Outdoor fun for all

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THERMA-A-REST TREO CHAIR ($69.93) 

Camp chairs tend to be uncomfortable and so short that having to take a leak really badly is about the only thing that can motivate you to wallow up and out of the thing. Well, no more. This chair has a 13-inch seat height, which makes getting up and down similar to any other real world chair. It has a super strong aluminum frame along with an ultra-strength nylon sling. What all that means is that the chair can handle up to 250 pounds with no problem. And best of all, the whole thing folds up into a very packable container about the size of a thermos.

THE X POT ($59.95) 

No, it’s not a Frisbee. It’s the amazing X Pot by Sea to Summit. When backpacking or even faking it in a camper where storage is limited, these pots can make all the difference in the world. Here are a few of the important features to consider:

•Lightweight and durable with hard anodized aluminum base

• Food grade, heat resistant silicone walls

• Translucent lid gives visibility to what’s cooking and has built in strainer

• Two ribbed silicone handles lock onto the lid to help with transport

• Pot holder on lid underside allows one handed carrying Sea to Summit has a whole line of pots, plates, bowls etc. and all make for great gifts.

KINDLING CRACKER ($99.99) 

Tired of swinging a heavy ax time and again to chop up logs of firewood for kindling? Better yet, don’t you get tired looking out the window at your loved one swinging a heavy ax time and again to chop up logs of firewood for kindling? Then you should gift the Kindling Cracker. Invented by a 16-year-old girl from New Zealand, the Kindling Cracker is a lightweight and sturdy device that makes chopping wood easy. Insert the log, mallet it down through the splitting mechanism and enjoy your kindling. It’s only $99.99 and is available for free shipping from northerntool. com.

ULTRASKIF 360 WATERCRAFT ($1,595) 

Have you ever looked at a boat and said, “It’s cool, but I wish it was smaller and had no sides”? Well that question is a thing of the past with the Ultraskif 360 Watercraft. It’s a “small lightweight personal watercraft for fishermen, hunters and pleasure boaters that sets new standards of safety, comfort, stability, versatility and fishability from a chair, casting stool or standing.” It’s six feet in diameter and weighs only 123 pounds, so it’s perfect for serious fishermen or lakeside owners looking for a way to get around on the water with ease. It’s a bargain at $1,595, and can be purchased at ultraskif.com.

RUFFWEAR DOG PACK ($79.95- $149.95) 

We love to hike and so do our pets.

So when you and Fido go take that hike, why should you have to do all the carrying? Let your pup be responsible for his water supply, food, poop bags and toys with a dog pack from Ruffwear. Just like human backpacks, the bags from Ruffwear can carry enough gear for a day hike or multiple days in the backcountry. Bright colors also help make your furry friend more visible.

All of Ruffwear’s packs are lightweight and designed to stay in place while you’re bagging peaks with your pup. And they are machine washable — what’s not to love? Ruffwear recommends your dog carry no more than 25 percent of their body weight. If your dog is new to packs, start with a light load and work up to a heavier load as your dog gets accustomed to wearing the pack.

MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR HYPERLAMINA SPARK SLEEPING BAG ($220.00 – $235.00) 

When you’re stuffing your backpack for a few days in the backcountry, space and weight matter. With Mountain Hardware’s new HyperLamina Spark sleeping bag you don’t have to worry about either. This high performance synthetic bag is good in temperatures down to 35 degrees Fahrenheit — they say it’s the best high performance synthetic bag on the market. Mountain Hardwear backs this up with a design that includes synthetic insulation that is “thermally mapped” to minimize bulk and weight while maximizing warmth. The bag weighs less than 2 pounds (1 pound, 10 ounces, to be precise — and we know you’re precise). The proprietary Thermal.Q insulation is piled thicker in the foot box and other crucial areas to keep you toasty all night long.

KAHTOOLA MICROSPIKES FOOTWEAR TRACTION ($64.99- $79.99) 

With Colorado’s notoriously unpredictable weather, you never know what you may run into out there on the trails. It could be hot and sunny down in the city and yet icy on the trails less than 100 miles away. These MICROspikes from Kahtoola fit over most any shoe and can transform any icy trail into an enjoyable outing, regardless of the weather. You can walk, hike or even run the winter trails with these lightweight crampons that collapse down to fit in your pocket. It’s always good to be prepared.

VW CAMPER VAN TENT ($499) 

Most attempts at recreating the Summer of Love are futile. Too much in our world has changed. But for those nostalgic hippies or youngins wishing they lived and breathed in the ’60s, the life-sized, four-man VW Camper Van Tent can bring us all back to that iconic time. Without the maintenance hassle of a 50-year-old transmission or keeping up that vanishing paint job, this durable tent provides room to stand, easy-to-use pop-up poles that make setting it up a breeze and zippered off rooms for privacy. But if its really the Summer of Love you’re after, who needs privacy? So “be sure to wear flowers in your hair” and rock out in this unique tent that will be sure to draw a crowd at any campsite.

TRAVEL HAMMOCK ($19.99- $99.99) 

Nothing says I love you like a way to relax, even while you’re camping in an effort to get away and… relax. Travel hammocks are lightweight, durable and easy to string up anywhere between trees, rocks, light poles in the park, picnic tables at the campground or even desks at work. But let’s not get carried away here. Made for singles, couples or even entire families, travel hammocks come in a variety of makes, models and color combinations that make it a great gift for just about anyone.

UCOS GRILLPUT PORTABLE CAMPING GRILL ($29.99) 

Who doesn’t love freshly grilled food? However, grills can be cumbersome, expensive and hard to clean. “A minimalist’s dream,” this portable camping grill breaks down to all fit in one of the side rails and can easily slide into a backpack, or even back pocket. It can be used in both the back and front country, over charcoal or an open flame, to cook meat or veggies or any combination thereof. Plus its sleek design makes it perfect for a stocking stuffer. You can always pack in some coal to go with it.