Traveler's Gear Box

Traveler's Gear Box: Primus Onja

Camp stoves come in all sizes and with a variety of fuels, from sticks and twigs to white gas and propane. A new one from Primus also arrives with a unique, over-your-shoulder look that bears some consideration.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 26th, 2016 2:30am

Traveler's Gear Box: Pakpod

Headed into some wild places and need a tripod for your sports camera, or 4k video? This lightweight tripod has been thoughtfully designed to go just about anywhere, and hold your camera in any position. Retracted, it’s only 12.75 inches long, but nearly 18 inches when extended.

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By Patrick Cone - July 24th, 2016 2:00am

Traveler's Gear Box: Leki Micro-Vario Folding Walking Sticks

Looking for a pair of foldable walking sticks, with a little cushion to them? Leki’s new Micro-Stick might be the ones: when packed in their bag, they’re only 39cm long when broken down, and just shy of 18 ounces in weight.

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By Patrick Cone - July 22nd, 2016 3:00am

Traveler's Gear Box: Therm-A-Rest's Honcho Poncho

If you want something to wear outside when it’s wet, and stay cozy and comfortable, then this Honcho Poncho might be just the thing.

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By Patrick Cone - July 20th, 2016 2:00am

Traveler's Gear Box: GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Camper Cook Kit

My son and I had a chance to try out this new cook kit from GSI Outdoors earlier this year as we headed to Capitol Reef National Park and Grand Staircase National Monument in southern Utah.

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By Patrick Cone - July 11th, 2016 2:30am

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Traveler's Gear Box: Wind Warrior

Have you ever pitched your tent in a national park campground only to desire a little more privacy, or perhaps some help with calming breezes so your stove flame won't go out? There's a solution: Wind Warrior.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 30th, 2016 2:30am

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Traveler's Gear Box: Leki Breeze Chair

You can add Leki to the outdoor companies that offer lightweight, collapsible chairs for backcountry and front country use.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 25th, 2016 2:00am

Traveler's Gear Box: Coleman Northern Nova Propane Lantern

Talk about a bright propane lantern, this one is it. With variable controls, the Northern Nova will put out 3,000 lumens that will light up the entire neighborhood.

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By Patrick Cone - June 23rd, 2016 3:00am

Traveler's Gear Box: Showers Pass Syncline Jacket

A versatile, lightweight jacket that keeps you warm and dry (from both rain and perspiration) is critical for any outdoor enthusiast. Although the Showers Pass Syncline jacket is designed with cyclists in mind (it’s named after a mountain bike trail in the Columbia River Gorge in Washington), it also proved to be a good fit for a variety of activities.

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By Scott Johnson - June 20th, 2016 3:00am

Traveler's Gear Box: Two Pairs Of Shoes For The Parks

Footwear is key to any national park visit, even if you're trip involves water. Today we're sticking to the land, though, with two pairs of shoes from Chaco that can make your feet comfortable whether you're touring Glacier National Park in Montana or Wright Brothers National Memorial in North Carolina.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 20th, 2016 2:30am

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