Category: GSI Outdoors

DIMINUITIVE, ULTRALIGHT COOKING + EATING SOLUTION

We love exposure as much as anyone, but who says that you have to put up with burn marks and dead weight? We say stop making sacrifices and open your eyes to the possibilities of ultralight without the cost and constant disappointment of Titanium.

The nFORM Ultralight line has taken the unique needs of fast and light backpacking and built a system of solutions that defy the notion that ultralight means making sacrifices. Time, comfort, efficiency, performance and ultra-light weight in a system built for one or two.

From low-profile mugs whose wide base and low center of gravity help prevent spills to crushproof lids with integrated strainers, the nFORM Ultralight System is packed full of ingenious solutions to the real problems facing those who want to go fast and light. With welded sinks which double as stuff sacks, insulated sleeves to keep drinks warm, integrated nesting for ultralight stoves and fuel and folding handles which lock in place to secure your set, the nFORM Ultralight system puts your pack on super-slimming weight loss plan while leaving you feeling completely satisfied.

From Blue Ridge Outdoors

By Aaron Bible

What’s not to love about car camping?

All the comforts of home rolled out into the woods, plus your favorite gadgets and techy tools to boot? You get breathtaking views, all the fresh air you want, and if the weather turns or things get weird, you’re only a car ride away from a Denny’s or Motel 6. And for most of us, car camping brings back all the child hood memories of camping with the family – both good and bad.

According to the Outdoor Industry Association, of the 43 million people who camped last year, 38 million of those were car, RV, or backyard camping, and manufacturers are taking notice of this fact.

When I’m heading out for a weekend of climbing or paddling, car camping frees me to focus on the gear and preparedness for my sport, not my camping gear. With that, here are a few Blue Ridge Outdoors picks for some must-have car camping favorites…

GSI OUTDOORS

One of the most trusted names in camping and still family held, GSI is especially known for their durable camp kitchenware and innovative accessories. And once you have a set of dedicated and reliable pots, pans, dishes and utensils for camping, you’ll thank yourself every time out. One of our favorites is the new 4.7-liter Halulite cooking pot ($44.95), featuring dual locking stainless steel bail handles, integrated straining holes (no need to carry a colander), silicone thumb pads for handling, and a spiral-turned base that helps it stay put. The enduring Destination Kitchen Set 24 ($49.95) gives you everything you need to serve a family of four and stays put in a handy carrying case. You’ll also want to add the Vortex hand-crank blender ($99.95) to the gear box, because eating good food and making fancy drinks is really what car camping is all about. GSI even has a new line of campground games designed to be packable and durable, even for backpacking. New items include Freestyle Bocce ($30), Table Tennis, Kubb, and classics like Chess ($12), Checkers and Backgammon. http://www.gsioutdoors.com

4.7 liter Halulite cooking pot

Vortex hand-crank blender

Backpack Kubb

Backpack Chess

Freestyle Bocce

Backpack Table Tennis

Destination Kitchen Set 24

From Core77

Auto designers and Milan-friendly furniture folks are the rockstars of industrial design, but designers who work on camping cookware deserve more credit than they get. To take cookware, a line of objects with clearly-defined form factors, and completely re-think them to make them compact, minimalist and lightweight is a challenge many of us would (and did) fail at in design school; but look at some of the leading camping goods companies and you’ll see all manner of clever design solutions and a real understanding of materials.

Sometimes the innovations are small, as with GSI Outdoors’ Halulite Pot. For example, a built-in strainer is something you’ve seen in conventional cookware, as with these:

But the moderate design flaw with those designs is that they require hand protection from the heat of the lid. GSI’s designers got around this with two simple pieces of silicone to protect your mitts while you pour and hold the lid in place.

Pack space for campers is at a premium, of course, and GSI’s designers have done more than prevent one from having to carry oven mitts. Their Pinnacle set, an “integrated cooking and eating solution,” packs an absurd amount of dining items into a compact space:

The color-coded items are so you know whose cup/plate was whose, potentially cutting down on washing time. When it does come time to clean up, the watertight sack that holds everything can be used as a sink. And while the color-coding convention, the subdividing of cups into quadrants and the nesting are not design conventions unique to GSI, we point them out as examples of design thinking for camping cookware.

GSI Outdoors JavaMill- compacting, hand-crank coffee grinder

The first shipment just arrived- new design for 2014
There is nothing more rewarding, nothing more refreshing than the scent of freshly ground coffee floating on the mountain air. Unlock all of the flavor & aroma of your favorite coffee no matter where you find yourself. An adjustable, conical burr, hand-crank Ceramic Coffee Grinder! The perfect start to your mornings outdoors for years to come.

