Yeti has introduced a removable handle and lid with straw.
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ORSM – Yeti Introduces Tumbler Handle and Straw Lid
Friday, August 5th, 2016NEMO Equipment – Helio LX Pressure Shower
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016Many of you are familiar with the Helio Pressure Washer from NEMO Equipment. At the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market which begins today, NEMO will unveil their new LX version which doubles the original model’s 11 liter capacity to 22 liters. They’ve also increased the pressure by 20%.
Lifestraw Introduces Lifestraw Go Water Bottle At Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2016
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016LAUSANNE, Switzerland (July 27, 2016) – LifeStraw®, a global leader in developing innovative filtration and purification products for safe drinking water, will debut the LifeStraw Go water bottle, utilizing a two-stage filtration process that removes bacteria and protozoa to make microbiologically contaminated water safe to drink, while also reducing organic chemicals, chlorine and bad taste. Being unveiled at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, Aug. 3-6 in Salt Lake City, the LifeStraw Go bottle is available in five colors (blue, pink, purple, green and gray), to appeal to a variety of consumers in a wide range of outdoor pursuits. Available for $49.95 at retail locations throughout North America, including REI, and online at www.lifestraw.com, it will be on display at booth #39181.
The LifeStraw Go is engineered for a broad range of activities, from hiking, running, backpacking, emergency preparedness and traveling to everyday hydration at work, home or the gym. LifeStraw Go weighs less than 8 ounces and holds 22 ounces of filtered water that meets stringent U.S. EPA standards. It features a flip top bite valve and carabiner, is BPA free and contains no chemicals. Its raw materials meet U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations.
“With an upgraded two-stage filtration system, the LifeStraw Go delivers increased confidence to outdoor enthusiasts and those living an active lifestyle who are seeking safe drinking water on-the- go,” said Alison Hill, LifeStraw’s managing director. “It furthers our commitment to be proactive in innovation, develop great technology that cultivates trust in our brand amongst consumers, while expanding our efforts to provide safe water to developing communities and children around the world.”
In the two-stage filtration process, stage one is a hollow fiber membrane that removes 99.9999 percent of bacteria (E. coli and salmonella), 99.9 percent of protozoa (Giardia, Cryptosporidium, etc.), and reduces turbidity by filtering particulate matter larger than 0.2 microns. Stage two is an activated carbon capsule that reduces chlorine, organic chemical matter (like herbicides and pesticides), and bad taste. The hollow fiber membrane will filter up to 264 gallons throughout its life, while the carbon capsule will filter 26 gallons. Replacements are available for both.
lifestraw.com/products/lifestraw-go
Yeti – Hopper Flip 12
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016
Austin, Texas — YETI®, a leading premium cooler and drinkware brand, is expanding their family of durable and portable soft coolers. The Hopper™ family now includes the Hopper Flip™ — a 100% leakproof, tough-as-nails, carry-the-day soft cooler that’s built for adventure.
The Hopper Flip™ retains ice for days and can withstand serious abuse in the field, on the water, or at the campsite. Its compact, cubed design makes for easy hauling while the wide-mouth opening provides greater visibility and access to your food and drinks.
“YETI built its reputation on indestructible coolers and drinkware that set the standard for ice retention,” says Matt Reintjes, YETI CEO. “While we’ve made strides for the soft cooler industry with the original Hopper, we saw a need for an even more portable solution that continues to raise expectations for performance and durability. The Hopper Flip is perfect for day-trips anywhere.”
The Hopper Flip’s over-engineered construction includes the leakproof HydroLok™ Zipper, the puncture resistant DryHide™ Shell, and up to 1 inch of superior ColdCell™ Insulation. The heavy-duty EVA foam bottom and RF-welded seams provide waterproof construction and unmatched durability, while the double-stitched handles and included removable shoulder strap offer comfortable, reliable carrying options.
The HitchPoint™ Grid makes the Hopper Flip™ compatible with the MOLLE Bottle Opener, MOLLE Zinger, as well as our water-resistant SideKick™ Gear Case, perfect for stashing your keys, wallet, and extra gear.
The Hopper Flip will be available in Fog Gray through authorized dealers and on yeti.com starting August 25, 2016. Retail price is $279.99.
yeti.com/hopper-flip-12-cooler
Fight And Flight Tactical – T.A.S.K.
Friday, July 22nd, 2016It’s been awhile since we last mentioned the T.A.S.K. (Tactical Ass Scrubbing Kit) from Fight And Flight Tactical but it’s still a cool product.
