River Rock Designs Headlamp

River Rock Designs

Austin, TX --(Ammoland.com)- The TecTrek Headlamp is a new, high-tech feature packed headlamp that is ideal for most any hands free use from bicycling to caving due to its power, features, compact size and light weight.

This robust weather proof O-ring protected tough polycarbonate TecTrek Headlamp projects a powerful 125 lumen LED light making it idea for dark inside and outside activities.

Color modes: Red for night vision retention or emergency use; blue for fluid tracking, green, for night map reading. The red can also be switched to a repeat (hands free) SOS signal mode.

The TecTrek Headlamp can also emit a red or white fast flash strobe for signaling and features a battery saving low light mode.

Adjustable focus feature: Focus the beam from long range to a wide field soft light at the touch of a finger.

Dimming feature: When bright light is not needed and/or longer power life is desired the TecTrek Headlamp has a continuous dimming feature that can set the white light from100 percent (125 lumens) down to just 10% or about (12.5 lumens). Simply scroll the power down to the desired brightness level.

“The TecTrek Headlamp is a collaborative effort with outdoor equipment engineers and lighting experts to create a headlamp with very useful features, power and durability for a multitude of uses at a price most anyone can afford.”–John Sedovic, President, River Rock Lights.

Specifications:

• Material: High-impact Polycarbonate
• Headband: One-inch wide adjustable elastic strap with length to fit spelunker helmets.
• Dimensions: 2.5″ wide; 2.0″ high; 1.7′ thick
• Weight:3.4 oz with batteries
• LED Type(s): High-output Cree
• Maximum brightness: 125 Lumens
• Model order number: RHFC3A

White light:

• Full Power: 4+ hours:
• High setting; 10+ hours
• Low setting: 20+ hours
• Flashing: 30+ hours

Green or blue light:

• 100+ hours
• Red light:
• 50+ hours
• SOS flash setting 100+ hours

Price: MSRP $34.99. including quality AAA alkaline batteries from: either Duracell, Panasonic or Energizer.

River Rock Designs, Inc.
900 RR 620 South
Suite C101-223
Austin, TX, 78734
sales@riverrockdesigns.com
www.RiverRocklights.com

DeLORME GPS

YARMOUTH, Maine --(Ammoland.com)- DeLorme, the innovation leader in navigation technology, today announced the Fall 2011 release of the DeLorme inReach, the first Iridium-based personal communicator to deliver truly global two-way satellite text messaging; delivery confirmations; SOS capabilities; remote tracking, and an Android smartphone interface.

The inReach promises to revolutionize the way people stay affordably connected over the 90% of the Earth’s surface not covered by cellular and land-based phone service. Its capabilities address the needs of anyone from outdoors enthusiasts to professional users in remote outposts.

The core communications component of the inReach is the Iridium 9602 short-burst data (SBD) transceiver, which provides a unique, two-way communications connection through the world’s farthest-reaching satellite network. Iridium’s pole-to-pole global connectivity means inReach users can send and receive messages anywhere on the planet.

The GPS-enabled inReach can be used by itself or paired with either an Android smartphone or a DeLorme Earthmate PN-60w.

DeLorme inReach

When using the inReach as a standalone device, users can send pre-loaded text messages to designated recipients, and activate remote tracking, allowing others to follow their travels online via a continually-updated “bread crumb” trail. Unlike other standalone satellite messengers, the inReach provides delivery confirmation via flashing LED lights. In case of emergency, an SOS key can be triggered. The SOS key is protected by a “safety” to prevent false alarms.

When paired with an Android or the DeLorme Earthmate PN-60w, users enjoy full-featured, two-way text messaging (up to 160 characters per message) to and from email addresses and cell phones. Messages can also be posted to Facebook and Twitter.

In case of emergency, Android or PN-60w users can describe their predicament so responders can better prepare, and an ongoing dialog can be maintained for mutual status updates.

Any SOS message, whether relayed from a standalone or a paired inReach, will automatically activate remote tracking. That allows rescuers to efficiently zero in on the senders, whether they’re stationary or on the move. All of the inReach SOS features are aimed at producing better outcomes and eliminating the critical search and rescue problem of false alarms unnecessarily deploying lifesaving assets.

“With Iridium’s global, two-way service, we know we have the right provider for the unquestionable reach and reliability that our customers demand,” said Jim Skillings, DeLorme Vice President for Commercial Products. “DeLorme users range from active families and outdoor enthusiasts to professionals posted in remote locations around the world. What they all have in common is the need for worry-free navigation, communication hardware and services. With the inReach, we meet that need in a way never before possible.”

“The DeLorme inReach is a great example of how our ecosystem of partners is extending the reach of Iridium now through Android smartphone technology, delivering the consumer market viable, two-way personal communications with unmatched global connectivity,” said Patrick Shay, Iridium Vice President for Data Services.

Android users can drive the inReach GPS signal to their phone, improving positional accuracy to within 10 feet and eliminating the significant battery drain that results when a phone’s native GPS is engaged. A free application with DeLorme Topo North America maps will also be available for the Android. Maps can be downloaded to the Android so users won’t need to rely on unpredictable cell phone coverage to access the navigation detail. DeLorme Topo North America comes included with the Earthmate PN-60w.

The inReach is compact, lightweight, waterproof, floatable, and impact-resistant, and it can maintain satellite signal lock even in difficult GPS environments. It will be available in October. There are separate models for Android and DeLorme users. Suggested retail price is $249.95. Annual subscription plans begin at $9.95 per month.

About DeLorme
DeLorme is the longtime leader in innovative mapping and GPS solutions for commercial and government markets. Based in Yarmouth, ME, DeLorme offers a unique set of core competencies across the complex areas of map data creation and management, software development, and integration with GPS. The ability to develop all the critical components necessary to compete in the fast-changing navigation world provides a distinct competitive advantage. DeLorme is one of a handful of mapmakers that still own and produce their own map content, and the company has received several prestigious awards in recent times for its innovative GPS mapping solutions that integrate satellite communications, serving both commercial and government needs. To learn more, please visit www.delorme.com.

About Iridium Communications Inc.
Iridium is the only mobile voice and data satellite communications network that spans the entire globe. Iridium enables connections between people, organizations and assets to and from anywhere, in real time. Together with its ever-expanding ecosystem of partner companies, Iridium delivers an innovative and rich portfolio of reliable solutions for markets that require truly global communications. The company has a major development program underway for its next-generation network – Iridium NEXT. Iridium Communications Inc. is headquartered in McLean, Va., U.S.A., and trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbols IRDM (common stock), IRDMW ($7.00 warrants), IRDMZ ($11.50 warrants) and IRDMU (units). For more information about Iridium products, services and partner solutions, visit www.iridium.com.

Montie.com

Morrisville, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Our latest Montie Gear product, now available, is the Camp Rack. It keeps gear off the ground and out of the mud and leaves.

It is specifically designed to hold a pot, a lid, a serving bowl, and a serving plate in such a way that water will drain off these items.

Montie Gears Camp Rack

Like its cousins the X-Rest and AR-Rest, the Camp Rack is made of mil-spec-compliant, hard-anodized black aluminum. It’s lightweight, easy to assemble and disassemble, and durable enough to give to you grand kids one day!

We hope you’ll check it out at montiegear.com.

About Montie Design:
Montie Design is a collaborative product design and development firm with core competencies in industrial design, mechanical design and fuzzy front end services.

Implementing a client-centric approach in taking products from concept to marketplace, Montie Design balances vision with usability in realizing products that are economical to manufacture, elegant and robust.

The firm operates out of the Research Triangle Park region of North Carolina with access to industry-leading technology, resources and innovative thought. For more information, visit www.montie.com.

DeLorme/SPOT GPS Satellite Communicator

DeLORME GPS

YARMOUTH, Maine --(Ammoland.com)- The DeLorme Earthmate PN-60w with SPOT Satellite Communicator has been selected for Camping Life Magazine’s 2011 Editors’ Choice honors.

It’s the latest in a growing list of awards since the product launch in Fall 2011.

PN-60w with SPOT Satellite CommunicatorThe Earthmate PN-60w is a rugged, waterproof handheld GPS offering full navigation capabilities, plus the unique ability to create custom Type & Send text messages for delivery via the SPOT Satellite Communicator. Users can explore and stay connected with family, buddy lists, social network sites, and emergency responders, even if far beyond the reach of cell phone service.

Camping Life Editor Stuart Bourdon explained, “Every year we see hundreds of examples of new camping equipment – from stoves to footwear and everything in between. Some new gear really wows us but this list should be reserved for our favorites – the few things that stuck with us months after we examined or tested them.”

Specifically regarding the Earthmate PN-60w with SPOT Satellite Communicator, Bourdon said, “This is a natural pairing of two great devices that allows you to stay in touch from locations anywhere in the world when there’s no cell phone coverage.”

2011 Camping Life Editors Choice Award Winner DeLorme Vice President Caleb Mason added, “We are very proud to have won another coveted award. Because Camping Life is such a widely respected publication, our selection for this honor is exceptionally gratifying.”

The Earthmate PN-60w with SPOT Satellite Communicator has been the most-honored outdoor GPS product since it was launched in September. Previous honors include 2011 Backpacker Editors’ Choice honors, 2011 Consumer Electronics Association Innovations Award, Popular Mechanics 2010 Breakthrough Award, and 2010 National Geographic Gear of the Year honors.

