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February 16th, 2010 | in Reviews | Leave a comment

The Coleman Tent Kit will come in handy throughout your entire camping trip. The mallet is a perfect fit for the stakes, and the stake puller pulls them out without bending them. The broom and dust pan are moderately helpful if you have a small mess or a little bit of dirt, dust or sand in your tent. It all comes in a little carrying case that doesn’t take up much room but helps keep everything together and in one spot so it is easy to find whenever you are in need of it.

 

This is a complete kit with everything you will need to set up your tent and keep it clean throughout your camping trip. The kit comes with four brawny 10-inch tent stakes for all four corners; a firm rubber mallet for hammering in the stakes into the ground; a whisk broom and dust pan for cleaning your tent; a tent stake puller that pulls out the stakes one by one without bending them; and finally a mesh bag in which to store all of it.  In all everything weighs about three pounds, so it is not too heavy to carry around with you on your camping expeditions. This kit houses everything any camper might need to first put up a tent, clean it while in use, and then break it down in one simple kit.

 

Many enthusiastic campers have bought this useful kit without many expectations, but most found that the contents of the kit were very helpful. However, there have been a few instances where the mallet handle has fallen off the rubber part. Also, there were reports that the stakes bent the first time they were hammered into the ground and that the stake pullers were found to be just a waste of time. The same goes for the whisk broom and dust pan, as many people found that the combo was simply too small to do much good around the campsite and either a regular dust pan and broom was necessary. But overall most buyers were pleased with this purchase.

 

If you are looking for a quick and easy way to keep your tent clean, pull your stakes out more quickly, and have a few extra stakes around, this Coleman Tent Kit should be the right fit.
 

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February 14th, 2010 | in Reviews | Leave a comment

Arc'Teryx Arrakis 50 Pack

Arc'Teryx Arrakis 50 Pack

They’ve thought of everything in this light and durable, ultra comfortable Arc’Teryx Arrakis 50 Pack. If you’re an outdoor enthusiast who loves to hike and always wishing for just one more pocket, your wish has been granted. Arc’Teryx Arrakis 50 Pack has definitely designed their 420 advanced Composite Textile VaporTight™ nylon pack with the avid sportsperson in mind; probably the only pack you’ll ever own where there will be pockets to spare. It’s also quite easy to pack all your gear and clothing using the convenient top-loading main compartment with the dual-stage roll top closure. Climbers who hope for moisture-free mountain gear won’t be disappointed either, with the Arc’Teryx Arrakis 50 Pack because of its weatherproof VaporTight™ nylon casing. Even the zippers and seams act as water barriers for worry-free containment. Arc’Teryx Arrakis 50 Pack brings a whole new meaning to “no fear” sealed for those of you needing the warmth, comfort, and freshness of dry item storage. 

 

The Arc’Teryx Arrakis 50 Pack is as comfortable as it is convenient, including adjustable sleeves that create a truly personalized, custom-made fit, and you’ll feel like the pampered camper when you notice the reservoir sleeve with an opening for your drinking tube. Not only is your water easy to reach, but so are all the items you can stash in your side-access kangaroo pocket and your zipper top pocket. The best thing about the Arc’Teryx Arrakis 50 Pack is that you won’t have to suffer hours of discomfort when you load it to the max, because of the Transfer Disc™ that provides quick release action from your pack along with a motion range that is far superior to most other packs in its price range. The Arc’Teryx Arrakis 50 Pack offers hip belt suspension that allows optimum motion—all you do is give the Transfer Disc™ a gentle twist to tighten or release, and viola, the weight of your pack sits snuggly where it belongs.

 

With the Arc’Teryx Arrakis 50 Pack, you don’t have to sacrifice quality and durability for comfort; instead, you can be assured that the enjoyment you’ll experience will be for many trips to come. Taking a look at the molded components and a unique suspension system, it’s obvious to see the care of the Arc’Teryx Arrakis 50 Pack manufacturers, but their over-the-top design has raised the bar in quality and excellence by laminating and bonding it for a long-lasting, waterproof hold. The MonoFrame™ bag with EVA foam and two aluminum stays is just one more reason to choose the Arc’Teryx Arrakis 50 Pack—you might say they have created the pro pack for those on the go.

