Best Camping Furniture
Every hammie comes with an attached stuff sack that easily packs and unpacks your hammie The cinch on top holds your hammie in the stuff sack while you aren't using it. Made from our special top quality 75D Nylon Taffeta with a 210 thread count. Comes with nylon end straps for extra strength, two...count it, 2 carabiners and two 10ft long tactical grade ropes. THEE HOMIE HOOKUP: We know what it’s like being a broke college student or just someone looking for the best deal and trying to find quality gear that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. Which is why we offer our amazing gear with a fantastic warranty at a low price to provide you with a worry free shopping experience.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have done a lot of research on different hammocks, but not only does Bear Butt provide their personal number, they happily answered my paragraph of questions about their product as well! Pros: Small, very lightweight, perfect for day trips/camping. Nice smooth material, better in my opinion than my original ENO. Strong triple stitching, I felt totally safe with two people swinging around in it. Easy to hang/take down, comes with separate durable ropes that make hang up a breeze. The packaging is humorous, I can't wait to show my friends with ENO's :). The hammock is bunched up and connected to the rope in a loop, which makes it harder to flip and easy to spread out to its full potential. Lifetime Warranty! Long story short, my ENO's still for sale XD. Also, I wish it came in more colors, but I don't mind matching. Overall this is the best hammock on the market, my group of friends are all purchasing them to take camping in Yosemite this summer, if you see us out there feel free to join!"
"I'm a big guy (over 6 feet and 245lb), but this was comfortable, and I was surprised I could sleep in it in the diagonal position that they recommend for people who like a "flatter" sleeping position."
"This is the second bear butt hammock I've purchased and I absolutely love them!"
"I just leave it in my car and when I see two trees or poles or things that can hold me up or a combinations of all three; I can't help but to just hang up my hammock. There's been time when two full grown men have fit in this hammock and on more occasions than I would like to admit. The only thing I worried about is that the stitching of the patch on stuff sack is unraveling."
"This hammock honestly makes Eno's look like a waste of time. Compared to the nMe brand, I'd recommend Bear Butt anyway."
"Okay so this is my first hammock, and let me tell you, if I had another I would burn it."
"It was amazing to have this on my recent camping trip and now I am trying to figure out where in my yard (or house?). I may have to plant some trees to hang it, but I WILL make this happen..."
Wise Owl Talon Hammock Straps. Hang your hammock safely & with ease. Best of all, the many loops in the strap allow you to adjust the length of the strap just by using your carabiner, giving you a perfect hammock hang in no time! With the SnugNet Bug net, you'll be waving to those little buggers from the safe cocoon of your hammock as you relax in comfort. UNLIKE OTHER HAMMOCKS ours are made of high quality heavy duty 210T parachute nylon (the same kind skydivers use!). We love the outdoors just like you and we know that the cost of gear can really add up, therefore, we offer the same quality products as other well-known brands for a much more affordable price. It's also a great multifunctional inexpensive gift for your mom, dad, sister, girlfriend, boyfriend, son, daughter or even the dog :). It's durable cool and perfect for travel, camping, hiking, the beach, the park, porch, patio, indoor or anywhere else for that matter.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I love hammock camping and I collect hammocks so to say.. It is just as nice as my ENO hammocks which is my go to brand!! With straps I can hang this hammock in under 1 minute and have it adjusted perfectly. Overall: My hammock addiction leads me to trying tons of hammocks!! This one is awesome and is a very well built and very durable hammock.. As camping season is quickly approaching I would recommend this to anyone looking for a ENO style hammock but on a budget!!"
"The colors are also top notch, true to the pictures that are posted here on amazon. When compared to my Grand Trunk (GT) it's hard to say which is built better, due to the relative newness of the Wise Owl (WO). I've taken it backpacking in Colorado and Michigan and allowed my younger cousins an nephew play around in it and the GT still doesn't even have so much as a snag or run in the material, but at a $70 price tag I would expect better craftsmanship out of the box. 250lbs in the WO with 20mph winds and 30mph gust and the hammock remained solid despite the sway). They weren't mad because their ENO was uncomfortable, but because you can get the same level of comfort for half the price. Now for the reason I took off a star and rated the comfort a 3 -- for someone my size the 4"6" width just doesn't cut it, my shoulders were being forced inwards towards my chest in nearly every position i laid in, which really ruins the experience for me. What I will say is that I have found no other company that offers such a high quality product with such a wide variety of color options at the price point that Wise Owl is at. Yes, the GT single is more expensive, but you get 6 extra inches of width which for me is worth it."