The Earthmate PN-60w with SPOT Satellite Communicator is available at outdoor, electronics, and GPS retailers and websites in both the U.S. and Canada. Topo North America GPS maps and PC software are included in the package. For more information, visit www.delorme.com or call 800-561-5105.

About DeLorme
DeLorme is the longtime leader in innovative mapping and GPS solutions for commercial and government markets. Based in Yarmouth, ME, DeLorme offers a unique set of core competencies across the complex areas of map data creation and management, software development, and integration with GPS. The ability to develop all the critical components necessary to compete in the fast-changing navigation world provides a distinct competitive advantage. DeLorme is one of a handful of mapmakers that still own and produce their own map content, and the company has received several prestigious awards in recent times for its innovative GPS mapping solutions that integrate satellite communications, serving both commercial and government needs. To learn more, please visit www.delorme.com.

About Spot LLC
The SPOT product family uses both the GPS satellite network to determine a customer’s location and the Globalstar network to transmit messages and GPS coordinates to others including an international rescue coordination center. Spot LLC, a subsidiary of Globalstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: GSAT), provides emergency notification technology that allows users to communicate from remote locations around the globe. Thanks to this affordable, cutting edge personal safety device, the company offers people peace of mind by allowing customers to notify friends and family of their location and status, and to send for emergency assistance in time of need, completely independent of cellular phone or wireless coverage. For more information on how Spot LLC is helping others stay connected – from disaster preparedness to outdoor adventure – visit www.findmeSPOT.com.

About Camping Life
Camping Life is dedicated to providing readers with informative articles about interesting destinations, products and activities to enhance their outdoor lifestyles. In the pages of Camping Life readers will find stories on topics ranging from day-hiking, fishing and bicycling to photography, canoeing, and kayaking. The magazine empowers readers with accurate and up-to-date information that can be used to make decisions about where to go camping, what types of facilities will be found there, what equipment is most appropriate for their use, and what activities are available once they’ve arrived at their campsites. www.campinglife.com.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- Campers longing for the rustic feel of the outdoors with some comforts of home can choose to vacation in one of Michigan state park or recreation area’s rustic cabins.

To preview the rustic cabin experience, visit Bald Mountain Recreation Area during its Rustic Cabin Cookout and Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 7.

Park personnel will be cooking hot dogs, serving chili and roasting marshmallows while offering tours of the parks’ two rustic cabins, the trails and grounds around them. The tour will showcase the cabins’ recent updates, including new log cabin furniture, mattresses, screens and fresh paint.

“With the cabins open and hot food cooking over the campfire, visitors will be able to visualize what their own camping experience would be like,” said Department of Natural Resources Unit Supervisor Tom Bissett.

Each cabin rents for $80 per night and sleeps up to 20 people. The cabins do not provide electricity or water; however, a wood stove provides heat for each cabin.

If a rustic cabin stay already sounds like a plan, cabin reservations can be made on-line at www.midnrreservations.com, or by calling the central reservation system at 800-447-2757.

Bald Mountain Recreation Area in Oakland County is located at 1330 E. Greenshield Rd. in Lake Orion, one and one-half miles east of M-24. Entrance to the cabins is off Harmon Road, north of Stony Creek Road.

For more information about this event, the park, accessibility, or persons needing accommodations to attend this event, contact the park supervisor at 248-693-6767 (TTY/TDD711 Michigan Relay Center for the hearing impaired), or visit www.michigan.gov/baldmountain.

A Recreation Passport is required for vehicles entering the park. The Recreation Passport has replaced motor vehicle permits for entry into Michigan state parks, recreation areas and state-administered boating access fee sites. This new way to fund Michigan’s outdoor recreation opportunities also helps to preserve state forest campgrounds, trails, and historic and cultural sites in state parks, and provides park development grants to local communities. Michigan residents can purchase the Recreation Passport ($10 for motor vehicles; $5 for motorcycles) by checking “Yes” on their license plate renewal forms, or at any state park or recreation area. To learn more about the Recreation Passport, visit www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport, or call 517-241-7275.

Non-resident motor vehicles must still display a valid Non-Resident Recreation Passport ($29 annual; $8 daily) to enter a Michigan state park, recreation area or state-administered boating access fee site, which can be purchased at any state park or recreation area, or through the Michigan e-Store at www.michigan.gov/estore.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.

River Rock Designs

Austin, TX --(Ammoland.com)- River Rock’s multi-task Nightfire camping lantern is bright, light (pun intended), robust, efficient and safe.

Nightfire is a compact light-weight camp lantern that could become a backpacker’s best night time friend. The Nightfire is also ideal for camping, RV and trailer back up, base camp or for home and auto. and for emergency use all out of proportion to its compact size and light weight.

Producing 360 degrees of convex reflected light this powerful AA battery powered lantern puts out a bright 136 Lumens. Simply remove the lantern top cap and you have a powerful flashlight.

River Rock's Multi-Function Nightfire Camp Lantern

Don’t need a lot of light, then switch the lantern from high to low light (especially nice in a small enclosure). Need to get attention? It’s as simple as setting the Nightfire on the flashing mode.

Ever misplace your light in a tent or camp site at night? The Nightfire has a small LED that helps you locate your lantern in darkness. At full brightness you will get about 25 hours of usable light and at both low-light and flashing modes about 50 hours of usable light.

The weather proof O-ring sealed tough anodized aircraft aluminum body has robust rubber caps on both ends to absorb hard knocks and to provide a non-slip surface for sitting the lantern on rough or slick surfaces. The Nightfire also comes with a small carabiner clip for easy hanging.

Price: Only $29.99 MSRP including carabiner and because River Rock believes in quality they include 3 AA Alkaline batteries made by either Duracell, Energizer or Panasonic.

Specifications:

• Weight: 7-ounces with batteries
• Overall length: 5.1-inches
• Color: Moss green
• Diameter: 2.2-inches
• Power: Three AA Alkaline major brand batteries
• Light: Cree white LED
• Brightness:136 Lumens
• Model: R-LC3AA

The Total Outdoorsman Manual

USA --(Ammoland.com)- Being a competent camper, hunter or angler used to mean having a higher tolerance for pain and rain than whatever you were after.

It still does. But for the 21st-century outdoorsman, it also means knowing how to use your computer as a range finder and how to start a fire with binoculars.

In The Total Outdoorsman Manual, you will find over 300 skills that will get you more fish and game, save you from danger, and otherwise make you the most competent guy in camp.

Learn them all, and there will be nothing in the wild you can’t handle.

The book is packed with tips and techniques from the experts in the field and features more than 400 spectacular photographs and easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrations.

The Total Outdoorsman Manual contains all the essential information that you need for any camping trip or hunting expedition including choosing the right rifle for you. Here are just a few of the expert skills you can master:

• Split and stack logs
• Stalk without sound
• Tie knots with one hand
• Skin and cook a snake
• Grab a catfish
• Fling a bola
• Fell a tree with a knife

Get your copy here:

About the author
Field & stream editor-at-large T. Edward Nickens has paddled, backpacked, hunted and fished from the rainforest to the Arctic Sea. Winner of more than two dozen national writing awards, he is TV host for the Total Outdoorsman Challenge.

About Field & Stream
Field & Stream is “The World’s Leading Outdoor Magazine.” Devoted to the complete outdoor experience and lifestyle, Field & Stream gives its readers the knowledge and inspiration to pursue the sports they love. The brand celebrates the outdoor experience with great stories, compelling photography and sound advice, while honoring the traditions hunters and fishermen have passed down for generations.

About Weldon Owen
Over the past 25 years, Weldon Owen has built a solid reputation as a leading creator of illustrated nonfiction books, while becoming accomplished at creating and publishing branded books for major national brands and retailers. It creates and publishes more than 60 trade titles each year. One specialty is its lauded cookbooks, which number more than 300 titles, with over 30 million copies sold. Most have been produced for Williams-Sonoma through an 18-year alliance. Other partners include Kellogg’s, Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group and Bonnier’s Saveur Magazine. Weldon Owen’s visual reference unit has produced both children’s titles and family/adult reference books and series. Partners for this include major retailers such as Pottery Barn, PB Kids, The Body Shop, 3M Post-it Notes, Hallmark, Gymboree and Bonnier’s Parenting magazine. Based in San Francisco, Weldon Owen was founded in 1986.

Best Tips for Teaching Your Kids to Enjoy Hiking

Jeff Alt

USA - -(Ammoland.com)- How do you teach your children to enjoy hiking? Start early and make it fun!

So says outdoor enthusiast extraordinaire and author Jeff Alt.

“Getting kids outside is more important than ever,” he says. “TV, computer and video game addictions are replacing outdoor play time. Passive inside entertainment is contributing significantly to the national obesity epidemic! It’s time to get off the couch America! Get the kids outside!”

Jeff is an avid hiker. In addition to walking the 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail, he also walked the 218-mile John Muir Trail with his wife, and trekked across a 50-mile path of Ireland with his wife, young daughter, and extended family.

He and his wife emerged from the church doors on their wedding day wearing backpacks, and his son was taken on his first hike at 8 weeks.

Jeff has lots of great advice about how to make sure you and the kids have a great time outdoors.

