Top 10 Best Selling Backpacking Gear May 2012
1. Eagles Nest Outfitters SingleNest Hammock
Price: $40.19 – $67.99
- 100% Nylon
- 1-person hammock that packs into size of softball for easy carrying
- Breathable woven nylon microfiber for superior strength and wear resistance
- High-quality steel carabineers and strength-tested nautical-grade line
- Stuffs into attached compression sack; holds up to 400 pounds
- Available in variety of colors; 2-year manufacturer’s warranty
The ENO SingleNest Hammock is simple to use, lightweight, durable and best of all incredibly comfortable. This hammock is great for anywhere. Whether you are backpacking, car camping, traveling or just putting it up in the back yard for the whole family to enjoy. You are going to love the feeling of hanging out in the ENO SingleNest Hammock. Everything comes in just one little tiny package including the storage sack. The ENO SingleNest makes a great gift for anyone who loves a hammock. Have fun, enjoy and remember the best feature of the ENO SingleNest is how it let’s you Relax!
2. Coleman Fold and Go Camp Pillow (Small, Colors May Vary)
Price: $10.90
- Pillow folds in half for compact transport
- Unfolds to 12” x 20”
- Made of poly/cotton
- Great for travel and camping
- Colors and patterns may vary
Convenient and comfortable, the Coleman Fold ‘N’ Go Camp Pillow folds in half for compact packing and transport. Unfolded, it measures 12″x20″. Made of poly/cotton, the Fold ‘N’ Go Camp Pillow is a great choice for travel and camping.
3. Lightload Towels (2 Pack 12×12″hand Size), the Only Towels That Are Survival Tools
Price: $9.99
- more absorbent than cotton and microfiber!
- wickable fabric so keeps you from freezing in cold activities
- Excellent for packing in tight places where weight is concern!
- waterproof packaging covers piece so always have a clean dry cloth
- soft against the skin so great for spa and gyms!
The world renowned Lightload Towels are the only towels that are survival tools. Use them as a towel, wash cloth fire starter, first aid supplement, diaper, insulator, static electricity insulator, mask and more. They pack down to 1.5 in diameter and 5.75in girth and 1.2 in width.They’re great for packing in tight spaces like suitcases and small pouches. They weigh a mere .3oz so very helpful where weight is a concern like in travel or backpacking. Waterproof packaging covers each piece so you always have a clean dry cloth which is good for hygiene, personal care and first aid. The material is 100 percent viscose which is made from cellulose(not oil, like microfiber). It’s the most absorbent material you can buy. They are also the most energy efficient towels in that they need little energy to carry, wash and dispose. Add water to the towel or start wiping water off of you to soften and open easier. They’re very soft against the skin so great for the gym and spas. Machine wash the towels very delicately or handwash. Keep dry when possible. The towels are reusable and will last until they don’t. This two pack is a great gift, and is easily mailed. Colors of the towels are assorted. Golfers can freeze to make a cold towel. Great as a game piece too on rainy days. Use as a checkerboard or puck. Boy Scouts and kid campers love this feature. Lightload Towels have been written about in many magazines including Climbing Magazine,Bike Magazine and Sailing Magazine.
4. Coleman Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent
List Price: $74.99
Price: $49.85
You Save: $25.14 (34%)
- Lightweight, one-pole design tent for two campers
- Features a full-length rain fly with a large vestibule
- Coleman’s Weather Tec System will keep you dry in wet conditions
- A mesh inner tent offers maximum ventilation
- Easy to set up
Coleman’s Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent is a convenient, small-sized tent that’s ideal for weekend camping adventures. Measuring eight by six feet, this tent can sleep two people in complete comfort. Coleman’s exclusive Weather-Tec system is guaranteed to keep you dry and includes: a waterproof floor, leak-free and protected seams, weather resistant fabric, a strong frame design, and the zipper guard system. With 56-inches of vertical space in the center there is plenty of room to move around.
Featuring a one-pole design for easy setup, the Hooligan 2 comes with a rainfly that covers the tent for full protection from the elements. A mesh inner tent allows for great ventilation and insect control while a dry entry vestibule is ideal for gear storage. Interior gear pockets provide easy access to important items while separate storage bags for the tent, poles, and stakes will keep you well organized.
5. Columbia River Knife and Tool’s Eat N Tool 9100C Silver Multi Tool
List Price: $7.99
Price: $5.32
You Save: $2.67 (33%)
- Multitool includes spoon, fork, bottle opener, three hex wrenches, and a caribiner
- Lots of functionality but weighs only 1.6 ounces
- Large central hole for grip and to reduce weight
- Ergonomic shape and design increases user comfort
- Available with a bead-blast finish or with a food-grade black non-stick coating
Here at Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT ) we’re inspired by great design. Our I.D. Works products are not tools you will find anywhere else. We’re motivated by design that is both inspired and functional, as created 500 years ago by painter, sculptor, architect, and inventor Leonardo da Vinci, who said “observe everything” in nature. We’ve partnered with the best and brightest designers of today who share this vision of putting functional art in your hand. They are organic and ergonomic shapes, sometimes whimsical, always useful. These unique tools make up our growing I.D. Works line. Put them to use, enjoy them, and always remember what inspires you! Our new Eat’N Tool is the brainchild of New York City designer Liong Mah. At first glance it looks like the familiar spoon/fork “spork” combination, but Liong has used his ingenuity and computer-aided design skills to create a lightweight, high-tech outdoor tool. Yes, there is an ergonomic spoon, and a short-tuned fork. But in addition, there’s a handy bottle opener on one side. The right side of the handle is ground to provide an emergency screwdriver blade, which will also work as a pry for opening canisters. The large central hole is not only designed for finger gripping, but also keeps the Eat’N Tool weight down. Three metric wrench reliefs (10 mm, 8 mm, 6 mm) are useful for emergency repairs, and result in a tool weight of just 1-1/2 ounces (43 g). For easy snap-on carry on D-rings or loops on clothing and packs, there is a carry carabineer (non-weight-bearing). The Eat’N Tool is available in a bead-blast finish (9100C), or with a food grade black non-stick coating
6. Suisse Sport Adventurer Mummy Ultra-Compactable Sleeping Bag
List Price: $99.99
Price: $42.61
You Save: $57.38 (57%)
- Blue and Black/Yellow, Double Layer, Compression Sack
- 1.5 Lbs. MicroTekk Down Like .7 Denier Fill 680 g.
