Survival Gear
October 20, 2009
Recycled Sleeping Bags - North Face Green Kazoo Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down
Recycled sleeping bags like this North Face Green Kazoo Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down will allow you to better exhibit the world filled with wind turbines, electric cars, and solar panels that we all forsee. These Recycled sleeping bags are 15-degree bags that feature lofty 600-fill goose down and recycled ClimaShield HL Green synthetic insulation for extra padding in high-compression areas, as well as a fully recycled Pertex polyester shell. The North Face Green Kazoo Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down are also made with down-filled draft tubes that keep chilly air from sneaking in, and sleeping pad retention loops that'll ensure you'll stay comfy all night. A chest-level pocket holds cell phone, watch or contact lens case, and the glow-in-the-dark zipper makes it always easy to hop in and out. Buy this The North Face Green Kazoo Sleeping Bag for a price of $278.95.
Avalung Backpack - Black Diamond Anarchist with Avalung Winter Pack
An Avalung Backpack like this Black Diamond Anarchist with Avalung Winter Pack will save your butt in case of an avalanche and has plenty of room for your gloves, shovel, and beef jerkey. This avalung backpack is a durable and works great for guides, ski professionals, and multi-day trips in the backcountry. Whether you're paying the rent on the mountain or touring between huts, the Black Diamond Anarchist with Avalung Winter Pack's 40-liter capacity gives you plenty of room for avy gear, tools, and overnight essentials. Buy this Black Diamond Anarchist with Avalung Winter Pack for a price of $279.95.
October 12, 2009
Minimalist Sleeping Bag - Big Agnes Tumble Down 20
A minimalist sleeping bag like this Big Agnes Tumble Down 20 will keep you cozy while keeping a lower carbon footprint then the competition. This minimalist sleeping bag has had most or all of the insulation on its bottom replaced with a thin sleeve for a sleeping pad. The idea behind the Big Agnes Tumble Down 20 is that the body compresses the fill beneath it, so using a pad for insulation was the obvious next step because it requires less fill and creates a lower footprint. Now you get to stuff the bag with your choice of mats (it holds any 20-inch-wide rectangular or mummy mat). And offcourse in colder temps, you'll need an insulated mat. The bag also features a yoke-style draft collar and thick draft tube along the 3/4-length zipper which insulates well. This one will be out soon for a price of $260. Bigagnes.com.
Via Backpacker
March 13, 2009
Best Hydration Packs for Running Guide
We've assembled the best hydration packs for running to help you decide on this essential piece of gear. We've based our best hydration packs for running list on reviews and personal experiences to help guide you to buy a pack that will go above and beyond you needs. Our criteria included packs that will keep you hydrated, store your gear and not take your wallet to town.
CamelBak Mayhem Hydration Pack - 641cu in
The CamelBak Mayhem Hydration Pack 3L bladder is definitely one of the best hydration packs for longer trips, or when you are biking in the desert and need more water. There is a bunch of storage space too, so you can keep all of your gear, food and extra clothing in it.
The pack itself is made with durable nylon and burly zippers which works out great for adrenaline-crazed bike rides and rough gravel crashes in stride. Store your digital camera or music player in CamelBak's heavily padded and weather-resistant media pocket and bring home proof of your trail pandemonium in one piece. Stash an extra jacket and some bike tools in the main compartment. The Mayhem Hydration Pack's back panel ventilation system keeps you cool, and the comfortable harness and waist-belt stabilize your load as you bounce off boulders. Gear straps with quick-release buckles hold your helmet and shin guards on your way back up. Buy this Mayhem Hydration Pack for a price of $90.
DAKINE Amp 12L Hydration Pack - 700cu in
The DAKINE Amp 12L Hydration Pack helps you stay quenched and wrenched on long, dry, and remote rides where thirst or bike failure can ruin your day in a hurry. DAKINE hit this pack with a 3-litre removable reservoir with a Quick Disconnect hose, a fleece sunglass pocket for optimal optical storage, and a molded back panel that channels air to keep you vented and cool as a cucumber. Two interior sleeves hold your tubes or pump, and helmet carry straps store your brain bucket when it's not on your dome. Buy this hydration pack for a price of $90.
The North Face E Race Boa Hydration Pack - 95cu in
The North Face E Race Boa Hydration Pack features a cutting-edge wiring system which lets athletes compress the 1.5 liter reservoir by a simple, mid-stride, rotation of a dial to tap all of the bladder's contents until its dry. There's even a magnetic bite valve that keeps the hose in place and hydration in arm's reach, and a unique E-VAP harness system distributes heavy loads across the chest and away from shoulders. Buy this hydration pack for a price of $80.