"I have been looking for a lightweight, easy-to-pack hammock for my spring and summer excursions, and believe I found the perfect one! When I purchased my hammock from Wise Owl Outfitters, I was surprised how compact and lightweight the hammock was when bundled in its attached stuff sack - an ingenious multifunctional design! Climbing inside, I could instantly feel the comfort of this hammock while being cradled by its smooth parachute material. After a few enjoyable minutes lounging in the hammock by myself, I asked my 10 year-old to climb in and join me, to determine how comfortable the hammock really could be with two people (see attached photo)."
"This is a great hammock!"
Each MalloMe hammock comes ultra-strong, reliable strap webbing connection points that work great with our hammock straps or included rope. Includes two high-strength carabiners and rope that make setting this up both fast an extremely simple for even the most novice user! Perfect for boat trips, camping, backpacking, hiking, road trips, travelling, general exploration and it's even great in your own back yard!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Great product shipped very fast looks amazing."
"It's stitched very well and has nice carabiners that hook great into the strap I bought."
"Each hammock comes with two lengths of rope for hanging which we found to be fairly easy, with one around a tree almost 2' in diameter and the other about a 1'."
"This hammock came promptly, and is very well made."
"I bought it for my husband for an upcoming camping trip this weekend."
"My gf is 130ish and we’ve used it for over a year literally everywhere."
"I also felt much better giving my business to a small company that guarantees quality and truly values customer feedback than a major corporation."
"My new hammock set up, I love hammock shelters."
Best Camping Chairs
Have a cold drink at hand at the campsite, BBQ or picnic with a Coleman Cooler Quad Chair. Camping chair combines a cozy design with a convenient built-in cooler. Fully cushioned seat and back provide support and comfort. Mesh cup holder and side pocket for quick access to personal items.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It has not only a cup holder, but a small mesh flap that will hold a cell phone, attached to that another flap for a book and/or magazine, AND on the opposite side, a small cushioned "cooler" pouch that will hold at least 2 soda cans or water bottles."
"He'd be jealous that I don't ogle HIS truck), I slowly slid it out of it's protecting case, unfolded it under my pine tree, and gently eased my exhausted tushy into the seat. Not only does it keep my drinks cool, it also holds my iPad, keys, coffin nails, kids dirty tissues, mosquito carcasses, ups guy's phone number and much, much more! It's just way too much effort to bend down 5 inches to quickly grab my camera when I want to stealth stalk the delivery guy while I'm chilling in the front yard."
"It is a comfortable portable chair and also the picture on amazon does not look good but the chair looks pretty good!"
"This Coleman chair is worth every penny - it's comfortable, supportive, sturdy, convenient, and roomy. I agree that I have sat in more comfortable chairs in my life, but I can spend several hours in this quite happily in front of a campfire and my expectations for a folding chair are a bit different from a recliner or lounge chair :)."
"The one drawback is that it's kind of large even when packed in its bag (takes up more space than my 6-person Coleman tent!"
"Bought this to replace an old sling style chair that was wearing out."
"I especially like the little cooler area as it can hold an oversized container that will not fit into the cup holder."
"The chair looks good and it was comfortable for the first couple of hours I got use out of it."
Best Camping Cots & Hammocks
Every hammie comes with an attached stuff sack that easily packs and unpacks your hammie The cinch on top holds your hammie in the stuff sack while you aren't using it. Made from our special top quality 75D Nylon Taffeta with a 210 thread count. Comes with nylon end straps for extra strength, two...count it, 2 carabiners and two 10ft long tactical grade ropes. THEE HOMIE HOOKUP: We know what it’s like being a broke college student or just someone looking for the best deal and trying to find quality gear that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. Which is why we offer our amazing gear with a fantastic warranty at a low price to provide you with a worry free shopping experience.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have done a lot of research on different hammocks, but not only does Bear Butt provide their personal number, they happily answered my paragraph of questions about their product as well! Pros: Small, very lightweight, perfect for day trips/camping. Nice smooth material, better in my opinion than my original ENO. Strong triple stitching, I felt totally safe with two people swinging around in it. Easy to hang/take down, comes with separate durable ropes that make hang up a breeze. The packaging is humorous, I can't wait to show my friends with ENO's :). The hammock is bunched up and connected to the rope in a loop, which makes it harder to flip and easy to spread out to its full potential. Lifetime Warranty! Long story short, my ENO's still for sale XD. Also, I wish it came in more colors, but I don't mind matching. Overall this is the best hammock on the market, my group of friends are all purchasing them to take camping in Yosemite this summer, if you see us out there feel free to join!"
