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.
First published in August 2008, this article is a great look at a time proven technology.
I don’t know how I would have made it through my tour in Germany without my trusty Esbit Cooker. Issued as part of the German Ration Pack (EPA), Esbit fuel was readily available all over Germany. The tablets burn for between 7 and 12 minutes depending on the size and should boil half a liter in about 7 minutes. What I really liked about them was lack of smell or smoke.
The cooker itself is a simple design. Its stamped galvanized steel with riveted folding legs that once folded flat, carried its own solid fuel bars. They come in three sizes: small, medium, and large. The legs are adjustable by detents stamped into the legs. The larger the cooker, the more settings. For example, the small cooker’s legs can be set at 90 degrees, 45 degrees, or closed. You can see in the picture the indentations in the legs for the settings. I tossed mine years ago but the only place it ever showed the slightest sign of rust was at the rivets. I never thought I would be able to find another one, until now.
And now they have mugs!
Esbit products can be found here on the web but I purchased mine at Eddie Bauer.
Photos from Esbit GMbH.
Source Hydration offers the Razor; the keep-it-simple approach to MOLLE hydration. It is designed to integrate specifically with armor vest carriers and other platforms with PALS webbing. However, they did something interesting. The Razor can be fitted to both even and odd numbered PALS channels thanks to a little bit of innovation. The low profile baffled bladder is great for use while seated or when wearing packs.
Unit and agency orders go to www.adsinc.com.
Collapsible water bottle manufacturer Vapur considers their product Anti-Bottles. They roll up to tale up little space when empty yet are durable, freezable, dishwasher-safe and BPA-free. Additionally, the cap features a carabiner to help carry the Vapur Element.
OTTE Gear has introduced another water bottle with Liberty Bottle Works and Bawidamann. This time they used Bawidamann’s popular “Dive Girl” pinup. Made in USA!, BPA free, food grade liner good for water, wine, beer, (carbonation not a problem) whisky up to 80 proof. This one is slightly smaller at 24 oz. The cost is $16 or are free with a $350 purchase.
Extreme Outfitters has just introduced a new 32 oz Wide Mouth water bottle. These BPA Free bottles are Grey with Black lids and made from Eastman Tritan, a material that offers clarity, toughness, heat resistance and chemical resistance. The coolest thing about these is that they come with the spillguard insert. Ok, maybe this is the coolest thing; they are only $4.99 through the end of this month.
www.extremeoutfitters.us/32ozwidemouthbottlegrayblack
