Bus Bum was developed out of necessity by a longtime member of LA’s textile industry. She related that she had once sat on something that stained her pants so she sewed up a padded seat cushion which could be rolled up.
Bus Bum is available in a variety of colors. It is made in the US from anti-microbial and durable US materials. The slip cover can also be removed for cleaning.
Helinox has teamed up with RCVA to introduce a limited run of camp furniture featuring artists Ben Horton and Kelsey Brookes from the RVCA Artist Network Program.
Personally, I like Horton’s fish motif, but Horton’s background in biology really shows through.
Learn more at helinox.com/collections/helinox-x-rvca-2022
Big Agness offers a Merino (87% New Zealand Merino wool, 13% nylon) sleeping bag liner that can be used as a stand alone for warmer conditions. At 82″ long, it features 60″ of girth at the shoulder with a snap closure 42″ side opening. The neck opening incorporates a shock cord closure.
www.bigagnes.com/Sleeping-Bag-Liner-Wool
This Outdoor Retailer Summer Market is Germany’s Grüezil Bag premiere in the US.
What I find compellling about the brand is that the use a combination of down (70%) and wool (30%) as insulation. They cover their down with AlmWolle which protects the down from moisture, even when there is high humidity.
This survival model seen here integrates a bug net and is designed to go down to around 40 deg F.
ENO has got something for your next beach visit.
With the Lounger GL you’ve got a nice place to lounge up off of the sand and in a sitting position so you can enjoy some eyeball liberty or keep a sharp eye out for Jaws while little Billy frolics in the waves.
The Klymit Drift Camping Pillowcase makes sleeping away from home a bit more comfortable.
It flips inside out to go from a travel pillow which resists dirt to a comfy jersey fabric side for sleeping in comfort. Fits a Queen sized pillow.
If you face a lot of dust while bivouacked but want the comforts of home, check this one out.
Stone Glacier is expanding their sleeping bag line with a quilt which features an open bottom. This saves weight as you sleep atop your pad and aren’t carrying the portion of the bag that compresses under your body. It can be pulled closed via the bungees at the rear.
The shell is 15 Denier Pertex Quantum Shell with DWR. The insulation is 850+ Fill Power HyperDRY™ 90/10 Grey Goose Down.
Asheville, N.C. — Today, Eagles Nest Outfitters, Inc. (ENO), the leader in packable hammocks and outdoor relaxation gear, is pleased to announce that its reimagined DoubleNest Hammock has received an REI Co-op Editors’ Choice Award. This accolade comes a few months after ENO relaunched its iconic DoubleNest Hammock in January of 2022 with bluesign® approved fabric, thoughtfully updated features, and a refreshed color palette.
The REI Co-op Editors’ Choice Awards were developed in 2020 by REI’s in-house editorial team as a way to honor the top-performing products based on rigorous field tests conducted by REI staff and member-testers, sustainability attributes, and co-op member and customer feedback. The highest-scoring products are featured in Gear Guides found on Expert Advice and Uncommon Path, and the best of the best receive an REI Co-op Editors’ Choice Award. The full collection of REI Co-op Editors’ Choice Award winners can be found at REI.com/editors-choice.
“In our field test, our testers believed there was no better hammock for a wide range of activities,” noted REI Co-op editors. “Its roominess and comfiness are spectacular, and we’re happy to recommend the hammock to anyone in the market.”
The reimagined ENO DoubleNest Hammock series underwent a meticulous development process that included retooling our supply chain, thoughtfully updating product construction, and fine-tuning our point-of-purchase strategy. “We’re elated to hear that our focus on design, responsibly made materials, and customer experience has been rewarded with this honor, and that the DoubleNest maintains its status as the industry-leading adventure-ready hammock,” said ENO’s Chief Product Officer, Ryan Klinger.
The reimagined DoubleNest Hammock builds upon the success of its predecessor, maintaining its portability, packability, ease of use, and original features while also incorporating:
• FreeWave® nylon solid color fabric that is supremely comfortable, breathable, fast-drying, and certified as 100% bluesign® approved
• An exclusive crinkle treatment providing exceptional softness and packability
• An extended 9.5-foot (2.9-meter) hammock body allowing extra room to stretch out, lay flat, and relax
• A bonus internal stash pocket, housed in the stuff sack, to organize essentials
• Specially designed (patent-pending) hammock-specific carabiners that easily attach to all ENO hammock straps or other secure anchor points, and help maintain correct orientation for a safer, easier hang
• Refreshed hardware including a custom side-release buckle and larger, sturdier cord lock making for quick setup and pack up every time
Weighing the same as its predecessor, the 19-ounce (538-gram) DoubleNest Hammock ($74.95), DoubleNest Print Hammock and DoubleNest Giving Back Hammocks ($84.95) can support up to 400 pounds. Each remains compatible with all ENO hammock straps, stands, bug nets, rain tarps, and insulation systems to continue to enable hammock enthusiasts to build their own hammock system tailored to any pursuit. The DoubleNest Hammocks can be found online and at specialty outdoor retailers across the country.
