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The Extending Vee Dub Van For Modern Hippies

9:00PM Today | Andrew Liszewski

The iconic VW camper van paved the way for the modern motorhome, but they were barely big enough for a couple of hippies. So a UK company has created the Doubleback with an extending pod that can fit a whole commune. More »

Gadgets

Jetboil Sumo Ti And Sol Cooking System Review

6:30AM September 21, 2011 | Andrew Tarantola

The last camping stove I owned was a 6.8kg ’70s-era Coleman behemoth that took longer to light than actually cook a meal on. So to now use the 0.68kg Sol cooking system and the Sumo Ti mug is nothing short of magical. More »

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Fall Out Of This Amphibious Trailer On Your Next Holiday

5:40AM September 13, 2011 | Roberto Baldwin

Because nothing says relaxation like sitting in a white bubble in the middle of a lake, the Sealander amphibious camping trailer combines the awkwardness of hauling a trailer with the potential water crisis of tipping over in a lake. More »

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A Tent For Your Hammock. Oh Hell Yes.

10:00AM August 26, 2011 | Brent Rose

I will brazenly declare my love for hammocks right now. In a perfect world, that’s all I’d sleep in when I camp, but they have problems, namely bugs and rain. This tent for hammock just answered my prayers. More »

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Collapsible Kettle Keeps You Caffeinated On The Trail

11:40PM August 15, 2011 | Kat Hannaford

Sure, you can hang your stainless steel kettle from one of those 50 million straps on your rucksack… or fold your kettle down into a stowaway 5.5cm height. With a 1.1-litre capacity and £30/$47 price tag, sensible campers will be brewing drinks before they know it. [Firebox via RandomGoodStuff]

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Emergency Bivvy Sack Keeps You Warm And Dry In The Wilderness

2:59AM August 13, 2011 | Adrian Covert

The problem with the emergency bivvy sacks made of the heat-reflective space blanket material is that while they provide warmth, they don’t let moisture escape. Thus, you sweat. But a new material in AMK’s SOL Escape bivvy changes that. More »

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9 Tools For Camping Like A Boss

8:55AM August 12, 2011 | Andrew Tarantola

Ah, the Great Outdoors — how I loathe your Wi-Fi-less expanses. But if I must be forced to bask in your natural beauty, you can be damn well sure I’ll be doing it with a laptop in my hand. More »

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Killer Tent Weighs Almost Nothing, Fits In Your Nalgene Bottle

11:20AM August 11, 2011 | Brent Rose

Nothing sucks more when you’re on a long trek than hauling around unnecessary weight and heft. Sea to Summit’s ridiculously light Specialist tents aim to dominate the ultralight category and not be uncomfortable pieces of crap in the process. More »

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Mosquito-Proof Hammock Makes Swamps So Much More Relaxing

9:00PM June 30, 2011 | Gizmodo US Edition

Doesn’t swinging in a hammock really appeal today? Maybe you’d have a brand new book to dive into; a cocktail or two, and a kind slave to feed you grapes. Just make sure you have a mosquito-proof hammock. This one’s $US100, and folds into a tiny pouch when you’re done. [Hammacher via Werd]

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Propane Coffee Maker Kind Of Misses The Point Of Camping

12:40PM June 30, 2011 | Lily Newman

Outdoor gear manufacturer Coleman was just trying to do a nice thing by creating the Portable Propane Coffee Maker. It works like the machine in your kitchen, using only water, a filter and some coffee grounds. Oh, and a tank of propane. More »