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I so want one of these....well I also want to live someplace warm like Hawaii, so I could use it all the time and peer down into the clear water. (via ClearBlueHawaii)

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2009 (Thule Racks) SportRack ABR511 "J-Style" Kayak Rack

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I have kayaks and they are tough to keep strapped on the top of the vehicle. I want a set of these to get the kayaks in line. Thule makes a nice roof rack and great kayak, bike, and canoe gear. (via Kayak Stuff)

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Washburne Sternwheels Kayak Cart

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I have a wheel cart for my canoe that my wife bought when we were in Idaho. At the time I told her she was crazy - we never had to haul the canoe far and I was much younger. Now I'm much older and we live in Ohio. I find myself hauling the canoes and kayaks much longer distances.

My current one has a flat and doesn't strap on very well. This one has hard rubber tires, is skinnier (bonus) and looks like it will strap on much better.

Major Bonus - this is from my favorite outdoor shop - REI. They have a very liberal return policy and will always take things back if they don't work. (via REI)

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REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Boys'

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I love going hiking and my favorite outdoor store (REI) is having it's 50% off sale. These pants are excellent with zip off legs, non-cotton material that will dry quickly, good pockets, zippered boot legs so you can pull them off without taking off your shoes and a free whistle. (important when you are hiking with a group and need to alert others of a bear, etc) (via REI)

Updated Jan 16, 2009

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REI Duck's Back Rain Cover - 100 Liters

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Raining hiking trip, small tent....you need one of these. (via REI)

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REI Chefware Nonstick Cookset - Small

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A hiking cook set for $15 down from $60....incredible. This pot is non-stick, light weight, the clear lids help hold in heat, allow you to see the boil without releasing precious BTUs and serve as a plate.

The two pots are more useful than they look - larger one for pasta (can hold a pound of angel hair), smaller one for rehydrating and heating dried spaghetti sauce or what-have-you.

The Lexan lids look flimsy and silly, but they hold heat much better than the equivalent metal ones - food stays hot enough for second servings quite a while after it's removed from the stove. They're also quite light, and if you watch the steam condensing on the lids you can tell whether the water is boiling without losing heat by lifting a lid! The lids can also double as plates, although they do get quite hot so caution is advised. The grooved bottoms of the pots mean they are quite stable on my stove and can sit reasonably precariously on rocks.

The handle is a bit problematic; it tends to fall off fairly easily and I'm always a little nervous about the grip, but the design is nice and it stays relatively cool. The included towel isn't too useful unless you need to make a dry camp and can't wash the pots out (easy with sufficient water sources) and need to use it to wipe them. Keep the plastic baggies the lids and pots come wrapped in; they are nice for ensuring things don't bump and scratch each other as well as isolating dirty pots when necessary, plus they keep soot off your pack. Included mesh bag is nice and fits pots well, but I would have preferred a solid bag to reduce soot contamination. My MSR Whisperlite doesn't fit in the smaller pot, sadly, in case that's a matter of concern. (via rei.com)

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REI MultiTowel - Small

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At only $3 - this is an incredible deal for hikers!

It really is soft and really is absorbent. Wow, is it absorbent. A single towel dries dishes for 6 easily. A large towel is good for a shower.

I sorta scoffed at the need for a towel dedicated to camping, but I'm sold on it now. Is much lighter, than a cotton towel from home and dries in only hours. (via REI)

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REI MultiTowel - Large

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Down from $25 to only $8. This is a must for the weight constrained hiker that needs something that can absorb enough water for a dip in a lake.

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This towel is great. I got it for a backpacking trip in Alaska and it worked great! It dried me off better than the MSR towel (took that one along also) and dried quickly in the humid Alaska climate. Super product. (via REI)

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Swedish FireSteel

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Originally developed for the Swedish Department of Defense, Swedish FireSteel is a flash of genius. Its nearly 3,000°C spark makes fire building easy in any weather, at any altitude. Used by a number of armies around the world, Swedish FireSteel's dependability has already made it a favorite of survival experts, hunters, fishermen and campers. It has also found its way into cabins and backyards as a fool-proof way to light stoves and gas-barbecues. Amazingly enough it also works equally well when wet. We think geeks will appreciate the power of being able to start a fire with such a simple tool.

A metal blade is slowly moved across the Firesteel, generating sparks that can easily be thrown onto a small pile of dry grass, leaves or paper to start a fire. When the fire is becoming established, thin sticks of wood can be added, gradually increasing to thicker ones.

The Swedish FireSteel has these great features.

* Lights campfires, stoves, gas-barbecues
* Uses a magnesium alloy that consists of 7 metals
* Lasts for approximately 12,000 strikes
* Produces a spark temperature close to 3,000°C (5,500°F)
* Bright spark – can be used as emergency signal
* Functions in rain and snow
* Dimensions: main component is approx. 3.75" long
* Weight: approx. 1.9 ounces (via Think Geek)

Updated Jan 22, 2009

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This bag is perfect for hiking, canoeing, kayaking, boating, camping or just want to store some stuff in the trunk of your car and not worry about it getting wet. It also works great as a compression bag to squeeze those close or sleeping bag down to a very small size. (via REI)

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