Buyer's Guide Spring Summer 2024: Hardware

In today’s fast-paced world, outdoor activities have become a popular way to unwind, connect with nature, and stay active. Whether you are an avid hiker, camper, or just enjoy spending time outdoors, having the right gear is essential to ensure hassle-free getaway. 

Spoiled for choices, it’s definitely overwhelming to choose the best one! This ultimate guide will help you to filter the good ones based on your needs in our opinion based on our first-hand experiences.

Snow Peak Ti-Double 450 Mug

Talk about absolute durability, the Ti-Double 450 Mug is a durable and ultralight camping cup. The mug is eco-manufactured with advanced welding techniques and is made of Japanese titanium. With a slimmer design, this mug can nest within the Ti-Double 450 Mug for simple storage for daily use and camping sets.

Snow Peak - Ozen Solo Table

Made of lightweight aluminium, the Ozen Solo Table is a small rugged backpacking table. Use the Ozen Solo Table to keep food off the ground or as a small cooking surface. The Ozen Solo Table folds down flat and easily fits in a standard pack.

Snow Peak - GigaPower Stove Auto

The GigaPower Stove - Auto exemplifies a combination of elegant design and durable functionality. One of Snow Peak’s most iconic products, it's the perfect lightweight stove for cooking outdoors. With four foldable arms offering maximum stability and 10,000 BTUs for rapid boiling time, GigaPower Stove Auto is an essential component to any camping or hiking set.

LedLenser - MH3 Headlamp

The LedLenser MH3 is a great entry-level headlamp option for many outdoor activities. With its innovative mounting system, you can easily turn the headlamp into a handheld light and clip to clothing or gear. When used as a headlamp, the MH3 offers light beam flexibility thanks to Ledlenser's Advanced Focus System. This allows for quick and easy beam adjustment from spotlight to floodlight, and the smooth swivel mechanism always directs the light exactly where you need it.

Nitecore - HC65 V2 Headlamp

More of an extremist outdoor junkie? This single switch design headlamp from Nitecore might be the one for you. No more fumbling multiple switches in the dark. Just long press the switch to power on and off. It comes with a rear pad and silicone strips on the headband makes it extremely comfortable to wear for long periods at a time, and it holds very well to industrial safety helmets.

Platypus - Hoser 1.0L

The original Platypus water reservoir that became a backcountry classic, the Hoser is an ultralight, minimalist hydration system that delivers taste-free hydration with a versatile, durable design that makes it great for backpacking, thru-hiking, and day hikes. Updates include a new self-sealing HyFLO bite valve that delivers a 30% increase in flow rate, making it quicker and easier to hydrate on the go.

Leatherman - Rev 14 Tools

The Leatherman Rev allows you to grab a toolbox full of functionality and keep it at your fingertips, no matter where you might be: under the hood, at the campground, finishing honey-do projects around the house or cracking open a cold one at the tailgate. The Rev features 14 soon-to-be-indispensable tools, an outside accessible 420HC blade and a replaceable pocket clip for easy carry.

SealLine - Baja View Dry Bag

Thanks to its transparent materials, it's easy to save time and energy by swiftly identifying contents in our waterproof Baja View Dry Bag. This comes in super handy especially when you’re hiking for a few nights or even camping. This dry bag can be used as a pack bag to segregate your loots!

In conclusion, investing in quality outdoor gear is a significant aspect of ensuring a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable outdoor experience. Go outdoors ready!