• Sturdy alloy handle nests down along side the Mill for easy packing.
• Easy to fill top with smooth action bearing makes for easy coffee bean grinding.
• Dimensions- 2.5” x 2.0″ x 6.3”
• Weight- 9.5 oz.- 269 g
• Materials- BPA Free Tritan Co-polyester, Ceramic

Product Use- Gourmet Backpacking Car Camping
INCLUDES- Grinding Arm, Silicone Grip, Grounds Cup, Bearing Assembly
$29.95

GSI Commuter Java Press, $19.95

I LOVE my coffee, it is the one item of luxury that I bring on all my trips and the GSI Commuter Java Press has just become my favorite item.  This mug enables you to produce your favorite loose leaf tea or fresh ground coffee anywhere you can find hot water; and what’s best about it is that it does it all in just one mug.  It is portable, light, and sturdy with a plunger design consisting of an outside housing and a tight inner tube fitted with a sealed fine screen.  Basically, you toss your loose leaf or fresh grounds into the housing, pour in hot water, plunge down, and your drink is ready!

There are several major advantages to this design.  First, this is the only french press I know that does it all in one portable piece.  Other French Presses pour off into a separate cup meaning you have to bring a separate mug to enjoy your brew.  Second, the inner/outer tube design with the additional neoprene sleeve creates a natural insulation that keeps my drink hot for a long time.  Third, the mug comes apart into all of its pieces, making it a breeze to clean.  As a bonus, the plastic has resisted taking on a flavor or scent and my occasional cup of tea tastes like tea.  Fourth, the mug is small enough to fit into any cup holder…

ALL SAID AND DONE, this has become my travel mug and now I can enjoy fresh ground coffee anywhere without extra pieces cluttering up my pack.  I recommend it to all my coffee drinking friends and definitely for a commuter that wants the convenience of a french press and portability of a tall cup all at a very affordable price.

from Milo Pierwola on trektechblog.com

2013 Gear Of The Year by 50 Campfires

If you are new to the camping world, learning to efficiently cook at a campsite can be tough. Having the right gear is key to make cooking easy and enjoyable.

The editors  at 50 Campfires have selected the GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Camper as among one of the 5 pieces of gear that make meals at your campsite a breeze.

GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Camper
Even when car camping we’re always looking to save space in our camping totes. The Pinnacle Camper is your answer for a compact cooking set that has everything you need. The Pinnacle Camper is designed for 4 people. Everything is nested together and fits in the 3 liter pot. It also comes with a 2 liter pot, 9″ frying pan, 4 insulated mugs, 4 bowls, 4 plates and an interchangeable pot gripper. The best part is it all fits into a carrying case that doubles as a sink for dishes! Yes, we’re excited about a sink. It’s a solid cooking set and takes up minimal space.

MSRP: $129.95

It makes a great gift. We all know that: the family that camps together… loves coordinated and nesting cookware…. and stays together.

Check out more from 50 Camfires and GSI Outdoors

Uncrate is the digital magazine for guys who love stuff. Five awesome new things are posted every day. They’ve found 9642 things since 2005. They got their hands on the GSI Halulite Camp Cutlery and had the this to say:

Ditch those flimsy, disposable forks, spoons, and knives you’ve been bringing camping and pick up a set that will last, the GSI Halulite Camp Cutlery Set ($16). It’s made from halulite, an anodized alloy made to be light (the set weighs an almost-unnoticeable 1.8 ounces) without sacrificing strength. Each utensil clips onto an included carabiner, so nothing will get lost in your bag.

Available Spring 2014.

You can check out the full Halulite line at GSI Outdoors.

Adventure starts here: Relaxation

DigBoston.com features GSI’s classic flask in a post about an often forgotten subject…
Relaxation… You know the good old camp siesta!
“GSI knows you want to kick back like an adult.
They know you want to show refined leisure as well, hence a flask wrapped in leather.
As it swings in the gentle breeze, let your throat burn and your mind melt into woodsman or woodswoman mode.”
Read the rest of the article to see how they combine our flask, a Hammock, Pillows, Sleeping Bag, & Pad to yield the ultimate comfort- DigBoston.com

GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless Leather Wrapped Flasks

Two Sizes- 4 & 6 fl. oz.
Elegantly rugged, classic hip flask
Durable, polished Glacier Stainless® finish & leather detailing for a lifetime of use.
Screw-down, hinged top and filling funnel assures that you won’t waste a drop of your favorite beverage.
Materials– Stainless Steel and Leather
Includes– Flask, Hinged Top, Filing Funnel