"I couldn't believe it, the actual hammock package was smaller than the extra belts!"
"I just leave it in my car and when I see two trees or poles or things that can hold me up or a combinations of all three; I can't help but to just hang up my hammock. There's been time when two full grown men have fit in this hammock and on more occasions than I would like to admit. The only thing I worried about is that the stitching of the patch on stuff sack is unraveling."
"This hammock has the most incredible fabric of any similar type hammocks I have laid in over the past 10 years. I bought this after a lot of research after my eno double nest hammock was stolen (who does that!!)!!"
"Ended up buying a second one loved it so much. *Update* the rope holding the hammock snapped with two of us in it.. our total weight wasn't even at 400lbs when they said it can hold 500 and tested to 900... maybe the hammock itself can but not the cord they gave."
"This hammock honestly makes Eno's look like a waste of time. Compared to the nMe brand, I'd recommend Bear Butt anyway."
"The double hammock is as advertised in terms of size, and fit me well."
Best Camping Stools
The 2 pound stool is made of a powder coated steel frame and has a reinforcing extra center support system to hold up to 250 pounds. Mesh storage pocket and bottom webbing strap adds extra storage and strength.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"All that lifting, bending, climbing over 50 years at 10-12 hours per day has left me with a body that rebels at kneeling and crouching. It became so bad that the ONLY way I could do maintenance at waist level plantings was to snag a client's deck chair and drag it to the area I'm working upon. The problem is: that doesn't look professional and often the chairs are very heavy or just plain too large or have pointy feet that sink into the soil or sod. Very light weight, it holds my big, fat butt with ease and is comfortable to sit upon for hours of serious deadheading or planting containers!"
"I was worried it would be too bulky or shapely to pack/ carry comfortably, but it is very compact and delivers a comfortable and study sit. I see myself using this around the house as well- it's perfect height for waist-high projects like changing brakes ect."
"I purchased this product with extremely high hopes after much contemplation."
"We took to the air show and while everyone was carrying their heavy bulkier chair all day long, we just out ours in our back and didn't worry about it."
"very lightweight and plenty sturdy."
"In my blinds I like to throw a carpet remnant in the bottom to cut down on noise and it helps the chairs from sinking if the ground is soft."
"Feels rugged and solid to sit on (note I weigh 130lbs so not sure how it feels as a heavier person)."
"22.5 inches folded, 17 inches high opened up, 14 inch wide seat and no poles digging in my butt."
Best Camping Tables
The strong steel frame and aluminum top support plenty of weight, making this folding table suitable for a wide variety of outdoor applications, whether you're playing cards at the campsite or cooking in the backyard. Aluminum slat top and strong steel frame offer ample support and surface area.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"(aka: Garage) I placed 4 - 25 pound plates on the table, one at a time to each corner, observing for bow in the legs and stress to the joints after each application. This test was extreme, especially since we use it to play cards on, and as a table for food when preparing meals on the trailers external bbq or on the fire. I'll feel safe if I have my water jug on it or even my kids extensive rock collection that inevitably happens while camping, and am without fear of it collapsing and causing severe injury to anyone."
"Comes with a nice bag and isn't hard to put away."
"This is absolutely the sturdiest and awesome camping table ever!!"
"They do provide a nice bag that actually holds the table without having to slide it in coated with grease. That means that I casually glance at the instructions before putting them aside and getting to work."
"we use it all the time camping, doing homework at swim class, having a snack at the park, i have 3 young kids and keep this in my car use it as side table for traveling BBQ movie night either as the project table or the table for smores."
"This table collapses into a small bundle."
"I bought this to take car camping (well actually horse camping) as I needed a little table that was light and easy to pack."
"This table is great for car camping and tailgating."
