The Blue Ridge Hammock Tent from Lawson Hammock, is made for the smart camper, or anyone else that enjoys convenience, comfort, and versatility.
 
This lightweight, low impact, bug-free, waterproof, three season shelter was specifically designed for backpacking and camping in hard terrain.  No longer will uneven, rocky, or wet soil be a hindrance.  Camp right at the foot of the river bed, steep mountainside, or thick jungle.  With less vegetation disturbed or damaged you can reduce your environmental footprint; although, you can always use it as a bivy tent if you find the ideal spot. 
Even if you just want to lounge around your backyard, the Blue Ridge will protect you from mosquitos and small ground dwelling flesh eaters.

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The new Tundraline 3 Tent from Eureka is specifically designed for extreme canoeists. With an extra easy set up and a ton of stake loops, this deceptively large tent is convenient and stable in windy conditions.  The reason this is such a great tent for the canoeist is that it’s very stable for wind tunnel nights along the banks of the river.  Second, this only has two poles and a sawn-in-place rain fly which means: you can set up quickly in the rain without getting the interior wet.  Definitely a great tent to have in the lineup for any outdoor enthusiast.

*Attention kayakers, get your own damn tent! 

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If you enjoy vomiting and explosive diarrhea, by all means don’t use the SteriPen Traveler on your next adventure. 

The Traveler is half the size of the SteriPEN Classic with the same great attributes.  The convenient pocket sized gadget purifies water by way of an ultraviolet light.  The UV kills 99.9 percent of protozoa while simultaneously turning you into a super hero upon consumption of the radioactive H2O*. 

The SteriPen has been proven to protect against common microbes such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia as well as pathogens that cause Hepatitis and Legionnaires disease.  This is the perfect travel companion to “at risk” water countries or long camping trips. 

Also look for the SteriPen Adventurer with the Solar Charging Case.  This item is not recommended for individuals seeking to contract Cholera, Botulism, or sound travel habits.

*The UV light doesn’t actually alter the water aside from protecting you against various microbes, pathogens and germs, i.e. you will not gain super powers.

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All I have to say is, thank you, thank you, thank you Big Agnes! 

It’s about time someone made a quality sleeping bag to accommodate two people; I’m done trying to zip two different bags together. 
The King Solomon 15° double wide sleeping bag from Big Agnes is the cream de la cream.  The plush light weight down bag comes with two full size (20″x72″) sleeping pads that fit in individual sleeves on the back of the bag…a.k.a. no more sliding off your ground pad all night, these 2.5 inch thick rip-stop comfort pads stay in one place. 
A zipper on each side of the bag allows easy access or escape for either sleeper.  The built in pillow pockets are another nice feature for holding your rolled up jacket or inflatable pillow.  There’s even interior fabric loops for your sleeping bag liners and built in no-draft collars for each person.  You don’t have to worry about down in your mouth because the rip-stop microfiber nylon is down proof.  Big Agnes thought of everything with this bag, if you need a two person sleeping bag this is the best!

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BRING YOUR OWN HAMMOCK!

The problem with most hammocks are that you have to find two tree’s or posts to hang them from, and once they’re up, they just stay in the same place and get dirty.  Obviously the Portable Mesh Hammock from Kelsyus has that problem solved, but what you might not realize is that this piece of gear is wicked easy to pack and unpack, so you’ll actually use it quite a bit.  I wouldn’t recommend lugging it deep into the wilderness for survival camping, but when you’re chilling in the yard, beach, or campground it doesn’t get much better. 

It’s also worth mentioning that the inflatable pillow that comes with this hammock is freakin awesome.  Its got separate internal batters to cradle your head perfectly; I would spend the hundy for that alone. 

*Warning, this device is not meant to be used as a trampoline, parachute, or river raft!

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Good luck finding a more ridged bad-ass tent for this amount of money.  The Eureka K2 XT’s 8’11″ x 7’8″ floor space and open angle dome design creates the roomiest tenting experience I’ve ever seen for a three person model, so if you need a cramped footprint for ledge squatting, you’ll have to deal with something much less comfy.  This expedition-grade shelter features a wind and snow-shedding 4-pole geodesic design that’s large, light, strong and efficient for mountaineering and winter camping.  But don’t be fooled, the zippered high/low tent vents and scoop vents in the fly (accessible through zippers in the roof) make The K-2 XT a comfortable choice for summer and spring as well. 
If you’ve ever put together a tent, you’ll have no problem with the K-2.  The posts and grommet corner attachments, clips, and continuous mesh rod sleeves simplify the process while the optional guyouts provide added stability in Armageddon like winds. 

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The official sleeping bag of Andrew Lloyd Webber isn’t an illusion, but it will disappear if you don’t hide it from your thieving friends.  Mountain Hardwear has put together an impressive line of Phantom products, notably the Phantom 0° Sleeping Bag which is the lightest four-season bag around. This snug mummy cut bag is insulated with 800-fill down, so it’s toasty warm, uber light, and highly compactable; the perfect bag when you don’t know what to expect. 
The Phantom’s tuck-stitched shell is constructed from 15 denier lightweight tear resistant fabric, with a DWR finish.  The super-luxe inner lining provides a silkier sleep experience while the tight 5 inch baffle spacing prevents cold spots by keeping the down in place. 

*Sleeps one person comfortably or two people very awkwardly

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The Three Wire Bivy from Big Agnes protects you against the elements and more importantly, the mosquitos. 
With a mesh bug netting option under the already breathable yet waterproof eVent fabric, the bugs won’t kill you and neither will suffocation. 
The bottom of the bivy is constructed of durable, lightweight Cordura, while the DAC Featherlite NSL poleset utilizes reverse Combi pole optimization for extra strength and weight reduction; oh yeah, the Eco-Friendly anodizing pole process significantly reduces the use of hazardous chemicals; sweet. 
With a packing weight of 32oz, this bivy is a must for the solo alpinist.  Setup only takes seconds and I personally like the point of entry over my former bivy, not to mention perfect headroom and ventilation.

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