We all know the US has beautiful National Parks. Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon are just a few of the incredible natural wonders inside the US borders. But obviously, nature’s gifts aren’t limited to…
Before tackling the outdoors, you need the right tools in your bag and the lighter & more compact they are, the better. Built incredibly tough with lots of functionality and weighing only 1.2lb, FiveJoy’s Compact Military Folding Shovel is a serious multitool to include in your hiking and backpacking gear.
Forged from 420 high carbon steel (primarily used for making knives and axes), the rust/water resistant shovel features a screw locking mechanism that allows it to be used at 40°, 90° or 180° angles as either a hook, hoe or shovel. The versatile survival tool has a sharp axe blade, serrated saw edge & hammer edge.
By unscrewing the connecting tubes you get access to a hidden rescue knife and saw, emergency whistle, bottle opener, and magnesium fire starter. You also get some paracord – another essential for any outdoor shenanigans.
Forget the beer cans when you’re going for a hike and get yourself a ManCan Grab’n Go Growler. Thanks to its patented sealing build, this indestructible keg-style growler keeps your beer or other carbonated beverage fresh to the last drop, and doesn’t take much space in your bag.
Made from 304 stainless steel, the same material used in regular kegs, the lightweight growler preserves the flavors, aromas, and unique characteristics of your beer. It boasts an airtight screw down lid and single-wall insulation that gets the contents colder quicker.
The compact Grab ‘N Go has a 64-oz capacity and fits easily into the door of your fridge, chilling patiently until your next outdoor adventure.
Designed and rigorously tested in New Zealand, the Crow’s Nest Extended Rooftop Tent by Feldon Shelter is one of the finest, most durable tents money can buy. It can fit on the roofs of small hatchbacks, family cars, and of course 4x4s.
Weighing in at 58 kilos, the portable shelter features a folding base made of aluminum honeycomb cell, which is dent resistant and 3x stronger than regular rooftop tent bases. The tent itself is a 300-gram poly-cotton canvas offering water, mold, and mildew-resistance, while a high-grade 130g mesh offers protection against flying buggers.
Setting the 2-person rooftop tent up is super easy–it just needs to be unfolded. Inside you’ll find a built-in high-density foam queen mattress that tucks your sleeping bag and pillows away inside and can sleep individuals up to 7ft in height.
Other features include a curved roof design that prevents water pooling and improves aerodynamics, high view window design for 360° views, base-mounted shoe & and gadget pockets for storage, heavy duty PVC travel cover with welded triple-layer reinforcement panels, all aluminium internal skeleton, marine grade stainless steel hinges and hardware, adjustable alloy retractable ladder, and more.
Buy From Feldon Shelter $2,800
The spork is a utensil usually met with laughter. While the most humorous of all the dining tools, it also holds the most potential. Morsel is the upgraded, fully realized spork that is anything but…
Extremely packable and ultra tough, the HydraPak Expedition 8L Collapsible Water Bottle is perfect for car camping or as a water supply for your base camp. At 87g (3oz), it’s also lightweight, which is how all your outdoor gear should be.
Made of long-lasting, abrasion resistant, water-proof nylon TPU film laminate reinforced with elastic RF welded seams, the bottle has a wide mouth (63mm) screw cap which is compatible with the Katadyn Vario Filter and can be attached to the included hydration tube or water dispenser tap.
A flexible webbing handle and two strips of lash points provide easy carrying and hanging, while dual baffles ensure stability and free-standing capability when full. Even better, the 100% BPA & PVC-free Expedition 8L can be used in sub-zero and up to 60° C (140° F) temperatures.
A very compact and solid spork, the Kershaw Ration Multi-Tool is a must-have for anyone who enjoys camping, hiking, and backpacking and anyone eating meals on the go.
The tool is made from 3Cr13MoV stainless steel and coated with a matte bead-blasted finish that makes for a lightweight, corrosion-resistant eating device that’s built to last. Measuring 4.6″ (11.7 cm) and weighing in at just 1.1 oz. (31.2 g), the Ration combines a generously sized spoon, a fork with long tines, and a bottle opener, while a built-in carabiner allows for convenient clipping and easy access.
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