Best Camping Knives & Tools
These knives will allow you to continue this donation legacy as well as their dream of protecting and nourishing land by providing you an essential tool during your own exploration. Compact enough to fit in your pocket or hook to your key fob, the 2¼" Classic SD is the epitome of a Swiss Army Knife; functional, versatile and always there when you need it. There, he and the cutlers’ union he formed produced the finest steel cutlery, finished with the now-famous proprietary edge preferred globally by professional and home cooks. In 1921, after the death of his mother, Victoria, and with the advent of stainless steel, then known as “inoxydable” and used in the production of his cutlery, Karl changed the name of the company to Victorinox. Cleaning After you’ve used your Swiss Army Knife for all of its various applications, such as cutting open numerous boxes, you may notice that the blades begin to stick together. In support of The National Park Foundation's efforts, Victorinox Swiss Army has developed a unique collection to capture some of the most celebrated national parks and will donate $25,000 to NPF in 2017 to help protect and preserve our national heritage.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have huge Swiss Army knives that do everything except wash the dishes. I bought this model when on a trip several years ago and I had forgotten my humongous knife at home. I have forgotten to pack it away on several trips and have ended up having it confiscated at airport security."
"I've bought it multiple times due to loss or forgetting it was on my keys when going through airport security."
"These seem to come in handy and convenient to me as this tool fits easily on my key-chain and is easily accessible when needed."
"Great little pocket knife - fantastic quality for the price, love its tiny size (I keep it in my purse 24/7)."
"If you were stranded on a desert island, you'd wish you had a bigger knife, but for most every-day purposes, this is a nice little pocket knife."
"The scissors are made of high quality steel it is the only thing I use to clip my finger nails, I also use it to trim my mustache as well as my eyebrows."
"Oh yea, you can actually find your keys in the dark due to the glowing case on this knife."
"The blade of the knife is very sharp, the nail file works well, and the scissors are perfect for small jobs."
Best Camping Tents & Shelters
WeatherTec system with patented welded floors and inverted seams to keep you dry. Large windows and a ground vent for superior ventilation. Ground vent and large windows move air up and out. WeatherTec™ system's patented welded floors and inverted seams help keep water out.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Great tent. There are pros and cons... Pros: Carry bag - the tent comes neatly packed in a carry bag, with tent, poles, rain fly, ground stakes, door mat, and instructions. Materials - the tent material seems to be of good quality, and should hold up well when taken care of. Screens - the tent has large screen panels on the "ceiling", which makes for a great view when the rain fly is not on. I will put in one mattress, and leave the other half of the tent for my kids Pack n' Play, and gear. I also purchased some Coleman Seam Sealer, and sealed all the seams inside the tent, and the rain fly. Some of the seams are taped, but it's just good practice to spend the time to do this, no matter what brand/cost/etc tent you have."
"This was my very first time setting up a tent and camping out with 2 kids and 2 dogs in tow, and it took me just 15 minutes to set up the tent. Based on forum advice I got some tent pegs that were easy to drive into the ground so I did not use the ones that come with the tent, so I had a very easy time setting it up. The tent is very well ventilated so it got cold and airy in the tent in the night. The white walls of the tent reflect light well and there are 2 pockets on the side where you can put a flashlight facing upward to illuminate the whole tent. I put the pegs, poles and my extra tarp inside and will find another bag for the tent itself. Now that I've learned that's it's not too hard to set up a tent, I plan to go camping more often with this Coleman Sundome tent. Update 7/9/2015 -. The 4 person tent held up well and has been put up and taken down about 5-6 times already. I also purchased the Coleman 3 person tent, it is about 7 ft by 7 ft inside and just about fits an Intex Queen size air mattress. On a recent camping trip the 3 person tent worked for 2 teenagers and a dog inside the tent. We were both warm and dry in our 4 person and 3 person tent and it was kind of fun to hear the rain beat hard against the tent."
"The ventilation is great with the upper walls screened. Even with the rain cover on you still get great ventilation through large screened openings on the front and back walls of tent. Without the rain guard installed, the upper walls of this tent are screened so you can see the sky and stars."
"Nice tent."
Best Camping Lights & Lanterns
Removes minimum 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria, 99.9% of waterborne protozoan parasites, and filters to 0.2 microns; surpasses EPA filter standards.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"On top of one of the lower peaks, I drank from the most disgusting looking crevice filled with brown scum (see photo). Get one for your outdoor adventures, and one for your bug-out bag, which everyone should have in case of natural disaster (or apparently civil war, because the world seems to have gone mad)."
"In the past I always carried a General Ecology First Need XL water purifier and refilled nalgene bottles with it. When you're at high altitudes in the mountains this leads to longer "drink breaks" since you can get winded pretty easy while trying to suck up water through the LifeStraw."
"As soon as I got this thing in the mail I went straight to the nastiest, most contaminated thing I could find."
