Odorless Shirt Good For Camping
Amateur hikers and campers are now beginning to "come out of hibernation" and are starting to assemble the gear they'll need to optimize their upcoming hiking and camping trips.
Best Magazine's senior editor David Gregg visits The Early Show to demonstrate some of the newest gear to hit the trails.
Says Gregg, "Manufacturers listened to a bunch of different camping and hiking enthusiasts around country and what they're asking for is less bulk, less weight and easy-to-use gear. And on top of that, do more than one thing at a time. We've got a pretty good sampling."
Celestron Outland Binoculars
These high-performance binoculars offer great magnification (25x) while keeping size and weight (only 14 ounces) in consideration. The Celestron Outland offers durability and reliability, thanks to a dent-resistant Rubber covering, waterproof body and fogproof optics. The "long eye relief" feature is ideal for eyeglass and sunglass wearers. Includes a moisture-resistant neoprene carrying case.
Price: $60
celestron.com
High Gear Fit Ware Pr Pedometer
This one-piece wonder reads your pulse, counts your steps, records distance, calculates calorie burn, and offers a plethora of timing data. The step counter uses Motion Sensor Technology to record up to 99,999 steps (over 6,000 miles!). The calorie counter allows you to monitor your fat burning progress. Other data monitoring features include: countdown timer; time and date; alarm, and chronograph. This pedometer also includes a belt clip for convenient application.
Price:$45
highgear.com
Camelbak Catalyst Hydration Fanny Pack
Whether on the road, the trail, or the treadmill, the Catalyst supplies runners with enough water (28 ounces) for an hour or more of hard effort. The lightweight and easy filling Camelbak Fanny Pack model delivers a comfortable alternative to personal hydration. The Vevetex cloth is comfortable next to bare skin and is stable enough for long runs. The Camelbak has a fully reflective surface for low-light visibility.
Price $35
camelbak.com
Gerber Nautilus Multi-Tool
Multi-function devices like this one allow you to cut down on cluttered pockets and backpacks while offering a variety of blades appropriate for most hiking and camping situations. This nifty tool adds a 4-mode LED lighting unit to an ergonomic multi-tool. The multi-purpose lighting unit springs open at the push of a button, illuminating the area in front of the tool so you can actually see what you're doing in low light. Tools include: one-handed opening stainless-steel knife blade, flat-tip screwdriver, cross-point screwdriver, bottle opener, Fiskars scissors. A carry sheath made of ballistic nylon is included.
Price: $59
gerberblades.com
Garmin Rino 130 Gps/Two-Way Radio Combo
Given their unpredictable reception, cell phones are not the most reliable way to communicate in the wilderness. The Garmin 130 not only solves the problem of reliable communication, but it also provides two-way radio communication with a transmission range of up to five miles with GMRS. The integration of a two-way radio and GPS enables users to transmit their position with a simple button press, allowing others to navigate to their position. The Rino 130 also has a polling feature, which allows a user to manually request GPS location information from other Rino units. The model 130 offers a detailed basemap of North and South America, displaying cities, highways, railways, rivers, lakes, and borders. This model also delivers a built-in electronic compass, barometric sensor, weather receiver for seven NOAA weather channels, and 24 MBs of internal memory in order to add more map information.
Price: $350 each
garmin.com
Ems Techwik Zip Mock (for men and women)
Wear it on power runs, adventure races, epic paddle trips, rock climbs, mountain bike trips, and any other hard-charging activities. The secret to Techwick's anti-odor virtue is the embedded silver particles that naturally inhibit bacterial growth. Techwick clothing is light and silky soft and packs away into an extremely small bundle. It absorbs moisture away from your skin for rapid evaporation and is treated to provide sun protection equivalent to SPF+30.
Price: $35
easternmountainsports.com
Outdoor Research Deluxe Bivy Sack
Call it a sleeping bag with a built-in tent. The Outdoor Research Bivy Sack will definitely lighten the load for those short camping trips. The Delrin overhead pole keeps the fabric off your face while providing better air circulation. An overhead awning can be closed fully or adjusted to expose the no-see-'um netting. The nylon canopy is made with 3-layer Gore-Tex® for waterproof, and breathable protection. Extra room under the roof is a great place to store boots and other supplies. The base is made of nylon taffeta with a coating that is impermeable to water and soil.
Price: $235
outdoorresearch.com