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Should Manitoulin (Spirit Island) Be Canada’s Next Nature Reserve?
Sunday, September 28th, 2008
According to the legends of the Ojibway aboriginals of Canada, when the Great Spirit created the world, he put aside the most beautiful elements of creation for his home. The Great Spirit used sparkling waters, lush woodlands, blue skies and brilliant stars. Then the Great Spirit raised up an immense island in an inland sea.
The Therm-a-Rest Expedition Sleeping Pad
Sunday, September 28th, 2008
The Therm-a-Rest Expedition is an updated version of its popular sleeping pad. The self- inflating convenience and indestructible shell remain, but by some miracle of design, the new model is both lighter regular length: 2.3Ibs, 1.0 kg) and thicker (1.75 inches) .
The Primus LITECH Kettle
Friday, September 26th, 2008
The Primus LITECH Kettle is also made from anodized aluminum. The Primus LITECH kettle weighs only a third of a pound, has a fold-down handle and a packable flat shape-yet it boils almost a litre of water. Use it as a dedicated pot for hot beverages and you won’t end up with old noodles floating in your brew.
Brunton Liberty Camp Light
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
Shed light on your camp with the Brunton Liberty a mantle-less lantern that puts out 80 watts oflight for six hours on one butane canister. The built-in piezo ignition works in any weather, and the whole affair weighs a mere half-pound.
Buck Summit Pocket Knife
Thursday, September 18th, 2008
A pocket knife is a must – have on any wilderness outing, and the Buck Summit has all the essentials: a locking serrated blade, a screwdriver, a can/bottle opener and the ubiquitous corkscrew. All open easily with one hand, and the keeper hole is big enough to clip with a fullsized carabiner
Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight First-Aid Kit
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008
Be prepared for mishaps with the Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight First-aid Kit It’s available in three sizes, all tiny enough to tuck into the lid of your pack. Inside the ripstop nylon pouch is a waterproof bag that contains everything you need to treat cuts, burns, insect bites and bruises .
GSI Hard Anodized Boiler – Camping Cooking Ware Set
Monday, September 15th, 2008
If you’re cooking for a small group, pack the super light GSI Hard Anodized Boiler. The three-piece cook set (boiler, cup and lid) is versatile and made from the same non-stick hardened aluminum used in top kitchenware.
Price: $25 USD
MSR MIOX Water Purifier
Friday, September 12th, 2008
The MSR MIOX water Purifier is a cigar-sized water purifier that uses ectrically charged salt and water to kill everything from E. coli a-no-Giardia to cryptosporidium and anthrax. The multi-stage process is a little tedious, but unlike a pump, you only need to do it once to treat up to four litres. A set of test strips ensures your water is safe to drink
In The Right Direction – Good Advice For First-Time Adventure Racers
Friday, September 12th, 2008
Wilderness navigation is what puts the adventure in adventure racing. But it’s also what intimidates many neophyte racers the prospect of thrashing through the woods, increasingly lost, while your former friends lament your inability with a map and compass. A little training and thought, explains an adventure race veteran LAWRENCE, can improve your success at orientation, navigation and route-finding.
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