The Swedish FireSteel is the perfect gift for anyone with a taste for the outdoors. Its 3,000°C (5,500°F) spark makes fire building easy in any weather, at any altitude. Originally developed for the Swedish Department of Defense, this fire starter is ideal for survival experts, hunters, fishermen, campers, backpackers and scouts…they almost look like keys, however these colorful items can save your life. Continue reading →

Among the many creative designs submitted to the Next-Gen PC contest, I really liked Zhongren Zhang and Chun Yang design for the Backpacker’s Diary – the dream diary for travelers and backpackers. Continue reading →

The Spot Satellite Messenger is the perfect gift for anyone with a taste for outdoor adventures, including campers, boaters, kayakers, sailboarders, archaeologists, skiers, climbers, pilots, business travelers, snowshoers, and just about anyone else. Spot gives you a vital line of communication with friends and family when you want it, and emergency assistance when and where you need it. Continue reading →

These pop up tent by Quechua are called Seconds light Tents. Pitching these pop up tents is instant; and by the way, folding the tent takes about 15 seconds. Arriving at your camping site after a long day’s hike, first thing you wish you had was a magic pop up tent that will pitch itself automatically so you could continue with making dinner. Well, apparently, Quechua thought this thing through and created this cool pop up tent. Continue reading →

The Nomad family camping tent is more than just a place to sleep. It’s a home away from home. It provides plenty of additional space Continue reading →

Selk Bag is a unique sleeping bag you can actually wear. The Selk’bag sleeping bag was created by Chilean graphic designer, Rodrigo Alonso Schramm. It wraps your whole body keeping a suitable temperature and offers maximum mobility and comfort better than any other sleeping bag currently on the market. Continue reading →

For serious backpackers or lounging aficionados, this well-designed hammock-tent hybrid provides shade and shelter while you’re camping in the Amazon or your own backyard. Now you can enjoy bug-proof, waterproof and windproof camping, but without a tent! Continue reading →