Start Early-Develop A Routine:

Give your kids a healthy dose of “Early Outdoor Intervention.” It will pay off later.

• Start hiking with your newborn:
  • Infants and children weighing less than 15 pounds should be carried in a front body carrier or a sling.
  • Children weighing 16 to 40 pounds can fit into a child carrier backpack.
  • Children weighing more than 30 pounds might be ready to hike short distances and carry a little daypack.
• Let the child lead. This helps you focus on what they’re interested in and keeps you from leaving them in your dust.
• Get outside every day. Take a walk with the family once a day. Walk around the block, go to the park, go to the beach, and river. Get maps and books and search out and find new places to go. See new places all the time.
• Save money and stop driving everywhere. Walk to the grocery store. Walk to your local restaurant for dinner and back. Walk to the library. Make walking and hiking as routine as brushing your teeth.
• Bring the outdoors inside. Educate constantly to generate interest and enthusiasm. Take lots of pictures of the kids and places you go. Make posters for the family and living room and for Christmas cards. Get magazines, videos, and artwork that show places you want to go. Rent movies about faraway places. Use the Internet together to look at maps, and photographs of the wildlife, environments, and spectacular scenery you will be visiting someday.
• Go high tech. Bring on the gadgetry! Turn your computer game nerds on to the adventure technology. (e.g. GPS, pedometers headlamp flashlights, geocaching) and teach them all about how these incredible devices are being used for fun, like scavenger hiking in the Shenandoah & Great Smoky Mtn Ntl. Parks.
• Take the kids to local orienteering course and learn how to use GPS & compass together.
• Involve the kids in planning out all trips and adventures. Older children can use the computer to research your destination or sport. (all national parks and most other destinations have websites chock full of facts & info., maps, wildlife).
• Let the kids (especially teens) bring along a friend. Get permission from parents and make it a club adventure.

Prepare your family for your adventure:

Preparation is the key to a successful hike. Many of the same equipment decisions that you make for your own adventures can be applied to outfitting your children.

• Research the destination & activity (Have your youngster help you with this-google, park websites, library, bookstore travel section, outfitters, etc.)
• You’ve got mail! Send for maps and guidebooks of the area, and check with the local travel experts on hiking, rangers, guides, etc. Have the packages sent to your child or children.
  Attend local slide shows or lectures (outfitters/libraries/bookstores) every chance you get.
• Plan ahead – especially when you have younger children. Choose a trail that offers easy access to domesticated amenities. Having a base camp or prearranged lodging allows you to be a parent, not a Sherpa.
• Check into transportation options. You should have a plan for what to do if you need to get off the trail.
• Identify the restaurant and grocery amenities. Not only is it good to know what’s available before you arrive so that you’ll know what to pack, but if the weather turns bad, you can have an instantly viable backup plan.
• Prepare and plan what you need based on what you find. What kinds of wildlife can you expect? Will water be available? What are the weather and terrain like? You want to avoid hiking in freezing temperatures, lightning storms, and extreme heat. You want to identify and find swimming holes, wildlife, enjoyable views, and great places to boulder, look at flowers, spectacular trees, and wildlife.
• Acquire the Right Gear. Get everyone properly fitted into essential gear particularly boots and packs.
  • Clothing- NO COTTON! Dress in layers (synthetics, fleece, wool, and waterproof breathable items. Bring what you need for the weather and conditions you will encounter

• Rain jacket
• Hat
• Shirt
• Socks
• Shorts/pants
• underwear
  • Deet Free bug repellant (Nutrapell, Coleman, etc.)
  • Children’s sunscreen
• Train at home in your neighborhood with your kids before you go into the wild. Practice carrying your child in the child carrier. This will help you adjust to carrying the pack, and your child will acclimate to the routine. Take older children (age 4 and older) on weekly walks so that they are physically conditioned for the journey. Wear your boots and all your gear on your training hikes to condition you and make sure everything fits and works before you leave town.

Think Food – Think Fun:

Pack your kids favorite snacks. Desirable food will help encourage your kids to eat and stay energized. Pack more food than you think you will need.

Try out your food and your stove at home before your trip. Make sure you can cook food the kids will enjoy. When preparing your food, think compact, lightweight, and filling. Bring items that are easy to prepare or ready to eat.

Select foods that just need a little bit of water to prepare. Plan for two pounds of food per person per day. Eliminate bulky packaging; condense food into plastic bags. Pack an extra day’s worth of food.

• Freeze-dried meals
• Pasta/rice/beans
• Foil-wrapped meats such as tuna or chicken
• Dehydrated fruit and veggies
• Sliced apples, grapes, bananas, carrots
• Energy bars or granola bars
• Peanut butter
• Cheese and sausage
• Bagels, crackers, candy bars, nuts,
• Tortilla & cheese sandwiches
• Energy bars for kids (e.g. Cliff’s zbar for kids)
• Oatmeal of dried cereals

Depending where you go, remember to bring a food bag and rope to hang 10 feet up in a tree so the bears can’t get to it.

Learn First Aid and be prepared for trail emergencies:

Carry a first-aid kit, and brush up on child first aid and CPR. Learn about the dangers of hypothermia, and monitor children for signs. Pack all of your child’s medication.

Know the location of the nearest medical facility for you and the children.

Learn how to use a compass and map or GPS. Learn how to make a quick shelter to help keep you warm and dry. Keep matches and lighters dry and in a safe place. Know how to start a fire to keep warm. If you do get lost, make yourself as visible as possible. Place a bright item (e.g. item of clothing or gear) in the open. Make distress signals and make noise. If you brought a cell phone, check periodically to see if it works. Leave a copy of your itinerary with a friend or family member.

A Walk for Sunshine By Jeff Alt

Keep the journey fun:

The driving priority with children is to make sure they have fun. Let them lead the way and tell you what they want to do. Whatever animal or rock your young child takes interest in, stop and explore with him or her. Talk to your child about what you’re seeing. Label the animals, rocks, trees, and flowers. Tone down your mileage goals to the comfort level of your child.

Engage older children with trip planning, animals, local history, or anything that applies to what they are learning in school.

Teach your children good backcountry ethics. Kids can learn to pack out trash, take nothing from the woods but memories and pictures, and proper backcountry toileting at a young age.

About Jeff Alt
In addition to walking the 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail, Jeff Alt has walked the 218-mile John Muir Trail with his wife, and trekked across a 50-mile path of Ireland with his wife, young daughter, and extended family. He and his wife emerged from the church doors on their wedding day with backpacks. His son was taken on his first hike at 8 weeks.

Alt is a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA). His adventures have been featured in media nationwide including: ESPN, Hallmark Channel, the AP, CNN-Radio, NPR, and more. Alt’s award-winning books, A Walk for Sunshine and A Hike for Mike, have been reviewed in Library Journal, Chicago Sun Times and more.

For more information visit www.jeffalt.com

XP1Power-S3000 Solar Charger Powers Your Digital Gear in the Outdoors

XP1 Power

Simi Valley, CA - -(Ammoland.com)- The XP1Power-S3000 chargers provide solar power charging with an integrated rechargeable battery for hours of backup run-time power.

The S3000 is a good companion for hunting and back country travel.

The smart power bank can supply the power for mobile phones, MP3, MP3, PSP, PDA, digital cameras, mobile TV and other digital products.

The current 3000mAh is a powerful reserve for charging your digital products. Charge your iPhone, iPod, iPad, Blackberry, DROID, Nokia, Motorola or any other SmartPhone/CellPhone.

The XP1Power provides hours of extra power, even when you’re nowhere near a power source.

Additional Info: www.ixp1.com

Hi Mountain Seasonings Camping Meals

Hi Mountain Seasonings

RIVERTON, Wyoming --(Ammoland.com)- World renowned for its jerky cure and seasonings, Hi Mountain Seasonings is pleased to announce the launch of a new line of camping, backpacking or outdoor foods.

Four freeze-dried meals—Cajun Beans & Rice, Green Chile Casserole, Campfire Chili Macaroni and Hot Caramel Apple Crunch—will be the first offerings in this line of great-tasting, convenient, easy-to-prepare meals that boast a very long shelf life.

Hi Mountain Seasonings’ new Camping Meals are perfectly preserved, and there is no change in the shape, flavor, nutrition or texture of the food once restored to its original form by adding hot water to the resealable foil packet. Each of these four new meals contains three servings per packet, but they weigh only eight or nine ounces apiece, making them about 90-percent lighter in their freeze-dried form. They are easy to transport in a backpack or travel bag, providing great tasting meals wherever your adventures take you.

The Cajun Beans & Rice meal ingredients include dehydrated red beans, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, garlic, celery and precooked long-grain rice. Each of the three servings in the packet contains 230 calories, 9 grams of protein, 52 grams of carbohydrates and only 3.5 grams of total fat.

The Green Chile Casserole ingredients include precooked long-grain rice, dehydrated black beans, onions, tomatoes, corn, green chili peppers and ground beef. Each of its three servings contains 230 calories, 8 grams of protein, 45 grams of carbohydrates, and only 4 grams of total fat.

The primary ingredients in the Campfire Chili Macaroni are dehydrated red beans, black beans, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic and macaroni noodles. Each of its three servings contain 270 calories, 12 grams of protein, 58 grams of carbohydrates, only 3 grams of total fat and no saturated fat.

