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GEAR: Forget the Pot...The Kelly Kettle is a Smarter Way to Boil Water
At the summer's Outdoor Retailer, I came across a new piece of gear that is actually more than a century old. The Kelly Kettle was invented in Ireland in the 1890s but is just now...
GEAR: Cuissential SlickBoil Collapsible Kettle
Ordinarily I don't buy outdoor gear at kitchen supply stores, but the Cuissential SlickBoil looks pretty..well, slick. Like those collapsible cups that some people use for camping and backpacking, only in kettle form, the silicone...
GEAR: Grower's Cup Coffeebrewer Coming to US
A couple of weeks ago, we took a look at the Grower's Cup Coffeebrewer, which is essentially a small pot of Joe in a bag. At the time, we didn't see any sign of US...
GEAR: Grower's Cup Coffeebrewer is a French Press in a Bag
There's no shortage of outdoor brewing solutions, but we're always interested to see a new one, especially one that's remarkably easy. The Coffeebrewer from Grower's Cup is basically a big, pre-filled, enclosed coffee filter in...
GEAR: Multi-Functional Lighting For Camping and Backpacking
The Swiss Army Knife and Leatherman have earned iconic status in and out of the outdoors because they're useful for all kinds of tasks. The typical flashlight or headlamp will never reach the same level...