I tried out NEMO’s Moonlite Reclining Camp Chair at an event during this summer’s last Outdoor Retailer show in Denver.
It’s not only comfortable, but also lightweight (1 lbs, 14 oz) and packs up into a convenient carry case. It will bear up to 300 lbs.
NEMO is showing them as sold out but web searches turn up various colors available on-line as well as in-store at different retailers including REI. Additionally, FirstLite has the Antler model in-stock.
Mountain Hardware is introducing some new sleeping bags for Spring 2023 including the Yawn Patrol seen here in Green.
This down filled bag will be offered in 15 deg and 30 deg versions and includes a few features you might be interested in.
In addition to a tinnier cut, there’s zippered arm access on either side as well as a zippered opening at the foot.
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.