"UPDATE - 4-25-2016. After more than 3-years of numerous weekend and 2-week excursions, my very first LifeStraw would not produce anymore clean filtered water. I really don't know how many liters of water that was used, but I can say this....with the coffee filter attached to this unit it out last my friends LifeStraw more than a year. Now, I use a Portable Siphon Hand Liquid Transfer Pump with this unit."
"So I intentionally got lost in the wilderness with a couple friends with the LifeStraw in my pocket and nothing else. We were going to die of dehydration out in the redwood wilderness, huddled around a useless LifeStraw. So I grab a cup of water and dunk the LifeStraw into it, letting it soak for a few minutes. Frantically I call my friends and tell them how it wasn't a piece of junk and how we were just stupid guys who didn't read the directions."
"Link to video of review: [...]. Link to purchase: [...]. Tested it in 3 locations. 1."
Best Camping Personal Care Products
There are 3 operation modes , Different light colors show different Functions. 1)Green mode on : For light pest infection (human and pets can’t hear ). 2) Purple mode on : For middle pest infection (human and pets can’t hear ). 3)Red mode on : For severe pest infection (human and pets can hear ) Ps : Don’t light Red light when human and pets are inside the house. Features : 1)Effective all pests: Mice ,rat ,Cockroach, spiders, millipedes, mosquito ,ant, Termite ,Bedbug , Ladybugs , Silverfish, Wasp, Fleas/Ticks, Cicadas ,Cricket ,waterbug, Earwig ,chipmunk, bird , squirrel, tomcat, snake, scorpion, bat, Lizard, bedbug, moth, mole, flea, pigeon, leech, carpenter ant,Clothes Moth,dust mite,Fruit Fly, stink bug,aphids,woodworm,weevil and more. 2)Environmental free : Throw away dangerous CHEMICALS, Traps Poisons, or sprays , poisonous, synthetic chemicals , insecticide , sticky tape , mousetrap ,DEET and more . Mice, rats, spiders, roaches, mosquitoes, ants ,snakes , rats; None are immune to the sound and completely leave after a few short weeks of use.Our insect repellent sound is In-Audible to the human and pet's ear . SAFE, ECO-FRIENDLY AND ECONOMICAL : Throw away the harmful poisons, dangerous chemicals, and traps typically used in households and by insect control technicians.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The red mode for severe has a more constant high pitch sound that is audible as shown in the video attached below."
"we have been dealing with rodents eating our fruits off of our trees in the backyard and flies in the house ."
"Cue the bug guy, bleaching & spraying inside EVERY cabinet, washing EVERY dish & utensil. And honestly living in fear of something my rational mind knows I can crush but, my creeped out self has just never acclimated to living in Florida. My bug guy usually laughs at electronic devices, says my cat is more effective (#BodegaCats). My bug guy might not believe this works but my kitchen does. Time to call bug guy again, ugh."
"Verified Purchase. All the lights works well when I put it up."
"I choosed the red mode ， the red mode is the strongest mode ."
"I have been using the repellent for few weeks, it works very well."
"Going to leave it at blue mode for a month and gonna switch to green mode later."
"This set of pest control works well."
Best Camping Navigation & Electronics
Specification: • Bluetooth Specification: V4.1+EDR. • Standbytime: 240 Hours. • Battery: rechargeable Lithium-ion Polymer. • IPX7 Waterproof with Nano coating. • Noise Reduction: CVC 6.0. • Siri: supported. • Frequency response: 20 - 22kHz. • Charge time: about 1.5 hours. • Support profiles: HFP, HSP, AVRCP and A2DP. Package Includes • Hussar Magicbuds Bluetooth Headphones. • S, M, L Ear Tips. • Micro USB Charging Cable. • Zippered Carry Case. • User Manual. • Cord Management Clip. We’ve carefully crafted our 4.1 Bluetooth Headphones to not only be compatible with all the hottest mobile technology—like your iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Windows phone, iPad mini, and Alienware laptop—but we’ve made them super comfortable and secure with ergonomic design so you never have to miss a beat. BLUETOOTH V4.1 and UNIVERSAL CONNECTIVITY: We give you the power of Bluetooth V4.1 technology for seamless syncing to your favorite wireless devices, including iPhone, iPad, Android cell Phones, Windows Phones, and more up to 10 meters 33 feet.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"After getting an Amazon gift card for Christmas, I decided not to spend the $200 on a pair of the wireless Beats and instead opted for the Hussar wireless earbuds instead. In addition, the headphones look great on the ear and are very light compared to some other wireless headphones I have tried in the past which is especially useful when I am doing strength training that involves a lot of up and down movements."
