Top 10 Best Selling Backpacking Gear May 2012

Top 10 Best Selling Backpacking Gear May 2012

1. Eagles Nest Outfitters Hammock 6. Suisse Sport Ultra-Compactable Sleeping Bag
2. Coleman Fold and Go Camp Pillow 7. Flash Personal Cooking System
3. Lightload Towels Survival Tools 2 Pack 8. Black Collapsible Stool
4. Coleman Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent 9. Primus LiTech Trek Kettle
5. Columbia River Knife & Eat N Tools 10. GSI Outdoors Kitchen 23


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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Top 10 Best Selling Survival Gear March 2012

Top 10 Best Selling Survival Gear March 2012

Be prepared, because you never know when it’ll hit the fan

1. Adventure Medical SOL Emergency Bivvy 6. Datrex Emergency Water Packet – Case of 64
2. SOL Origin Survival Kit and Essential Survival Tools 7. Mayday 4 Person Deluxe Emergency Backpack Kit
3. Pack of 2 Datrex 3600 Calorie Emergency Food Bar 8. Adventure Medical Kits Pocket Survival Pak
4. Quakehold! 70280 Grab-‘n-Go Emergency Kit 9. Deluxe Emergency 2 Person Disaster Survival Kit
5. Coleman SportCat PerfecTemp Catalytic Heater 10. Mayday Emergency Honey Bucket Kit

1. Adventure Medical SOL Emergency Bivvy

List Price: $17.00
Price: $12.85
You Save: $4.15 (24%)

  • Reflects 90% of body heat
  • Windproof & Waterproof
  • Seam Sealed
  • Ultralight: 3.8 oz.

Your day hike just turned into a wrong-turn-induced overnight camping trip; it’s lucky for you that you threw the Adventure Medical Emergency Bivvy into your pack. You didn’t even notice the ultra-light, super-small, compressible bivvy in your pack, but you will definitely notice it when it is helping you hold in 90% of your body heat and keeping you from getting hypothermia.

2. SOL Origin Survival Kit and Essential Survival Tools

List Price: $60.00
Price: $28.24
You Save: $31.76 (53%)

The SOL Originredefines the survival kit from the ground up. In one product that fits in the palm of your hand, the Origingives you the collection of tools you need to survive the unexpected and make it back alive. Think of it as the ultimate cross breed of the traditional ten essentials and a survival kit, all wrapped up in one lightweight, easy to carry, indestructible package. The heart of the Originis its ABS-plastic waterproof case, which contains an array of key survival tools, including TinderQuik fiestarting tinder, 150lb-test braided nylon cord, mil-spec stainless steel wire, and an emergency sewing and fishing kit. And, for those unfamiliar with wilderness survival, backcountry expert Buck Tilton’s survival instructions contain over 60 survival techniques and strategies. However, the body of the case is really what sets the Originapart – integrated into the lid is a flip-up Rescue Flash signal mirror with retroreflective aiming aid. Flip the case over, and find the one-hand-operable Fire Lite firestarter, as well as a removable liquid-damped compass. Finally, secured in a button-release slot is a fully-functional folding blade knife, with a 100db rescue whistle and ultra-bright LED light integrated into the knife handle. The AUS-8 drop-point blade has been designed for the precision cutting you need during survival emergencies, and it excels at slicing, whittling, and any task where blade control is essential. The SOL Originis the lightest, most space efficient, and most durable survival kit on the market.

3. Pack of 2 Datrex 3600 Calorie Emergency Food Bar for Survival Kits

Price: $18.55

  • (Pack of 2) These food bars have a great coconut flavor.
  • They have a 5 year shelf life and are approved by the U.S. Coast Guard.
  • Each package contains 18 individually wrapped bars containing 200 calories each — this prevents the loss of food by not having to break pieces off
  • Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Vegetable Shortening, Cane Sugar, Water, Coconut, and Salt. Vegan and Vegetarian friendly.

4. Quakehold! 70280 Grab-‘n-Go Emergency Kit, 2-Person, 3-Day Backpack

List Price: $49.99
Price: $39.00
You Save: $10.99 (22%)

  • Sustains two people for three days
  • Includes food, water, and emergency blankets
  • One 33-piece first aid kit
  • Two safety light sticks
  • A handy backpack keeps supplies at the ready

Each kit contains enough emergency supplies to sustain two people for three days, as recommended by the American Red Cross. There’s food, water, and emergency blankets, plus a 33-piece First Aid kit, two 12-hour safety light sticks, dust masks, nitrile gloves, and an emergency whistle. Each kit also contains emergency ponchos and pocket tissues. The kit, in a handy backpack, can be stored at home, at school, or at the office.

