Nemo Losi 3P Tent
This tent uses a combination of ultra-light poles, thin modern fabrics and imaginative design to create a tent spacious enough to be considered a four-man tent, but at a weight that approaches that of two-man tents. Technically rated as a three-man tent, it has 26 square feet of space and a pair of big door flaps. It can easily handle 30 mph winds and boasts a user-friendly assembly. The tent has a handful of thoughtful touches, such as headlamp pouches on the interior. You can put your headlamp into the pouch and turn it on, and the pouch fabric will diffuse the light so that it fills the entire tent.
Snow Peak LiteMax Stove
This is the latest pace-setter in the competition to have the lightest workable camping stove possible. It is a 3-prong stove that weighs a mere 1.9 oz. Despite this extreme lightness, the stove really works. It's 11,000 BTU output can bring a quart of water to boiling in 4.5 minutes. The stove uses standard 110 or 220 gram isobutane/propane fuel cans.
Mares Prestige 12S Regulator
This top-notch scuba regulator made the 2009 Best Gear List and was the 2009 Best Buy of Scuba Diving magazine's ScubaLab. It features the latest version of the reliable MR12-series balanced diaphragm in the first stage of the regulator. It is smaller than previous MR12s, has good airflow and packs enormous bang for the buck.
Bass Pro Shops Extreme XPS Series
This is a lightweight, sensitive fishing rod with great Fuji Hardloy guides. It has the special feature of being able to mount balancing weights to the butt of the rod, reducing forearm and wrist fatigue. It is also a big winner on price, coming in at almost half the price of other top-rated fishing rods in its class.
Akona Dry Compression Sack
The Akona dry sack is a real flop among water sports enthusiasts. The main selling point is the compression valve, which allows you to push out extra air trapped inside to better fold up the sack. The drawback is that the bag is not really waterproof, and therefore not really dry. Owners have described the bag as being something like a water-resistant tent. It is good enough for a little drizzle or splashing, but the material becomes permeated in a good soaking. That permeability comes as a rude surprise to kayakers, boaters and divers who expect the bag to be waterproof.
Article Written By Edwin Thomas
Edwin Thomas has been writing since 1997. His work has appeared in various online publications, including The Black Table, Proboxing-Fans and others. A travel blogger, editor and writer, Thomas has traveled from Argentina to Vietnam in pursuit of stories. He holds a Master of Arts in international affairs from American University.
