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Power Pot
This product is a great example of development process driven by the needs and ideas of actual hikers and not just manufacturers. Multi-functionality is something I always look for when browsing gadgets and equipment, as every item which serves more than one purpose saves both space and weight.
The Power Pot does exactly that and actually does it well. It is basically just a heater and a stove, but the clever thing is it utilizes the generated heat from cooking or boiling water to charge your electrical devices. I’ve only tried the first version of the product, the Power Pot V, but a newer and more energy-efficient model is on the market, the Power Pot X. I can only recommend this cool little fella and will definitely be upgrading mine, when the current one gives up from my excessive use of it.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/david-toledo/the-powerpot-x-most-reliable-10-watt-portable-gene
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This hammer was originally designed for garden landscaping, meaning installing your own little decorative pond or irrigation system in the backyard, but to me it has proven surprisingly useful for camping and climbing. Key features of the Groundbreakers Mini Pick is its solid stroke despite its light weight and the pointed end helps you dig through even the hardest surface when setting up a camp or making your way through wild terrain. https://www.amazon.com/V-B-Manufacturing-861-03-Groundbreakers/dp/B000CZ4JAK
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Caraclaw - carabiner meets knife
Though it might seem redundant at first sight, this little tool turns out surprisingly helpful and handy when in need of a high quality knife while climbing or trekking. With its bad-ass name, sharp blade, and pointy shape, it can be used both as a knife, a can opener and as a peg for securing wires and ropes for camping. Once you start carrying the Caraclaw with you on your hikes and climbs, you can’t imagine an outdoors adventure without it...
http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/exclusives/caraclaw-carabiner-knife.asp
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The original Swedish Fire Steel is a life saver when camping in the wild! No more wet matches and lighters that run out of gas, the Swedish Fire Steel provides sparks to lighten up a combustible material in all weather conditions. A must have for everyone planning to spend a few nights in the wild. I personally completely stopped bringing regular matches whenever I head out after discovering this little gem. https://www.amazon.com/Light-Fire-Original-Swedish-FireSteel/dp/B0013L8D9K
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JOOS Orange Portable Solar Charger
If you’re anything like me, you know how frustrating it is to have your electronic devices run out of power half way through a three-day hike. I have yet to find a practical solution to this problem since I don’t really want to carry a huge battery pack around just to be able to charge my BlackBerry and a GPS.
I have never been much into solar chargers as they often seem very big and clumsy and not really that effective. One of my hiking buddies recently mentioned the JOOS Orange charger and how he got some decent results from it. I looked it up online and according to their own sales pitch, their portable charger delivers 120 minutes of 3G talk time after 1 hour of charging in direct sun, which seems quite impressive. It only ways around 1.5 lbs which means it isn’t like carrying around a large boulder or a small child, as is the case with other solar chargers.
I’m still not fully convinced of the applicability of this product (what if it rains or is cloudy?) but it seems promising and I might check it out in the future.
http://solarjoos.com/
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Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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I just read that GearUp Center released an updated version of the Crovel! The new product is called Crovel Extreme 3 and features a number of cool things such as a hammerhead designed as a T-handle and an improved 4140 Chromoly Alloy shovel head. I have used its predecessor, the Crovel Extreme 2, on a number of occasions and found it very useful - I really love how they have taken the idea of a multi-tool to the extreme by putting 12 or 13 tool functions into one, cool toy. I will definitely be checking out the new Crovel Extreme 3 - you can find it here: http://gearupcenter.com/products/crovel-extreme-3.html
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