Awesome Outdoors

This rugged AM/FM/Weather radio will keep you connected in the worst conditions. Radio and flashlight can be powered by AC, battery or aluminum hand-crank. Even charges USB gadgets.

Going for a hike, but like to travel light? JakPak is a waterproof jacket that turns into a single-person sleeping bag and tent to protect you from the elements, freeing your backpack for other things.

Hublot’s luxurious and superfast Sledge utilizes carbon fiber for its handles, steel for the runners, hand-sewn leather for the seat and ash wood for stability. It puts our plastic crazy carpet to shame.

A tailgater’s dream: stay outdoors longer with the cordless, element-resistant Chaheati All-Season Heated Chair; its rechargeable heating system has four settings and provides up to six hours of heat.

Peak Adventures are selling their trusty Vancat, a hauler made from an unlikely combination of a Dodge Ram body and a 391hp Ford V8 engine. Its Hans Hall aluminum tracks are still in top shape.

This rugged all-in-one charges gadgets, tells time and temp, has an AM/FM/WB radio, compass, altimeter and flashlight. Most importantly, it has a bottle opener so you can pop open a cold brew.

This tiny sardine can has everything you need to survive in the wild. It’s packed with 25 items, including fish hook & line, compass, fire starter cube, and even a tea bag. No sardines though.

It’s getting cold out. These firestarters from Natural Light Candle Co. will let you use even damp wood to start a fire. Made from shaved hardwood chips and food-grade wax set into a 3oz paper cup.

The rugged yet stylish Icon link has a carabiner for hands-free use, and its case is sealed with O-rings for water resistance. It also has two output levels for effective power management.

Frontgate’s party in a trolley has an infrared grill, a 50qt. ice chest with built-in drain, a chrome-tower draft system for drinks, and a 210-watt AM/FM/CD satellite-ready stereo with speakers.

Zippo’s nifty little warmer keeps your hands toasty warm without a fire. Its platinum-catalyzed glass fiber burns quickly, providing up to 24 hours of warmth using just 0.4 oz. of lighter fluid.

Looking for a way to really bother the neighbors? Say goodbye to tinny outdoor speakers, and hello to SpeakerCraft’s BoomTomb, with its 250-watt amp and subwoofer you bury underground.

Made of vegetable-tanned leather and wax canvas, Apolis Activism’s rugged carry-all is a functional mash-up of World War II Belgian duffel bags and Swedish mountaineering gear.

We don’t know what his problem is but boy does he have an awesome vest. It’s Penfield’s Outback vest, made from 100% calf leather outer and padded with 210g of premium 80/20 goose down.

We like the styling on Obey’s lightweight cotton herringbone tweed field jacket, with its snap storm flap, contrasting poplin shoulders, flannel lined hood, 1″ snap cuffs and vented underarms.

After working on the design of the International Space Station, architect Garrett Finney made a portable, light, comfortable and versatile base for explorers of good ol’ Earth – the Cricket.

Boxsals are recyclable picnic boxes with neat designs. Each Boxsal comes with an Eatin’ Tool Set – biodegradable utensils, bowls, cups, etc. All that’s missing are friends and food – and ants.

Oregon Scientfic’s action-cam shoots full 1080p video at 30fps (720p at 60fps) in a sturdy waterproof housing. A sensor even measures and records G-forces during your escapades.

The Petiole Hammock is handmade in Sweden and features a curved stainless pole from which both ends of the bed hang. The sheer canopy blocks up to 86% of UV rays but still allows for skygazing.

A short train ride north from Amsterdam will bring you quickly to the Oostvaardersplassen, one of Europe’s most important nature preserves, filled with abundant grazing herds (and no predators).

The waterproof and windproof Arc Teryx Veilance Field Jacket features a microseam allowance to reduce weight, watertight zippers, articulated elbows and lots of pockets to keep your stuff dry.

The water resistant Remora Gearslinger from Maxpedition features an ambidextrous shoulder strap, belt loop, pockets/attachment points and loop fields in the main and rear compartments.

Columbia Sportswear’s new line of watches offers something for everyone. Our favorite is the Headstream – with weather, altimeter, and compass tech that helps you find your way home.

Douglas Ball and Jeff Sokalski’s Clipper CS-1, a shedlike, mancavey capsule, was designed for use inside a traditional office and is in the permanent collection at London’s Museum of Design.

The Broadsword Handle Umbrella is an excellent choice to cover your chainmaille with when you’re scurrying around Camelot in a downpour, and the carrying case doubles as a convenient scabbard.

Don’t let its triple “jaws” distract you–Monatauk’s Gnat Stove is the world’s lightest butane camp stove; the 11,000 BTU unit weighs 1.6 oz. and is made with titanium and aluminum.