Reviews
Bedol Water Clock
Look into the future and imagine a world without fossil fuels — and no batteries or a power outlet. Just add water. Well, the hydrogen car may be a generation way, but the Bedol water clock hints at the potential of water as an energy source.
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Look into the future and imagine a world without fossil fuels — and no batteries or a power outlet. Just add water. Well, the hydrogen car may be a generation way, but the Bedol water clock hints at the potential of water as an energy source.
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UCO Clarus LED Lantern
I tossed the UCO Clarus LED Lantern into my jacket pocket in October and have been happily impressed with its strong beam and collapsible lantern. Both proved invaluable on a late fall camping trip.
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I tossed the UCO Clarus LED Lantern into my jacket pocket in October and have been happily impressed with its strong beam and collapsible lantern. Both proved invaluable on a late fall camping trip.
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I think the sheep are laughing at us; they knew it all along. What makes the best fleece? Why, fleece, of course. In a departure from the standard polyester polarfleece jacket, Icebreaker created their “Real Fleece Line” — fleece jackets made of 100 percent wool.
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I can wear these everywhere. I usually have trouble finding sunglasses that not only perform, but look good, too. I’m happy to say these do both.
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Anybody looking for a sturdy camp percolator that’ll serve multiple heads per brew should be pleased to own this stainless kettle. At about 2 pounds, it may not fit the bill for the backpacking crowd, but lighter percolators usually aren’t very durable. The Glacier was worth every extra ounce on a pair of canoe trips this fall to the Boundary Waters and down northwest Wisconsin’s Namekagon River.
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By Rodney B. Pierce
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, $40.00
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By Craig Zarley
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, $12.95
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For someone who usually buys her socks by the bag, purchasing one pair of Smartwool's PHD Outdoor Light Mini socks for $16.95 seemed pretty indulgent. I can tell you now that they are worth every penny.
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Got a wet dog? If so, get a Soggy Doggy towel, too. It's great for sopping up drippy dogs prior to getting into a vehicle or coming in the house.
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Wool has changed. Not only does it keep you warm in cold weather, but it does a great job of keeping you cool when it’s hot—that’s the case with the Icebreaker Rhythm Jersey, an ultra-lightweight wool bike top. So thin it’s almost see-through, the fine merino wool is soft against your skin and its wicking properties kept me perfectly comfortable on a long, uphill ride in the scorching sun.
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These light and supportive Bryce WP Keen hikers are perfect for outings in all kinds of weather, especially wet weather. The Keen.Dry waterproof system lets vapor out without letting water in. Keen’s patented toe protection, TPU stability shank and non-marking tread protect your feet on or off the trail.
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By Steven I. Apfelbaum
Beacon Press, $25.95
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By Mike Link & Kate Crowley
Lake Superior Port Cities, Inc.,
$18.95
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On a recent trip to Ontario during the height of the mosquito season, four of us agreed Insect Shield kept the bugs at bay. Treated with Permethrin, a natural insect repellant, Insect Shield's wide array of garments repel ticks, mosquitos and flies.
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