"PROs. Over-the-ear hooks: There are a lot of Bluetooth earbuds available on Amazon that sound great, but don’t always stay in your ear while you’re running or working out. I did a quick test by running in place, doing jumping jacks, and doing push-ups, and the earbuds stayed in my ear without an issue. Built-in mic: If you receive an incoming call while using these earbuds, you can answer it thanks to the built-in microphone.Bluetooth 4.1: In additional to improved sound quality, Bluetooth 4.1 also has improved battery life for both your phone and the earbuds (as long as your phone is Bluetooth 4.1 compatible as well). You will still get quality phone calls and music at the same time it will provide the ability for you to be alert for outside sounds that you would hear if you are not wearing a headset."
"These are fantastic."
"I can't say enough good things about these headphones."
"For headphones that quality wise are similar to my wireless powerbeats, strongly recommend."
"I really like these headphones!"
Best Camping Safety & Survival Equipment
HotHands Warmers are single use air-activated heat packs that provide everyday warmth and are ideal for keeping you warm when the temperature gets cold. • Ingredients: Iron Powder, Water, Salt, Activated Charcoal, and Wood Fiber. Trusted - HotHands, the leader in air-activated warmers, has been warming hands, feet, and bodies for over 20 years. It’s a brand trusted all over the world by professional athletes, outdoor sporting enthusiasts, spectators, skiers, outdoor worker and by anyone wanting safe, convenient, concentrated warmth in cold weather conditions. Buy with Confidence - To ensure you receive genuine HotHands products when shopping online, please only purchase from authorized distributors or retailers or an Amazon listing that clearly states the product is sold and shipped directly by Amazon. SAFE, NATURAL LONG-LASTING HEAT - Odorless, Disposable, Single-Use Item, Do Not Apply Directly to The Skin. MULTIPURPOSE WARMERS - Single use air-activated heat packs that provide everyday warmth and are ideal for keeping your body warm when the temperature gets cold.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is perfect when it is really cold and strong rains are happening during Winter months in the SF Bay Area. Another suggestion, is when food workers whoever work on extreme freezing moments may benefit this product."
"Work great while hunting from a tree stand or duck blind."
"These heated insoles keep my feet comfortable (not hot) against the bone chilling games."
"These are wonderful!"
"I use these all winter!"
"These add extra wamth to my feet."
"Wow!"
Best Camp Kitchen Equipment
Rambler Tumbler with Lid. We over-engineered these double-wall insulated tumblers with an 18/8 stainless steel body, which means your drink still keeps its temperature no matter how much of a beating this cup takes.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Does an equally good job keeping things cold. They are quite expensive and I hear there are brands that do just as good a job keeping things hot/cold."
"We have bought a few of these from Academy as gifts and my wife owns one (you can tell who make the BIG bucks in our house). I started looking for a tumbler because the one I was using at work was pretty beat up but I didn’t want to send $30 for one (yes I’m cheap). I did some research and by the time I got my Amazon Yeti I was armed with this information. I tried to label the pics: fake on the left in red, real on the right in green. 4) HEIGHT – The fake one is about 1/8” taller. 5) UNDER – The 2 tumblers have the “Design in in Austin…” sentence but the numbers after “China” are different. There is a difference in weight, I think the real Yetis are a bit heavier (also got this info from a YouTube video). If you are paying anything under $30 and/or if the cup is being shipped directly for China, chances it is a fake. My advice (if you want a real Yeti) buy one directly from Yeti, REI, Academy, Dick’s, Cabela’s, ACE Hardware…. At the end I did spend $30: I bought 3 Ozark Trails (look up Yeti vs Ozark Trail in YouTube) from the local Wally-Mart: two 20oz tumblers and one 30oz tumbler."
"Bigfoot isn't real... and neither is this YETI."
"This is a fake YETI."
"I originally purchased one from REI and noticed that the two I recently ordered from Amazon did not look or feel right."
"The image pictured has a YETI lid."
"The lid has started to crack after 3 weeks."
"Counterfeit items!!!"
Best Camping & Hiking Hydration & Filtration Products
The LifeStraw Personal water filtration straw measures 9 x 1 x 1 inches and weighs 0.1 pounds; includes sealed bag for storage in backpack or survival kit. Removes minimum 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria, 99.9% of waterborne protozoan parasites, and filters to 0.2 microns; surpasses EPA filter standards.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"On top of one of the lower peaks, I drank from the most disgusting looking crevice filled with brown scum (see photo). Get one for your outdoor adventures, and one for your bug-out bag, which everyone should have in case of natural disaster (or apparently civil war, because the world seems to have gone mad)."
