{"title":"Outdoor Gear","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere, you’ll find the best hiking gear we offer for all sorts of outdoor adventures. Unlike many other outdoor gear companies, we sell both our own products and those of other high-quality outdoor gear brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is essential camping gear?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe essential camping equipment depends on the weather conditions, destination, length of the trip, your activities, and personal preferences. A high point of hiking is setting up your camp, outdoor cooking, and sleeping in the wilderness. If you don’t want to maximize your misery, it is good to optimize your trekking equipment to your comfort level. Somebody’s ideal camping gear list might consist of a big knife and a loincloth but others might want a bit more outdoor equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basics you want in your camp are a place to lie down, a sleeping bag and protection from elements and possibly insects. The ultra-lite hiking gear option for a true survivor is a \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/tarps-and-canvases\" title=\"Tarps and Canvases\"\u003etarp\u003c\/a\u003e. While tarping around consider \u003ca title=\"Bivouac Shelters\" href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/bivouac-shelters\"\u003ea waterproof bivy bag\u003c\/a\u003e for your \u003ca title=\"Sleeping Bags\" href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/sleeping-bags\"\u003esleeping bag\u003c\/a\u003e. A \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/tents\" title=\"Tents\"\u003etent\u003c\/a\u003e, of course, provides more protection. Learn to pitch your stuff before heading out! Every item should be well-made and thoroughly tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArctic conditions put more requirements for winter hiking gear. We live in Finland and know a thing or two about winter camping gear. So, if you are looking for tough cold weather camping gear, you’ve come to the right place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake a camping equipment list, leave out half of it, and you will be pretty close to the essential camping gear set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShould You buy outdoor gear online?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your question is about “camping equipment near me”, we know a Finnish online outdoor store that is open 24\/7. We have cool camping gear, fast shipping, good \u003ca title=\"Size charts\" href=\"\/en-us\/blogs\/articles\/size-charts\"\u003esize charts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/blogs\/articles\/size-charts\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and very friendly \u003ca title=\"Contact information\" href=\"\/en-us\/blogs\/articles\/contact-information\"\u003ecustomer service\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/blogs\/articles\/contact-information\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Our \u003ca title=\"Refund policy\" href=\"\/en-us\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003ereturn policy\u003c\/a\u003e is also very nice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions about hiking equipment, camping cooking gear, best hiking gear for beginners, winter outdoor running gear, camping gear storage, or anything in this area of interest, we are happy to help you. Except if you inquire: “Where does Luke from the Outdoor Gear Review live?” We don’t know. We don’t even want to know why you need that info\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsed camping gear near me? More for less?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWould you like to have the best camping gear but aren’t too happy with what that costs? Feast your eyes on our \u003ca title=\"military surplus\" href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/military-surplus\"\u003emilitary surplus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/military-surplus\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e which was made to survive harsh battlefield conditions. It will then definitely survive trekking and camping use as well. When you consider that soldiers spend quite a lot of time marching and camping, it starts sounding pretty tempting. We get quite a lot of cheap camping equipment that is military surplus. It doesn’t fit in the ultralight hiking gear category, but it has a couple of good points: price and quality. It beats your average discount camping gear in durability many times over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don’t want used camping equipment but would still like lower prices, you should check out our \u003ca title=\"Clearance Sale\" href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/clearance-sale\"\u003eClearance Sale section\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/clearance-sale\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for discount camping equipment. Camping gear clearance happens when we need to get rid of an older version, or just stop selling a certain brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne camping gear sale type that hat we don’t do is have any Black Friday outdoor gear offers. We don’t believe in artificially tinkered camping equipment sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"carinthia-expedition-cover-gore-bivy-bag","title":"Carinthia Expedition Cover Gore Bivy Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rugged, waterproof, and breathable Gore-Tex bivy bag. Ideal for sleeping outdoors without a tent or scattering the sleepers around to make them less desirable targets for drones. Very packable and quick \u0026amp; easy to set up. Perfect for modern military use and also great for weight-conscious hikers and hunters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-layer Gore-Tex laminate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof and extremely breathable GTX Gas Permeable Technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight and packable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be zipped onto \u003cem\u003ecertain \u003c\/em\u003eCarinthia sleeping bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 230 x 90 cm (90.5\" x 35.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack size: 32 x 10 cm (12.5\" x 4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight (with carry bag): 740 g (1.6 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVery lightweight shelter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bivy bag is ideal for those who don’t want to haul a tent but still like to remain dry. It is lightweight, packable, and very easy to set up. With the zip-in-zip system, you can zip your Carinthia sleeping bag inside the bivy bag. Getting in and out is just as comfortable as with a sleeping bag without a cover. (If you're drunk, neither is very comfortable.