Constructed from 8mm antimicrobial spacer mesh, the T.A.S.K. fits standard-sized soap bars, although it also works well with just slivers of soap and even liquid soap, and facilitates a thick lather to wash away dirt and grime, while inhibiting bacterial growth. Includes 6″ webbing loop for hanging out to dry, use at a field sanitation station, or simply for retention.
Available in Black, Coyote Brown and Tan 499.
www.fightandflight.com/index.php/tactical/miscellaneous/t-a-s-k-tactical-ass-scrubbing-kit
Waterbrick / Ammobrick / Foodbrick
Wednesday, June 15th, 2016I ran across these and thought they were pretty cool. Waterbrick International offers these containers for bulk storage of various items that can be stacked.
The secret is in the design. Not only do they boast handles but they also have molded protrusions and indentations that allow the bricks to interlock when stacked.
This design also gives you a lot of options for stowage and portage.
Yes, they are food amd water safe.
SOFIC 2016 – MMI Outdoor Announces Re-Introduction Of Catoma Brand
Friday, May 20th, 2016
At SOFIC 2016, MMI Outdoor is re-introducing their Catoma Adventure Shelters brand as Catoma and extending the product line to include all products designed and manufactured under their watch. If you’re attending SOFIC, you can find Catoma at Booth #238 on the main floor. Thermal Concealment, unique load carriage products, and Depsoc360 camouflage will now fall under the Catoma brand in addition to the individual tents that have been a staple in the military shelter market for well over a decade. The Improved BedNet System family of products – now given the name “Burrow IBNS” because of its shape and function – is a pop-up bug screen and tent system sold to the US Military to the tune of over 300,000 units.
The Catoma Adventure Shelters brand – under the MMI Outdoor parent company umbrella – was created in 1993 as a humble designer and importer of rugged tents to serve the brave firefighters on the front lines of wildland forest fires in the American West. The method of designing tents to serve the specific needs of elite users began there. Through growth over the last two decades, Catoma has become a leading provider of unique individual tents for the United States Armed Forces as well, founded on their willingness to design around the requests of their end users.
With close proximity to Fort Benning for testing and input, this design and testing protocol naturally led to opportunities outside the tent market, leading MMI to begin Research and Development on a number of military projects over the last decade. Close collaboration with training elements under the guidance of Director of Sales, Martin Lambert (Former US Army) – and his extensive contact with the Special Operations community – led to the development of unique sniper and reconnaissance-focused thermal concealment products whose capabilities remain unmatched to date. A defense manufacturing and sales partnership with Granite Gear eventually led MMI to venture into designing their own unique load carriage solutions, leading to considerable expansion of in-house design capabilities. Near-daily indexing with end user groups for testing and evaluation has given MMI unique insight into their products and how they are used.
An aging tent line on the Catoma front and newfound capability to design and manufacture product led to the necessity to consolidate the efforts. A re-facing of the Catoma brand began with a focus on the rugged, tactical nature of the products coming from the design program at MMI. The new Catoma logo you see here is not just a cosmetic change, but one that better reflects the warrior heritage of the products themselves. “In developing the icon for Catoma, we kept coming back to imagery of tools and weapons used by warriors of the past: Spartan helmets, Native American spearheads, and battle axes of the Viking Age were all inspirations for the shape,” says Marketing Director Jake Pugh.
An overhaul of existing products and the addition of products previously in development have resulted in a strong tactical and commercial line-up for the Catoma brand to begin its new chapter.
Pure Hydration – Sentinel InLine Individual Water Purification Device
Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
Pure Hydration is a company owned and founded by Jon Grant, who has been involved with both the Marine Corps and Army Individual Water Purification programs. Pure Hydration’s latest product, the Sentinel InLine, was developed specifically for military application as an inline filtration system for use with military personnel in the field. It has to be noted that the Sentinel is currently in the prototype stage, although it has passed independent NSF P248 testing, and Pure Hydration is seeking funding through Kickstarter for further testing and refinement of the Sentinel.
Pure Hydration products feature purifiers which utilize a non-woven, tortuous path depth filter media, with up to 400 layers of pores between high surface area sub-micron fibers. The fibers remove negatively charged sub-micron particles through electroadhesion and electro adsorption, while larger particles are caught within the fiber matrix. Powdered carbon and silver ion components within the filter media further neutralize a broad spectrum of contaminants, allowing water to pass through the filter, clean and safe to drink. The filters have been tested as blocking the following media and pathogens:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/246738048/pure-hydration-sentinel-individual-water-purificat