 

For those of you who are challenged by climbing snowing cliffs, it’s good to know you won’t be challenged by your pack as well. The Axio™ ice-tool holder accommodates an ice axe with rip-and-stick fasteners, snowboards, skis, camping gear, along with all your clothing, and all can be attached, zipped, or fastened while wearing heavy gloves. So, for you “go fast” kind of guys and girls—a trip to your local sports store–$15! Purchase of the Arc’Teryx Arrakis 50 Pack–$450! Its guaranteed protection—priceless!
 

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February 12th, 2010 | in Reviews | Leave a comment

The Coleman 4-in-1 Quickbed is a wonderful alternative to a hammock or sleeping on the ground in a sleeping bag. The quickbed can either be one twin bed, two separate twin beds or one king size bed. It is also 15% more puncture proof than competitors’ air mattresses. This unique air mattress has an included wrap-and-roll storage system which allows you never to have to look for the right size bag or box in which to store your 4-in-1 Quickbed, which is a definite convenience factor.

The double lock valve opens extra wide for the mattress to quickly inflate. There are twin-size mattresses for many arrangements. For instance, it can be used as two separate twin-size beds, or you can connect both smaller mattresses together to make one king-size bed. You can even stack both twin-size mattresses on top of one another to form an extra-high twin bed further off the ground. The Coleman 4-in-1 Quickbed’s exclusive PVC method also makes it much more puncture resistant than similar products. The quickbed can withstand up to 600 pounds of pressure, and the air mattress is about 13.2 pounds and measures 5.5 x 11 x 14.8 inches.

This specific air mattress is unlike any other because of its multi-functional configurations. The fact that his bed can change into four different types of beds is perfect for almost every occasion. If you are camping alone, then one of the twin-size mattresses will do the job. However, if you are camping with one or two people you can blow up the bed to become the king-size mattress. You can also use this indoors if you have company at home or if your kids have a sleepover and there is not enough room for sleeping arrangements, since you can just roll out the Coleman 4-in-1 Quickbed to provide enough room for everyone. Also, because it’s 15% more puncture proof, you can take this bed almost anywhere and can be sure that it will be intact. Furthermore, you can have pets and animals around or on the bed and rest assured that they won’t be able to puncture the mattress.

The most reliable and convenient air mattress on the market today would have to be, hands down the Coleman 4-in-1 Quickbed. This is because of the wrap-and-roll storage and that fact that it does fold out into many different sizes of mattresses.
 

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February 10th, 2010 | in Reviews | Leave a comment

Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Fundamentals First-Aid Kit

Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Fundamentals First-Aid Kit

This lightweight, bright blue nylon Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Fundamentals First-Aid Kit is an absolute must for containing your supplies in a well-organized, easily accessible manner. Because of its distinctive color and reflective trim, there’s no danger of losing it in a crowd of camping gear or seeing it at dawn or dusk. The Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Fundamentals First-Aid Kit enables you to stock up on supplies for every type of injury and contains everything in clear vinyl pockets so that all items are visible and easy to locate. Its Easy Care™ system conveniently separates items in your Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Fundamentals First-Aid Kit by injury needs, which will increase valuable response time when treating a more serious problem. The contents divided by injury are as follows:

 

Essentials
From daily needs to treating an eventful one-time injury, the Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Fundamentals First-Aid Kit includes essentials such as a digital thermometer, EMT shears, splinter removal forceps, duct tape, pill vials, and safety pins.

