High-Tech Rescue Aids
Rich Johnson
May 10, 2012
The $250 inReach device couples with an Android phone to send and receive text messages from beyond cell phone range. The expression “great outdoors” goes beyond mere words. It is a declaration in some cases of its vast size. That’s part of the appeal. But it’s often so big, in fact, that it’s... Read more »
Magellan RoadMate Pro 9165T GPS
March 16, 2012
Megellan RoadMate Pro 9165T GPS The Good Sam Club partnered with Magellan to load its latest flagship RoadMate Pro GPS unit with camping and RV travel features that will compliment any copilot’s job, or completely handle them whenever necessary. The Magellan RoadMate Pro’s 7-inch display features... Read more »
FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio Shootout
Lisa Densmore
December 14, 2011
FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio ShootOut These new powerful palm-sized walkie-talkies slide into a jacket pocket or clip onto your belt or backpack, and are meant to be family-friendly. Hand one to your kid running to the campground playground; communicate boat-to-boat with your fishing buddy; find your husband... Read more »
Gear Test: Midland GXT800 FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radios
May 29, 2008
Midland GXT800 FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radios By Stuart Bourdon Handheld communication devices are a vital link between family members, friends and party members during outdoor excursions; and we often recommend you purchase a good set of two-way radios to help you keep in touch with them around the campground... Read more »
Camping Gear Test: Mountainsmith, Motorola, & SPOT
March 18, 2008
Mountainsmith Tour Recycled lumbar pack By Mark Evitt After hiking all morning, you break for lunch and put down your pack. Your shoulders are sore and the back of your shirt is sticky and sweaty. Isn’t there a better way to hike and carry provisions for the day? Indeed there is. I tested the Mountainsmith... Read more »
2006 Electronic Navigation
May 25, 2006
The theme for GPS navigational units this year, be it handhelds or in-vehicle units, is all about integrating enhanced functionality with entertainment. Handhelds are becoming savvier, offering MP3 capability and more detailed topographical mapping. Real-time traffic information to navigate you through... Read more »
Gear Test: Magellan eXplorist 200 GPS, Brunton Glorb, Spyderco SpyderSaw
January 5, 2006
Magellan eXplorist 200 GPS A series of three new entries to the already crowded handheld GPS receiver market has been introduced by Thales Navigation (909/394-5000; magellangps.com), the producers of Magellan products. These new units are the eXplorist 100, 200 and 300. All three of these models are... Read more »
Gear Test: Coleman Powerpack Stove, Inferno Self-Heating Meal, Garmin Foretrex
October 1, 2004
Coleman Powerpack Stove Campers looking for a stove somewhere in between the small briefcase-sized camp stoves and the huge outfitter-type units can find happiness with the new Coleman (800/835-3278; coleman.com) PowerPack 30,000-BTU Propane Stove. This double-burner unit can run on a 1-pound, disposable-bottle... Read more »
Gear Test: Garmin GPSMAP 60C & Wicksfield Campfire Grille
June 1, 2004
Garmin GPSMAP 60C Garmin Int’l (913/397-8200; garmin.com) has come out with two new devices that are of interest to the camping enthusiast, the GPSMAP 60C and 60CS. These two handheld devices with Global Positioning System (GPS) technology are almost identical, save that the 60CS comes with an electronic... Read more »
Gear Test: KELTY TRAIL DOME 4 TENT and GARMIN RINO 110/120
February 24, 2004
KELTY TRAIL DOME 4 TENT For many backpackers and campers a quality tent is the most important piece of gear they own behind footwear, a backpack and sleeping bag. No manufacturer of outdoor products probably understands that better than Kelty (800/423-2320; kelty.com), which has been making backpacks... Read more »
