The Helio Mat from NEMO Equipment made its debut during August’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. This companion to the popular Helio Shower will be available early 2015.
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Sneak Peek – The Helio Mat from NEMO Equipment
Wednesday, September 17th, 2014Snugpak Now Offering Ionosphere And Scorpion 2 In Coyote Tan
Monday, September 15th, 2014Snugpak is now offering their Ionosphere and Scorpion 2 tents in Coyote Tan. Both the Ionosphere and Scorpion 2 both use 5000mm PU material for th efly and flooring, along with DAC Featherlite NSL poles made from TH72M anodized aluminum with pressfit connectors.
Shared features:
• Flysheet is a lightweight 210t Polyester RipStop with a 5000mm waterproof polyurethane coating
• Inner Tent constructed of 190t Nylon with 50D Polyester No-See-Um-Mesh
• DAC Featherlite NSL anodized poles with pressfit connectors
• All DAC Poles are made from TH72M aluminum
• All seams are taped sealed
• Repair Kit included
Ionosphere
The Ionosphere is a compact and lightweight 1-person tent with a streamlined low profile design. An included full mosquito net inner can be set up and used on its own, or added to the fly when weather turns bad.
• 1 Doors
• Alloy Stakes (14 + 2 Spare Stakes)
• Available in Olive and Coyote Tan
• Pack Weight 3.34 lbs. (Fly, Inner Tent, Poles, Stakes, Repair Kit & Carry Case)
• Pack size 17”L x 5.25”D inches
Scorpion 2
The Scorpion 2 features a unique Fly-First Pitch Type Design, allowing one to pitch the fly and then attach the inner tent. This means the fly can be set up independently as a shelter.
• 1 Door & 3 Vents
• Alloy Stakes (14 + 2 Spare Stakes)
• Available in Olive and Coyote Tan
• Pack Weight 5.83 lbs. (Fly, Inner Tent, Poles, Stakes, Repair Kit & Carry Case)
• Pack size 17”L x 7.5”D inches
Litefighter – CataMount 2
Friday, September 12th, 2014
Litefighter’s Catamount 2 is a two-person, cold weather combat tent originally designed for Special Forces units who requested a highly stable, backpackable tent for changing mountain weather conditions. The Catamount 2 has the following features:
The CataMount 2 is available in Coyote Tan 499, Kryptek Highlander, and MultiCam.
litefighter.com/product/catamount-2-cold-weather-combat-tent
OR Summer Market – Brooks Range
Monday, August 11th, 2014I’ve mentioned the Brooks Range Elephant Foot Sleeping Bag in the past but it remains one of the simplest, yet effective items out there.
Designed to work in concert with a parka, the Elephant Foot Sleeping Bag covers your feet to offer full, to-toe coverage. It weighs 18 oz and is filled with 8.5oz of 850+ DownTek treated goose down for waterproofness. The 20D shell incorporates a foot box lined with 40D nylon for abrasion resistance yet maintaining minimal weight.
http://brooks-range.com/Elephant-Foot.html
OR Summer Market – Sierra Designs
Wednesday, August 6th, 2014
The Backcountry Bed Duo from Sierra Designs is based on their Backcountry Bed introduced last Summer OR. Essentially, it incorporates a comforter bib into the sleeping bag in a 30 Deg Down or New for 2015, Synthetic model to bring the price down. It incorporates a foot vent and accommodates side, stomach and back sleepers. The new Duo model let’s you bring a friend.
The Duke’s House – TDY Housing For SF, By SF
Friday, July 25th, 2014
QuickTop Shelters
Tuesday, July 8th, 2014Many use pop up sun shelters but they are prone to breakage. Recently, I was introduced to QuickTop Shelters during a trip to Maryland. I was impressed with the durability as well as the good looks of these shelters. They are available in solid colors as well as printed covers. Available in 10′ x 10′ or 10′ x 12.5′ they would be great for trade shows.
QuickTop Shelters are Made in USA. In fact, they’re manufactured right outside of DC and you are going to start seeing them everywhere. Already, sports teams are purchasing them for their durability. I recently had a chance to visit their factory and see everything this company does. They build pieces of kit that are used by virtually everyone in the military. These QuickTop Shelters are based on technology designed for the frames of Decon Shelters. Not only are they strong and durable, but they are also easy to set up as you can see in this video.
Like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/quicktopshelters
SJK Hunting partners With Outback Outdoors To Test And Evaluate For Fall 2014 Hunting Gear
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014With over 80 years of combined hunting experience, Outback Outdoors contributes extensively to the SJK Hunting design process.
BOULDER, COLO. – SJK Hunting (formerly Slumberjack), manufacturers of outdoor gear since 1957, is partnering with Outback Outdoors to test, evaluate, and provide feedback for a brand new line of hunting gear, launching for fall 2014. With decades of experience and hundreds of successful hunts, Outback Outdoors brings a priceless amount of knowledge to the SJK Hunting product design and development process.
Providing real world testing and feedback, Outback Outdoors helps SJK Hunting hone designs and vet features to create the most cutting edge hunting gear available. A collective of highly skilled and experienced hunters who spend much of the year creating video of their hunts for a regular segment on the Sportsman Channel, Outback Outdoors is an ideal partner for this collaboration.
“We’ve been making outdoor gear for over 50 years so when we set out to create a line of dedicated hunting gear, we already knew what works well for backpacking and camping,” said Russell Rowel, Vice President of SJK Hunting. “Since hunters have very specific gear needs, we wanted to get as much input as possible from highly experienced backcountry hunters. That’s why we partnered with Outback Outdoors. They have the knowledge, experience, and passion to help us create some of the most functional hunting gear on the market.”
Outback Outdoors is a team of three experienced hunters and outdoorsmen, including Trevon Stoltzfus, Adam Wells, and Dave Beronio. Blending a passion for the hunt with a desire to bring a fresh perspective to the world of hunting videos, this team of hunting industry professionals spends hundreds of days each season hunting, filming, and now working with SJK Hunting’s new line of hunting gear.
SJK Hunting’s new for 2014 line incorporates proven hunting features and functionality into every product. Lightweight materials, durable construction, cutting edge Kryptek camouflage, and an extensive amount of input from the highly experienced team at Outback Outdoors combine to create some of the most cutting edge backpacks, treestand bags, and accessories available.
SJK Hunting launched their first ever line of hunting specific backpacks, treestand bags, and accessories at the annual SHOT Trade Show in Salt Lake City on January 14, 2014. Retail availability is scheduled for summer 2014.
www.slumberjack.com/tacticalhuntinggear
