MSR Flex 4 System

After an entire day of hiking tough trails and unforgiving terrain, a fulfilling meal and a sleeping bag seem to be the foremost things on everyone’s mind. Unfortunately, heavy cookware is often awkward to pack along with the other necessary wilderness supplies and as a result food quality suffers. Nothing is less rewarding than scraping a badly cooked meal from dirty, blackened pans because there was not enough room for the proper equipment.

Thankfully, MSR has taken sympathy on ill fed campers and outdoor chef extraordinaires. The Flex 4 System is a complete set of cookware: a 3.2-liter nonstick Duralite DX pot, 2 strainer lids, 1 Talon pot handle, 4 polypropylene DeepDish plates and 4 insulated 12.5-ounce mugs, intelligently designed to fit inside a single 5.3-liter pot. Compact and complete, the entire array weighs only 3 pounds, 10.8 ounces and occupies 6.25 x 12 inches, saving plenty of room for all the food you will be cooking.

Mad River Adventure 16 Canoe Review

Canoeing around a lake or pond can be very enjoyable and relaxing. While purchasing a canoe can be expensive upfront, it pays for itself with the amount of fun that can be had. Think about enjoying a great sunny day out on the lake in a canoe with nature all around you. Any outdoor enthusiast can rent a canoe, but renting can become a hassle. If you want to be on the water at your convenience, then purchasing a canoe might be for you. There are many canoes out there with different features, but for average outdoor enthusiast, there really are only a few. One that many other adventurers and enthusiasts enjoy is the Adventure 16 canoe by Mad River.

The Adventure 16 canoe is not your typical canoe as it is built around a molded polyethylene body. Traditional canoes are typically built around a fiberglass body and frame. Weighing in at 84 pounds, the Adventure 16 will still require two people to carry it, but it still weighs less than some traditional canoes. The Adventure 16 canoe measures in at 16 feet long by 37 inches wide. This size is great for two people to paddle, but can accommodate three people with a third center seat. This canoe has a max capacity of 950 pounds, so it accommodates any adventurer. Since the body is made from polyethylene, the Adventure 16 can ride higher in the water. This should be considered before paddling with three people as tipping the canoe could be possible. If this canoe tips over, it is fairly easy to right due to the polyethylene body.

The Motorola MR350R FRS/GMRS Two way radio

The Motorola MR350R FRS/GMRS two way radio is a 22 channel communication devise from one of the pioneers in the industry. Also known as the Motorola Talkabout MR350R, the radio offers a bevy of easy-to-use features. It is designed for use in both indoors and out. Provided operation is within the effective range, the MR350 works extremely well for two-way communication among shoppers in a busy mall, between two moving vehicles in a convoy trip or for adventurers in the extreme outdoors.

The MR350R is sold and packaged with; Two Motorola TalkAbout MR350R two way radios,
two removable swivel belt clips, two rechargeable NiMH batteries, a dual drop-in desktop charger, an
emergency preparedness checklist and a user manual.

REI Kingdom 6 Tent

Take the entire family camping for the weekend! REI’s Kingdom 6 tent offers ample space for up to six people to find shelter in the evenings. Rectangular, with an optional rain fly, windscreen and a freestanding design, this tent is ideal for large groups. Even in heavy weather conditions, this shelter can truly keep campers safe, as long as they are inside. Properly ventilated quarters are equally important, in the case of extreme heat and condensation, and an owner of this tent will truly realize that they have made the right choice.

Privacy can often be limited out in the wilderness, but REI has obviously made an effort to preserve some civilized qualities. As necessary, optional dividers can be installed with easy to use zippers, rendering the large chamber into two separate rooms. Each room has its own private door, complete with ventilated mesh panel and a window from which to admire the scenery or the morning sunlight. Thankfully, the door is weatherproof. While the rain, winds and hail render the landscape outside the REI Kingdom 6 tent unlivable; its inhabitants remain safe inside. Throughout the tent, mesh pockets litter the design and provide a solution for cluttered personal items and materials. Perfect for families, each member can have their own pocket in which to store their things.
Setting up the Kingdom 6 tent is surprisingly simple. Two pole assemblies form the necessary supports, while a series of clips keep the spacious ceiling from caving in on sleeping campers. As with most tents, stakes fasten it to the ground. If fellow outdoor enthusiasts are found wanting, an additional pole-supported vestibule is available for purchase and can be an easy way to expand a barren camp into a more comfortable living space. Coated nylon prevents most tearing and stress after much use, but if such a tragedy happens to befall a camper, a handy repair kit comes along with the tent and can alleviate most problems in a matter of minutes.
Once the time comes to pack up the REI Kingdom 6 tent, the fabric itself folds without much effort into a small bag easily carried on one’s back. It is all too often that a vital piece of a tent is lost whilst packing or transit due to a dearth of places to store such materials. However, this product has prepared for such events - each component has a corresponding compartment in the bag.

Mad River Reflection 17

If you are looking for a top quality canoe, the Mad River Reflection 17 is a top contender for you to consider. This canoe has a large capacity and a long hull so you can easily use it for a family. It can also be used for multiple day trips because you will have enough space for storing food and other necessities.

You will find that the Mad River Reflection 17 gets top reviews for maneuvering, stability, and overall efficiency. They feature web style seating with a shallow arched hull. They also include a yoke that is made out of Ash wood. This makes it convenient to carry the canoe without damaging it when you are moving it in and out of the water.