Twenty years ago my first “technical backpack” was a beast. A massive, lunky external frame pack, it swaggered and swayed like a ship at sea, constantly striving to move opposite my every direction. Thankfully, times have changed. The new Anti-Gravity suspension system from Osprey makes antiquated backpacking experiences a definitive thing of the past. From this point forward the Atmos AG and Aura AG ensure that you’ll be crushing the miles in serious comfort.
Here at the Gumption Gear HQ we frequently write about the latest outdoor and adventure lifestyle products. But we’re not just gear heads, we are a collection of families and parents striving to share the outdoor experience with our young families. So when it comes to car camping, our gear list is constantly evolving as we adapt to the ever changing needs of our own growing families.
Once regarded solely as the province of religious End-of-Timers, Sci-Fi fans and extremists, survivalism is going mainstream. Now, as the popularity of bushcraft and survival skills continues to grow, so does the demand for stronger, more versatile and incredibly durable field knives.
Confession: I suffer from tent envy. It’s a serious condition wherein the afflicted individual suffers feelings of insecurity and inadequacy as soon as they roll into the campground. With each passing campsite, every tent looks more spacious, more glorious than the one in the trunk of your car. But fear not, Coleman has the answer to tent envy; the Tenaya Lake Fast Pitch 6 person tent.
Want a comfortable place to sit around the fire without hauling around a 10-pound chair in an oversized carrying case? Then kick back and relax in the Treo™ chair from Therm-a-Rest, engineered to provide a comfortable, lightweight chair in an impressively convenient and portable package.
There are two things that will wreck your nerves in the backcountry: A heavy pack, and insatiable hunger. The good news is that the Olicamp ION Micro Titanium Stove ensures that you’ll never need to sacrifice space or weight to get in a hearty meal on the trail.
Referring to the Outdoor Retailer Show as just another “trade-show” would be akin to calling Mount Everest just “another mountain”. With more than 1600 brands and over 25,000 attendees, the show affectionately known as OR, is the largest convention of its kind. This is the place where industry trends are defined, and the latest cutting-edge products and technologies are on display. Our “Best in Show” represents the best new products and unique technologies coming to market for 2016.
The GoPro is arguably the most popular camera in the world, and has revolutionized an entire industry. Since it’s inception, the third-party eco-system for GoPro accessories has exploded, dramatically expanding the way GoPro (and other POV) cameras can be used. Part of that burgeoning new eco-system is GoScope, a brand shifting perspectives of how people can capture their adventures.
Once you venture from the safe sanctuary of home and into the great beyond to seek your own private patch of earth, two things are a certainty: 1) You’ll work up a quality appetite; 2) You’re going to encounter some serious wind gusts. But fear not fellow adventurists, the WindBurner Stove System from MSR is the easy answer to both of those backcountry qualms.
Summer and all of her spoils is at hand; Beaches, barbecues, pool parties, camping, and of course beer. Unfortunately, one of the great challenges of summer can be keeping your beloved 12 ounces of golden goodness at a frosty cold temperature. Enter the Colster from Yeti, your new wingman for summertime enjoyment.