor Retailer this year, I ran into a slew of new, innovative and otherwise notable tents and shelters. Upon going through my press materials after the show, I realized that a full tent feature was in order. So, without any more introductory BS, here's some of the coolest tents that I got a chance to see... Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 2 I have mixed emotions about the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL...
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Bottle Cap Rear View Cycling Mirror

Bikes and the City spotting a biker with a very interesting rear view mirror. It's made out of a bottle cap. Corona, specifically. Looks easy enough to MacGyver up. Wire, tiny mirror, one bottle cap rescued from the bin...you're good to go. Via.
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