Hot Caramel Apple Crunch, which is perfect for breakfast or dessert, includes dehydrated apples and cranberries, brown sugar, spices, cinnamon, granola and whole oats. Its three servings contain 220 calories, one gram of protein, 53 grams of carbohydrates and a single gram of fat.

The new convenient camping meals are available online at www.himtnjerky.com and at retailers and specialty stores nationwide for $7.99 per packet.

Next time you are on the go, be sure to grab one of Hi Mountain Seasonings new Camping Meals. You never know where your adventure will take you, but when you pack Hi Mountain Seasonings Camping Meals for your trip, you won’t be going hungry!

Hi Mountain’s entire line of products, cooking tips, instructional videos, and recipes are also available at www.himtnjerky.com, and the products can be found at high-quality sporting goods stores, farm and ranch stores and your local grocery stores.

Located in the heart of Wyoming, Hi Mountain Seasonings was founded in 1991. It is the premier manufacturer of kits for homemade jerky and sausage. Hi Mountain Seasonings has successfully captured distinct, traditional Western flavors in its Jerky Cure & Seasonings, Western Style Seasonings, Bacon cures and other products that make up the unique line of gourmet Western seasonings. For additional information, write: Hi Mountain Seasonings, 1000 College View Drive, Riverton, WY 82501; call toll-free 1-800-829-2285; or visit the company website at www.himtnjerky.com.

Solaire Grills

Solaire

Whittier, CA, --(Ammoland.com)- Solaire’s high-technology portable infrared Solaire Anywhere barbecue grill cuts grilling times in half and delivers better-tasting food.

Why infrared is better: “Ready to cook in under three minutes in any weather. It cooks fast! Incredible searing power locks in flavorful juices with little chance of flare ups. Once the food is seared you can cook it to any level of doneness you desire because the juices are sealed in-power-cooking at its best!”–Ray Vavla, National Sales Manager

The Grill: Compact at 21″W x 12″H x 13″L and 20-pounds, putting out an incredible 14,000 BTUs at a range of 225 to 1,200 degrees. It comes with a carry-bag that fits three one-pound disposable propane canisters (fuel for 60 minutes each). With optional adapter hose it can be hooked up to 20-pound tanks.

Setup time: About one minute.

Speed:Warm up in less than 3 minutes. It will grill eight-quarter pound burgers (with room for a couple of hot dog wieners in about 6-7 minutes; one-inch thick steaks about 3 minutes longer.

Flavor matters! The powerful infrared burner delivers high-dollar steak-house crisp exterior while the food is finished to any degree of desired doneness. Unique V-shaped stainless steel grates catch drippings and convert them to flavor-packed smoke next to the food while virtually eliminating flare ups.

What is infrared? It is the energy you feel on a sunny-cold winter day that traveled from the sun through the cold vacuum of space to warm you up. This portable grill uniquely applies infrared energy directly to the food without conventional gas grill fillers such as lava rock, steel vaporizing sheets, ceramic tiles, etc.

Quality counts: Produced by a 100-year-old family-owned firm, this American handmade grill is constructed of heavy-duty 304 stainless steel (316 marine grade stainless option available for salt water boating use).

Price: $379.00 MSRP

For a dealer please go to www.solairegrills.com or call Ray Vavla 800-782-1365.

J. Wayne Fears

Pottstown PA --(Ammoland.com)- One third of the people in the U.S. need a third leg, well over 73.3-million people, according to a survey done by the National Sporting Goods Association. How do you know if you need a third leg?

If you hike, camp, birdwatch, climb hills or mountains or pick blackberries, you need a third leg, like the Pro Tool Walking Stick.

Most people think that a walking stick is primarily used to help push yourself up steep inclines. But where the third leg is most important is when you’re traveling down hill or walking around a hill.

The walking stick acts like the third leg of a tripod, making you much-more stable than when you only have two points of contact (your two feet) with the ground.

Pro Tool Walking Stick.

When you’re climbing uphill, the walking stick gives you a way to push as well as pull, like having a third leg that helps you take some of the strain off your legs. You also can use a walking stick to move snakes and other undesirable critters out of your path, and it’s very efficient in pulling blackberry vines down to where you can reach the berries and pick them.

In many sections of the country now, the leaves are changing colors, the weather’s cooling-down, and many families are camping. Some of the favored campgrounds across the nation are in mountainous terrain, because camping high enables everyone to see all the beautiful leaves down below. The cooler weather makes hiking, viewing nature and photographing wildlife activities enjoyable for many families. You’ll participate in these sports activities much more, if you’ve got a walking stick.

Because America is becoming fatter, and cardio-vascular disease is one of the main concerns of national health organizations, most cardiologists agree that exercise, particularly walking, is one of the best defenses against heart trouble and to help prevent heart attacks. However, before you start participating in a vigorous exercise program, you need to have a medical check-up and make sure you’re in shape to begin an exercise program. One of the easiest exercises of all to do and to participate in is walking. If you’re on uneven terrain, if you want to make your walking more comfortable, or if you’re getting older and aren’t quite as nimble as you once have been, a Pro Tool Walking Stick can give you that stability you need to continue to walk. Do you have members of your family who have been talking about exercising, getting outside and walking, but just haven’t gotten around to it yet? One of the best sources of encouragement that you can give to let that person know how much you care about him or her and his future is to give a Pro Tool Walking Stick for Christmas.

To learn more about the many uses of a walking stick and how you can purchase the 47-inch Pro Tool Walking Stick that’s made in the USA from hardwood ash with a unique, ergonomic surface design feature along the entire length of the stick with just the right taper from top to bottom, go to www.protoolindustries.net/categories/tools-by-brand.

This walking stick also has a genuine, solid-brass boot to protect the foot of the stick, provide traction and prevent slippage and wear. For a Christmas gift that will convey your love and concern for a friend or family member, who may need to lose some weight, get in better shape, get out of the house and out from in front of the television, then present your loved one with a Pro Tool Walking Stick.

To Learn more about go to www.jwaynefearsbrand.com,

Coghlan Outdoor Accessories

Salt Lake City, UT --(Ammoland.com)- Coghlan’s (www.coghlans.com), the worldwide leader in camping and outdoor accessories, introduces nine new products for spring 2011 – debuting at Summer Outdoor Retailer, August 3rd – 6th, 2010.

The additions to Coghlan’s extensive line of camping accessories continue to simplify the outdoors experience and can be seen at booth #1501.

“We are excited to introduce our 2011 product line at Summer OR,” said Justin Vandenberg, marketing manager of Coghlan’s. “The new items bring further diversity to our catalogue, extending our already vast product range. We are confident that they will quickly make their way to campsites worldwide.”

Coghlan Wind and Water-proof Matches

Highlights in the 2011 line-up include the Heavy Duty Camp Grill, ideal for cast-iron cookware and features a heavy gauge metal frame and mesh grill surface. Essential for harsh climates, Coghlan’s new Wind and Water-proof Matches can withstand immersion in water and cannot be extinguished by wind. The matches were developed specifically for the UK Ministry of Defense and are NATO approved.

A new design to an old concept makes the Compression Sacks a must-have. Offered in 10, 15 and 30L sizes, it flattens into a space-saving disk and features a unique zip-top for optimum storage space. The Kid’s Bugeye Headlight joins Coghlan’s kid’s line with a comfortable elastic strap and features a bright, white LED that never needs replacing. Also new to the 2011 line: Heavy Duty Camp Grill, improved Dry Bag Line, Pack Axe, Large Biner Carry Holder and 4D Battery Air Pump.

For more than 50 years, Coghlan’s has made a name for itself as ‘The Camping Accessory People,” introducing the outdoor market to nearly 450 products. The new spring 2011 products and other camping accessories are sold through retailers internationally, with spring 2011 products available by March 2011. To locate a retailer, both online and in-store, visit Coghlan’s at www.coghlans.com.

ABOUT COGHLAN’S LTD.
Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Coghlan’s Ltd. is recognized as the world leader in camping and outdoor accessories. Founded in 1959, Coghlan’s is a family-owned company with a reputation built around core values of product quality and innovation. With controlled annual product introductions, Coghlan’s has more than 450 products in its line of outdoor accessories and offers superior customer service to its customers and national/specialty retailers. For more information about Coghlan’s, find them on the Web at www.coghlans.com.

Power-it 2-in-1 Automotive 500 Watt Power Inverter

Black & Decker

Boca Raton, Fla. --(Ammoland.com)- Enjoy the convenience of electric power from a car, SUV, truck or minivan with the new portable Power Inverters from Black & Decker.

Take along a Black & Decker Power Inverter for continuous electrical power to charge and power cell phones, laptops and portable electronics as well as power electrical devices at the beach, campsite or tailgate party.

Designed for life on the go, Black & Decker Power Inverters end the frustration of not having electric power when away from a power outlet, such as on a long drive or anywhere away from home. The Black & Decker Power Inverters convert a vehicle’s DC electric current into AC electric current and provide it through household outlets or USB ports.

iMobile Power Inverter
Stay connected to friends, family and co-workers with power on the go for electronics with Black & Decker’s compact and versatile iMobile Power Inverter.

Simply plug the 100 watt Power Inverter into a vehicle’s 12 volt DC port (cigarette lighter) and enjoy the convenience of a household outlet and USB port to recharge and power cell phones, PDAs, MP3 devices, laptops and other electronics.