"In the past I always carried a General Ecology First Need XL water purifier and refilled nalgene bottles with it. When you're at high altitudes in the mountains this leads to longer "drink breaks" since you can get winded pretty easy while trying to suck up water through the LifeStraw."
"As soon as I got this thing in the mail I went straight to the nastiest, most contaminated thing I could find."
"UPDATE - 4-25-2016. After more than 3-years of numerous weekend and 2-week excursions, my very first LifeStraw would not produce anymore clean filtered water. I really don't know how many liters of water that was used, but I can say this....with the coffee filter attached to this unit it out last my friends LifeStraw more than a year. Now, I use a Portable Siphon Hand Liquid Transfer Pump with this unit."
"So I intentionally got lost in the wilderness with a couple friends with the LifeStraw in my pocket and nothing else. We were going to die of dehydration out in the redwood wilderness, huddled around a useless LifeStraw. So I grab a cup of water and dunk the LifeStraw into it, letting it soak for a few minutes. Frantically I call my friends and tell them how it wasn't a piece of junk and how we were just stupid guys who didn't read the directions."
"Link to video of review: [...]. Link to purchase: [...]. Tested it in 3 locations. 1."
Best Sleeping Bags & Camp Bedding
Overview - The SoundAsleep Dream Series air mattress with ComfortCoil Technology is the most advanced air mattress on the market. Industry Leading Design and Comfort - This air mattress comes with ComfortCoil Technology where 40 top air coils provide added comfort to both single sleepers and couples. ComfortCoil Technology showcases industry leading design with 40 internal air coils for added durability and support. The Dream Series mattress reaches full inflation and firmness in under 4 minutes and can be topped off quickly and easily.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The rep said that the mattresses are made from PVC, a plastic material that naturally stretches, and that stretching was normal during the first couple of uses (evidently SoundAsleep does something during production to minimize this stretching). I followed up with an email letting her know it worked as suggested and within 15 minutes the same rep responded that she was happy to help out. The fact that the rep was so thorough really made me feel good about the purchase. I’ll definitely update this review in the future but I am sold on this product today and would recommend it to friends and family."
"MOTOR: This air mattress with the built-in pump is very user friendly compared to other models I have used over the years. While this may be true, the motor still generates a moderate amount of noise when inflating, comparable, yet slightly quieter than a vacuum. CONSTRUCTION: The manufacturer describes the mattress as standard queen sized, and after using my trusty measuring tape, I found this to be accurate." Standard queen sized sheets fit on the mattress decently well, although after continued use I noticed them starting to fall off. The 19-inch height made it feel like I was sleeping on a traditional box spring bed, rather than an air mattress on the floor. PRICE: The air mattress sells for a little over one hundred dollars which is over $75 cheaper than much lower quality products in the big box stores. I do not understand how Soundasleep is making money on such an excellent product at this price point, but their loss is our gain. WHO COULD USE THIS: Anyone who is tired of going to Target, Sears, Bed Bath or Kmart and spending a lot of money on an inferior product. This air mattress is queen sized so it would likely not work for you if you are space constrained and have a small apartment."
Best Hiking Clothing
60% Cotton/40% Polyester.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"These make a real difference in keeping my lower body warm."
"got these for my boyfriend and he loved them."
"These are my third pair, and I recommend these for the medium under layer."
"I like them enough that I bought three pairs afterwards.Maybe a bit smaller or tighter than I'd have preferred, but definitely better than OK."
"Tall and thin."
"I ordered based on the sizing chart and I think its a little small for my taste."
"These long johns not only fit well, but they insulate well!"
"I really tried to give this a chance but it just didn't do it for me."
Best Trekking Poles
Foxelli Trekking Poles Meet All Your Hiking Needs, with its Adjustable Quick Lock Technology, Ultra-Light Design and Shock-Absorbent Materials. • Easily and quickly adjust poles’ length to fit adults or children. • Burn 20% more calories while using Foxelli Trekking Poles! MOVE FASTER & FURTHER WITH LESS EFFORT: Made from Shock Absorbent, Ultralight 100% Carbon Fiber Material, which Minimizes the Impact on Joints and Absorbs any Noise. SUPREME COMFORT: Anti-Slip Natural Cork Grips Adjust to the Hand, Absorb Sweat, and Keep Hands Cool and Dry During Long Distance Hikes. ALL TERRAIN, ALL CONDITIONS: From Climbing Ice Mountains to an Easy Urban Walk, Heavy Duty 4 Season Accessories and a Tungsten Carbide Tip Won’t Let You Down.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Strong and easily adjustable."
