Travel Gear Blog News 07/18/2010

18 July 2010 · by Amiee Maxwell · in News

• Camping for less | Brave the outdoors without buying unnecessary gear – Coasting – TheSunNews.com

  With high-end outdoor stores selling expensive equipment for every outdoor adventure imaginable, you may think that camping is for hobbyists with money to burn.

• Wooden Desktop iPad Cradle | Gear Patrol

  Simple wooden cradle for iPad – only $18!

• The Gear Junkie: Outdoor Retailer Preview | The Outside Blog

  The twice-annual Outdoor Retailer trade show, which will take place this summer in Salt Lake City from August 3 to 6, is a peek at the future of gear.

• Olympus Stylus Tough 3000 Digital Camera – OutdoorInformer.com

  Olympus released the Stylus Tough 3000 recently into the growing line of digital cameras specially designed for rough-and-tumble outdoor activities.

• GU Performance Energy Sampler – OutdoorInformer.com

  The GU Performance Energy Sampler gives several options to keep your energy level up. It also comes with a reduced price tag for the large quantity of GU products that you received.

• New Petzl GriGri Coming In 2011 : Splitter Choss

  New petzl GriGri device to hit shelves in spring of 2010.

• Get Outdoors – There Are These Things Called iPhones, They’re Really Cool: Coleman Meal Planner – Getoutdoors.com Outdoor Blog

  Coleman meal planner app for iPhone helps families prepare meals during the busy summer camping and cook out season.

• Vibram FiveFingers 2011 | Gear Review | Gear Junkie

  Here is a preview of Vibram's 2011 line, where the company will expand on its road running collection with the Bikila LS model.

• Battling Stench With Fresh Wave®

  Promises to keep you fresh with its ninja-like set of odor neutralizing products.

• Dream Expedition Contest from NOLS and Patagonia at Backcountry.com: The Goat

  NOLS and Patagonia are offering 13- to 17-year-olds a chance to get the hell out of high school for 30 days this year.

• Trade Your Car for a Bike and Drink More Beer at Backcountry.com: The Goat

  New Belgium Brewery will trade you your car, keys and car title for a brand new bike