Camping

Platypus CleanStream Gravity Filter

No pumping needed. A new way of filtering water from a river or lake, Platypus’ CleanStream Gravity Filter uses its namesake natural force — gravity!…

Written by T.C. Worley May 05, 2010

Wenger Mike Horn Knife

Wenger consulted with South African explorer Mike Horn to create an uber Swiss Army Knife — pliers, two blades, and screwdrivers included.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 30, 2010

New Product: Gnat Stove

At a mere 1.6 ounces, Monatauk Outdoors’ Gnat is touted as the “world’s lightest production camp stove.”

Written by Stephen Regenold March 04, 2010

Winter Camping Gear Test – Part 1

Any winter camping trip is an exercise in gear choices. Snowshoes, skis, what will you do for shelter, what temperature should you prepare for? When…

Written by February 17, 2010

Primus PowerLighter

Designed as a pocket-sized torch, the Primus PowerLighter spits a flame that’s as hot as lava.

Written by Stephen Regenold February 15, 2010

Boy Scout Tent

In honor of the Boy Scouts of America’s 100th anniversary, Eureka revamped a long-time Boy Scout favorite tent.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 06, 2010

TentPak

TentPak created a tent-integrated backpack designed as an emergency grab-and-go pack.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 29, 2009

GSI Camp Cook Set

Never forget the basics again. GSI’s Pinnacle Dualist is a self-contained cook system that nestles two bowls, two mugs and two spoons ready for backcountry…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 28, 2009

Gerber Grappler

Flick it to open: The Gerber Grappler offers one-handed opening of a multi-tool with a locking pliers.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 23, 2009

Kelty cuts Middleman

Kelty is falling in line with other gear manufacturers that sell directly to the customer and cut out the middleman.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 11, 2009

Mountain Meteor Tents

Sierra Designs created two mountaineering tents, new this winter, that incorporate the company’s unique Eye Pole design.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 02, 2009

Odor-Eating Sleeping Bag

Sierra Designs’ BTU line is touted to eliminate the “I’ve-slept-in-this-sleeping-bag-too-many-times-without-washing-it” odor.

Written by Stephen Regenold November 23, 2009

Ahnu All-Terrain Shoe

Ahnu’s Firetrail Winter four-season shoe has a mesh outer that’s said to repel nearly every drop of water you encounter on the trail.

Written by Stephen Regenold November 02, 2009

Kelty Gunnison Pro Tent

An affordable option in the category of four-season shelters: Kelty’s $249 Gunnison Pro tent.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 08, 2009

Minimalist Multi-Tool

At just 5 ounces, Gerber’s bare-bones Crucial tool is the lightest butterfly-opening multi-tool in its line.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 05, 2009

Review: Leki Trekking Poles

Leki’s ergonomic hand grips, like what’s found on the Thermolite AERGON Antishock model, help set the trekking poles apart from the competition.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 29, 2009

Review: North Face Cat’s Meow

The Cat’s Meow is touted as a “classic bag for three-season mountaineering treks.” Our tester tried it out below its temp rating last month in…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 25, 2009

Wenger Creates Expedition Knife

South African explorer Mike Horn teamed with Wenger to create an expedition-oriented knife that now bears his name.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 24, 2009

Review: Eureka Tundraline Tent

The Tundraline tent is touted as warm, waterproof, and easy to set up. It also has a feature rare in modern tents: The rain fly…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 20, 2009

REI updates Half Dome Tents

The REI Half Dome 2 tent has been redesigned to have more interior room. Bonus: It’s lighter, too.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 14, 2009

CamelBak All Clear Water Purifier

CamelBak designed a bug-zapper-like water purifier that kills bacteria with a dose of UV light.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 02, 2009

Primus EtaPackLite Stove

Primus promotes the EtaPackLite as a carbon-neutral camp stove.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 27, 2009

Brooks Range Rocket Tent

The Brooks Range Rocket tent is a four-season, two-person tent that weighs less than 2.5 pounds in the summer and 1.5 pounds in the winter.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 19, 2009

Waterproof: Mammut Shield Sleeping Bag

Using a tent and sleeping bag or sleeping bag and bivy sack is so old school now that the Shield is on the market.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 13, 2009

Review: Ace SW 2 Tent

REI’s new Ace SW 2 tent is a single-wall design that uses breathable and coated fabrics to create a two-vestibule shelter with ample space inside.…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 06, 2009

Wood-Burning Camp Stove

The StoveTec GreenFire is a simple wood-burning camp stove created by an organization that regularly deals with humanitarian efforts from rural Asia to slums in…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 06, 2009

SylvanSport GO Camper Trailer Review

Upon its release a couple years back, the SylvanSport GO was marketed at $8,999 fully loaded. A recent price cut has made the newfangled pop-up…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 28, 2009

Swedish FireSteel

The FireSteel lighter, originally developed for the Swedish Department of Defense, is marketed to “make fire building easy in any weather.” Hardly the case, says…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 16, 2009

Family Camping Tents

This article highlights new tents for families of four or more. Be it in the backcountry or car camping, one of these tents is sure…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 09, 2009

Ribz Frontpack

In the world of backpacks, there is a niche category of products that positions compartments and pouches over the chest. The RIBZ Frontpack is a…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 02, 2009

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