Gear Patrol

No matter the destination or pursuit, there’s one unpredictable constant that entwines throughout the spirit of adventure — the ever-changing natural elements. Rather than limiting your lifestyle or altering your approach, we’ve compiled this list of 10 critical items that belong in your outdoor gear arsenal. Some you may be familiar with, some you may…

We’ve got a soft spot for Bruton’s line of outdoor products. Brunton’s new Flip N’ Drip Coffee Maker might just take the cake though for satisfying both inventiveness and purpose. Built to help outdoorsmen of all interests get their day going with a jolt of the world’s favorite caffeinated beverage, the Flip N’ Drip combines…

There are some things in this world we just can’t be without. An iPod is one of them. Here in New York, I find being without my iPod actually makes me irritable. Want to make sure that it’s got juice wherever your adventure takes you? Well, so do the guys at Brunton. Their Solaris i6…

Despite what many think, chopsticks are possibly one of the most versatile eating utensils, even for rice. Some foods are intended to be eaten with chopsticks – don’t fight it. That includes Chinese, Ramen, and sushi. With the Bruton FlipSticks, chop sticks are never far. Better yet, they’re sheathed in our colorsake. [via Acquire] What…

[from Stuff] Fire good! Flick open the cover of this palm-size lighter, click a button and it’s flame on. Fueled by the miracle known as butane, the lighter burns strong even in 80 mph winds. You’ll need a torch that strong atop Mt. Washington in New Hampshire, the site of the fiercest surface gusts ever…