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OR – NEMO Equipment

Friday, August 3rd, 2012

Been looking for a way to get your significant other into camping? Well NEMO Equipment has just the thing to bring some of home to the outdoors. Rated to 30 deg, the new Tango Duo is a modular sleep system for two. It utilizes a backless comforter made from Downtek waterproof down technology paired with NEMO’s Cosmo or Tuo sleeping pads. NEMO recommends the Cosmo 2P for the most luxurious sleeping experience. It also boasts a generous waterproof foot box for those that toss and turn.

Check their website to reserve yours for a limited direct to consumer launch In September.

www.NEMOequipment.com

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OR – Boreal

Thursday, August 2nd, 2012

Spanish bookmaker Boreal doesn’t get much attention here in the US but their Strider model comes highly recommended by some friends of mine.

It’s a simple trekker featuring full grain leather uppers and a Boreal Dry-Line waterproof liner.

www.e-boreal.com

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OR – Nature’s Coffee Kettle

Thursday, August 2nd, 2012

Weighing in at less than 2 oz, Nature’s Coffee Kettle is simple to use. Just just add 4 cups (32 oz) of hot water and you get real brewed coffee. What is even cooler, is that you can replace the coffee pack with a fresh one. In addition to an organic and Colombian, hazelnut and blueberry coffee, they also offer hot chocolate, apple cider, black tea and even hot tomato soup! There’s also decaf if that’s what you are looking for.

This is great for use on a LP/OP, for LE surveillance or just out hunting with your buddies or tailgating.

www.naturescoffeekettle.com

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Flip-Box

Wednesday, August 1st, 2012

Leading up to Outdoor Retailer you get loads of press releases. Some things are cooler than others, but this one looks interesting.

It’s a cooler that folds flat for transport and storage and flips open with a self-locking design. The Flip-Box is American-made from 100% Apro recyclable polypropylene; the same material used in bicycle helmets.

Look for it at OR in the Sport-Brella booth (BR543).

www.sklz.com

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Stuffa Vest

Sunday, July 29th, 2012

Stuffa is a new clothing concept that features empty compartments in the construction rather than insulation. The brainchild of UK-based designer Sandro Cafasso it allows the wearer to “stuff” the compartments with clothing and any other items required for a short trip. On one hand, it beats checking a bag at the airport. On the other, I can imagine some things won’t travel quite as well as others.

If you are interested, Gizmag took a look at it which you might find useful.

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The Origins of Project Honor Camo

Wednesday, July 18th, 2012

Last week we showed you the new Project Honor Camouflage pattern from LBX Tactical. Taking its name from Project Honor, an awareness and charity program associated with the upcoming Electronic Arts video game title ‘Medal of Honor Warfighter’ you can now see how it was created.

Working with Element Group, they adapted the TF Lion insignia to produce the pattern and went to Duro Textiles for printing. Look for pre-orders later this week of a variety of products in this unique camo pattern.

lbxtactical.com/pages/project-honor-camo

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Smith Optics Elite Goes Hunting

Wednesday, July 18th, 2012

Chris Cummings from Smith Elite is the guest shooter on this weeks “The Fowl Life”.

This week on the Sportsman Channel show, the “Fowl Life” crew heads up to Idaho for a mallard duck hunt. Fowl Life host Chad Belding is joined by special guests Smith Optics Elite Division on Wednesday 7/16 at 10:00 AM with re-runs taking place throughout the week. Here, Chad Belding talks about Smith Optics and Ballistic Eye Protection and explains why they are great for hunting.

elite.smithoptics.com

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Elzetta Low Light Tactical Training & Zombie Shoot

Wednesday, July 18th, 2012

Elzetta Design, LLC is offering an affordable and fun opportunity to gain valuable tactical firearms training for low light conditions. The Elzetta Low Light Tactical Training & Zombie Shoot will be held on October 27, 2012 at The American Institute of Marksmanship (AIM) in Cave City, Kentucky. Tactics for overcoming the darkness with pistols, rifles/carbines, and shotguns will be taught by professional AIM instructors at their world-class facility. Following the day of serious training will be a just-for-fun live-fire Zombie Shoot to hone the low-light skills learned in the classroom and on the range. In addition to the Training & Zombie Shoot, there will be vendors, product demonstrations, and door prizes. Special guest, History Channel’s Top Shot Champion Dustin Ellermann, will also be at the event. More information is available at www.ELZETTA.com/ZombieShoot.htm

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