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Fire pistons are a clever way to make fire, using extreme and quick compression of air to rapidly rise temperature inside the piston igniting a piece of tinder.  This one is particularly nice, being compact and machine-tooled from high grade aluminum.

With a single push, tinder placed in the end of the piston is spontaneously ignited by the heat of compression, instantly becoming a glowing ember with no more effort than lighting a match. Literally, fire with air.  The new FireStar features precision CNC manufacturing and state of the art compression fire starting technology!…
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This little wonder really belongs in your long-hike pack, extended disaster preparedness kit, boat, camper or RV.  The ability to wash clothes is an often underestimated morale booster and hygiene factor that can make a huge difference. Video after the cut.

Whether you are trekking, camping, on a cruise or on a business trip, the Scrubba™ wash bag is the best way to wash clothes while traveling.  Lightweight and compact, the Scrubba™ wash bag requires no power or electricity and allows you to wash clothes for free. The secret is on the inside – the Scrubba™ wash bag’s unique highly flexible …
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Who says you have to settle for bland or pre-flavored food when away from your kitchen?  I can see great application for these among hikers and campers who don’t want to compromise good eats at the expense of bulk and weight.

When we go camping in the summer, we like to cook and eat well.  For us, this means being sure that we have all of the spices and seasonings that we would be using if we were at home.  Space is always an issue though, so we try to use compact and easily packable containers for everything.  It occurred …
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I’m not sure this particular tent would suit your next backcountry hike or expedition, but it might be just the thing for a camp over music festival or themed event.  Also, its just plain cool.

Considering the imminent arrival of armies of hyper-active athletes, and rampaging hordes of tourists for a certain upcoming sporting event, it’s a great time to think aboutgetting out of town. But forget long bus rides, overpriced airfares and dingy hotel rooms; because in a surprising twist TFF (Transport for Firebox) has arranged for you to take the tube to your next …
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If you’ve ever camped out in the back country, you know there are a lot of odd noises in the middle of the night.  Most of the time its me tromping off into the wood-line in the dark looking for a place to… Well, never mind.  There’s also security/warning from two and four legged visitors.

Mini Motion Detection Camp LED Light. Handy little LED light with motion detection built in. Battery powered by 3 standard AA batteries so it can be located anywhere in camp.…
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