 

Bleeding or Open Wounds
Included in this compartment are a CPR face shield, trauma pads, gloves, 20cc irrigation syringe, iodine, wound closure strips, benzoin, and triple antibiotic ointments. Also contained within the Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Fundamentals First-Aid Kit are After Cuts and Scrapes® antiseptic wipes, pads, non-adherent sterile dressings, stockinet bandage, gauze bandages, tape, strip and knuckle bandages, and cotton-tipped applicators.

 

Burns & Blisters
From brush burns to more serious third-degree burns with blistering, the Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Fundamentals First-Aid Kit has included aloe vera gel with lidocaine, GlacierGel blister pads, and precut and shaped moleskin pieces.

 

Fractures & Sprains
Even though you will definitely need treatment after the initial care provided on site, the Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Fundamentals First-Aid Kit does offer a frontline defense for just such occasions, with its SAM® splint, elastic bandage with VELCRO® closure, and triangular bandage.

 

It’s hard to believe that all these supplies could be contained in the Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Fundamentals First-Aid Kit, weighing just over two pounds and sized at a mere 9.5 inches x 7 inches x 4inches. Some necessary medications have also been included, such as acetaminophen, antihistamines, aspirins, and ibuprofen; however, these are limited and of a rather common variety that are most effective when relieving minor pain. Other medications to treat severe injuries will need to be applied at a medical facility after the initial care has been given.

 

Medical supplies for up to eight people taking a one to fourteen-day trip have been provided for in the Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Fundamentals First-Aid Kit—and all for under $100. It’s simply a great choice for adventuresome backpackers who want to camp and hike in the wilderness yet still be close to supplies that could make them less susceptible to infection, pain, and the long-lasting after affects from improperly treated wounds or injuries.

 

Even if you never need to use the Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Fundamentals First-Aid Kit, the peace of mind it will offer will give you one less thing to worry about when preparing for a long trip that takes you far from the medical conveniences of home.
 

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February 8th, 2010 | in Reviews | Leave a comment

The wilderness can be a scary place. This is especially true when you’re caught in a life-threatening situation without the proper tools.  For instance, one tool that might be of assistance is the Genuine Issue Magnesium Survival Fire Starter.  This device will take away the frustration of trying to start a fire for any occasion from scratch.

 

Weighing in at about 1.5 ounces, the Genuine Issue Magnesium Survival Fire Starter is not only small in size ( ¼’’ x ¼’’ x 3’’ ) and lightweight, but it also includes a keychain to further enhance its convenience. As the product name indicates, the Genuine Issue Magnesium Survival Fire Starter is, in fact, made entirely out of magnesium and comes with a striker, making it that much easier to effectively start a fire regardless of the conditions or circumstances in which you find yourself.

 

There are many different types of gear that can provide help when a fire is needed while out in the wild, including the comparable Swedish Firesteel, Blastmatch Fire Starter and Storm Proof matches. However, the Genuine Issue Magnesium Survival Fire Starter stands out from the rest on many accounts – one being that it works when wet, will light wet kindling, and works for years. This specific fire starter will work the very first time you use it and will light the magnesium shavings quickly and efficiently every time.  The only thing a person would need alongside this tool is a knife or something with a hard edge to scratch the magnesium into a pile. In addition, the Genuine Issue Magnesium Survival Fire Starter is government issued to all U.S. military pilots, which further indicates its effectiveness and durability.

 

If you have had trouble with fire starters before, you will definitely be satisfied with the Genuine Issue Magnesium Fire Starter. Not only does it work every time, but it will last for years to come.
 

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February 4th, 2010 | in Reviews | Leave a comment

Paper plates and plastic silverware just don’t cut it when you are out and about in the great outdoors. Thankfully, there is the Coleman 24 Piece Enamelware Dining Kit and Cutlery Set to take their place around the campfire. This set is perfect for family camping not only because it washes clean easily, but also because the pieces are reasonably sturdy. Nothing’s worse than spilling a bunch of hot food on you, but with this enamelware that just is not going to happen.

