The Top Ten Outdoors Products Everyone Needs To Own

Welcome to the 21st century folks! Gear up or get out! To be fair, props to those who still climb snowy mountains in denim and cotton, but let’s be honest here, life on the trail can be a lot easier with some of the new fangled dohickeys of this here technological age! Iffin’ your willin’ lets scope out some of the more basic essential items of the modern outdoorsmens array of gear:

Some of the new line of Osprey Hydration PacksThe Hydration Pack– Crucial to every day hike, mountain bike ride, and great to have in most other outdoors pursuits, the hydration pack keeps water on you and in you. You can pick one up at any outdoors store, and we would recommend Osprey as the best hydration pack, Camelback, or any of the other competitors. Osprey offers better mouthpieces, more ranges in sizes and models, and ultimate versatility in their packs. Check out the Raptor 10 with a nifty bottom loading, roll out tool rack for your bike rides!

capelineCapaline/Poly Pro Base Layer– This is the best way to stay warm on those frigid days. Just like a good day hinges on a solid breakfast, a good outdoor clothing system hinges on a good base layer. Base layers made of poly-pro synthetic material or capeline wicks away sweat from the body and causes it to evaporate and keep you warm even under high exertion situations.

The difference is clear!

The difference is clear!

Polarized Glasses– The difference between apples and oranges is? Polarized is the way to go if you want to have a flat, even view of your surroundings when in high sun and seeing clearly through the waves when fishing. Polarized lenses reduce glare from reflective surfaces like water or large glass windows, and are great when flying your helicopter through the city!

Two welded Zippers on a Mountain Hardware Jacket.

Two welded Zippers on a Mountain Hardware Jacket.

Jacket With Welded Zippers– Not sure what this means? Welded zippers are waterproof zipper systems, usually covered with a layer of Gortex or rubber that molds over the zipper when zipped up. Amazing on all ski trips, rainy days or anytime where you don’t want the contents of your pockets to get wet in the elements.

Altimeter Watch

Altimeter Watch

A proper Watch– If your going out in the backcountry your going to need solid time piece. Preferably one with a light up face, an alarm and other groovy features like an altimeter, barometer, and pedometer! While all these things are optional, when in a situation where you need to wake up early and know the barometric pressure, you might be happy to have them!

tt-gopro-hed-2013GoPro Camera– This product has become a staple for everybody who likes to boast about the “sweet $hi$” they rode this weekend. Fortunetly, this actually weeds out the people who are lying. Seriously, the GoPro has been able to revolutionize the way we think about movies, and has been adopted in Hollywood as a more than worthy way to capture action shots. Accessorize with mounts, straps, covers and cases and be sure to upload your videos on Youtube.

A Whisperlight in all its glory

A Whisperlight in all its glory

 

MSR Whisperlite Stove The best of the best; classic, refined, and updated to run on most fuels nowadays, the Whisperlite is the holy grail of all stoves for the backcountry. Cook evenly, for long durations, and efficiently without worrying about burning in the center.

gisOutdoors Compact Scraper– Really something you should not be without when doing dish duty. The scraper is your friend and will cleanly remove all chared spots, food particles, and leftover little scraps for straining off. Bring it with you in your kitchen rig and you’ll save a boatload of time next time you’re doing the dishes.

A complete meal set!

A complete meal set!

Light My Fire Meal Kit– This is a great kit for anyone going out for a few days and looking for versatility. Able to be used for storage for leftovers, and complete with flatware as well as a bowl and plate, the Light My Fire Kit comes in as an awesome lightweight option that is also practical and affordable.

 

Keep it stocked!

Keep it stocked!

Comprehensive Medical Kit Never go without! Keep your med supplies stocked at home and always re-up your med kit before going out on an adventure. You never know when things might take a turn for the worst, and you can never be too prepared. Do yourself and your buddies a favor! Bring the med kit!

Stick to these items in your pack and you can never go wrong whether on a multi day hike or a quick jaunt out into the yonder. Enjoy the trails!

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