Traveler's Gear Box

Traveler's Gear Box: CamelBak's Octane 22 LR Multisport Daypack

More and more outdoor gear companies are trying to cover more and more bases these days, moving beyond their core product in a bid to grab a larger share of the market.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 14th, 2012 3:03am

Seldom Seen Deals From Backcountry.com

Need some gear? Check out these deals from backcountry.com Some offer up to 70 percent off.

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By NPT Staff - December 9th, 2012 12:20pm

Traveler's Gear Box: Osprey's Ozone 22 Ultra Light

Traveling light when it comes to needing a jet-liner to get around isn't just nice these days, it's strategic. And Osprey is working to make it easier for you to do that. Planning a weekend getaway? Then the company's line of Ozone Ultra-Light luggage is something to consider.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 7th, 2012 3:03am

Traveler's Gear Box: Solite 250 From Light & Motion

Headlamps are invaluable, whether you're deep in the backcountry, cross-country skiing, or even at home when you need a focused beam and your hands free. The folks at Light & Motion have come out with a blinding lamp to light up the darkest spots, one with an output of 250 lumens.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 13th, 2012 3:03am

Traveler's Gear Box: Whispbar, A Stream-Lined Rack System For Your High-End Rig

Call it a sleek, low-profile rack system for your high-end rig. After all, do you really want to put a large, black rack atop your gleaming BMW or Mercedes? If not, Whispbar is something to consider.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 11th, 2012 8:23am

Traveler's Gear Box: Snow Peak's "Hozuki" Candle Lanterns

Snow Peak's "Hozuki" candle lantern is pretty cool and casts a lot of light, but it's a bit bulky for backpacking. But it's younger siblings, the "minis," solve that problem.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 24th, 2012 7:40am

Traveler's Gear Box: DryDudz

River trips inherently involve getting wet. And then getting dry, and getting wet again. Throughout the day. So what you wear is critical to your comfort level throughout the day. And that's where DRYDudz come into play.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 3rd, 2012 3:00am

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Traveler's Gear Box: Osprey's Atmos 65 Backpack

Traveling light in the backcountry is quite subjective. Gear that is a necessity to one person, is superfluous to another. A heavy pack to one person is light to another. That, no doubt, is why not all backpacks are created equal.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 27th, 2012 3:00am

Traveler's Gear Box: Primus Firehole 300 Cookstove

Right out of the box, the Firehole 320 cookstove from Primus looks pretty impressive: It has a handy handle, is shiny silver on top, bright red on the bottom, and conceals a flexible fuel line in its base.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 20th, 2012 12:21pm

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Traveler's Gear Box: Swedish Fireknife Produces Striking Results

Outwardly, it looks like just another sheath knife. But the folks at Light My Fire have come up with a unique tool: A knife that doubles as a fire starter!

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 6th, 2012 3:00am

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