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SteriPEN Adventurer Opti UV Water Purifying Pen
July 16, 2012
Sterilize your water without boiling? With the SteriPEN Adventurer Opti UV Water Purifying Pen, you simply stick the pen into your water bottle, stir and it shines germicidal ultraviolet light into the water to kill the bacteria, viruses and protozoa that could very well make you sick. It takes about 90 seconds to sterilize one […]
BHEESTIE
July 12, 2012
Yikes, my cell got wet! Now what? The BHEESTIE is a clever little packet with little blue beads that pull the water away from your phone or any small electronic device. Drop your phone in the packet, and it works way better than the old rice trick, and you can use it over and over […]
Women’s Wonderland 30 by Sierra Designs
July 2, 2012
Yes, it’s summer, but it’s confusingly cold in San Francisco right now, so TrailblazerGirl tested the Women’s Wonderland 30 by Sierra Designs out in the field this weekend and was very thankfully protected from the climate (because honestly we forgot to bring a backup). The Women’s Wonderland 30 is what they call a “3-season” sleeping […]
Hoopla Floorless Shelter by Mountain Hardwear
June 26, 2012
How much tent do you really need? The new Hoopla Floorless Shelter by Mountain Hardwear is a lightweight tent, at just 2 lbs (1 kg), and has space for 4 people sleeping comfortably. It works well as a day shelter but it’s rounded shape and strong material mean that it will stand up to a […]
Tarts on Fire
June 26, 2012
Tarts on Fire? What? While everyone else is making S’mores, you’ll be making freshly baked, really toasted, tart shells with the clever Tarts on Fire Stick TrailblazerGirl just tried out on her expedition to the SoCal desert. Basically you wrap some dough, in our case it was pre-made biscuit dough, around the cup-shaped end and […]
Light My Fire SporkCase with Spork
June 22, 2012
Have Spork… have SporkCase. So you’re camping and naturally want to keep your utensils clean, and yes Mr. SmartyPants, that does include your Spork, the Swiss Army Knife of flatware. Take the next obvious step and there you have it: The SporkCase. It’s a simple and cute little, tough box to carry your Spork. And […]
Reusable To Go Lunch Cup at FredFlare
June 12, 2012
Fruit salad. Yummy-yummy. Hey, we’re all eating better, and this brand new Reusable To Go Lunch Cup, available at FredFlare.com, will make any salad suddenly good to go. The small cup will carry dressing or cottage cheese and the large cup will hold anything that you want mixed-up, and there’s a fork that clips on […]
LumaSpot Rhythm Lantern by Kelty
June 7, 2012
A disco light show… in the woods? Yes, the LumaSpot Rhythm Lantern by Keppy is a great LED camping lantern and spot light that lasts 30-100 hours. But, it’s also has a built-in speaker and hook-up for your MP3 player, and even better, the LED lights will rotate colors as your music is playing. It’s […]
OneLink Sleep System – SingleNest Hammock by Eagles Nest Outfitters
June 7, 2012
Ah, camping under the stars… and off the ground! This OneLink Sleep System – SingleNest Hammock by Eagles Nest Outfitters is an all-in-one hammock for campers. But wait there’s more… it also comes with a roof tarp that protects from the rain. But wait, there’s more… it also comes with mosquito netting to protect from […]
LightCap 300 by SolLight
June 5, 2012
One less thing to carry? How about two less things to carry? The LightCap 300 by SolLight is a solar-powered lantern, a one liter water bottle and a waterproof container for valuables. It weighs less than 10oz and has built-in loops for connecting straps or cords, but the cleverest design points are the wide-mouth opening […]
Stove in a Can
June 1, 2012
Stove in a can? Must be a gimmick, right? Well, the folks at Firefly Innovations have created a very clever package using the can itself as a stove and including inside 4 fuel cells (each lasting about an hour), a cooking ring and lid and waterproof matches. You open the can, take things out, light […]
Solar Spark Lighter by Sundance Solar
June 1, 2012
A pocket-size solar lighter? The Solar Spark Lighter by Sundance Solar is really a stainless steel parabolic mirror that focuses the sun’s energy to a precise point that can reach hundreds of degrees, thus lighting whatever you need. Imagine the looks on their faces when you take that out to light some kindling… priceless.
