Awesome Outdoors

A rugged and portable K-Cup-compatible coffeemaker. Its chassis is crushproof, dustproof, rustproof and water-resistant, while its removable 2.5L tank is spillproof. It also has a separate hot water dispenser.

Vimeo member Brandon Rein and his friends made one of the most pleasantly unique skate videos you’ll ever see, featuring a rock formation as a skate park and a scenic view of Sierra Nevada, topped off with bluegrass music.

Hooded one-piece thermal underwear. They’re made of moisture-wicking fabric and have a form-fitting hood, thumb loops, full-length chest zipper and a front fly. Hoodless and Poler merino wool variants are also available.

Ostrich Pillows are getting smaller and less weird with each release. The Ostrich Pillow Mini is an ambidextrous pillow that you can wear on your hand, arm or elbow to grab a quick nap practically anywhere.

The Vinnebago is an insulated canteen that can keep cold drinks cool for up to 25 hours and hot drinks steaming for up to 12 hours. It can carry up to 25oz. of fluid. Available in white, black or stainless steel.

Cam-O-Bunk is a portable, modular and durable cot. You can adjust or assemble it without tools, thanks to its unique disc-based joints. It can be used stacked, as two single cots or as one bench. It also has a variety of accessories.

The Scrubba is a portable bag that lets you wash your clothes practically anywhere; all you need is water and liquid detergent. Part of the bag’s inner membrane is a rough surface that acts as a washboard.

Snow Peak’s new containers are rugged enough to be used outdoors. Its rubber stoppers let you stack multiple units together. You can also split it open to carry smaller items. Available in 25L and 50L capacities.

The SpaTap is a small silicone shower head that fits onto most plastic bottles, for easy outdoor wash-ups. Its valve lets you control the flow of water, letting you take up to 20 hand washes or three showers with 2L of water.

A plate with a cup holder at the bottom. It has two rails that locks most 16oz, 18oz and 20oz disposable cups in place. KuploK is reusable and is made from BPA-free recyclable plastic.

VSSL makes compact outdoor utility kits. Its supplies kit for instance packs 15 tools – including a flashlight, a candle and a wire saw – in an 8″ long aluminum tube. It also has a first aid kit and an emergency shelter kit.

This short film by Kalum Ko looks at the mission that adventurer Bruce Kirkby undertook to cross the Georgia Straight from Vancouver to Victoria on a stand-up paddleboard, waxing philosophical on the true spirit of adventure along the way.

Finally, a travel pillow that won’t make people want to punch you. From the makers of the Air Bed comes the Air Pakk, a backpack with an inflatable and adjustable padding. It also has removable inner pockets and outer covers.

BioLite’s thermoelectric generator is now in a kettle. The KettleCharge lets you heat up to 750ml of water, and at the same time charge gadgets for up to 15mins. It also has a 1250mAh battery and a heat-resistant USB extender.

Trakke’s Óg backpack has a long and tall compartment with a buckled rolltop enclosure. Its made of water-repelling Ventile cotton while its base is made of waxed cotton. It also has a loop for an axe and a removable waist belt.

Yeti’s Hopper 30 is a heavy duty portable cooler. It can keep ice frozen for over two days, has a leakproof zipper, a puncture-resistant skin and a durable base. It’s going to make your money evaporate though. Drops this October for $300.

Designer Eric Brunt’s concept snowshoe automatically expands and contracts its surface, providing for a more natural walk than traditional flat snowshoes, and adapting to variable snow conditions and terrain.

A ratchet belt with a bottle opener buckle and a rugged strap. Assuming the project hits its stretch goals, the buckle can have a multi-tool, fire starter, or a GPS chip, while the strap is waterproof, abrasion resistant and UV protected.

Designed and produced in Belgium, B-And-Bee are honeycomb-style sleeping cells for festivals and other large outdoor gatherings. The cells are waterproof and have enough room for two people to sleep in.

Like the Ostrich pillows, Huzi’s Infinity Pillow lets you be comfortable almost anywhere, in exchange for looking like the dorky king of slackers. Seriously, no sane person can claim that the people at 0:42 in the video are stylish.

A pair of chopsticks that fold and snap into one pen-sized stick. PenstiX is made of silicon and stainless steel and is easy to disassemble and clean. It also has an optional rubber clasp as well as stylus tips. Skip to 0:45.

The Swiss Army knife of coolers. It has a built-in battery for its blender, LED light and USB charger. It also has a Bluetooth speaker, a removable divider, a bottle opener and storage for plates and knives. (Thanks Rachael!)

Unlike other stuff sacks, the Hoboroll keeps your belongings organized while still maximizing space. It has five compartments, an inner pocket and openings on both ends. Compressing the bag reduce its volume by up to 38%.