"These light and highly adjustable hiking poles give the hiker more speed, strength, and balance."
"Just finished my third day of walking with my poles, and I like the experience so much that I have signed up for continuing classes."
"My single concern was that the bottom extensions were rather tight and did not slide easily in and out, but I found if you rotate them slightly, back and forth, as you are adjusting them you can extend or retract them easily enough."
"My husband was impressed with the cork handles, the strength of the poles, and the fact they were better poles than his and cost a lot less."
"The loops are great as they wrap around winter gloves and provide additional support."
"In one case two of the assesseries were disposed of as they were mistaken for packing materials."
"I love my new trekking poles, I like the fact that they are portable and light weight yet offer enough strength for me to feel confident that I can rely on them."
Best Hiking Footwear & Accessories
Ideal for day hikes and weekend adventures, the Timberland Men's White Ledge Boots are constructed from full-grain waterproof leather and seam-sealed for complete protection from raindrops and water crossings. Waterproof full-grain leather upper for comfort Padded collar and tongue protects ankles Breathable EVA footbed offers comfort Multidirectional lugs provide traction Gusseted tongue relieves lace pressure. Waterproof Leather Keeps Feet Dry The Timberland White Ledge Boots feature a seam-sealed full-grain leather upper that keep your feet dry and protected while hiking in wet or muddy conditions. In 1973, Timberland introduced their first waterproof leather boot, setting new standards for craftsmanship, durability, and protection for the outdoors. Leather.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Great boots!"
"If you hike long distances, and you don't need their water proof protection, I would leave these on only for the short 1-2 miles."
"I also have a brand new pair of these that I ordered in December of 2011, just in case they discontinue making them or the quality goes South, still sitting in their box."
"They look like they will do well in mud because the lugs are deep enough for good traction, but not so deep that they won't be able shed the bulk of it."
"I am totally happy with these boots and can't wait for the first rainy day to test their water tightness."
"I run around Seattle and surrounding suburbs in this in the rain, hiking around neighborhoods, and my feet are always dry."
"Best of all, they seemed old once I arrived home; but warm. Water, a brush and boot polisher and shinner makes them look new again!"
"They even have a waterproof tag on the boot."
Best Hiking Backpacks & Bags
Fold the backpack into its own pocket for storage— (no more excess baggage fees), and unfold it when you reach your destination in seconds. This backpack features one main zipped compartment, two zipped front pockets and two side pockets. Two separators in the main compartment are convenient enough to help you further organize things. This Venture Pal Backpack is made with high quality tear and water resistant material, provides extra strength and long-lasting performance with the lightest weight possible. Heavy duty two-way SBS metal zippers across the backpack are convenient to operation on whichever side you prefer. The main compartment provide enough room (35 liters) no matter if it's a day trip or a week long journey. To avoid overweight charge, simply unfold from your checked bags and use it as a carry on for your excess baggage.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"It never really got in my way or felt loose other than when I had my body tilted at an angle and it started to slide, but even then it only budged a bit and didn't change my weight too much. The fact that it easily folds up into its own pocket was very useful, as I only took a "personal item" sized bag with me on this trip and it didn't take up much room within. There are a few tears that did develop at the bottom due to the real rough ordeal I put it through, so we'll see how that lifetime warranty is."
"They let me know about the lifetime warranty that comes with the bag and offered to replace it or refund me. I opted for a refund as I still would prefer a higher quality bag rather than get replacements for this one over and over, however if you are looking for a lighter weight light duty bag, this could be a nice mid-range price option. - The bag itself was really light weight. - It folds up to a fairly small size and conveniently zips up into itself for easy packing. - The straps were comfortable and solid and the chest strap was nice when the bag was heavy. - The "water resistant" fabric did help keep the contents dry-ish when it rained or on a boat. CONS. - The material was too thin and by the end of the trip, all be it a month long trip but one trip none the less, it was ripped in several places."
"The outside top zipper pocket held 2 cell phones and backup charger. The outside bottom zipper pocket held two autograph books and pens so my kids could easily get them when they needed them. Inside the outside bottom pocket is another zipper pocket which was great for money and ID."