Molehill Mountain Equipment Packable Jacket & Pants
Retail Price: $44.95-$54.95 sizes 2T -14 www.molehillmtn.com Findings: I have been a mission for quality kid’s rain gear for awhile now. This packable jacket has a lot of features that I really like. Here’s how Molehill describes it, Our Packables line of wind gear is our most innovative, functional, practical, lightweight line yet. All pieces pack […]
Katadyn Vario Water Filter
Retail price: $89.95 www.katadyn.com Company specs: Microfiltration method: cleanable ceramic disc lengthens life of primary microfilter. 0.3 Micron high surface area pleated glassfiber microfilter removes waterborne bacteria and cysts. Replaceable carbon core reduces chemicals, pesticides and bad taste in water. Output: up to 2 qt/minute. Cartridge capacity: up to 500 gallons depending on water quality. […]
Leki Pathfinder Jr. & Diva Aergon Antishock Trekking Poles
www.leki.com Retail price: Jr. poles–$49.95, Diva–$139.95 Order here at Amazon! Specs per manufacturer: Diva: positive angle Aergon grip, super lock system, soft anti-shock system lite, ultra sonic finish, interchangeable basket system, carbide flextip, weight–15.8 oz/pair, length–61-125 cm. Pathfinder Jr.: kid’s cor-tec compact grip, buckle strap, super lock system, ultra sonic finish, interchangeable basket system, steel […]
Guyot Designs Microbites
Retail Price: $4.95 www.guyotdesigns.com Findings: A great price for a nice set of utensils. The holes are handy for tying with perlon. They fit nicely in my cook set too. I was worried that the spork would be poky in my mouth, but I had no problem. The kids think it soooo cool that each […]
Backpacker’s Pantry Outback Oven Ultralight
Retail Price: $47.90 Specs per manufacturer: The best oven for the weight conscious traveler. The Outback Oven Ultralight set includes an 8″pot parka, riser bar, scorch buster, reflector collar, ultralight thermometer, backcountry baking booklet, and a mesh carrying sack. Designed to work with your own light weight cook set. Weight: 9.5 oz Findings: I thought […]
Innate Fresco V2 Stainless Steel Single Wall Water Bottle
Retail Price: $17.00 CAD Specs per manufacturer: made with premium 304, 18/8 food grade stainless steel, easy to clean wide mouth threaded collar of tested #5 food grade polypropylene for use in cool conditions; no more frozen lips on cold days, independently tested to US FDA, unique lid design for easy carrying and […]
REI Zig Zag Sleeping Bag
Retail Price: $99 (now available in overstock only) www.rei.com Specs per manufacturer: For serious little outdoor enthusiasts! This high-tech 3-season kids’ REI Zig Zag sleeping bag offers the same protection and features as our adult bags. Weight 2 lb 4 oz Fits person up to 5′ tall Stuff sack size: 8′ x 14″ Findings: We’ve […]
The North Face Tigger 15 Youth Sleeping Bag
Retail Price:$89 www.thenorthface.com Specs per manufacturer: Engineered with the same technical design as its adult counterpart, the Tigger offers simple, safe features so kids can stay warm on outdoor excursions in temperatures down to 20 degrees F. Max user height: 5’0″ Stuff sack size: 7.5″ x 13.5″ Weight: 2 lbs 1 oz Findings: We have […]
Sierra Designs Dragonfly 40 Youth Sleeping Bag
Retail price:$89 www.sierradesigns.com Specs per manufacturer: For cold nights or chilly sleepers, the Dragonfly offers a healthy helping of HeatSync insulation, a tricot-lined foot box for extra-warm feet, a draft tube to seal the zipper, and an ergonomic hood to seal in body heat. The included Sleep E-Z Pillow slots into its own pocket for […]
Outdoor Research Palisade Pants
Retail Price: $59.00 www.outdoorresearch.com Specs per manufacturer: These no-nonsense pants will easily become trusted trekking sidekicks. Waterproof and fully seam taped, no moisture gets through protecting you from the heaviest spring downpour. Full-length, double-separating side zippers provide versatile venting options and allow for a drop seat when nature calls. Keep these hard-working pants stowed in […]