If things get crazy over the holidays, these two tins could save your life. One contains 8-feet of SurvivorCord, the ultimate replacement for standard paracord. SurvivorCord has paracord and snare wire, fishing line, and waterproof tinder all inside each line. And paired with VSSL’s 8-hour pure Canadian beeswax candle—for light and even a bit of warmth, it’s the perfect stocking stuffer for the adventurer on your list.

The Crua Modus system is a 6-in-1 camping kit that includes a tent, integrated quilt, insulated and self-inflating mattress, a hammock, a porch, a picnic blanket and more. And they all connect together. Use them together or on their own; all packed up the system weighs just 8.5 lbs. A funded Kickstarter.

Whether you need to start a fire for outdoor cooking, warmth, or light, this gel fire starter makes it easier than ever. It is waterproof, weather-resistant, non-toxic & will burn at the coldest temps: down to -20º. This patent-pending putty is pliable & sticky, simply take a pinch & put a flame to it. In minutes you’ll have a crackling fire, even with wet wood in bad weather. This stuff goes!

For chilling hard at outdoor events, Kelty’s Low Loveseat is a road-ready two seater. The collapsible, portable design features rugged steel frame construction, adjustable armrests & insulated cooler pockets for keeping cold ones cold. Choose from 3 spouse-friendly colors.

At 750ml capacity, High Camp’s Firelight flask can hold a full bottle of wine or fifth of liquor. Smart! It is constructed of double-wall vacuum-insulated stainless steel and features a pair of integrated tumblers for sharing a toast; they attach to the flask magnetically. It is BPA and phthalate free.

Designed to eliminate another single-use plastic from your life, GoSun Flatware is a portable utensil kit that fits in your wallet or pocket for plastic-free eating anywhere, anytime. Infinitely reusable, they’re made of dishwasher-safe stainless steel & PE, are BPA-free, clean easily, and store in a slim card case. Another funded Kickstarter.

YETI continues to blur the line between need & desire with their new V Series cooler. It keeps stuff cold longer and better than other YETIs & that’s saying something. As this is the first ever vacuum-insulated hard cooler, the V-Series marks another industry first for the brand—a  55-quart plastic cooler wrapped in kitchen-grade stainless steel; designed to last a lifetime & look great doing it.

48 million single-use green propane bottles end up in landfills each year. The refillable Gas Growler is a way to do better. Designed for car camping & outdoor cooking anywhere, it holds the equivalent of 5 green bottles worth of propane for firing your camp stoves. The deluxe set includes the heavy-duty tank & hose as well as a convenient carry-case.

An electric sleeping bag? Your friends might laugh but only until they’re shivering and you’re throwing a leg out to cool down. The Bundl electric-heated sleeping bag features smart sensor technology that lets you power up, heat up and control your sleeping temp via the Bundl app. With 3 internal carbon fiber heating panels it also offers zone-controlled heating offering a wide-range of warmth from -10º – 30ºf. A funded Kickstarter.

For camping, survival or just running the rapids for kicks, the Uncharted Rapid Raft is the world’s lightest pack raft. It weighs less than 3 pounds, inflates in seconds and holds 400 pounds. Packed down, it’s the size of a loaf of bread, so definitely light enough to fit in your pack. And it’s made of nylon TPU, so it’s rugged enough to withstand river bottoms, rocks, & debris. Inflates in 3-seconds with no pump or tools needed. A funded Indiegogo.

Combining the features of a camping hammock with the comfort of a flat, cushy bed, the one-person Haven Tent is suspended above the ground with a single anchor-point on each tree and has an inflatable mattress inside that keeps you from rolling up like a burrito. The whole weatherproof system weighs under 5-pounds, making it a great option for both backpacking & car camping. A funded Kickstarter.

Oru’s new single-person Inlet kayak is the brand’s lightest and most portable boat yet. Oru’s origami-style fold-up design takes it from the trunk of your car to floating on the water in just 5 minutes. It weighs 20 pounds and can be easily checked as luggage for your flight. With its open cockpit design there’s space to bring along your dog, a cooler, or fishing gear. A funded Kickstarter.

Technical blanket maker Rumpl has added two new blankets to their Post-Consumer Recycled Collection. Look for their re-designed Original Puffy and the all-new NanoLoft. Both featuring polyester made with 60 plastic bottles worth of post-consumer waste. The brand has set a target of diverting 3 million plastic bottles from landfill by the end of the year.

Designed & built to be the ultimate lightweight seat for outdoor adventure, the BTR stool is a collapsible, packable seat that features 7001 aluminum alloy construction and telescoping legs that snap into position with the Phantom Lock mechanism. The seat is 100% nylon mesh. Available in several colors, 2 sizes & the total weight is less than 13.5 ounces. A funded Kickstarter.

Depending on where you play, there are lots of restrictions against building an open fire at beaches, parks, and campgrounds. To hack these rules & regulations, the crew at Wolf & Grizzly created the Fire Safe, an envelope-sized, portable fire pit and cooking companion that allows you to start a fire almost anywhere. The fire stays off the ground so unlike a regular campfire, it won’t leave behind a scorch mark or blackened rocks. It is made of stainless, features patented collapsible design, & weighs less than 2 pounds. A funded Kickstarter.

The re-designed RhinoWolf 2.0 makes this modular tent system even better. It’s a lightweight, super-packable one-person tent with a design that allows you to link up with other RhinoWolfs & zip them together into a larger single shelter. The system also offers optional built-in air mattress and sleeping bags for a complete all-in-one camping kit. A funded Kickstarter.

This might be the coolest tent we’ve ever seen. Built for serious adventures and extreme conditions, or just gear-shaming your fellow festival-goers,  the Geodome 4 from The North Face is a spacious, weatherproof shelter just now made available in the USA. The 4-season design can withstand winds up to 60 MPH, sleeps 4, & the peak of the roof is 6’9” tall, making for full stand-up comfort.

We’re swinging right into prime hammock season, so the timing is perfect for the ENO SkyLoft. This hammock eliminates the common “taco” effect of a gathered-end hammock by using spreader bars to create a truly flat surface. No backaches or hunched shoulders when you wake up from your siesta. At 3 pounds, plus the weight of accessories like a bug net & rainfly, the SkyLoft is really meant for car camping & backyard chilling rather than the backcountry.

The TentTube is certainly not the first inflatable-frame tent but this one is super quick & easy. It can be set up by 1 person in just 1 minute with the included manual air pump. When you’re ready to break camp, the tent deflates in seconds & rolls up flat with no poles to deal with. It sleeps 3 people & features 3000mm water-resistance. A funded Kickstarter.

California’s Rubicon Expedition Products decided that your vehicle’s trailer hitch is the perfect place for a rooftop tent. Not only is the Hitch Tent system easier to get in & out of, when you want to jump in the car & run to town, you can simply de-couple the tent from the hitch & drive away—the tent stands on a platform. When you’re ready to break camp, the whole thing folds up vertically against your tailgate.