Seattle Sports PVC-Free Solar Shower
May 31, 2012
Us TrailblazerGirls don’t have a problem resolving the dichotomy of staying clean and going camping. Hey, just take a shower with you, and our friends at Seattle Sports have now just released their new PVC-free Solar Shower. Built with eco-friendly materials, the Solar Shower is a bag that you fill with water, leave in the […]
Adjustable Comfort Adult Sleeping Bag by Coleman
May 31, 2012
What is an “adjustable” sleeping bag? The newest trend is to have sleeping bags that can be configured differently depending on the weather, and the new Adjustable Sleeping Bag by Coleman does just that by using a divided cover with top and bottom flaps that allow campers to change how warm the bag is. So, […]
SylvanSport GO
May 23, 2012
It’s like a trailer-in-a-box. Everything you need to start camping with a trailer: a lightweight trailer with a pop-up tent, inflatable mattresses, an awning kit, bed/table panels, etc. This all-in-one SylvanSport GO has assembled quality components in a simple but complete little package for the fun weekend camper, but the really clincher is that the […]
Jompy Mini
May 22, 2012
Imagine passively boiling water while actively cooking. Wait, what does that mean? The Jompy is essentially a coiled tube that rests over your campfire. So, the campfire heats the water in the tube while also passing through to cook your food in a pot resting on the Jompy. This handy little device from our friends […]
Sawyer Squeeze Filter
May 17, 2012
You’re hiking the backcountry and need fresh water but don’t want to drink from the lake. What do you do? Well, one good answer is that you use your new Squeeze Filter by Sawyer. Simply fill up the pouch that comes with the filter (or use your own water bottle) and screw the filter on […]
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Women’s Mattress
May 15, 2012
We love to camp, but we hate being cold at night and frankly, a bad night’s sleep starts to wear on us after several days. But, the brand new NeoAir XLite Women’s Mattress by Therm-a-Rest intends to fix all that. This mattress compacts down to the size of a cucumber. It’s super light at just […]
Ultra-Sil Kitchen Sink by Sea to Summit
May 14, 2012
Imagine having a sink on your next camping trip. I know your concern would be the trouble of carting it around, but now imagine that it is lightweight and collapsible. Yep, the folks at Sea to Summit have invented this Ultra-Sil Kitchen Sink which does exactly that. It is essentially a collapsible, durable, lightweight bucket. […]
Firekeeper by Knud Holscher
May 9, 2012
As with so many super cool designs, your friends will look at it and be confused as to what it is and Danish designer Knud Holscher probably planned it that way. The Firekeeper is both a fire poker, for making and tending a wood fire, and also a fire blower, for blowing air into the […]
Marshmallow Tree by Rome
May 9, 2012
We like s’mores as much as the next girl, but imagine the oohs and aahs you’ll get when you whip out the Marshmallow Tree by Rome. This is probably the coolest “stick” for roasting marshmallows you’ll ever see, and it’s also the most useful since you can roast 10 marshmallows at once. As always, the […]
National Parks Thermal Flask by Pendleton
April 23, 2012
With this being National Park Week (come-on, get out there and take advantage), nothing would be more appropriate than this thermal flask by Pendleton labeled with the classic window decals that were given to park visitors back in the 1920s. It’s retro-chic and functional. What more could you ask for?
Outdoor Research Deluxe Spring Ring Headnet
April 16, 2012
No bug is gonna stop TrailblazerGirl. And while sometimes a spray does the trick, there are times when it just isn’t enough or just isn’t right with your skin cream… and yikes, what if you run out of spray anyhow? The Deluxe Spring Ring Headnet from Outdoor Research will collapse small enough to fit in to […]
Tulip Lantern by Snow Peak
April 12, 2012
A lantern for the 21st century. The Tulip Lantern by Snow Peak has a sleek design and an LED light that can be set to different brightness and focus settings. The arm can be angled to aim the light any direction you want and it can be hung from a tree or the roof of […]