Black & Decker’s iMobile Power Inverter incorporates Silent-Running Technology. Other power inverters have noisy fans to prevent overheating.

The iMobile Power Inverter is easy to use. A pivoting plug folds for easy access and storage. A power/fault LED indicator shows normal operation, low input voltage and fault condition. A low-battery protection LED indicator warns against vehicle battery drain.

MSRP: $29.99. Sold at major retailers.

Power-it 2-in-1 Automotive 500 Watt Power Inverter

Power-it 2-in-1 Automotive 500 Watt Power Inverter
Black & Decker’s Power-it 2-in-1 Automotive 500 Watt Power Inverter offers 100 watts of power from inside a vehicle and 500 watts of power when connected to a car battery from under the hood.

Simply plug the Power Inverter into a vehicle’s 12 volt DC port (cigarette lighter) and enjoy the convenience of 100 watts of power from two household outlets and a USB port to power or charge cell phones, PDAs, MP3 devices, laptops and other electronics.

From under the hood, connect the Power Inverter’s battery cables to the vehicle battery to draw up to 500 watts of power to power more heavy-duty items such as a 20” TV (300 watts), power drill (320 watts), power sander (380 watts), 12” fan (200 watts) and more. It is Ideal for power away from home to enjoy the great outdoors or work in remote locations.

Two AC outlets and a USB port power multiple products. Low battery protection warns against vehicle battery drain. Illuminated icons show ideal applications for 100 watt or 500 watt electrical devices.

MSRP: $64.99. Sold at major retailers.

Power-it 800 Watt Power Inverter
Black & Decker’s 800 Watt Power-it Power Inverter offers up to 800 watts of power when connected to a vehicle battery from under the hood.

Simply connect the Power Inverter’s battery cables to the vehicle battery to draw up to 800 watts of power to power more heavy-duty items such as a mini refrigerator (700 watts), corded reciprocating saw (720 watts), coffee maker (600 watts) or other devices that require 800 watts or less.

Ideal for when you need power away from home to enjoy the great outdoors or to get work done in remote locations. Two AC outlets power multiple products. Low battery protection warns against vehicle battery drain. A fault indicator shows input (battery) or output (tools or appliance) faults.

MSRP: $99.99. Sold at major retailers.

Fieldline's Backpack With Folding Stool Stands Up To Use And Abuse

Fieldline

Los Angeles, CA --(Ammoland.com)- When it comes to designing innovative, durable and supremely functional packs for the serious hunter, the experts at Fieldline don’t sit down on the job – they develop the convenient and incredibly tough Fieldline Backpack with Folding Stool.

No matter the weather or the game, the length or your trip or the type of terrain, this indispensable pack is on target. A roomy main compartment with large interior mesh slot pocket makes quick work of storing and organizing just about anything an avid outdoors-man needs for that upcoming scouting trip or big-game hunt – from clothing to food, ammo to a first aid kit. A deluxe padded bottom compartment with zipper enclosure not only keeps essential gear secure, but also helps protect it from hard or damp ground and the occasional errant toss into the truck.

The game you’re tracking is on the move, and so are you – through fields, down trails, between camps. The new Fieldline Backpack with Folding Stool won’t slow you down, thanks to two side mesh accessory pouches that let you grab your scope, binoculars, flashlight or calls at a moment’s notice.

Hunters in hot pursuit of comfort have found their trophy piece of equipment in this amazing pack, as it boasts adjustable sternum straps that will fit any size torso and features articulated shoulder straps with non-slip backing for maximum comfort and freedom of movement.

Like a hunter prepping for along day in the field, the pros at Fieldline had their checklist when creating the Fieldline Backpack with Folding Stool. Handy and capacious storage: check. Adjustable fit: check. Rugged durability: check. And now, for the ultimate in versatility, convenience and comfort – a sturdy folding stool that ingeniously tucks into the padded back of the pack. Perfect for sitting around camp or for taking a break out in the field, the compact stool with lightweight fabric seat folds up and attaches to the backpack with an easy strap system, making transport a cinch.

The Fieldline Backpack with Folding Stool is available in Mossy Oak Infinity and Realtree All-Purpose camo, ideal for helping you blend into any environment.

To learn more about the new Fieldline Backpack with Folding Stool or any of the company’s wide range of specialized packs for hunting and outdoor enthusiasts, contact Fieldline at 1919 Vineburn Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90032 92390 • Telephone: (800) 438-3353. www.fieldline.com.

DeLorme/SPOT GPS Satellite Communicator

DeLORME GPS

YARMOUTH, ME --(Ammoland.com)- DeLorme, the innovation leader in mapping and GPS technologies, will demonstrate pre-release models of its eagerly-awaited Earthmate PN-60w with SPOT Satellite Communicator at the 2010 Teva Mountain Games, scheduled for June 3-6 in Vail, CO. Actual product release is expected in July of this year.

The Earthmate PN-60w is the world’s first handheld GPS that enables Type & Send text messaging via satellite. A special interface on the PN-60w connects it wirelessly with the SPOT Satellite Communicator, which was designed exclusively for DeLorme. Messages are created on the PN-60w’s internal keyboard, then relayed via satellite for delivery using established SPOT technology.

Because messages are conveyed via satellite, and are not dependent on cellular phone coverage, the PN-60w with SPOT Satellite Communicator keeps users reliably connected even in remote locations around the world. Both devices are designed to be ruggedized and waterproof and thus better suited than most cell phones for the rigors of outdoor use.

The Teva Mountain Games will be the first opportunity for the public to see the two devices together in action. The DeLorme and SPOT exhibits will be side-by-side in the Gear Town area, located in downtown Vail.

“We’re excited to introduce the Earthmate PN-60w with SPOT Satellite Communicator to serious outdoors enthusiasts at the Teva Mountain Games,” said DeLorme Product Manager Chip Noble.

“The ability to navigate confidently in remote locations and stay connected with customized satellite messaging means peace of mind wherever you go.”

Users can type and send text messages to individual email addresses, cell phones, buddy lists, and social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook, Fire Eagle, SpotAdventures.com, or Geocaching.com. In case of emergency, SOS messages can be sent with the user’s GPS coordinates embedded. In addition, family and friends can track a user’s progress via Google’s free online maps.

The Earthmate PN-60w comes with DeLorme Topo North America GPS maps and desktop software included, with topographic and street coverage of the U.S. and Canada. It also displays high-resolution aerial imagery, official USGS and Natural Resources Canada topo maps, and NOAA nautical charts, all available from DeLorme via low-cost subscription. Navionics lake maps and marine charts (sold separately) can also be displayed.

The text messaging, track progress, and emergency SOS/911 features are all activated via subscriptions from SPOT.

About DeLorme
DeLorme is the longtime leader in innovative mapping and GPS solutions for both consumer and professional markets. Based in Yarmouth, ME, DeLorme offers a unique set of core competencies across the complex areas of map data creation and management, software development, and integration with GPS. The ability to develop all the critical components necessary to compete in the fast-changing navigation world provides a distinct competitive advantage. DeLorme is one of a handful of mapmakers that still own and produce their own content, and its Street Atlas USA, Topo North America, XMap, and Earthmate GPS products have introduced countless first-to-market innovations. To learn more, go to www.delorme.com.

Coghlan’s Introduces Seven New Products For Spring 2010

Coghlan Outdoor Accessories

Winnipeg, MB –-(Ammoland.com)- Coghlan’s (www.coghlans.com), the worldwide leader in camping and outdoor accessories, is excited to introduce seven new products for spring 2010, including the First Time Camping Guide, Egg Holder (two-egg), Flint Striker and Tarp Clips, among others.

These welcomed additions to Coghlan’s extensive line of camping accessories are perfect for any outdoor adventure and are bound to make an impact on the industry.

“Coghlan’s is very excited to introduce its 2010 product line this spring,” said Justin Vandenberg, marketing manager of Coghlan’s.

“These items will round out our catalogue, adding a greater range to our already vast line of camping supplies. We are confident these products will quickly make their way into the backpacks of campers worldwide.”

In the business for over 50 years, Coghlan’s has made a name for itself as, ‘The Camping Accessory People’, introducing the outdoor market to over 450 products. First in the 2010 line-up is the Flint Striker, a must-have for fire starting at every altitude, even in a downpour. Essential for harsh climates, Coghlan’s introduces its Tarp Clips, a staple for supporting tents and tarps with weight s up to 240 pounds.

For those new to camping, the First Time Camping Guide offers expert advice on topics ranging from what to bring on a camping trip to how to choose a campsite. For those that are intent on bringing their kitchen skills to the outdoors, Coghlan’s Egg Holder (two egg) offers a perfect solution for any short excursion.

These products and other camping accessories are sold through retailers internationally. To locate a retailer, both online and in-store, visit Coghlan’s at www.coghlans.com.

ABOUT COGHLAN’S LTD.
Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Coghlan’s Ltd. is recognized as the world leader in camping and outdoor accessories. Founded in 1959, Coghlan’s is a family-owned company with a reputation built around core values of product quality and innovation. With controlled annual product introductions, Coghlan’s has more than 450 products in its line of outdoor accessories and offers superior customer service to its customers and national/specialty retailers. For more information about Coghlan’s, find them on the Web at www.coghlans.com.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- On many National Wildlife Refuges, spring means the return of visitors to water trails — and it’s no mystery why. Exploring a refuge by canoe or kayak combines adventure with physical activity and an intimacy with nature that’s hard to beat.

