Hi all, I'm looking for a product similar to the MEC T2 Zip Hoodie, link at the end of this text post. I particularly want something that also has the hood style that only shows your face, covering almost everything else, as in the picture. Unfortunately the product is no longer sold by MEC! Does anyone know of anything similar?

My budget is up to $60, I need something that has the same hood style. I'm not too picky on material, but if it was breathable that would be a huge plus!

Thank you!

https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5034-434/T2-Zip-Hoodie

I had a drive trip to North Shore, Minnesota. I had this drive trip in honda element red. I Started trip in waterfront Duluth, then headed to north along Lake Superior on Highway 61 toward Grand Portage State Park.

Lake Superior’s Minnesota shoreline is a thing of glacial beauty. As you drive from Duluth toward Two Harbors, Gitche Gumee’s “shining big sea waters” stretch out to the right an d birch and maple north woods climb high on the left. You’ll also get a look at ocean tankers anchored in the last inland port of the St. Lawrence Seaway as they wait to upload iron or grain from America’s heartland before sending it out to the world. Duluth’s four-mile lakeside sports path shows off the city highlights: a rose garden, pre-Prohibition brewery, an aerial bridge, and the largest grain elevators in the world.

With increasing crime rates all over the world, road trips aren't as safe as they used to be. If you want to go out on a fun, carefree trip with friends or family, it’s best to pack essentials that will ensure a safe trip. Here are the 5 things that you absolutely cannot leave the house without for camping.

Safe Road Tripping: 4 Things You Should Know

1. Portable Batteries

Millennials cannot live without their phones and there’s a good reason behind that. Everything that our life revolves around is inside this small device - from our wallet to contacts and maps. Half the essentials you need for a road trip are readily available in your smartphone. You have the internet for looking up the best tourist spots, maps in case you get lost, a torch for camping, a compass for hiking and so much more.

With that being said, not everybody has a phone with a great battery. Older models only promise 6-7 hours of battery time and even less, especially if mobile data and location is turned on. Thus, portable batteries i.e. power banks are a must for safe road trips. It’s best to buy a portable battery with a power of over 21000 mAH so that its own battery doesn’t run out fast.

2. Check your tires and carry a spare

One of the biggest reasons that cause accidents on the highway is the low air pressure in a tire. Low air pressure can result in increased friction between the road and tire, which ultimately results in a blowout when it gets extremely heated. This can cause dangerous accidents.

Thus, it is crucial to get the air pressure in your tire checked before you leave for a long road trip. In fact, even with a car in good condition, you will still have to stop for breaks in order to allow the engine to cool down, otherwise you could potentially damage the engine as well.

With that being said, it is also important to carry a spare tire and of course, know how to change it. Anything on the road could cause a tire puncture and without a spare tire or knowledge of how to change it, you could end up being stranded on the highway for hours until help arrives.

Additionally, it is extremely unsafe to stop at a highway as you put yourself at the risk of robbery, especially in states where the crime rate is high.

3. Pack a first-aid kit

This is a must have for any kind of road trip. From over-the-counter painkillers to gauzes, you need to be prepared for any type of medical emergency. First, a bottle of Advil is a must because headaches are extremely common in road trips. Secondly, keep a medicine for nausea if you’re traveling with somebody who gets car sick easily or if you’re traveling in a mountainous area. More importantly, if you can, buy medicines that help blood clot faster in case there is a severe accident and someone faces extreme blood loss. Along with these, keep gauze, cotton swabs, iodine solution, a pair of scissors and medical tape. If there is any regular medicine you use, keep a little extra in case your stay is delayed. This could potentially save a life in an emergency situation. Last but not least, always travel with plenty of food and water to stay hydrated and healthy.

4. Get comfortable

Even if you’re taking turns driving, it is extremely important to get in a good few hours of sleep before you take the wheel. Sleeping in a car full of people isn’t exactly the most comfortable way to take a nap, but you can pack a few essentials to help you sleep better. Firstly, buy a neck pillow. Normal pillows will not fit well in the car and be more of nuisance than a comfort. A neck pillow, on the other hand, is fitted so it provides cushioned support to your neck and head. Secondly, buy a weighted blanket to ensure the smoothest sleep. Weighted blankets that are not only comfortable but also great for people who suffer from disturbed sleep and anxiety. If you’re a light sleeper, you can also opt for a nighttime eye mask and ear plugs. Proper sleep will ensure you remain vigilant when you take over the wheel and will reduce the chances of an accident occurring.

Whenever you decide to go camping and want to take your dog along, make sure that you read all the necessary details such as tips & advice for camping with dogs in order to learn how to camp with your dog. The ultimate guide to camping with dogs should include details such as camp site necessities for both yourself and your dog. These include food and water supplies, tips for proper lighting, proper clothes for yourself and your dog, first aid kits and survival secrets. This is particularly important if it is the first time you are taking your dog on a camping trip. The campsite will be an entirely different place not just for yourself but for your dog as well. This is because your dog is a domesticated animal and is only familiar with your home till now. You should also make sure that your dog is the right age for such a trip and has also received important vaccinations. Please check some of the brilliant ways to use rope lights suggested by Power Practical

1.Around Hammock

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Some dogs will make their human sleep in the same hammock. Luminoodle has special gifts for such dogs and humans; you can use the 5 or 10 ft waterproof Luminoodle light rope or the Luminoodle color rope which is a string of equidistant LEDs and provides an output of 180 and 360 lumens respectively. Hang this above the hammock to enjoy a starry night with your dog while out for camping.

2. Around Your Dog’s Sleeping Place

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If you are camping with your dog and your dog likes to sleep alone with the lights on, you can choose from among the 5 & 10 ft lengths of Luminoodle light rope or Luminoodle color rope.

You can stick them around your dog’s sleeping place using the magnetic sliders, universal ties or use the pouch to turn the light into a lantern.

3. Around Your Van

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If your dog likes to sleep in the backseat of your camper, you can fix the Luminoodle around the interior to lighten up your vehicle.

4. With Magnets

You can use the magnets that come for free with the light and stick the Luminoodle light on the exterior of your vehicle while your dog rests on the ground under the lights.

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5. Use Light Under the Counter

You can also stick the Luminoodle TV bias under the counter and give it a glowing luminous look. If you decide to set up a temporary counter and cook some barbecue, these lights would surely come in handy and look beautiful as well.

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6. Using Bias Light as Base camp

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While camping with your dog you can lighten up your campsite by using Luminoodle Pro Bias or White Bias lighting. Hang it between two trees to spread the light evenly around you and your dog. When camping with dogs, adequate lighting of the campsite is one of the secrets to successfully camping with dogs.

7. With Vehicle

Lighten up your vehicle by using Luminoodle bias lighting while you enjoy camping with your dogs.

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Yeah this is promotion, but for a good cause: outdoor access + conservation! My brother can't walk very far, and designed this backpack to help people access the outdoors - it's a daypack with a fold-out stool. He's also committed to wilderness conservation - for every dollar the company receives, they conserve one square foot of wilderness land. If you'd like to support his mission, I know he'd appreciate it, and you can check out his gear here! Thanks!

As the title says, I'm looking for a site/store where I can pick the tools/gear I want to assemble a survival kit for some adventurous trips in the near future. The first one is gonna be canoeing in the wilderness in Sweden but would like some tools and gear that are useful for rockclimbing, camping, hiking trips in general. Am living in Europe so if that could be taken into account it would be very helpful!

Ty

I have been eying these tree tents for some time. But since REI doest carry most of the line I have been nervous to pull the trigger? Anyone have any experience with these or something similar?

http://www.tentsile.com