The wilderness wizards at Mountain Safety Research have created a new type of waterproof coating that will keep their Hubba NX backpacking tents drier for a lot longer. Traditional seam seals and tent waterproofing break down over time due to exposure to moisture and humidity and eventually start to leak. The brand’s Xtreme Shield polyurethane (PU) coating is better than that. It’s got a molecular chain that was engineered to eliminate deterioration, so your tent stays not only dry but never gets that sticky, flaky residue that inevitably occurs. The Hubba NX tents are available in solo, 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person models.

For camping, RV travels, tailgating, beach parties, and evenings in the backyard, this propane-powered fire pit from Cypress Outdoor heats things up nicely without having to deal with firewood, smoke, & ash. It is 21-inches in diameter and kicks out a bun-warming 58K BTUs. Comes with a cover and carry kit.

Basecamp from Cache transforms your tailgate into a proper place to party, pre-game, & picnic. The modular system mounts to any truck tailgate, offering detachable cushioned seating for two, coolers, and more, like padding for your surfboards, bike shuttles, and a secure payload strap for odd-size cargo.

Designed to out-perform standard headlamps and flashlights the Kogalla Ra Adventure light has a bank of 5 LEDs that crank out 800-lumens of light, plenty to light up the trail ahead after the sun goes down. For ultra-running, backpacking, caving, and other after-dark adventures, this versatile light is powered by a 6700 mAh battery pack that recharges via USB.

The 24-ounce GeoPress water purifier bottle makes it fast & easy to ensure you’re drinking clean, safe water anywhere in the world—even if your only source is seriously suspect. Fill up the outer bottle & press down on the top with the filter bottle using your body weight. This forces the water through the filters which eliminate sediment, viruses, bacteria, protozoa, heavy metals & microplastics. What you get is clean in 8 seconds. It’s also portable. A funded Kickstarter.

Designed for the versatility active lifestyles demand, the Headspin Convertible Light System is an exceptionally bright 400-lumen headlight that transforms instantly from its headlamp mount to the included flashlight mount, magnetic mount, or bike/rail mount. One light for all types of action. It also offers 4 intensity modes and has a run time of 40 hours on a full charge. Recharge via wall charging station or Micro USB.

If you ever read the story “To Build A Fire” by Jack London, you’ll want these in your pack for winter adventures. The Sweetfire Behemoth Fire Starters from UCO are made from sugarcane waste, fibrous, flammable by-product used around the world as a renewable bio fuel. They feature stormproof strikeable tips, that can be lit with the in-box striker. Each tin comes packed with 9 fire starters.

Light & power are daily essentials, and when you’re away from home, even more so. The portable Cairn XL lantern delivers it all with effortless ease. It gives you 350 lumens of bright white LED light plus enough juice for four mobile charges in Fast Charge mode plus bluetooth app connectivity. It’s an exceptional light & power source home-base or base camp.

The Orca LiddUp is a premium rotomolded cooler but unlike yours, this one has LED light strips inside that automatically turn on when you open the lid after dark. No more blindly rummaging for that last IPA & coming up with a Pepsi. Available in 35-quart size, this cooler features the brand’s signature rubber T latch closures, nylon carry handles, and the lights run on 4 AA batteries. Made in the USA.

Packable adventure travel gear maker Matador has re-designed their Pocket Blanket to be even better. At 63” X 44” and made of rugged, HyperLyte nylon, it provides a dry, clean place to sit wherever you are. It fits two adults and packs down to pocket-size in its integrated storage pouch. Available in black, red, or alpine green.

The All-in-One Cast Iron Grill from Barebones Living is a heavy-duty grill with a cast iron base and domed lid, grill grate, baking steel, tripod stand, and coal tray comb. But its versatile design also allows it to function as a smoker, skillet, braiser, roaster, deep fryer, slow cooker and stock pot.

Clean lines, super-functional design  & stainless steel construction have made Solo Stoves’ firepits one of the most popular on the market. Now they’re offering the same great design in two new sizes. The portable-size Ranger model is 12.5” tall by 15” wide & weighs 15 pounds. Perfect for sunsets at the beach, hunting trips, or car camping missions. The Yukon is the big-boy backyard model. It’s 16” tall by 30” across. Another funded Kickstarter.

With just two pieces of heavy metal, the 14-in cast iron Cook-It-All from Lodge offers 5 different cooking configurations, making other outdoor cookware obsolete. It consists of reversible grill/griddle that also acts as a lid and the 6.8 quart bottom is a wok and skillet, and can be inverted to become a domed lid for baking. The heavy-duty handles easily maneuver the iron while keeping hands safe from heat. The set also includes a 33-page tips & tricks booklet.

For cyclists out there mashing away on multi-day rides, Rapha has designed a comfortable, lightweight sleep system. Their new Explore Down Sleeping Bag features high-loft 850-fill-power down with a DWR coating for moisture resistance and a temperature rating to 15º. Designed to work in tandem with their Explore Down jacket, the upper part of the bag is thinner, which saves weight and makes it much more compact for transport in your bike bag.

She’ll be glad you brought the blanket and you’ll be the hero. That’s reason enough to give the Bobcat Quilt from Kammok a second look. For trail or travel, this lightweight, down-filled & packable blanket has a temp rating of 45º and weighs just 19 ounces. It also comes in its own roll-top stuff sack for handy transport. A funded Kickstarter.