Camp/Fishing

Specs:

• 4" Depth of Foam

• 25.5" Width

• 76.5" Length

• Removable case for easy cleaning, soft breathable fabric on the top and the bottom has non-slip gel design to prevent sliding while sleeping.

• Comes with a carrying case for easy transporting and storage.

• Current Amazon price - $129.99 before taxes, Prime available.

My thoughts:

Although this is advertised on Amazon as a memory foam mattress, it is just a basic foam. I purchased the cot size as I was looking for a more comfortable sleeping mat for camping. I have tried many different sleeping pads over the years, compact air matteresses, combo foam and self inflating air mats, etc. The problem with air mattresses is that they aren't as duarble. If you have a hole you can repair it, however, what is you don't have a repair kit with you? After camping with my dog, I quickly learned how sharp her claws were and even after repairing the hole, it still let out air over time. That's why I got this cot mattress, it is on the firmer side but it still provides a comfortable sleep. Even is you are +200lbs you won't sink to the ground. Although it is a trifold, it will be less compact to carry compared to a basic air matteress. But if you are going on a multi-day camping trip it is worth the extra bulk to take with you. Also great if you have a guest stay the night and don't have a spare bed. Overall I am very happy with this purchase.

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Specs:

• Seat - 9.75" x 9.75"

• 12" Height

• Folded dimensions - 3"x 3"x 14.5"

• Comes with carrying case

• Lightweight

• Current Amazon price - $36.99 before taxes.

My Thoughts:

If you go backpacking or on a portage trip, this is a nice compact stool to bring with so you are not sitting on the ground. This stool is on smaller size so it isn't the most comfortable to sit on for long periods of time. The price has gone up since I purchased this item. I would suggest buying if the price goes down.

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Specs:

• 23" Wide (inflated)

• 72" Length (inflated)

• 2.5" Depth at thickest point

• Comes with carrying case (3"x 8")

• Weighs 18.7 oz

• Current Amazon Price - $75.96 before taxes.

My Thoughts:

If you have limited space and have to pack light, this sleeping pad will work for you. Not the best if you are a side sleeper, as you will sink in more and feel the ground. Fast and easy to inflate. The v pattern does help distribute the air when shifting your wieght to different positions.

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Specs:

• 22" Wide (inflated)

• 74" Length (inflated)

• 2.5" Depth at thickest point

• Comes with carrying case (10"x 3")

• Weighs 18 oz

• Current Amazon Price - $59.95 before taxes.

My Thoughts:

Like the other compact inflatable sleeping pads I have tested, this is great when you have to travel light. The individual pockets of air help to support you during your sleep, even when you toss and turn. Not the best for side sleepers, as you will feel the ground if you are a larger person. Overall its a good price for a lightwieght and compact sleeping pad that does the job.

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Specs:

• Table top - 16" x 21.5"

• 18.3" Height

• Comes with carrying case (23"x 6"x 2.5")

• Weighs - 862 grams

• Current Amazon Price - $49.99 before taxes.

My Thoughts:

I love this table, I have used it many times. It is a great size, big enough to hold quite a few items but still light and compact when traveling to your destination. I like to throw this in my bag and take it when I am out fishing all day and have lunch while Im out. Easy set up and take down. Also great to set up when sitting around the campfire with friends to have a place to put snacks and drinks.

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Specs:

• Aluminum Alloy

• D-Shape

• 2 Pack

• Comes in a variety of colours

• Not for use for climbing

• Current Amazon Price - $11.95 before taxes

My Thoughts:

These clips are very handy to have when you are on an adventure. They are light but also heavy duty and came hold a lot of weight and can withstand being under tension. I use mine to clip on my waterbottle to my pack, or use it so hold up equipment to dry off. These clips have so many uses. Great buy.

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Specs:

• 26 " long

• Comes with carrying case

• Bi-directional blades cut in both directions

• Current Amazon Price - $20.86 before taxes

My thoughts:

This pocket chainsaw is an awesome gadget to keep with your camping equipment or to keep in your vehicle. Once you get a rhythm you can easily take down trees up to 8" in diameter. Because it is so compact it is easy to throw in your pack while hiking or camping. So if you come across a branch or small tree that have fallen in the path, you are able to cut it down and clear the way with ease.

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Specs:

• Fixed blade

• Stainless Steel

• Comes with sheath that has a belt clip on the back.

• Blade is 4.1" long

• Overall Length of 8.6"

• Comes in a variety of colours

• Current Amazon Price - $26.00 before taxes

My Thoughts:

This is a great overall knife. The handle has a nice grip and is comfortable when handling with no slipping in the hand. It has a straight edge and the spine is nice thickness for the size of the kinfe. Feels very sturdy even when putting lots of pressure or working with harder materials. I found that the edge stays nice and sharp even after a great deal of use. I think this is a great knife to have when heading out into the bush.

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Specs:

• Comes is 40/60/90/120 L Sizes

• Velcro and clip closure

• Durable Handles

• Waterproof PVC Material

• Comfortable anti-tear straps

• Current price for the 120L on Amazon - $85.00 before taxes.