March 2, 2009
Backcountry Survival Gear - Black Diamond Bandit AvaLung Package
Bringing some backcountry survival gear like this Black Diamond Bandit AvaLung Package will prepare yourself for unstable backcountry ski conditions. Each backcountry survival gear kit features the Bandit Avalung Pack, the Deploy 3 Shovel, and the Super Tour 265 Probe. The Bandit backpack provides you with streamlined storage for all your gear, a hydration sleeve and enough space for a change of dry gloves etc. The AvaLung breathing device will give you some extra time some if you get buried, and the Deploy Shovel and Super Tour probe help you excavate your friends before it's too late. This package's streamlined design makes it ideal for out-of-gate resort skiing and cat or heli trips. Buy this Black Diamond Bandit AvaLung Package for a price of $225.
January 21, 2009
Gps for Skiing and Snowboarding with Satski
If you're interested in getting Gps for Skiing and Snowboarding, you probably need it. Gps for Skiing with Satski helps you find your way in the middle of a ski area and is a great aid in emergencies. The interactive Satski GPS/GPRS device will navigate you safely through every ski area in real time. while also provding you information about your route, including altitude difference and speed. And if knock on wood, you are in a lost or in a dangerous situaion, the Satski will send your current position to the mountain rescue service with just a touch of a button. Choose from getting a Satski Ski GPS/GPRS download for mobile smart phones, a stand alone Ski GPS and software for skiers and boarders, or GPS Ski tracking and software. You can get the SatskiGPS, and unlimited ski resort maps for a price of $325.
January 7, 2009
Blast Knuckles Stun Gun Review
Here's a Blast Knuckles Stun Gun Review because you never know when some weirdo will need his face knocked in. The Blast Knuckles Stun Gun stuns the offender with 950,000V of power, incapacitating them for around five to ten minutes. This one is a great thing to have for urban dwellers. Buy this Blast Knuckles Stun Gun for a price of $39.
January 6, 2009
Heated Insoles - Verseo Thermo Soles Rechargeable Insoles
Heated Insoles like these Verseo Thermo Soles Rechargeable Heated Insoles provide radiant warmth and excellent cushion will keep you skiing, snowboarding, working, or playing all day! Heated Insoles by Verseo are the world's first wire-free rechargeable heated insoles and they have your back...or your feet in this case. They're actually engineered with integrated thermostats to detect your foot's actual temperature and adjust accordingly, to give you just the right amount of heat. Buy these Verseo Heated Insoles for a price of $100.
January 3, 2009
Bushnell Ski FX 7-Day Forecaster
The Bushnell Ski FX 7 Day Weather Forecaster is great for planning whether you're going snowboarding, skiing, hiking etc. in the morning. Compact and accurate, the Bushnell Ski FX 7-Day Forecaster features reliable, real-time 7-day weather forecasts by AccuWeather for more than 300 ski areas in the United States. It can save up to 5 of your favorite ski areas and displays open lift and trail information, current temperature and windchill and high UV index. It also includes surface conditions, new snow measurements and and total base accumulation. Just turn it on and go! Buy this Bushnell Ski FX 7-Day Forecaster for a price of $100.
Via Gearpatrol
December 12, 2008
Accutiera.com GPS Maps
Accutiera.com brings you incredibly precise and useful AccuTerra GPS maps that provide over one million outdoor-centric Points Of Interest (POIs), including campgrounds, trailheads, water sources, boat ramps, natural features, and much more. Progressive zoom-levels enhance the clarity of your viewing experience by revealing a greater amount of details at every level, from 10,000 feet to 100 feet of elevation. AccuTerra Intermap is proactively remapping entire countries with their fleet of aircraft to build national digital mapping databases, called NEXTMap, consisting of elevation data and geometric images of unprecedented uniformity and accuracy. Accutiera's NEXTMap data is being widely used as new commercial applications emerge in the GIS, engineering, automotive, insurance risk assessment, oil and gas, hydrology, environmental planning, wireless communications, transportation, aviation, and 3D visualization markets. Outdoor enthusiasts are able to get AccuTerra maps on a range of Bushnell products; including the Onix 400 - the world's first and only handheld GPS with satellite photography and XM NavWeather. Click here for a list of AccuTerra GPS maps compatible devices.