5. Coleman SportCat PerfecTemp Catalytic Heater

List Price: $48.99
Price: $34.88
You Save: $14.11 (29%)

  • 1,500 BTU unit runs up to 14 hours on one 16.4-oz. propane cylinder (sold separately)
  • PerfecTemp Catalytic technology for safe, efficient flameless heat — at the game, in the tent, in the garage or around the home
  • Easy-grip handle for convenient carrying
  • Tie heater to most surfaces with built-in eyelets
  • Detachable base stabilizes heater

A great portable heater to take with you on a camping trip, to a sports outing or in your golf cart, the Coleman SportCat Heater features a 1500-BTU heater that will run for up to 14 hours on a single 16.4-ounce can of propane (sold separately). The SportCat features PerfecTemp Catalytic technology, for safe, efficient, flameless heat. It has a detachable base for extra stability, and an easy-grip handle for comfortable, convenient carrying. The built-in eyelets allow you to tie the heater to most surfaces for added security.

6. Datrex Emergency Water Packet – Case of 64

Price: $28.99

With a 5 year shelf life to match our Rations, our Emergency water packets provide a full meal?s hydration to one individual and are purchasable by the case of 64 or by the three-day supply (12 packets). Balanced with our rations to provide adequate hydration without over-burdening a carrier in case movement during a disaster is required, our Emergency Drinking Water is Coast Guard approved as sanitary and safe, unlike bottled water which is subject to absolutely no federal standards. Tough packaging stands up to weather and shields water against inhospitable conditions. Available for purchase by the 3-day pack or by the case. Case contains 64 individual water packets, to be consumed with meals, one packet four times a day.

7. Mayday 4 Person Deluxe Emergency Backpack Kit

List Price: $110.95
Price: $60.00
You Save: $50.95 (46%)

  • Be ready for any emergency at home or work
  • Food and water has a 5 year shelf life, U.S. Coast Guard approved
  • This Kit has more gear to keep you protected in the event of an emergency
  • Designed for any type of emergency, including hurricanes and floods

This four-person emergency backpack kit is an all-inclusive emergency preparedness kit for home, work, or your car. Compact, safe, and reliable, the kit is designed to support four individuals in an emergency situation for 72 hours. Kit includes: 1 – Backpack 4 – 2400 Calorie Food Bars 4 – Solar Blankets 24 – Pouches of Waters 4 – Dust Masks 4 – Ponchos 1 – Flashlight 2 – Alkaline “D” Batteries 1 – 2 Person Tent 1 – 50′ Nylon Cord 1 – 12 Hr. Light Stick 1 – 54 Piece First Aid Kit 50 – Water Purification Tablets 50 – Waterproof Matches 1 – Utility Knife 1 – 5 N 1 Whistle 1 – AM/FM Radio with Batteries 1 – Camper’s Stove 1 – Pair Leather Palm Gloves

8. Adventure Medical Kits Adventure Medical Pocket Survival Pak Plus

List Price: $95.24
Price: $51.99
You Save: $43.25 (45%)

Pocket Survival Pak PLUS. Group Size: 1.. Trip Duration: Multiple Days .. Designed by Doug Ritter, this kit includes everything in the Pocket Survival Pak, PLUS a CRKT RSK-MK5 knife, an E-Gear PICO LED light, Katadyn Micropur MP1 water purification tablets, and a 1-liter collapsible water bag – all packed in a waterproof welded-fabric pouch that fits in your pocket. FEATURES. RF-welded, waterproof carry pouch Instructions specific to items in the kit Tools to make shelter, trap/catch food, start fire, signal, and more Weight: 5 oz. . IDEAL USES. * Backcountry Hiking & Skiing * Backpacking/Hiking * Car Camping * Climbing * Hunting & Fishing * Kayaking / Rafting / Canoeing

9. Deluxe Emergency Kit-2 Person, Emergency Zone Brand, Disaster Survival Kit, 72 Hour Kit

List Price: $81.99
Price: $77.99
You Save: $4.00 (5%)

  • Because you never know where you are going to be durning an emergency
  • Affordable price, great quality
  • Food and water have a 5 year shelf life
  • Great for the house, car, boat, camper, RV or office
  • Emergency Zone Brand

With affordability and durability in mind, this kit is perfect to keep in the car, by the door or in the office. You never know when disaster can strike, so don’t rely on FEMA to provide for you the first few days after a tragedy, provide for yourself.

10. Mayday 4 Person Deluxe Emergency Honey Bucket Kit

List Price: $150.00
Price: $68.00
You Save: $72.00 (55%)

  • Be ready for any emergency at home or work
  • Food and water has a 5 year shelf life, U.S. Coast Guard approved
  • This Kit has more gear to keep you protected in the event of an emergency
  • Designed for any type of emergency, including hurricanes and floods

This four (4) person kit includes: 1 Honey Bucket w/Lid, 4 2400-Calorie Food Bars, 4 Solar Blankets, 24 Pouches of Water, 4 Dust Masks, 4 Ponchos, 1 12-Pack of Liners, 6 Wet Naps, 1 12-hour Light Stick, 1 T-5 Chemical Toilet Disinfectant, 1 Roll of Duct Tape, 1 Gas & Water Shut Off Tool, 1 Pry Bar, 1 54-Piece First Aid Kit, 1 Dynamo Flashlight/Radio, 1 Pair of Gloves, 1 Utility Knife, 1 Whistle and 50 Water Purification Tablets.

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Copyright 2012 David Masters