 

The Coleman 24 Piece Dining Kit and Cutlery Set is made completely out of enamel, which makes the pieces good and strong for outdoor use. The kit comes with four each of spoons, forks, knives, dinner plates, coffee mugs and bowls. These dishes will surely keep all your meals warm because the enamel retains heat for quite some time. The dining set comes in a small storage bin that can be easily packed and carried along with the rest of your camping gear. The cutlery set also has a roll-up cover for storage.

 

In many cases when they buyers of this dinnerware and cutlery set received their new dinner and utensil sets, they were disappointed when the merchandise was chipped or damaged in some way; consequently, many sent them back. But those whose sets weren’t broken in anyway went on to use them and discovered them to be quite useful. One buyer pointed out that the handles on the utensils are loose and food and other things can get into the crevices, allowing bacteria to grow. Others stated that the handles were so weak that they would simply fall off. The set claims to be dishwasher safe, but if any of the enamel has chips, holes or scratches in them, the water from the dishwasher might end up rusting or otherwise deteriorating the dishes and utensils. However, most found that the set was a very good buy and liked how sturdy and easy the dinnerware and cutlery sets are to clean.

 

If you are looking for a sturdy dinnerware set and utensils, then the Coleman 24 Piece Enamel Dining Kit and Cutlery Set is just the thing for you.
 

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January 31st, 2010 | in Reviews | Leave a comment

When night comes and you’re about to set up your tent, what could be more helpful than a tent light? Without one camping can be a bit difficult when you can’t see who you are about to step on in the tent, but thanks to the Coleman Tent Light and its very powerful magnet you can place the light inside and illuminate the entire tent.  This allows you to put out your sleeping bags and what-not without a hitch.

 

Since the Coleman Tent Light has an extremely powerful built-in magnet, you can place the light just about anywhere in the tent and be able to see everything. The magnet will not damage any of the tent’s fabric when you secure it to one of the tent poles, and because it’s secured on the tent there is plenty of space on the ground – unlike with the average lantern. The light runs on 4-AA batteries, and the bright Krypton light bulb is replaceable.  Also, there is an easy on/off switch. The Coleman Ten Light won’t take up too much space in your bag and weighs only about two pounds, which makes it convenient to carry along with you for any occasion.

 

The Coleman Tent Light, though not extremely bright, is still useful when there are toddlers or other children on the camping trip. It can act as a nightlight for younger children but is dim enough not to disturb other campers. Also, there is enough light to talk to the other people in the tent or play games and even read if held close enough to the book. The built-in magnet is located on top of where the batteries are put in, and though it is a very strong magnet it can sometimes pull off the cover to the batteries, leaving the batteries to fall to the ground. Furthermore, the light itself is a bit heavy and with the weight of the batteries it’s even heavier. In one case the life of the batteries was quite short, staying lit for only about four hours with brand new batteries.

 

The Coleman Tent Light is a good buy if you are not looking for anything excessively bright and need just a small light to help you around the tent without hurting yourself or anyone else.
 

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January 27th, 2010 | in Reviews | Leave a comment

Being hungry and stuck with all the dirty dishes is never any fun, but there is no need to fear when the Coleman PVC Double Wash Basin is here. The wash basin can save any camper a lot of time and trouble when it comes to getting around to washing those dirty dishes. And since the basin is double-sided, campers can now rinse and wash their dishes at the same time.

 

The Coleman PVC Double Wash Basin is small (10.5 x 1.2 x 10.5 inches) and weighs only around two pounds, which makes it a very convenient piece of equipment to bring along on a camping trip. It comes with ready-to-use cookware, including bowls, plates, forks, spoons, knives and cups. All the cookware is plastic so it’s easy to use and clean. The four handles allow the wash basin to be picked up and easily transported, and it is collapsible for compact storage. On top of all that, it comes with a one-year warranty.    

