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[ CAMP KIT ] Great Gear Under $100
FRESH NEW FINDS THAT WON’T BREAK THE BANK BY KAYDI PYET T E
S T A CKPOLE B OOK S NOLS CANOEING NOLS’s new skills and
techniques guide compiles expert advice for all types of canoeing, from whitewater and
flatwater to canoeing in ice. Get tips on expedition planning, outfitting your canoe, safety and navigation. With the
author’s conversational writing
style, readers are in good hands. $22.95
www.stackpolebooks.com
SIGRID’ S NATUR ALS PADDLER’S SALVE
On trip, hands take a beating from paddling, camp chores and the elements. Treat your weary paws to an all-organic fusion of wild and home-
grown herbs that repairs the damage. Perfect for cracked, calloused or blistered skin, Paddler’s Salve is a favorite in the Canoeroots office.
$28 CAD |
www.sigridnaturals.com MO ZI-Q
ORAL INSECT REPELLANT
At first we were skeptical; insect repellant in pill form? But after eating an all-natural Mozi-Q
tablet I did seem less desirable to the blackfly and mosquito
population. According to Mozi- Q, active plant-based ingredient Delphinium makes all sorts of
insects, including head lice and bed bugs, less inclined to bite.
$9.95–$24.95 |
www.mozi-q.com SLA TW OR X
SLAT GRILL With a simple and durable
design, the Slat Grill ensures proper grilling no matter where you are. Place the 2.8-pound unit over a camp
stove or fire and pots and pans on top. It’s easy to clean and packs flat in a durable case. Don’t worry about loading on the steaks—this baby
supports over a 100 pounds. $89.95 |
www.slatworx.com
K O K ATAT PADDLING SHIRT
Kokatat’s lightweight line of pad- dling shirts offer UPF 30+ sun protection. Soft, durable, flex- ible and quick drying, we love that this comfortable design
features extended sleeve cuffs to protect the backs of hands and
a longer back to ensure coverage while seated in a canoe. Men’s designs also available.
$90 |
www.kokatat.com GERBER
FREESCAPE LANTERN For base campers, Gerber’s
cool new one-pound, tap-on- tap-off lantern provides easy
adjustability. One touch turns it on and another brightens or darkens its light level. The
Freescape’s output ranges from 15 to 300 lumens. Compact
and powerful, this lantern uses four D batteries, and features a battery power indicator. $72 |
www.gerbergear.com
DESTINATION C ARLISLE BEAVERTAIL PADDLE
It’s not the lightest or pret- tiest paddle on the market, but for the paddler on a
budget, this beavertail design from Carlisle offers comfort, strength and durability. The laminated basswood de- sign features a urethane tip
guard at one end and a hand- contoured grip at the other. $54.99
www.carlislepaddles.com SILK Y
POCKETBOY 130
This pocket-sized folding saw is ideal for camp chores, from
pruning the portage trail to col- lecting deadwood. Though it’s a few bucks more expensive than similar models of the same size, it’s worth the price—Silky’s
five-inch long, Japanese-made blade keeps an edge and is built to withstand abuse. $35 |
www.silkysaws.com
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