Gear Guru's blog
Exciting new stove system
We were having fun at The Pathfinder this week, playing with the new stove system from Optimus: the Crux Weekend Cook System. If you're looking for an ultralight, small, versatile stove and cookset, this is the best we've seen, and for a great price! We've had the Crux stove for a while, and have always liked its compact size, as it folds up and can fit in the curved cavity under a fuel canister. But the new cookset makes it possible to fit the stove, an 8 oz.
Self-Powered Radio/Flashlight
This is a great time for people to get ready for bad weather and power outages. We have many products designed to provide light and heat where there is no power, but perhaps our favorite is the Eton self-powered radio/flashlight. With a built-in hand-powered generator and a solar cell, this battery-powered radio can be charged without plugging into the grid. The radio section receives AM/FM and weather band frequencies while the light uses efficient LED bulbs. Plus you can charge your cell phone using the solar cell or the hand crank.
Gear of the Month
We get pretty excited about new gear, as many of you know. And there are oldies-but-goodies we love to brag about. That’s what you’ll find in this blog – gadget heads raving about backpacks, stoves, headlamps, bike computers, trekking poles, water purifiers… all of the toys we love. Maybe we’ll even ask for you to share some of your favorites.
