GearCulture

Cooking up edible grub outdoor has never been easier with the cool new Optimus Crux Lite Stove & Terra Cook Set ($60). Outdoor chefs will appreciate the pairing of the lightweight, yet powerful Crux burner with a rugged, hard-anodized aluminum cookset with fry pan to easily prepare al fresco entrees anytime.

Whether it’s a party of 2, 4 or 6, the Docking Station from The Northface ($430) has your covered. No pun intended. This 6-person, canopy-style tent makes a great campground or basecamp with its a full-coverage, roll up wall and and perimeter floor. For a larger party, the Docking Station’s clever design accommodates a separate [...]

Stay hydrated on the trail with the cool new Katadyn MyBottle ($35). Made with a removable, internal carbon filter, this microfilter bottle offers quality drinking water that’s up to par with EPA standards. MyBottle has a 24-liquid ounce capacity, convenient suspender on the lid, flip-up mouthpiece and drinking straw.

The folks at Stanley is making it easier for outdoor enthusiast to pack and head out. The Stanley Lunch Box Cooler Set ($45) includes the Seattle company’s 1.1-quart classic vacuum bottle and heavy-duty lunch cooler with durable folding handle, divided 7-quart inner compartment and foam insulation, perfect for keeping consumables fresh and organized.

Though the Baggy Wine Coat ($70) by Menu may lack romance, you can’t help but dig its portability and design. Its simple, yet stylish construction is made of two layers of sturdy textile equipped with a baffled inner coat and cooling gel to keep wine cool during warm summer nights. Its black rubber base works [...]

Minimize an encounter with a hungry wildlife while camping or backpacking with the help of the Bear Vault ($80). This rugged, see-through container is made of shatter-proof and impact-resistant polycarbonate, equipped with a large rainproof lid which features a bump/tab locking mechanism. The container has a 700 cubic-inch capacity and bear-proof lid easily screws on [...]

Transport your Camp Axe safely with the Best Made Axe Sling ($165). Made from American, vegetable-tanned, top-grain cowhide with solid brass hardware, this handsome sling is fully adjustable and will keep your sharp axe head covered and handle secure.

Built for four seasons, The North Face Mountain 25 Tent ($500) is the perfect shelter to take during your outdoor adventures. The 2-person tent is built to withstand extreme weather conditions and harsh environments with reinforced construction and multidirectional lift technology to ensure safety, warmth and protection. Features include dual doors with poled front vestibule, [...]

Expertly boil water outdoors, even in bad weather conditions with a Storm Kettle ($100). Also known as a Kelly Kettle, its smart and simple design features a water-jacketed double-walled aluminum chimney equipped with a removable aluminum fire pan. This portable kettle can use anything as fuel such as sticks, twigs,  dry grass, Pine cones, newspapers [...]

The Rite in the Rain Travel Journal ($13) is no ordinary notebook. Crafted with 141 all-weather pages and bound in a coated hardcover format, this rugged travel journal offers unmatched durability and performance in the field as well as in any weather condition.