My thoughts:

I used the 120 L bag for a 5 day canoe trip. It was large enough to carry my tent, sleeping mat, clothes, and the rest of my gear as well. It gave me peace of mind knowing all my gear was in a waterproof bag. So if the canoe tipped or if we encountered rain I knew all my stuff would remain dry. I also use this bag when camping, making sure anything I didnt want to get wet like matches or cooking gear was safe and dry.

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Specs:

• Single person Sleeping Bag

• Rated for 15-15 Degrees Celsius

• Comes with storage bag that is also a compression sack.

• 82.6" Length

• 29.5" Width

• In storage bag - 11"x 7", compressed - 8"x 7"

• Cotton fill with Nylon outer material

• Curret Amazon Price - $42.99 before taxes.

My Thoughts:

This is a nice lightweight, small sleeping bag to have for summer. Just enough to keep you comfortable when it cools down at night without over heating. The compact size makes it great to keep in your vehicle for chilly nights by the fire or for emergencies. Only drawback, I wish it was a bit wider.

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Specs:

• Comes in a variety of colours and patterns.

• Availble in different sizes: 14"x 18" Featured

• Compressible Travel/Camping Pillow with drawstring closure

• Fill and outer material are both polyester

• Machine washable

• Weighs 272 grams

• Current Amazon Price - $34.95 before taxes.

My Thoughts:

Makes for a good little camping/traveling pillow. Compact for easy traveling and can be compressed even more if you use a compression sack. Takes a few minutes for the fill to fully "Plump" up after opening.

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Specs:

• 550 Pound test

• 7 Strand Core

• 1/8" x 100'

• Comes in a vareity of colours

• Current Amazon Price - $16.40 before taxes.

My Thoughts:

I love the colours and patterns available, and the price is very fair for the amount that you get. I always like to have some paracord with me when I go camping. The bright clolours are great for tying down your tent so you are less likely to trip. Other uses might be to string up a tarp, clothes lines, or to tie off your canoe/kayak. I also use these for crafting, making keychains, lanyards, and bracelts.

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Specs:

• 6.5" Length

• Flint is 3" long

• Flint will last for more than 10,000 strikes

• Striker is securley attached

• Wooden Handle for easy gripping

• Current Amazon Price - $42.95 before taxes.

My Thoughts:

This fire starter was a life saver when I took 8 preteen girls camping with nonstop rain. They spent the whole time practices starting fires. They must have started hundreds of little fires over the course of the trip and they barely put a dint in the magneisium. I keep this in my camping gear, becasue you never know when your matches get wet or your lighter runs out of fuel.

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Specs:

• Extends to up to 43.3" in Length

• Folds down to 17.3" long

• Weighs only 0.95 lbs

• Net Depth - 12"

• Circumference of net - 17"

• Length is adjustable

• Model purchased currently unavailble.

My Thoughts:

Unlike most people where I live, I do not own a boat. So when I go fishing I have to carry all my gear to the shore. Because of this I like to travel as light as I can but still have everything I need. A fishing net can be cumbersome to carry depending on its size, so a folding net solves that issue. This net is well built and I like the locking mechanism that ensures it does not fold in while it is being used. The overall size is great for the type of fish that I catch. (Walleye, bass, crappie, perch, and the occational Northern Pike) The netting also has a coating that helps to prevent it from getting tangled up,

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Specs:

• Magnet release

• Clip attachment

• Available in left and right hand

• Non-slip Grip

• Current Amazon Price - $29.99 before taxes.

My Thoughts:

This glove has been a lifesaver for me. I love fishing but last year I developed a fish allergy to the mucus on the outside of the fish. A few hours after touching or cleaning the fish my hands would become irratated, red, and inflamed. It felt like a bad sunburn and the following days my skin would blister. Thanks to this glove I can still enjoy fishing. I can quicky insert my hand into the large opening of the glove and because of the magnetic clip, I don't have to fuse around and take it off my pants or tackle bag. The grip is an added bonus, especially with those slippery pike. I just use the one glove on the hand I use to hold the fish and I use pliers or other tools to unhook the fish or put it on the stringer.

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Specs:

• Zipper top - 2 options to access inside

• Comfortable handle

• Abrasion and Corrosion resitant

• 5 M rope with anti-slip beads on a storage handle

• 7.5" Width

• 7.5" Length

• 7.5" Height

• When compact Height reduces to 2.5"

• Current Amazon Price - Currently not available

My Thoughts:

I highly recommend this product. I have used the basic minnow buckets that you can find any tackle or outdoors store. The opening is either tricky to get the bait in and out, or the top completey comes off when it gets knocked against the shore or the side of the boat. Nothing worse than driving 40+ minutes only to loose all your bait becasue of the bucket. This bucket is amazing, very tough and durable. The large zipper makes it easy to put in your bait while the smaller zipper allows for easy access to grab a fresh bait. Having the zipper enclosure makes it almost impossible to lose your bait. The handle is comfortable and the rope is easily adjustable to have your bait in the water. I also love how this buckets folds down to a third of its size, makes storage and transporting a breeze.

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