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).
The Helio Pressure Shower from NEMO Equipment is great for deployed or back country clean up, whether it’s just you that needs a shower or you are cleaning equipment.
Notice that you don’t have to hang this one upside down to get it to work. Instead, it uses a foot pump to build up pressure.
It comes complete with an 11 liter tank that warms the water in the sun, a hose with spray nozzle, pump, and carrying case. I really like the spray nozzle. It’s just like the one we had in our kitchen sink when I was growing up and it’s very easy to use. I got my hands on a prototype last Summer during Outdoor Retailer and I was duly impressed with the amount of pressure you can build up seeing how it’s powered via a foot pump.
www.nemoequipment.com/nemo2012-helio-camp
– Eric Graves
Camelbak is officially launching the Mil Spec Antidote reservoir at this week’s Warrior Expo East. The Antidote is the reservoir used in the new USMC Pack. At the show it will be displayed with the ThermoBak AB and Ambush and also offered as a stand-alone accessory system.
Mil Spec Antidote features include:
-NEW fill port – lower profile, lighter, opens with 1/4 turn. Can’t be overtightened. Easily accessible.
-NEW unique low profile shape reduces “reservoir stack” for operating in vehicles or tight spaces.
-NEW self-sealing Quick Link at reservoir and manual QL Hydro Lock for easy refill and instant on-the-move component interchangeability.
-Patented Big Bite valve offers true “drink and drop” hands-free operation.
-Covered by Camelbak’s “Got Your Bak” lifetime guarantee.
Camelbak products are available for unit and agency purchase through ADS Inc. And, make sure you check out the full line this week at Warrior Expo East.
Warrior Expo EAST
July 12 1030 – 1600 EDT
July 13 1030 – 1500 EDT
Virginia Beach Convention Ctr
Virginia Beach, VA
The TERD Kit from Advanced Outfitters is an idea whose time has come. It contains all of your critical doody making materials. Seriously. Have you ever needed to make number two on the trail or in the field and realized the essentials are spread out amongst your kit?
Apparently, this happened to Advanced Outfitters owner Kevin Martin enough times that he decided to do something about it. He really is an old outdoor hand and came up with the Tactical, Everything Required for Dumping Kit. TERD, get it? It consists of a Ti cathole digger, 2 zippered pouches, 1 for TP the other for baby wipes / lady essentials. Also, it integrates a handy clip for hanging it from limbs, etc. It will come in a snazzy turd brown. Look for it, early Fall 2012 from www.advancedoutfitters.com
Camelbak’s new All Clear water bottle utilizes proven UV technology to effectively neutralize microbiological contaminants to EPA standards in 60 seconds. That’s right. The same bottle you drink from can be used to purify your water. No funny taste. No difficult to use filters. All you have to do is fill your bottle. Replace the cap, press the button for 2 seconds and then agitate it for 60 seconds.
Available for unit and agency orders from ADSinc.com
Jetboil makes a variety of accessories for their stoves, but the Fry Pan is pretty cool.
The fry pan uses Jetboil’s FluxRing technology which provides even heating. There is also a plastic base cover that doubles use for food prep or as a plate for eating.
Liberty Bottle Works has introduced a new sport cap featuring one-handed operation, spill-proof design and compatibility with their full line of recycled aluminum bottles. As with all Liberty products, they are Made in the USA. This will make a great companion for the “Keep Calm and Return Fire” water bottle.