- Drawstring Hood and Draft Tube for Additional Protection Against the Elements
- Double-Layer Offset Quilt Construction 30 degree rated
- Compression Stuff Sack
Backpacker and No.8217 Mummy Sleeping Bag. The Suisse Sport Adventurer Mummy Ultra-Compactable Sleeping Bag is an excellent bag and you would have to spend over $100 to get a better one.
7. Flash Personal Cooking System
List Price: $99.95
Price: $87.29
You Save: $12.66 (13%)
- All-in-one outdoor cooking system for boiling water, making soup, and more
- Combines adjustable stainless-steel burner and 1-liter FluxRing cooking vessel
- Cooking cup clips to the burner for safety; easy “through-cup” igniter
- Burner, fuel canister, and tripod store inside cup for easy mobility
- Runs on 100-gram Jetpower fuel canisters; weighs 14 ounces
The Jetboil Flash cooking system utilizes the same efficient design as the now classic Personal Cooking System (PCS) but adds the additional convenience feature of an external temperature indicator. Designed to capture and focus heat more efficiently than traditional cooking systems, the Flash brings two cups of water to a boil in only two minutes. The Flash’s 1-liter insulated and hand-anodized aluminum Jetboil cooking cup connects directly to the high performance burner through the use of Jetboil FluxRing technology, ensuring that less heat is lost during the cooking process. A built-in windscreen allows the Flash to function effectively even under less than optimal conditions. A simple-to-use electric igniter makes lighting the burner and operating the Flash quick and easy. A neoprene lining encases the FluxRing cooking cup, keeping food and beverages warm long after heating. The lining also houses a color change window that alerts you to when the contents are hot. A sip-through lid further helps insulate the contents of the cooking cup and prohibits spills. The protective plastic bottom of the cup can be removed for use as a small bowl or measuring device. Compact and lightweight, the entire Flash cooking system can be stowed inside the FluxRing cooking cup, reducing the entire 15 oz Flash to only 4.1″ x 7.1″ of packed size. You can customize and expand the use and functionality of your Flash by adding additional FluxRing Companion Cups, a 1.5 Liter FluxRing Cooking Pot or any other Jetboil accessories, sold separately. The Flash requires the use of a Jetpower Fuel canister, sold separately. Each Jetpower Fuel canister provides ample energy to boil 12 liters or 100 cups of water and, at only 3.5 oz., stows conveniently inside the Jetboil cooking cup. The Jetboil Flash cooking system is available in your choice of colors.
8. Black Collapsible Stool
List Price: $28.99
Price: $17.99
You Save: $11.00 (38%)
- Black Collapsible Stool
- 22″ High
- Nylon Cordura Seat
- Folds To 3″ Diameter
- Carry Strap
22″ HIGH NYLON CORDURA SEAT FOLDS TO 3″ DIAMETER CARRY STRAP Product Description Product Description Black Collapsible Stool: Great For Camping.
9. Primus LiTech Trek Kettle (Gray)
List Price: $32.99
Price: $27.41
You Save: $5.58 (17%)
- Aluminum, Hard anodized
- Titanium non-stick coating
- Fry pan lid and handle
- Accept coffee press # 734520
The Litech Trek Kettle is an ultra light saucepan and frying pan made of hard-anodized aluminum for greater durability and easier cleaning. With folding handles, this kettle is additionally designed with room for one 2207 LP gas cartridge. Comes in a net stuff sack.
10. GSI Outdoors Kitchen 23
List Price: $44.95
Price: $34.15
You Save: $10.80 (24%)
- 23-piece kitchen utensil set designed for destination camping
- Glacier stainless whisk, Glacier stainless grater, and cutting board
- Two 2.3-ounce squeeze bottles; waterproof salt-and-pepper shaker
- Telescoping spoon and spatula; 12-piece plastic silverware set
- Scrubby sponge and camp towel; stores in closed-cell EVA foam case
Sure, there’s no kitchen sink, but the Kitchen 23 includes just about every utensil you need to fix a meal in the great outdoors. This all-in-one, 23-piece kitchen set comes with a bunch of handy prep tools, including a Glacier Stainless whisk, a Glacier Stainless grater, a 9.5-by-6-inch cutting board, and two 2.3-ounce squeeze bottles that are ideally sized for your secret sauces. Serving your meals is easy thanks to the telescoping spoon and spatula, which break down for more efficient transport. The Kitchen 23 set keeps your salt and pepper safe and free of clumps thanks to the waterproof salt-and-pepper shaker, which is integrated into a single package for space-saving convenience. The set even includes a 12-piece silverware set for your meals, with four knives, four spoons, and four forks.
And cleanup is a breeze thanks to the scrubby sponge and camp towel. No more cleaning up with your T-shirt or paper towels. The Kitchen 23 set stores inside an attractive carrying case made of closed-cell EVA foam.
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Copyright 2012 David Masters