Black Diamond Vista Tent
The Black Diamond Vista Tent is a double-walled shelter that is freestanding and allows up to three people to sleep soundly in roughly 50 square feet of comfort. Built as a three-season tent, a mesh canopy provides a 360-degree view of the stars while affording the occupants privacy as well.Setup is fast and easy given the hook, external tension clips, and a pole-hub system. Utilizing the single-hub system provides for increased interior space and more durable exterior tent walls. The Black Diamond Vista Tent features two fullsize side doors and interior organizer pockets as well as a seam-taped PU/silicone rain fly.
For more information, contact: Black Diamond Equipment, (801) 278-5533, www.bdel.com.
Hi-Lift Handle-All Multifunctional Tool
This multifunctional tool consists of four fullsize implements to aid in any situation, especially when camping. The implements are as follows: a shovel, sledgehammer, ax, and pick. Each of the implements is attached to a two-piece telescopic handle that extends to 36 inches in length. The entire tool stores compactly in the included high-visibility storage bag and is ready to dig a campfire pit, pound tent stakes into the ground, or cut firewood.
For more information, contact: Hi-Lift Jack Co., (812) 384-4441, www.hi-lift.com.
Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Bottles
Klean Kanteen stainless steel bottles are available in a variety of sizes from 12 to 40 ounces. As a safe alternative to plastic and lined metal containers, each bottle has been fabricated from high-quality food-grade 304LN stainless steel. Best of all, their slim design allows them to fit perfectly in cupholders and allows for fullsize ice cubes to be inserted into the wide-mouth opening.Being constructed of stainless steel provides for toxic-free storage of your favorite beverage, and best of all, it is dishwasher-safe.
For more information, contact: Klean Kanteen, (530) 345-3275, www.kleankanteen.com.
Swedish FireSteel
Originally created for the Swedish Department of Defense, the Swedish FireSteel contains the ability to create a 3,000-degree C spark that makes fire building easy in any weather and at any altitude. Used by a number of armies and expedition leaders around the world, Swedish FireSteel is more than a convenience to have when camping, but it is also a survival tool if things take a turn for the worst.Aside from the obvious benefits to owning one of these units, it is approved by the International Survival Instructors Association and can be used as an emergency signal due to its bright spark.
For more information, contact: Light My Fire USA, (888) 297-6062, www.lightmyfireusa.com.
Grandpa's FireFork
Grilling marshmallows or hot dogs over the campfire has never been easier or more fun than with Grandpa's FireFork. Designed to fit on virtually any stick found while camping, this twisted piece of stainless steel has been fabricated to hold onto your food until you're ready to take it off. Weighing only 0.6 ounces, the fork fits easily inside any backpack or jacket pocket.For protection, an end cap secures the pointed ends of the fork. They are available in a variety of colors, including red, yellow, blue, green, and orange. Once you use these forks, you'll never cut that old piece of tree branch again. FireForks also make great campfire pokers.
For more information, contact: Light My Fire USA, (425) 297-6062, www.lightmyfireusa.com.