Awesome Outdoors

An absolute must-carry for hikers, this ultra-lightweight kit is small enough to fit in your pack, and contains both a mylar reflective sleeping bag/blanket, as well as an easy to pitch tube tent for shelter. Keep one in your car trunk too.

Since 1975, Dan McHale has been handmaking some of the most durable and beautiful bags for his fellow backpackers and climbers. His website is made of walls of text, but when it comes to bags he’s got an eye for both form and function.

Garrett Wade’s portable lantern is a reproduction of a vintage design called “The Stonebridge,” which can be folded to just 3/4″ tall when flat, then pops open to 8-1/2″ tall. It’s made from brass with heat-resistant mica windows, and provides flicker-free airflow.

The latest version of Track Trailer’s critically-acclaimed camper trailer features a lift up deck, a freestanding awning that sets up in 2 mins, an upgraded tent extension and more. It also has tons of customization options for electricity, kitchen and storage.

It needs some serious rebranding, but the Phoozy phone case could save your smartphone and other gadgets from an untimely death. It shields whatever’s inside from impact as well as extreme heat and cold, and it floats on water too.

Primus’ Kamoto is a foldable fire pit and grill – great for places where it’s difficult or prohibited to have fire on the ground. Its wood/charcoal pit is protected from wind on the sides but is vented underneath. It also has an ash tray to keep the ground clear.

The Chameleon Pack comes with a collapsible chair frame and uses the bag itself as a backrest. It has a unique 5-way zipper system to make it easier to unfold and to get to your stuff. It also comes with two drawstring bags that can be used on their own.

Wandrd’s new all-around travel bags. They’re weatherproof and carry-on sized, and have a molded back and padded straps to make them easy to carry as backpacks. The Carryall version has one main compartment while the Access has three main compartments.

Yeti’s new duffel bags are ready to get wet and wild. The Panga bags have a waterproof and durable high density nylon outer shell, detachable padded straps that let you carry the bags as backpacks, six lash points and an EVA molded bottom. In 50L, 75L and 100L sizes.

Mask on. Aside from keeping you warm, JaMo Threads’ neck gaiters also have four layers of filters for air pollutants – three built-in and one replaceable filter. They also have exhalation valves, and come in four stylish colorways.

UCO Gear’s brilliant tent stake comes with a waterproof LED light. It runs for up to 10h on a single AAA battery, and also has a strobe mode. You can even take the light out of the stake and use it on its own. It also has a variant that lights up red, green, and blue.

Rumpl’s new product is as versatile as it is ballin’ – it’s a poncho, a blanket, and a pillow. Its inner layer is made of light and warm polyester, while its outer shell is made of waterproof nylon. It also has a hidden zippered pocket and a kangaroo pouch.

An outdoor light which allows members of your party to carry their own lamps, then snap them back into a docking station for a bright 190 lumen area light at your base camp. The lantern runs up to 75h on 8 D-cells, while each panel has an NiMH battery for 1.5h runtime.

TrailNest’s foldable hammock stands are meant to be attached to vehicle roof bars, but can also be used on the ground. They have their own floors so you won’t step on your roof. There’s also a kit that comes with a ladder. Available in single or double stands.

Matador’s microfiber towels are incredibly lightweight and come with a loop for hanging and a silicone case that has a built-in keyloop. They absorb up to 2.3x their weight and have anti-microbial coating. Available as a 15″x 15″ hand towel or a  47″x 24″ shower towel.

Just like its little brothers, the Solo Stove Bonfire is a portable stove designed to be extremely efficient and produce very little smoke. But at 14″ tall and 19.5″ wide, it’s big enough to be used as its namesake. So you get all the warmth and romance without the tears and odor.

This handsome pack comes with everything you need to serve a party of four, including stainless cutlery, plastic glasses and plates, napkins, a chopping board, a corkscrew/bottle opener, and a picnic blanket. Has an insulated cooler compartment, and a wine bottle pocket too.

Heimplanet’s newest inflatable tent has an entrance and ventilation point on either side, giving you more options for space and comfort. Its airframe is separated into two chambers for durability. It also has interior pockets that help free up more space.

Sandusa’s washable bean bag covers are similar to their beach towels: the upper side is made of brightly colored cotton terry, while the underside is made of sand-repelling and waterproof nylon. It also comes with an inner mesh bag for the filling (not included).

The San Perdido Trading Company’s Adventure Flags can be used as signal flags, scarves or bandanas. But they’re also handy guides for the budding outdoorsman, with trivia such as map symbols, distress signals, flag semaphore, and of course cocktail recipes.

A heavy duty roll-top bag that expands up to 90L. It’s made of PVC-coated TPE that’s air tight, dustproof and waterproof. It comes with a removable rigid tray and a small mesh bag and has an air pressure release valve to ensure a water tight seal.

Nikon matches Olympus with its own affordable, rugged and 4K-capable compact camera. The Coolpix W300 has a 16MP sensor that can shoot 4K at 30fps. It also has built-in telemetry sensors, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for sharing, and 5x optical zoom.

Barebones Living has everything from a lunch box-sized cooler that carries up to six 12oz. cans hot or cold for up to 12h, to a trolley-equipped party cooler that can keep up to 96 cans chill or toasty for up to 72h. The large coolers each have a bottle opener zipper pull.