Whether you navigate on your own or take a guided trip, bring your own boat or rent one, many refuges make wonderful paddling destinations. Besides providing a close-up glimpse of shorebirds, mammals and other wildlife, refuges offer serenity, mapped water trails, and, sometimes, the option of multi-day camping excursions. The Refuge System boasts some 1,000 miles of marked water trails.

“When you’re in a canoe, you’re not as intimidating to wildlife,” said Nancy Brown, a public outreach specialist at the South Texas Refuge Complex, at the state’s southernmost tip, where guided canoe and kayak outings on the Rio Grande and the Laguna Madre are sellouts. A former Alaska kayak guide, Brown helped secure National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grants for the half-day interpreted paddle trips at the complex’s three National Wildlife Refuges: Santa Ana, Lower Rio Grande Valley and, as of last summer, Laguna Atascosa. “We’ve paddled right beneath hawks and past white-tailed deer. When you’re in a canoe, animals don’t appear to see you as a predator.”

A boat is a must for those who wish to explore the Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon where a marked canoe trail is open all year-round, as well as at the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, which crosses southern Georgia and northern Florida.

“The vast majority of the refuge you can see only by water,” said Blaine Eckberg, park ranger at Okefenokee Refuge. “Paddling lets you enter one of the largest wilderness areas east of Mississippi River, full of egrets, cranes and of course alligators. Mild temperatures and the lack of biting insects make spring the most popular paddling season.”

Two islands and seven raised platforms are available to paddlers who want to camp overnight in the swamp, as Eckberg recently did.

“You may hear alligators growling, but they’re not likely to bother you. They’re not interested in people.”

Over 42 million people visit refuges each year, generating almost $1.7 billion in sales for regional economies. In addition to wildlife observation, refuges provide rich opportunities for wildlife photography, hunting, fishing, environmental education and nature interpretation. For more information about all 551 National Wildlife Refuges, visit http://www.fws.gov/refuges/.

Here are just a few of the National Wildlife Refuges that are popular for outdoor water activities:

Northeast John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, Pennsylvania The refuge’s 4.5 mile segment of Darby Creek winds through the largest freshwater tidal marsh in Pennsylvania before flowing into the Delaware River. See migratory birds including warblers, herons, egrets and sandpipers, as well as bald eagles, kingfishers and waterfowl. Enjoy great fishing along the way. Refuge waters are tidal and navigable only within two hours before and after high tide. Bring your own canoe or kayak. Download monthly tide charts on the refuge Web site and learn points of interest along a self-guided paddle tour. http://heinz.fws.gov

Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, Vermont Paddle past one of the most impressive great blue heron rookeries in the Northeast. Look also for bald eagles, ospreys, waterfowl and neotropical migratory birds of the silver maple floodplain forest. Take a map and have enough daylight or moonlight to find your way in the delta’s many channels. Canoe rentals are available nearby. http://www.fws.gov/northeast/missisquoi/

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Massachusetts Part of the Great Marsh, the largest continuous salt marsh north of Long Island Sound, the Parker River Refuge attracts hundreds of songbirds, shorebirds and waterfowl. Spring and fall are favorite paddling seasons because migratory birds are plentiful and mosquitoes and horseflies are not. Check tide times to avoid being stranded by low tide. Rentals are available in Newburyport. A paddling guide and map are available online. http://www.fws.gov/northeast/parkerriver/

Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge, New Hampshire and Maine Paddlers can ogle moose, bald eagles, loons and other wildlife from along more than 10 miles of the Magalloway and Androscoggin Rivers, their backwaters and much of Umbagog Lake. Visit the refuge Web site for water route options. Canoe rentals are available nearby. http://www.fws.gov/northeast/lakeumbagog/

West Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Nevada From June 15 to December 31, paddlers can explore a large freshwater emergent marsh and waterfowl nesting haven along a six-mile marked trail in Nevada’s high desert. For off-trail paddling, a GPS is recommended to navigate the maze of bulrush islands. A route map is available at refuge headquarters. Paddlers must provide their own watercraft. http://www.fws.gov/rubylake/

Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon The refuge, boasting some of the most scenic estuarine habitat along the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway, offers guided summer interpretive trips for paddlers with their own canoes or kayaks. For scheduled dates and times, see the Web site. The refuge provides nursery grounds for coho and chinook salmon, steelhead and cutthroat trout. Paddlers may see ospreys, bald eagles and great blue herons, and hear many more birds along the willow-lined banks of the Siletz River. http://www.fws.gov/oregoncoast/siletzbay/

Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, California The Sacramento-area refuge offers free guided summer interpretive paddles along a secluded and normally closed slough lined with oaks and cottonwoods. Commonly sighted wildlife on the two-mile route include river otters, western pond turtles, Swainson’s hawks, great blue herons, belted kingfishers and wood ducks. For tour dates and times, visit the refuge Web site. http://www.fws.gov/stonelakes

Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon A boat is a must for exploring this refuge, whose freshwater marsh and open water harbor waterfowl, eagles, osprey and colonial nesting birds such as white pelicans and herons. The refuge has the most extensive marked canoe trail of the Klamath Basin Refuge Complex, made up of six refuges in northern California and southern Oregon. The Upper Klamath Refuge trail is open year-round, with boat rentals available from nearby concessions. A paddling brochure is available from refuge headquarters. http://www.fws.gov/klamathbasinrefuges/upperklamath/upperklamath.html

Middle Atlantic Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Maryland Paddlers armed with a water trail map (available for $5 from the Friends of Blackwater) can explore tidal marshes and brackish ponds for a closer look at bald eagles, ospreys, herons and muskrats. The refuge’s three paddling trails were named “Recommended Water Trails for 2006” by the American Canoe Association. Visit the refuge Web site for information on ordering maps. http://www.fws.gov/blackwater/

Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia Self-guided paddling along Mt. Landing Creek quickly leaves houses and other human structures behind. A map available at the launch site shows how to follow the creek to the Rappahannock River and onto the extensive Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, commemorating the voyages of the famed 17th-century explorer. Along the way, see eagles and marsh birds, cattails and wild rice. http://www.fws.gov/northeast/rappahannock/

South Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, North Carolina Paddling is perhaps the best way to see the refuge. You can explore 15 miles of color-coded water trails on your own or take a guided canoe trip on Pea Island (two hours, $25; three hours, $35) or Alligator River (three hours, $35). To reserve guided trips, contact 252-475-4180. http://www.fws.gov/alligatorriver/

Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, Florida At the northernmost part of the Everglades, Loxahatchee Refuge offers paddlers a close-up view of an endangered ecosystem and its resident alligators and other wetland species. Paddlers follow a clearly marked, self-guided 5 mile loop. Rentals are available. http://www.fws.gov/loxahatchee/

Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, Texas Bring your binoculars and snorkel gear on this guided kayak trip ($30) of the lower Laguna Madre. http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/texas/STRC/laguna/Index_Laguna.html

Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Texas Guided half-day tours ($15) take paddlers over fossilized oyster reefs and under Altamira oriole nests. http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/texas/STRC/lrgv/Index_LRGV.html

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, southern Georgia and northern Florida This vast swamp, one of the country’s best-preserved freshwater systems, is home to alligators, sandhill cranes, red-cockaded woodpeckers, carnivorous plants and many other species. It also contains more than 120 miles of canoe trails. Call 912-496-3331 between the hours of 7:00 and 10:00 a.m. weekdays to request an overnight wilderness canoe permit. Requests can be made no more than two months in advance. Guided boat tours and boat rentals are also available. http://www.fws.gov/okefenokee/

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, Florida Paddling the birthplace of the National Wildlife Refuge System offers visitors a chance to see manatees, herons, egrets and roseate spoonbills up close. Paddle on your own or enjoy a guided tour of the refuge and Indian River Lagoon. Reservations are recommended. Details on rentals and fees are available on the refuge Web site. http://www.fws.gov/pelicanisland/

Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, Texas Guided half-day tours ($20) on the last stretch of the Rio Grande before it empties into the Gulf of Mexico offer views of tropical birds found nowhere else in the continental United States. http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/texas/STRC/santaana/Index.html

Midwest J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota Paddlers can choose between a 5 ½-mile route and a 13-mile route along the Souris River, which winds 75 miles through the refuge. The river provides habitat for muskrats (you might even see an albino one), minks, weasels, American bitterns and ruddy ducks. Paddlers must have their own canoes or kayaks. http://www.fws.gov/jclarksalyer/

Seney National Wildlife Refuge Michigan The scenic Manistique River, which once carried thousands of logs to nearby sawmills, meanders through hardwoods, swamps and mixed pine forests in the southern portion of the refuge. Paddlers may spot mergansers, spotted sandpipers, mink, river otter and wood turtles. Canoes and river kayaks are available at nearby outfitters. See the Web site for details. http://www.fws.gov/midwest/seney/

Far North Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska Two extensive canoe routes offer day trips to weeklong or longer trips. The more heavily visited Swan Lake System route, about 60 miles long, contains 40 lakes linked by foot and water portages to the Moose River. The Swanson River System forms a strenuous 80-mile water route that connects 40 lakes and 46 miles of the Swanson River. Both systems offer excellent trout fishing and wildlife viewing for the hardy. Pack as lightweight as possible. Bring life jackets, hip waders and wilderness experience. http://kenai.fws.gov/

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov.

