Camping Gadgets

Garmin GPSMAP 62S Handheld GPS Navigator Review

Built-in quad-helix receiving antenna with remote antenna capability; Audible alarms for anchor drag, arrival, off-course, proximity waypoint, and clock Electronic compass displays accurate heading while standing still; Barometric altimeter with automatic pressure trend recording (62s and 62st) microSD card slot allows for storage of optional 24K maps from Garmin. Includes a built-in Americas autoroute basemap with automatic routing capabilities, including highways, exits, and tide data (US only) 1,000 user waypoints with name and graphic symbol; 50 reversible routes Position formats include Lat-Lon, UTM, Loran TDs, Maidenhead, MGRS, user grid, and more; Navigation instructions can be shared with repeaters, plotters, and autopilots using NMEA protocols through the dedicated serial port. Elevation computer provides current elevation, ascent-descent rate, minimum- maximum elevation, total ascent and descent, average and maximum ascent and descent rate. Trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed, and more.

Garmin GPSMAP 62S Handheld GPS Navigator Review

The newly designed GPSMAP 62s handheld navigator features a 3-axis tilt-compensated compass, a barometric altimeter and supports Custom Maps, BirdsEye Satellite imagery (subscription required) and photo navigation. Rugged and waterproof, GPSMAP 62s employs a quad helix antenna for unparalleled reception, has a high-speed USB connection, a sleek new design and connects wirelessly to compatible Garmin handhelds.

I used the 62s while hunting and found that I could always get a solid signal regardless of how dense the forest was. The power saver feature worked great, and I love the fact that the user interface can be customized. Overall we’re very satisfied with the new features.

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Victorinox Swiss Army Classic Pocket Knife Review

From the renowned company that created the Swiss Army Knife a century ago comes the Swiss Army Classic pocketknife, a compact set of tools for campers, hikers, and boy scouts. Measuring 2-1/4 inches long, the Classic is stylishly cased in a timeless solid-colored housing with the familiar Victorinox logo on the side. More importantly, the unit contains all the classic Swiss Army tools, including a small blade for cutting, a pair of mini scissors, a nail file with a screwdriver tip, a toothpick, tweezers, and a key ring. As with all Victorinox items, the Classic is made to exacting standards, with dozens of steps going into its construction. Victorinox attends to every detail, from selecting the finest materials to performing the final inspection. In addition, each individual tool has been hardened in a different way to stand up to its designated use. As with all Victorinox multi-tools, the Classic carries a lifetime warranty.

Victorinox Swiss Army Classic Pocket Knife Review

There are two major (authorized) manufacturers of Swiss Army knives: Victorinox, the maker of this particular favorite of mine and Wenger, a reliable alternative brand that makes many similar and some even nearly identical models. I have used both over the years and have found there to be absolutely no appreciable differences in the quality, durability or pricing of the knives. With so many models to choose from, it probably makes sense to decide which features you need and then shop both brands for the best price you can find. But back to the knife at hand, the SA Classic SD Pocket Knife.

This is the one of the smallest knives in the Victorinox line. Measuring only about 2 1/4″ long and about 1/4″ wide, it adds little by way of heft to a key ring. It is a compact knife containing a total of 6 equally compact tools. This is not for the big things. This is a small knife with small tools to deal with small things. With expectations appropriately set, it is unsurpassed in it’s usefulness as a basic daily tool.

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Dorcy 41-4750 180 Lumen High Flux LED Cyber Light Flashlight Review

March 23, 2011

The 180 Lumen LED Cyber Light Flashlight takes advantage of leading technology with its True Spot Reflector system that gives you a 1,000 foot beam of light. The super bright high flux LED produces 180 Lumens, lasting for 5 hours of continuous use. The LED Cyber Light uses the highest strength materials for the lens [...]

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Coleman PerfectFlow 1-Burner Stove Review

March 16, 2011

The Coleman 5431A700 One-burner Propane Stove is an easy-to-use portable stove that should meet almost any camp cooking need. The PerfectFlow regulator provides consistent cooking performance by producing a steady fuel stream, even in cold weather, high altitudes, or when fuel is low. Equipped with one 10,000 BTU burner, this fully adjustable stove will last [...]