Wilderness Wok Company | raw-at-the-edges food | carbon steel | blisters
Happy Campers
by
Ken McAlpine(877) 666-8263;
www.montane.com
Wilderness Wok Solo
No more eating raw-at-the-edges food cooked over a narrow stove
flame. Made from carbon steel (it's only 22 ounces), with a 2-quart
capacity and even heat distribution to boil soup, stir-fry veggies,
bake bread, and melt snow. $28.50. Wilderness Wok Company; (401)
247-1965
Platypus Thunderhead Hydration Pack
A small backpack that rests comfortably between your shoulders and
holds a 3-liter bladder. At one end of the bladder, a watertight
zipper through which you can stuff ice, powdered drink mix, etc. At
the other end, a tube that snakes over your shoulder and into your
mouth for hands-free drinking. $75. Cascade Designs; (800)
531-9531;
www.cascadedesigns.com
Bridgedale Socks
Camping means walking, and there's no better body part to pamper
than your feet. The Summit, Trekker, and Trail socks are made of
soft new wool and designed to wick away moisture, lessening the
odds of
blisters and cold feet. $13-$18. (888) 797-6257;
www.bridgedale.com
Sparklite Firestarter Kit
U.S. military soldiers carry this, and you should, too. The small
flint sends off a spark shower, and the tinder is designed to light
even when wet. $7. (800) 338-4327;
www.actiongear.com
Star Flash Signal Mirror
Signal mirrors can send flashes that are visible as far off as 100
miles. This one floats and is
unbreakable. $8. Star Flash; (800) 292-4707;
www.ultimatesurvival.com
The SAS Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the Wild, in Any
Climate, on Land or at Sea,
by John Wiseman
Knowledge is power, and this thorough outdoor manual has most of
that knowledge. $20.
From HarperCollins. - K.M.
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