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Ah, the great outdoors: the fresh air, the stars, the critters, the spooky nighttime noises and the hard, scraggly ground.  Yeah, getting up in the morning after a night of camping can be a little rough.  The Brunton Flip N’ Drip Coffee Maker (price TBA) ensures there’s at least one morning comfort (i.e. your coffee) that you don’t have to compromise on, no matter how far away you may be from civilization.  Simply heat up water in the stainless steel carafe, twist on the reusable mesh coffee filter and mug (which happens to be insulated and double-walled), and then flip it and wait while a fresh cup of coffee drips.  With a 16 oz capacity, the Brunton Flip N’ Drip will get you more than enough caffeinated liquid energy to get your day started off just right.

Camping, Gear, Outdoors

We’re big fans of Survivorman’s Les Stroud, but in the event we ever got stranded out in the middle of nowhere with just our bicycle, instead of deconstructing it to create shelter (not that we could even if we tried), we’d be in much better shape with the Topeak Bikamper Bicycle Tent (available at Amazon.com for $194).  Using either a 26” mountain or 700c road front wheel instead of tent poles, the Topeak Bikamper is a one-person camping shelter weighing just over 2lbs that packs down into a compact and light stuff sack that you can attach to your handlebars.  The Bikamper’s body is constructed of water-resistant, urethane-coated 45D ripstop nylon and the fly is made of fully waterproofed 70D ripstop nylon for an additional layer of protection against inclement weather.  And if the night happens to be clear, with three mesh windows, you’ll have plenty of ventilation and prime access to stargazing as you fall asleep snug and secure in your Bikamper Tent.

Bicycle, Camping, Cycling, Gear, Outdoors

Whether you’re out on the green shanking a few golf balls or just laying out in the park catching a little shuteye, you’re going to need Doctor T’s Supergoop! SPF 30 Bug-Away Spray (available at Doctor T’s Supergoop! for $16) to ensure you don’t end up coming home with that itching and burning sensation all over (never a good combination).  The SPF 30 Bug-Away Spray protects both the environment and your skin by being DEET-free, with no artificial colors, no unnecessary chemical additives and no animal testing.  Most importantly, the light, all-natural formula with lemongrass and cedar, protects you from both sun and bugs and allows your skin to breathe even when you’re active, or for that matter, not active at all.

Camping, Gear, Leisure, Outdoors, Skincare

For men that travel light but demand more from their keychain than just carrying keys, there’s the Leatherman Squirt P4 Keychain Multi-Tool (available at REI for $40).  Coming in a range of colors (editor’s choice: Glacier Blue), with options including spring-action needle-nose pliers, wire cutters, and a clip point knife, this is not just your average keychain. And at just 2.25 inches (closed) and a paltry 2 oz, you’ll hardly feel it’s in the way. And just in case your forays into wire cutting go awry while braving the concrete jungle, there’s a more than generous 25 year warranty to cover your bungling ass.

Camping, Gear, Outdoors, Tools