Zippo Fire Starter

Zippo Manufacturing

Bradford, Pennsylvania --(Ammoland.com)- The new Outdoor Line from Zippo meets the fire and heat needs of today’s outdoors enthusiasts with a combination of new products and proven performers.

New Emergency Fire Starter – Designed for the most rugged of outdoor situations, the new Emergency Fire Starter features a reliable flint-wheel ignition and rayon-made waxed, water-resistant tinder sticks for quick and easy fire starting.

With a rugged metal exterior, the Emergency Fire Starter’s lid has a water-resistant o-ring seal to protect the tinder sticks. The suggested retail price is $19.95 with replacement waxed tinder sticks available in eight-unit packets at $4.95.

Zippo Campfire Starter

New Campfire Starter – Featuring a western red cedar aroma, the new Campfire Starter is a unique blend of compressed cedar saw dust and wax for quick lighting even in the wettest conditions.

Made of 100% all natural recycled materials, the back is scored for easy separation to start up to four fires. Lightweight and easy to pack, Campfire Starter has a suggested retail price of $1.49, making it ideal for camping, hiking, campfires as well as barbecues and fireplaces at home.

New Flexible Neck Utility Lighter - Ideal for getting flame to hard-to-reach places, the new Flexible Neck Utility Lighter is perfect in the great outdoors or around the house. Equipped with an advanced ignition system, wind-resistant dual flame technology, adjustable flame and fuel level-indicator, the Flexible Neck Utility Lighter is ergonomically designed.

The flexible extended neck is topped by a slim, powerful nozzle that easily fits all openings such as lanterns, grills and campfires. Available in Satin Silver or a rubberized flat black finish, the suggested retail price is $19.95.

Hand Warmer – The Zippo Hand Warmer is perfect for every chilly circumstance. Powered by Zippo Premium Lighter Fluid, the Hand Warmer produces more than 10 times the heat of traditional warmers.

The ultra-thin profile slides easily into pockets, gloves, pants and boots making it ideal for any outdoor activity. A built-in, easy-to-read temperature indicator signals when the platinum-catalyzed glass fiber burner has started heating. With a suggested retail value of $19.95, the Hand Warmer comes complete with a warming bag and handy filling cap.

Outdoor Utility Lighter – A time-tested performer on the Appalachian Trail or at the backyard barbecue, the Outdoor Utility Lighter offers an advanced ignition system, adjustable flame and fuel level indicator. With an ergonomically designed rubber grip, it offers a water-resistant cap, metal construction and carabineer clip and strap. There’s even a built-in LED light bright enough to help you find your way.

With a suggested retail price of $24.95, the Outdoor Utility Lighter is fueled with Zippo premium butane fuel.

Windproof Lighter – The product that started it all, the Zippo Windproof Lighter remains the symbol for flame in the great outdoors. Due to the design of its windscreen and rate of fuel delivery, make it ideal for lighting fires even in the windiest of conditions. Its popularity is symbolized by the more than 450 units sold since its invention in 1932.

Available in a variety of finishes, suggested retail prices range from $15.95 for brushed chrome to $26.95 for the Remington Lossproof version.

To ensure long-life and sustainable use, all Zippo Outdoor Line products include the full range of accessories including butane fuel, lighter fluid, flints, wicks, tinder sticks, and hand warmer burners. Visit: www.zippo.com

Browning Camping line is "The Best There Is".

Browning Firearms

Morgan, UT –-(Ammoland.com) Browning is pleased to announce that ALPS Mountaineering will be marketing a line of sleeping bags, air pads, tents, and camp furniture under the Browning Camping line.

“We are excited to be working with a company like ALPS who has expertise in design, manufacturing, and marketing of outdoor camping products,” said Jeannine Dameworth, License Manager at Browning.

“With our tremendous brand name, customers will have immediate assurance that the Browning Camping line is “The Best There Is”.

“Whether you need a sleeping bag with a little more room, an air pad with some extra thickness, a chair or cot that is stronger and more comfortable, or a tent that keeps out the elements, we’re sure you’ll find something in the Browning Camping line that will make your outdoor experience more fun and enjoyable,” said Dennis Brune, President of ALPS.

In addition to offering innovative products that are extremely well built, another focus of the new Browning Camping line will be on great value. Today’s consumers are more capable than ever at spotting real value. By combining consumer friendly designs with field tested construction at affordable prices this new line is sure to be an instant success.

The Browning Camping line of products is available at a variety of stores.

For additional information about the new Browning Camping line, please visit their web site at http://www.browningcamping.com/.

Bass Pro Shops

SPRINGFIELD, MO --(AmmoLand.com)- It’s hard for most people to overcome the notion that camping is just a spring, summer or fall activity.

Cold weather and snow can add a few challenges but when properly prepared, winter campers can stay warm and comfy.

Summer tents can be winterized by adding a nylon fly that fits over the roof and sides to help keep heat in and protect against rain and snow. You can even put a smaller tent inside a bigger one for double-walled protection.

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Place a non-porous ground sheet on the tent floor, then add individual foam sleeping pads under sleeping bags rated to minus 20 degrees.

Sources of added heat can be in the form of catalytic heaters or small, folding wood burning stoves.

Pick places close to home and the main road for your initial cold camping experience.

For more tips, log onto basspro.com

About Bass Pro Shops
Headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, Bass Pro Shops, also an international catalog and internet retailer, currently has 54 retail locations in 26 states and Canada visited by over 100 million people per year. In addition, Bass Pro Shops, also provides products and services for thousands of independent dealers world wide through its subsidiary company, American Rod & Gun. Bass Pro Shops gift cards can be purchased at over 10,000 retail outlets across America. For more information regarding Bass Pro Shops store locations, products or special events, please visit www.basspro.com. To request a free catalog call 1-800-BASS PRO.

The Outdoor Foundation

Boulder, CO, —-(AmmoLand.com)- In 2008, American participation in outdoor recreation was marked by encouraging growth in important segments of core outdoor activities as well as continuing, though less dramatic, declines in youth participation, according to a new report, the 2009 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report, released today by The Outdoor Foundation®. These trends show the beginning of adjustments in American lifestyles brought about by a challenging economy, shifting demographics and changing times.

“In today’s economy, people are returning to simpler lifestyles — the ‘less is more’ ethic,” said Christine Fanning, executive director of The Outdoor Foundation. “Historically economic downturns have resulted in increased participation in outdoor recreation. Nature-based activities provide fun, affordable recreation and vacation opportunities for individuals and families. In the resurgence of several core outdoor activities in 2008, we hopefully see Americans beginning to reconnect with nature. With the impacts of the obesity and inactivity crisis felt nationwide — particularly among our kids — a return to a healthier outdoor lifestyle is an encouraging development and important trend.”

The Outdoor Foundation’s 2009 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report is the only detailed study of its kind tracking American participation trends in outdoor recreation. The study is based on an on-line survey capturing responses from over 40,000 Americans ages six and older and covers 114 different activities, making it the largest survey of its type examining participation in sports and outdoor activities.

The report provides important insights into participation in outdoor recreation that are critical to efforts nationwide seeking to understand and reverse the growing inactivity crisis and the growing disconnect with the outdoors among youth and all Americans. Detailed information is included on youth, diversity, and gender — demographics essential to future generations of outdoor enthusiasts and conservationists.
Key Findings of the 2009 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report:

Participation in Outdoor Recreation

• • Popular Pastimes: In 2008, 48.6 percent of Americans ages 6 and older participated in outdoor recreation. Americans made an estimated 11.16 billion outdoor excursions in 2008 — either close to home, in a nearby park or on an overnight trip.
• • A Return to Nature: Americans returned to nature in 2008. Activities like backpacking, mountain biking and trail running showed double-digit increases in participation, and hiking and camping showed nine percent and seven percent increases, respectively.
• • Young Women Head Indoors: Among women, indoor activities are most popular among ages 21 to 25 and older. Among men, outdoor activities are more popular than indoor fitness activities and team sports among all age groups up to ages 66 and older.

Youth

• • More Indoor Youth: Participation in outdoor recreation among youth ages 6 to 17 dropped by six percent — resulting in a combined 16.7 percent drop over the last three years. Participation fell most precipitously among the youngest age group measured, ages 6 to 12, which decreased nine percent.
• • Busy Lifestyles: Taxed by the requirements of their often highly structured, over-scheduled lives, today’s kids are struggling to find the time to get active outdoors and are foregoing outdoor pursuits in favor of other competing priorities. Among outdoor participants ages 6 to 17, a lack of time is the primary reason they don’t get outdoors more often.
• • A Lack of Interest and Experience: For kids ages 6 to 17 who don’t participate in outdoor activities, the chief barrier is a lack of interest — an ambivalence to the outdoors that is likely the result of a lack of outdoor experience and a surplus of competing priorities.
• • The Influence of Family: Most youth are introduced to outdoor activities by parents, friends, family and relatives.

