[$400] In the mood to buy a really expensive backpack? Yeah, neither are we. But if we were, this Seil Marschall Alpine Rucksack would be our pick. (more…)

[$50] Pop quiz: how many multi-tools come with an axe AND a hammer? Trick question – only one: the Mo-Tool. (more…)

[$75] Where do we even start with this thing? The makers say the M48 Range Hawk Axe is for clearing brush and chopping wood, but with a design this wicked, we know what its really for: fending off the undead. (more…)

[$150] The thing about camping trips is you want to travel light, so equipment that serves multiple purposes is clutch. Enter the Power Pot: it can boil your food while harnessing that heat to produce electricity. (more…)

[Custom] Yup, that’s a tent suspended from the trees. It’s called the Tentsile and it’s either the coolest idea ever, or a massive lawsuit waiting to happen. Probably both. (more…)

[$45] There’s never been a more concise statement than flipping the bird, and thanks to the F*ck The Rain Umbrella, you can flip the bird to the birds, low flying planes, people in high rise condos, flying marmots, and of course, rain clouds. (more…)

[$100+] One part sleeping bag and one part 1950s Hollywood space suit, Selk’Bag Sleep-Wear Systems are on the cutting edge of unusual yet effective sleeping bags. While we can’t say we’d be thrilled to take a hike in one, we have to admit they are damn comfy for sleeping. (more…)

[$60] No, this man is not an extra from a crappy Mortal Kombat movie, and despite it’s name, the mask he’s wearing is not a prop. It’s called the Subzero Warm Breath Mask, and it may very well save your life (or at least your lungs) if you’re planning any high altitude climbs or cross-tundra treks. (more…)

[$420] As far as kayaks go, the Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame Sport Kayak has got to have the longest damn name in all of kayaking is beyond legit. Why, you ask in a timid yet inquisitive tone? Because it inflates. (more…)

[$120] There are many good reasons to have a hatchet in your everyday carry- chopping sticks, frightening coworkers, and fending off the undead are just a few that come to mind. If you’re considering adding a hatchet to your lineup, spring for the Wildlife Hatchet from Gransfors Bruks, makers of some of the finest axes in the world. (more…)

[$12] If there’s one thing we learned from the Boy Scouts, it’s that you can never be too prepared for a storm (and also to never play blackjack with a marmot). Whether you’re stuck at home with the power out or high up in the Andes during a white out, it’s a good idea to have a reliable fire starter, like Restoration Hardware’s Stormproof Matches. (more…)

[$180] The Walking Dead is back, and just in time to feed our insatiable hunger for zombie-stomping action! So in honor of the new season, we’re going to kick off the day with a weapon that Daryl Dixon would be proud to have at his side: the Cold Steel Kukri Blade. It’s great for clearing brush, and even better for decapitating the walking dead. (more…)

[$68] It’s about damn time! Literally since the invention of the umbrella they’ve been blowing away in the wind, and to our knowledge no one has made a decent effort to fix this problem until now. The Senz Aerodynamic Umbrella uses a unique design to help funnel wind around and over the umbrella, rather than under it. (more…)

[$30] So remember how we just posted that expensive electric chainsaw? Well here’s another one, except it’s not electric and its cheap. The Pocket Chainsaw is a man-powered saw built for manly men who like to clear timber in a manly way, thereby making all the regular chainsaw users look like girly men. (more…)

[Splurge: $500] It’s been a while since we saw something that might be worth breaking the budget, but we’re pretty pleased with this particular selection: the Oregon Cordless PowerNow Chainsaw. It’s just about the only battery-powered chainsaw that should be mentioned in the same breath as gas saws, making it the perfect choice for all you eco-friendly lumberjacks, err forest-clearing hippies, crap, no that doesn’t work either… (more…)