Bottom line: Not worth it. It's a nice idea: pocket-sized gauge which screws onto the valve threads of the fuel canisters and can give you a percentage of fuel left for the three sizes of canisters (100, 230, and 450 gram.) It can also give the total weight in grams. Unfortunately, I have found it … Continue reading Gear review: Jetboil Jetgauge →

Bottom line: bulky but adorable The spout cover rotates out of the way when drinkin and the entire thing disassembles for cleaning. I got it for my girlfriend as it's the kind of thing she really enjoys.

Bottom line: solid camp kitchen. Cutting board (with identifying marks on each side,) wash cloth, two condiment bottles (with solid and spout caps,) scrubber, knife with blade sheath, microplane grater, whisk, serving spoon, spatula, small version of the Spice Rocket, and 4 each knives, spoons and forks which are good ones. Combined with the Stanley … Continue reading Gear: GSI Destination Kitchen 24 →

My advice: if 5.6 pounds is not too heavy buy it for the pots, bowls and plates, but get something else for the utensils. A 3.7 liter pot, frying pan that nests inside, lid for both, four plates, four bowls, four sporks, a spatula, serving spoon, cutting board, trivet, and drying rack. I'm not a … Continue reading Gear: Stanley Adventure Full Kitchen Base Camp Cook Set →

100 words or less: compact and servicable, but could be better. I wouldn't buy this again.Graduations in ounces, cups and milliliters. Handle locks in two positions (horizontal not shown) and folds over the top for storage.It does what it says on the tin but has a few issues.The handle lock mechanism could use to be … Continue reading GSI Outdoors Collapsible Fairshare Mug →

In 100 or less: compact camp coffee. The X-mug is a collapsible 2 cup mug which does exactly what that implies. Inside are measurement graduations in fractional cups and milliliter. The X-Brew is the X-Mug made into a pour over coffee system with a base that can stand atop various containers, including the X-Mug. It … Continue reading Sea To Summit X-Brew and X-Mug →

In 100 words or less: not the cheapest option but a good one. Solid construction and a good drop rating make this one a reliable choice. This is basically a LD50R minus some features (red LED, strobe, magnetic end cap and pocket clip) with a headband. It has a built-in charger for the 16340 700mAH … Continue reading Gear review: Fenix HM50R headlamp →