Cook up an army-sized serving of chili, gumbo, or even, yes, jambalaya with the King Kooker Jambalaya Pot ($235). This all-in-one package includes a 10 gallon cast iron pot that's perfect for making massive meals, a 17.5-inch bolt-together outdoor cooker boasting 60,000 BTU of cooking power and a shape that's perfectly suited to holding the pot, two steel lifting hooks, and a thermometer for deep frying. Friends to help you eat all the food? Totally optional.
Yeah, we were surprised too — a clothing company making furniture? But when it comes to the Aether Beach Chairs & Table ($500), it actually makes sense. Designed for maximum portability, both the table and chairs fold down to fit inside of the included travel bag. Features include hardwood Ash construction, stainless steel hardware, a matte black finish, and backing fabric and travel bag made from reclaimed Army tent that was cut, dyed, and sewn in L.A. A simple, sleek way to upgrade your beach trips this summer.
Most of the wearable compasses we've seen lately have been integrated into watches — which makes this Joey Roth Compass ($75) a nice change of pace. Built around the Francis Barker survival compass, this unique wayfinding tool is made from laminated Maple and East Indian Rosewood, and produced by hand in collaboration with Shwood in Portland, Oregon. It's limited to just 200 pieces, so whether you need it for actual adventuring or are just looking for a cool necklace, we recommend moving quickly.
When you find yourself in a situation where you don't just want to start a fire — you literally need to — you want the most rugged, dependable lighter available. One like the Wenger Fidis Camping Lighter ($80). This tank-like fire maker operates using traditional flints, wicks, and lighter fluid, and conveniently houses a compartment for extra flints as well as a separately sealed reserve lighter fluid reservoir inside its roughly three-inch-tall body. [via]
Behold the awesome old school goodness of these vintage-printed, buttery-soft Homage T-Shirts. They turn back the clock with shout outs to eclectic moments and personalities in sports, music, politics and popular culture. From Bruce Lee to Larry Bird, the tees tell stories of triumph, individualism and hustle. Pay Homage.
Kill two camping birds with a single stone thanks to the PowerPot ($125 and up). Using the magic of thermoelectric power generation, the PowerPot uses the heat from your cooking — did we mention it's a camping-style cooking pot? — to run a 5W generator that can power up to 2-3 USB devices at a time. Food + gadgets — what could be better on your next trip into the wilderness? [Scouted by Peter]
It's easy to drop money on eco-friendly products — but maximizing your investment by using them repeatedly? That's another story. The 999Bottle ($30) aims to overcome this behavior by building a counter of three rings right into the bottom of the bottle, which you use in conjunction with an app to get a more easily digestible look at the difference you're making by keeping all those disposable bottles out of our landfills and oceans. Oh, and thanks to its stainless steel and rubber build, it doesn't look too shabby, either. [Scouted by Kevin]
Call it a "foon" all you want — our years of Taco Bell experience tell us that the appropriate name for this utensil is "spork". The Titanium Kung Foon Spork ($17) just happens to be as useful on the trail as it is when scarfing down unhealthy Tex-Mex food stuffs, with a pair of chopsticks hiding in the handle, barbed tines, a deep bowl, and even a custom carrying tin.
Whether you're planning a trip to the outback or simply want to class up your pyro habit, the Strike ($TBA) has you covered. Designed to replace a traditional matchbook, the Strike holds a number of matches inside, and sports a top dial that twists open to let them out one at a time. Inside, a strike material-coated barrel lets you light the match as you remove it, and should you simply need a striking surface, you'll find one on the textured bottom.
If you love the water but lack the wheels required to haul a boat — or two — back and forth from the nearest water hole, try out one of these Infinity Inflatable Kayaks ($500-$825). Available in one, two, and three man versions, they feature rugged nylon outer shells, welded inflatable bladders, built-in seats, grab handles, paddle parks, an included handpump for inflation and backpack for transport, and terrific maneuverability.
Slingshots aren't just for kids — they can also be deadly weapons, perfectly suited to situations where you might have run out of ammo for your other options. The Montie Gear Y-Fork Slingshot ($100) is a prime example. Designed by Uncrater Nicholas Pennington, it features an aluminum frame that's powdercoated or anodized depending on color, a tapered Thera-Band Gold flat band with a 16-pound pull and 28-inch draw, a leather pouch assembly for securely holding ammo up to a 0.5-inch ball bearing or .44 cal lead ball, and a paracord-wrapped handle for comfort.
Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you can cook up a kitchen-worthy meal when you're miles away from the nearest outlet thanks to the Coleman Outdoor Oven/Stove ($250). Powered by a 1lb. propane canister, this portable powerhouse offers two 5,300 BTU burners and 3,000 BTU of cooking power in the oven, which is large enough to hold a 9"x13" baking pan. Yes, it kind of defeats the purpose behind camping, but if "reconnecting with nature" isn't your thing, you'll be glad to reconnect with a frozen pizza. [via]
Whether you're stowing matches, microfilm, or small rolls of emergency cash, the Best Made Stow-Away Capsule ($32) will keep your goods safe. Made from brass, this hand made canister is four inches long, three-quarters of an inch wide, and features a self-tensioning lanyard, a press-fit stopper that's water-tight to 200 psi, and a liquid-dampened compass that will ensure you'll be able to find your way, even if everything else has been flooded/burned/bombed to hell.