a look at new camping and hiking gear - lithium ion polymer battery1
With the impact of summer weather later in the winter this year, night backpacking can now be easily transferred to April and 5.
Just at this point, as the cherry blossoms bloom, an impressive new crop of hiking and camping gear emerges, hopefully making it easier to get on the road in any season. Roomiest two-
Men's tent 2 tent: First two-man free-
Actually a standing tent for two.
Adult man, due to unique design, nearstraight-up walls.
Like: two people can sit comfortably in the tent
Two other situations are impossible.
Men's tents with traditional X
Pole design, spanning two poles from angle to angle.
Vista 2 also uses X-bars, but eliminates tilted, closed side walls by adding two short "eyebrow" bars that extend horizontally from door to door, keeping the walls straight up
This is a simple, smart, and effective idea.
While camping, one of my friends and I were amazed at the room inside and didn't know what else was more impressive --
Utah canyon or this.
Well ventilated, full zip
Close the mesh window and include a swift swallow.
Something you don't like: Although it's still easy to pack in a backpack, it's light at 6 pounds, but not super light. $269. (866)349-7225. kelty.
Compression hydration filler Rig 1600: Medium-
An overnight backpack built in size
In a hydration system consisting of a patented pressurized fluid container, the container is sprayed with water, more useful than conventional suction hoses, and even able to filter water.
Like: this is the first real improvement of the hydration pack since the category debuted 15 years ago.
Just bite the valve and the water will spray into your mouth, no need to suck because you apply the pressure on the water bag through a separate air chamber filled with your shoulders --strap pump.
Spray your face with a valve, clean the wound, and even shower.
Other nice features: large zip pocket on the belt for quick openingthe-
Go to the camera and the snacks, uh-
Organized storage space for clothes and larger items, as well as zipper waterproof bags for small items such as mobile phones, wallets and lights.
The bladder can be refilled quickly from its own zip compartment. An optional 2-
Oz Geigerrig filter ($28)
Can be connected to the drinking nozzle for safe filling in the field.
Various packing sizes for bicycles and running.
Dislike: there is no carabineer connection point or strap outside the backpack for carrying sleeping bags, axes or other gear. $145. (801)823-3336; Pint-
The size of the sleeping chair inertia X-
Frame floor pad: inflatable 6-height engraving-foot-
Long grounding pads weighing only 9. 1 ounces (10.
1 ounce with pump)
It can be folded into soda tank size and easily becomes one of the lightest and most compact floor mats in the world.
Like: provide good restthe-
The ground supports when you lie flat on your back.
I blew my mouth for 43 seconds. A huge space-and weight-
The savior of backpackers.
A pump, a bag and a patch bag are included.
I don't like it: 16 inch wide, too narrow;
My arms and elbows are on the ground all the time.
If you turn over, sleep sideways, or even just swing too much, a part of your leg touches the ground.
I'm worried it includes a patch kit;
What are the benefits of a de?
Inflatable floor mat with large cut? $99. (888)559-6481. klymit.
Comka XP2: 60 of innovation-
Integrated high-
White light output using red LED and wide-angle lens.
Like: a good value that offers a variety of lighting options under small lights (4 ounces)package. Three white-
Light mode includes focus length
The beam projected at a distance of 60 m, a spreading flood of hot spotsfree map-
Reading and power
Saver who claims to have 160-hour burn.
The red light enters through the same button, providing a safe flash or a soft beam that helps with a slight night vision and reading inside the tent without interfering with the sleeping partner.
When half of the burn time runs out, the "charging light" indicator lights up.
It can be powered by three AAA batteries or an optional Core Pack lithium from Petzl
Rechargeable ion polymer batteries ($41. 95)
With charging wires on the wall.
Dislike: the light leaks from the bottom of the transparent plastic housing into your eyes.
Some users recommend blacking it with tape. $54. 95. (801)926-1500.
Wallack is co-author of the life of a bicycle: How to Ride to 100 and barefoot step by step.
"Roywallack @ aol.