 

In some cases the Coleman PVC Double Wash Basin was too heavy to lift with water in it when campers tried to dump out the used water. Also, when hot water is used to clean the dishes, the collapsible sides sometimes give way and allow the water to seep out. In other cases the hot water was so hot that it cut holes right into the side of the wash basin. In addition, some of the sharper knives poked holes in the softened sides of the wash basin, which again let the water leak out of the basin. However, in most cases the Coleman PVC Double Wash Basin worked wonders for those who used it. It is definitely a great alternative to bulky, exceedingly heavy other wash basins.

 

The Coleman PVC Double Wash Basin is an inexpensive buy and does wonders for your camping experience. If you use a little common sense when doing your dishes this tool is exactly what most campers need.
 

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January 23rd, 2010 | in Reviews | Leave a comment

Ever wish you had more room to move around in when you go camping and use a tent? The quickest way to make some room is to take things off the ground, in which case the Coleman Hanging Picnic Organizer comes in rather helpful. This item is relatively large and can hold just about anything you could want to store in it, and because it is strong the things a camper would put on the top shelf will not rip through the material and make a mess on the ground. Also, because it hangs from one of the poles of your tent, everything in the organizer will stay dry and off the ground.

 

This product is a free-standing organizer that comes with accessories and a one-year warranty. The Coleman Hanging Picnic Organizer has three separate levels the bottom one is 18 inches deep the middle shelf is not much smaller and the stop shelf is approximately 12 inches deep. It weighs about 1.8 pounds but does not come with its own carrying case, which makes this item hard to pack and store. Also, the organizer can be hung from any pole in your tent and can be adjusted to fit.

 

The only real drawback to this hanging organizer is that it is very large and cannot be used in a smaller tent very well. It is better suited for use in a four-person or family-size tent. Other than that it works great at keeping organized everything you would need to keep off the ground such as clothes, food, toilet kits and much more. It is to be hung from the roof of your tent and can be adjusted to size to fit your tent perfectly. Also, because of its size it can hold just about anything anyone could want in an organizer and is strong enough to keep all of your belongings exactly where you put them without any ripping or tearing of the product. The Coleman Hanging Picnic Organizer can even be used to dry off dishes after they have been washed, and they dry quickly after the job is done.

 

The best way to stay happy and have a lot of fun on any type of trip is to stay organized. With the Coleman Hanging Picnic Organizer you’ll find that you’ll accomplish this even more easily. It is perfect for camping in both large groups or small, and it keeps everything in a spot you can easily reach to find what you are looking for.
 

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January 19th, 2010 | in Reviews | Leave a comment

While backpacking or camping you are bound to end up in a situation where you need to dig a hole or trench.

 

The Coleman Folding Shovel and Pick is just the tool with which to do it. It is lightweight and folds up into the carrying outfit it came in for easy storage. The blade and pick are sturdy enough to get you out of a tight spot or dig a trench around your tent so you don’t get flooded from rain water in a storm.

 

The Coleman Folding Shovel and Pick is a multi-functional tool that can be used as a pick, shovel or saw. It has a 23’-inch long shovel and will fold down with no trouble to a 10-inch long compact set with a locking collar for safety that fits into a small carrying case. The shovel and pick are made of tempered forged steel components to ensure it has a long life and can be used over and over again. This item weights about two pounds, so it is light enough to carry in a backpack or other traveling gear.

 

When this folding shovel and pick was put to the test and used in the wild it worked great. Despite the many people who were skeptical because of its light weight and the size of the shovel head, this product was found to work extremely well for digging holes for trenches, getting you out of a tight spot, and constructing the dreaded “potty hole.”  The portability of this gadget makes it ideal for both backpacking and camping alike. It is easily stored away in its own carrying case once folded down and can be placed within many different pockets in any type of camping or backpacking gear. In addition, because this product is made from forged steel components it is brawny enough to get any job done, big or small, and ensures the life of the product.

 

When looking for the right camping or backpacking equipment it can be difficult to find those of good quality and that get the job done. The Coleman Folding Shovel and Pick do just that and much more. It will keep you going no matter what trail you choose.

 

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