Diversity

• Outdoor Participation varies by Ethnicity: Participation in outdoor activities is higher among Caucasians than any other ethnicity and lowest among African Americans in nearly all age groups.
• Diverse Youth, More Focused on School: Diverse youth participants cite school work as the top reason they don’t get out more often — a barrier they cite more prominently than Caucasian youth.
• Hispanics, Looking for Nearby Outdoor Recreation: Hispanic participants and non-participants alike cite a lack of access to nearby places to participate in outdoor activities as a barrier to participation more often than other ethnicities.

To download a copy of the 2009 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report and other recent research reports from The Outdoor Foundation, visit www.outdoorfoundation.org/research.

About The Outdoor Foundation
The Outdoor Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and growing future generations of outdoor enthusiasts. Through ground-breaking research, action-oriented convening and outreach and education programs, The Foundation is working with partners to mobilize a major cultural shift that leads all Americans to the great outdoors. For more information visit www.outdoorfoundation.org.

GoHuntGeorgia.com

COVINGTON, Ga — -(AmmoLand.com)- The Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center (located between Covington and Jackson on Ga. Hwy. 36) will host its 7th annual FFA Wildlife Camp this summer. The goal of the wildlife camp is to teach young boys and girls about outdoor sports and safety and to increase their awareness and appreciation of wildlife. This year there will be four “Wildlife Camps” to provide wildlife education and outdoor safety training in a dynamic environment for young boys and girls. There are two wildlife camps for youth ages 10-15, to be held June 21-26 and June 28-July 3, 2009. In addition, there is an Advanced Wildlife Camp available for youth ages 11-16 from July 5-10 and July 12-17, 2009. Registration is open, but space is limited!

The weeklong residential wildlife camp will center on firearms and hunter safety (taught by certified firearms instructors). Participants will receive their Georgia Hunter Safety Certification (taught by members of the Georgia Hunter Education Association and authorized by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources) and will have opportunities to demonstrate safe firearms use with certified instructors. In addition, attendees will enjoy fishing, outdoor cooking, deer stand safety, primitive camping, and wildlife conservation education.

The Advanced Wildlife Camp is for youth who already have their hunter safety certification. Opportunities during this weeklong camp include bow hunting, survival, wildlife education, and firearms and firearm maintenance.

Campers are divided by age group and stay with the same group throughout the entire week. All programs are designed to be ‘hands-on’ and geared toward the age of the participants. Recreation facilities at the camp include a swimming pool, miniature golf, ping-pong, basketball and much more! The cost is only $300 per camper, which includes lodging, meals, instruction, recreation and a t-shirt.

Sponsorship is needed for awards and door prizes and volunteers are needed to help with the camp. If you would like to assist in sponsorship opportunities, volunteer or for more information on the Wildlife Camp, contact Leroy Bagley with the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center at (770) 786-6926, ext. 8, lbagley@gaaged.org or visit www.wildlifecamp.com

LINCOLN, Neb. – -(AmmoLand.com)- The April issue of NEBRASKAland Magazine contains interesting articles about a variety of outdoor subjects from tent camping to the efforts of biologists to save the endangered pallid sturgeon, and from hunting wild hogs from a helicopter to flying modern kites.

There is an article entitled “Shoemaker Marsh,” by Senior Editor Jon Farrar, who describes the saline wetland located on the north edge of Lincoln that was purchased by the city to preserve a piece of Nebraska’s most rare ecosystem.

In “Couple Camping,” Omaha teacher Matthew Marx describes how to enjoy an early spring tent camping trip at state parks across Nebraska.

NEBRASKAland Magazine Editor Doug Carroll’s article “Wild Hogs at Harlan” describes biologists’ efforts to eradicate a herd of feral hogs at Harlan County Reservoir. The wild porkers can carry disease and to keep them from becoming a threat to domestic and wild animals, crops and wildlife habitat, state and federal wildlife officials used a helicopter and aerial gunner to shoot the hogs in dense cover. Feral hogs cause damage to crops and the ecosystem across the country to the tune of an estimated $800 million annually. That’s why state statute requires the Commission to remove feral pigs whenever they are found in Nebraska.

Nebraska’s wild turkey numbers are booming and the birds have captured the interest and imagination of hunters and nonhunters alike. In “A Wild Turkey Year,” Regional Editor Rocky Hoffmann describes wild turkey behavior season-by-season throughout the year.

The evidence that times are constantly changing is all around us, but one never thought they’d see such dramatic changes as have occurred in kites and kite flying. One has to admit it’s been a while, but the last time anyone looked, the typical kite was a misshapen diamond design with a long tail. To see what has happened to kites while you weren’t paying attention, take a look at the article “Go Fly a Kite,” by Elizabeth Mack of Omaha. The designs are … well, you’ll just have to take a look.

The article “Saving a Living Dinosaur” by fisheries biologist Kirk Steffensen of Lincoln describes how biologists are catching endangered pallid sturgeon from the Missouri River on trotlines in an effort to help the species.

There are also short features on Arbor Day, a wildlife sanctuary called Heron Haven located, in of all places, northwest Omaha, a guide to canoeing, this month’s portraits from the past, outdoor news and information from across the state, and readers comments.

NEBRASKAland Magazine

About:
NEBRASKAland Magazine is published 10 times a year by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and is available at Commission offices and newsstands across the state or by subscription from the Commission. Subscribe by calling 1-800-NEB-LAND (632-5263) or by going online to www.NebraskalandMagazine.com.

Perfect For Camping, Tailgating and Everything Else.

Yamaha Announces EF2000iS Generator

Yamaha

Cypress, Calif. – Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., today launched the lightweight, fuel-efficient EF2000iS generator. The latest model in Yamaha’s inverter generator lineup and the result of three years of research and development, the EF2000iS provides a practical, versatile machine that can go anywhere with ease.

The EF2000iS is a quiet, long-running device with a new retro-modern design and – like all Yamaha generators – the most advanced Yamaha technology and performance. Weighing in at only 44 pounds, this mighty mouse has enough power to run a microwave oven or a television – making your campsite a much more comfortable place to be.

“The EF2000iS is a perfect generator for RV owners, whether they have a built-in generator or not,” said Colin Iwasa, power equipment sales manager at Yamaha. “Onboard generators in motorized RVs are used to run air conditioners about 20% of the time during a campout; the other 80% of the time you need much less power to run the TV, satellite system, lights, other small appliances or to charge the battery. No need to power up the big onboard generator – you can run your little EF2000iS all night long on less than a gallon of gas.”

Using a smaller, portable generator saves gas, pollutes less and eliminates the uncomfortable vibration created by larger generators in the motor home. And you, as well as your neighbors, will appreciate how quiet it is.

The EF2000iS is also equipped with a parallel-use function, making it compatible with Yamaha’s TwinTech or Reliance Control’s Sidewinder Parallel Kit to double generator power. This is especially helpful when additional power is needed to accommodate a wider range of uses, such as running air conditioners and larger appliances in a towable travel trailer.

Its small size, ease of use and versatile handling make the EF2000iS a perfect appliance away from the campsite as well. It can be used at home as a standby generator to run your refrigerator, TV, lights or microwave oven, or provide power for anywhere from construction sites to flea markets to running outdoor sound systems.

Yamaha, always conscious of eco-friendly practices, designed the EF2000iS to meet the strictest California CARB Tier III emissions standards. Additionally, 90% of the parts on this generator can be recycled into other materials.

“The same engineering and technology that goes into Yamaha’s motorcycles and outboard motors is also built into our generators,” said Iwasa. “Our top quality engineering gives the generators outstanding durability – the new EF2000iS has a longer engine life rating than all competitors in its class.”

The EF2000iS will be available for purchase in early June at local Yamaha generator dealers; retail price is $1,099.00. To see Yamaha’s entire generator model lineup or to find the closest dealer, visit www.yamaha-motor.com/generators or call 1-800-88-YAMAHA.

Orlando, FL – -(TheOutdoorWire.com)- SylvanSport knows what outdoorsmen want… tough, smart, lightweight gear that delivers. With that in mind, we designed the SylvanSport ‘GO’ to be your most valuable tool. ‘GO’ is an extremely lightweight trailer capable of hauling an unlimited combination of gear – even motorcycles or ATVs, then transforms into a comfortable, spacious camper.

‘GO’ lets you haul all your gear to your favorite adventure destinations without leaving anything behind. Whether you’re fly-fishing or in pursuit of that trophy buck, ‘GO’ can comfortably sleep four and carry all your firearms, fishing gear, camping supplies, all while blending in to the natural surroundings.

‘GO’ easily morphs from a low-profile high-capacity trailer, to a rugged toy-hauler, to a comfortable camper that can be towed behind almost any vehicle. This super spacious camper, with its Hyper-Engineered aluminum frame, weighs only 840 lbs. and can haul an additional 1000 lbs. of gear.

‘GO’ is made in the USA from recyclable materials and is available now at select retailers with a suggested retail price of $8,995. ‘GO’ has received some of the outdoor industry’s highest honors: National Geographic Adventure’s “Best of Adventure Gear 2008,” Men’s Journal “2008 Gear of the Year” and the IDEA Gold Award from BusinessWeek and the IDSA (Industrial Designers Society of America).

About:
SylvanSport was founded in 2004 to develop great gear to support our evolving sense of adventure. Adventure can be on a mountain, river, or in your backyard!

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