Misc Gear 2

For the new year, here are a couple of quick gear updates:


#1 Stowaway Grills - Here's a handy looking little piece of gear for cooking. With grill sizes from 6x12" to 12x24", these grills are perfect for over the campfire. And the best part is the disassemble and are stowed in a plastic tube. I love my grill when camping, but carrying it around is always a bit of a hassle. The Stowaway line solves this problem in a neat little package. This should also make it a lot easier to clean, as well.

#2 Orikaso Folding Dinnerware - We've written about these folding plates, bowls and mugs before. However, just before Christmas, I was at a local camping store with a friend and ran across their new versions. Orikaso has redesigned the dinnerware, removing the buttons and packaging them in envelopes made of the same material that can also be used as a carrying case. They have taken a cool product and made it better. Check it out.

#3 Rechargable NIMH Batteries - Nothing new here. You probably use at least some batteries while camping and traveling - flashlights, cameras and GPS units readily come to mind. Buying and using NiMH rechargeable batteries can save you hundreds of dollars per battery, if you consider that each battery can be recharged, FULLY, 500-1000 times. The new 2500-2900 milliamp/hour batteries last almost as long as alkaline batteries too. The best price I have seen for name brand alkaline AAs is .33 apiece; if you get 1000 charges, that's $333 you just saved. Thomas Distributing has a large selection batteries and chargers. I recommend one that you can use internationally - I use the MAHA-204.