Category: Reviews

Suaoki impressed us with their tiny little hockey puck-sized camping lantern above. Now they’re back to lay down the law with this awesome and inventive solar rechargeable camping lantern. With a unique shape and style, there’s a lot to love about this Suaoki camping lantern. Not only that but users who love solar power and avoid battery waste will be pleased with the solar capabilities.   This camping lantern comes in two colors – green and orange. One of its best features is the tons of options on how you can set it up. If you stand the lantern on its legs (which also function as the lights and solar panels) you get a traditional lantern setup. Hang the lantern from a cable, rope, or tentpole using the hookup top and…

Ever been in the midst of a long-haul hike, back aching, wishing that you’d have picked up a walking stick five miles downhill when you had the chance? We’ve all been in the same position, but luckily there’s an easy solution: a set of trekking poles. If you’re wondering which trekking pole offers an excellent panorama of great features, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll give you a Montem Ultra Strong Cork Trekking Pole review and explain which features you want in a trekking pole and which you don’t. Not all trekking poles are created equal, and many trekking poles have niche uses that aren’t suitable for everyone. In this section, we’ll discuss what you can expect from a good trekking pole and what things even the…

Outdoors have become synonymous with adventure and if you are going on an adventure, you need to have a few items with you all the time that will ensure that you are never in a tough spot that you can’t get out of! If you live anywhere near the woods, the word camping probably brings back happy memories from your childhood, playing around the bonfire on cold winter nights, or just sitting sleepily around a fire and watching the embers die with your loved ones. All are happy, pleasant memories that bring a smile to your face! But more than just a happy memory, fire is actually very useful in the outdoors. Imagine you are outdoors and the weather suddenly gets damp and chilly, and all you have is a…

An outdoorsy person would agree with me when I say that the wilderness is where true peace lies – and for good reason! Open-air places give you a sense of freedom that no other place can. So if you consider yourself an outdoor-loving person then it doesn’t matter whether you like to camp or go hiking or even like to trek, because if you are a survivalist, there are a few things that you should always have in your arsenal, the Aspen Ridge Sports “Alpha Encender” Magnesium Fire Starter being one of them! Fire is an extremely important element of survival. One can only imagine being left out in the cold and damp, with only a few soggy clothes to warm them up. Doesn’t really paint a pretty picture, does it? That…

Many people are realizing that trekking poles are a tremendously helpful and important addition to their reserve of hiking and adventuring gear. Whether you are trying to reduce pressure on your joints, or because you are simply looking for the additional agility and balance that trekking poles can provide, trekking poles make a relatively inexpensive, highly useful tool. However, especially for those new to trekking poles, there is a great deal of entry-level and mid-level trekking poles on the market, and choosing between them can be daunting. One of the more popular options is manufactured by Cascade Mountain Tech, an outdoor company that makes a good deal of mountain and hiking gear. Many people have decided that the Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon Fiber Quick Lock Trekking Poles are the right…

If you are a regular trekker or a mountaineer, you must surely be aware of how important a trekking pole is. Not only a trekking pole, but one that is sturdy as well as compact, and one that you can completely rely on in times of need. The primary reason trekking poles are so popular is that they offer a better adjustment to rocky terrains and steep slopes. After all, we take all the help we can get in such tricky footings! Trekking poles will help you prevent loss of energy as you’ll be using your arms more than you would as walking without poles, and decrease the load on your legs. Using a good hiking pole will allow you to distribute your energy in a way that is productive…

Looking to make the perfect getaway from the stress of regular life? Your journey will be better with a hammock inside of the backpack. Yes! Nothing embodies the sensation of comfort than relaxing by the beachside with a cool new hammock with the gentle breeze blowing over your hair. Or maybe you’re more of an “into the wild” kind of a guy who likes to set off in the wilderness in search of peace amidst the middle of Mother Nature. No matter what your great escape might be having a hammock sweetens the deal a whole lot more. If you are planning to buy a hammock, don’t go ahead and click on the buy now button just yet. Check out our review of ENO Eagles Nest Outfitters DoubleNest Hammock. It is…

Black Diamond is one of the premier manufacturers of a number of products built for outdoor use, including headlamps and trekking poles. Named for the most severe level of difficulty a ski slope can have, the company promises that its Black Diamond Trail Trekking Poles are among the best on the market. In this review, we’ll see whether or not their claim holds up. Read on to find out more about Black Diamond Trail Trekking Poles! The Black Diamond Trail Trekking Poles are relatively expensive. The Black Diamond Trail Trekking Poles are on the pricier end of the budget trekking-pole spectrum. However, a number of higher-end trekking poles regularly go for upwards of $150. If you are uncertain about whether or not trekking poles are the right investment for you, it’s…

Kelty, from Boulder, Colorado, is one of the most famous and trusted companies in the outdoor gear market, specializing in tents, backpacks, and more. In fact, they were among the first companies to create and sell an external-frame backpack to non-military personnel in the United States, and their products are sold in huge outdoor outfitter chains such as REI and Eastern Mountain Sports. Many outdoor gear enthusiasts feel like they can’t go wrong with a Kelty product. Do their trekking poles hold up to their reputation? Read on to find out more! The Kelty Range 2.0 Trekking Poles are among the higher-end trekking poles offered by the company. They boast a number of excellent features, including a unique internal anti-shock system, padded wrist strap, non-slip carbide tip, a combination cork and EVA foam…

Fire is one of the elements that is as necessary for human survival as the other four elements. Though you might think how does one figure that, remember that the discovery of fire by our ancestors has revolutionized the way humans live. Well, history aside, you must know how important knowing how to light a proper fire is. Be it a bonfire or a campfire, the importance of heat and warmth that it provides cannot be undermined! Since we don’t cave people anymore, striking two stones together in the forest won’t really do the trick unless you’ve done it a million times before – even then you might falter. Cue the Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL Ferrocerium Fire Starter. This fire starter will ensure that you can quickly start a fire anywhere and…