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: Zip compatibility depends on the sleeping bag model. We don’t have an official list of compatible bags, so double-check before you buy if you’re planning to zip this to a sleeping bag. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want more protection from things that fall from the sky, use the bivy with a tarp. You can also go without a tarp to maximize packability and make the setup even faster. This GTX laminate is not only extremely breathable but also permeable to oxygen and carbon dioxide. This means that you can create a completely closed, waterproof, and windproof shelter for sleeping in really crappy weather. The air permeability has been tested to a depth of 1 m of snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAnti-drone sleeping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe war in Ukraine has shown that drones can make your life very miserable if you huddle in groups, which has made army tents a lot less desirable sleeping quarters. With bivy bags, you can scatter the soldiers further apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExtra protection against cold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe excellent insulation properties of this bivy give additional protection against the cold and wind. This means that you can use your sleeping bag in a bit colder environment than you normally could.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDurable materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3-layer GTX laminate fabric is lightweight and packable, yet tough. Nevertheless, it is smart to use a sleeping pad underneath to protect the bivy from sharp rocks, roots, and twigs. Furthermore, the pad protects you from sharp things and insulates you from the cold creeping in from below.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carinthia","offers":[{"title":"Zip on the Right","offer_id":51826116002131,"sku":"81564","price":379.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Zip on the Left","offer_id":51826116034899,"sku":"81565","price":379.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/carinthia-expedition-cover-gore-bivy-bag-0676971eeab758.jpg?v=1781699664"},{"product_id":"varusteleka-hobo-stove-pouch-m05-woodland-camo","title":"Varusteleka Hobo Stove Pouch, M05 Woodland Camo","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave you purchased our original Särmä Hobo Stove that came without a carry pouch? Or did you misplace the pouch that came with the new one? Here, you have just the pouch to remedy the situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a handy carry pouch of \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/varusteleka-hobo-stove-v2\"\u003eour Hobo Stove\u003c\/a\u003e in the Finnish M05 Woodland camo pattern. It has a 25 mm (1\") D ring. In addition to the Hobo Stove, you can transport all sorts of flattish things in it. Made in the Czech Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that nowadays our Hobo Stove comes with a pouch. So, if you are now planning on buying a new stove, you don't need to buy this pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Varusteleka","offers":[{"title":"M05 Woodland Camo \/ Large","offer_id":51826237604179,"sku":"78591","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M05 Woodland Camo \/ Regular","offer_id":51826237636947,"sku":"78590","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/varusteleka_hobo_stove_pouch_m05_woodland_camo-06683bc85620e2.jpg?v=1781161701"},{"product_id":"carinthia-poncho-system-cps","title":"Carinthia Poncho System (CPS)","description":"\u003cp\u003eClever hooded thermal cloak that easily transforms into a warm blanket and a light sleeping bag or an extra layer for your sleeping bag for very cold nights. It is made for extreme weather conditions, e.g. in the mountains. Easy to use, versatile, and very packable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermal poncho, blanket, a summer sleeping bag, or an extra layer for your sleeping bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm, lightweight, and breathable - even in extremely wet and cold weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eG-LOFT® fiber insulation provides excellent thermal performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal zip-in head-piece for the sleeping bag with an integrated mosquito net\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe chest pocket serves as a practical storage solution and an integrated stuff sack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with a bigger bag for storing the poncho at home and a small bag for storing the detachable sleeping bag hood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThermal poncho\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn poncho format, CPS is an excellent garment for longer marches and hikes in winter or in harsh mountains. Keep it in your pack when you move, and take it out when you stop. It also works very well when sitting still while on a lookout or when hunting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSleeping bag\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe CPS can be used as a summer sleeping bag or to give your current sleeping bag an extra boost during really cold winters. It comes with a detachable sleeping bag hood, which can be easily zipped on. The hood also features an integrated mosquito net, providing you effective protection against the small bloodsuckers during the mosquito season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIntegrated packing sack\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe CPS has a convenient chest pocket that you can use for storing small items, and it also doubles as a simple packing sack. There is also a small pocket at the back that has a separate stuff sack for the detachable hood. If you don’t want to use CPS as a sleeping bag during your trip, you can leave the hood home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carinthia","offers":[{"title":"Olive Drab","offer_id":51826340659539,"sku":"76867","price":349.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carinthia Camo","offer_id":51826340692307,"sku":"76868","price":349.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/carinthia_poncho_system-065e9bda3d33c3.jpg?v=1781699671"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/collections\/5060912baf9a0c3.jpg?v=1757259356","url":"https:\/\/varustilika.com\/en-us\/collections\/outdoor-gear.oembed?page=4","provider":"Varusteleka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}