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Gift ideas – this time for campers

8. prosince 2023Hints and tipsHana SedlákováReading time 4 minutes

Campers are our blood group. The Czechs are said to be a nation of mushroom pickers, but also cottagers, trekkers, backpackers... and of course campers too. However, what should you buy under the tree if you have one of these specimens at home or are one of them yourself? Decent equipment, some outdoor life hack or energy packed for the trip will definitely come in handy during joint experiences next year! We have some tips for you. Get inspired…

Campers at night in front of a tent. Source: https://www.pexels.com/cs-cz/foto/svetly-krajina-obloha-zapad-slunce-776117/

A useful outdoor gift will surely enrich your experiences and adventures in the coming year.

1) Klymit® Static V™ Recon™ inflating mat

A warm back is the basis of a successful overnight stay in nature. The Static V Recon inflatable mat from Klymit ensures a comfortable sleep and good thermal insulation from the ground, while being light and compact. Although it inflates to an extra-standard height of 6.5 cm and thus creates a truly king-sized bed, it takes up about the same space in a backpack as a 1 liter bottle.

The patented design of the V-shaped chambers and the noticeable ribbing on the sides ensure that the mat will not fail anywhere at night and you will not slip off it, even if you are a very restless sleeper. You can inflate the mattress in just 10-15 breaths and it has a safety valve against spontaneous air leakage.

TIP: When inflating the mat with your mouth, and especially in winter, it happens that moisture gets inside, which starts to condense and cools the mat overall. We explain everything in the article about the most common winter camping mistakes. How to prevent it? For example, by purchasing a travel pump that fills the mat with dry air in an instant, which will retain thermal properties of the mat much better and extend its life.

2) Helikon-Tex® Traveler Enlarged Lightweight folding chair

You sit in a comfortable chair in the middle of the wilderness with a great view of the landscape, while drinking coffee or beer and listening to the crackling fire... Or you appreciate a little comfort, for example at the shooting range or while fishing. Sounds good? Then pack the Traveler Enlarged Lightweight folding chair from the legendary Helikon-Tex.

It is stable even on soft surfaces and is easy to assemble. When folded, it forms a small compact package weighing only 1.3 kg, which you can carry attached to your backpack without restricting you in any way. The maximum load is 150 kg. In addition, it is very easy to maintain. In short, the ideal companion for events where you plan to relax a bit.

3) Kombat UK® Elite Fire Starter flint

Are you looking for something small, but useful? Try betting on flint. Even the campfire needs to be lit in style. And above all, reliably. Kombat UK Elite Fire Starter meets these requirements. It is effective and has an above-standard sparkle. In the folded state, it resists the action of water and long-term humidity. And it has a practical eyelet for hanging.

4) Light My Fire® Tinder-on-a-Rope™ unstoppable firelighter

Do you want it to catch you even in the rain and adverse conditions? A great and natural solution is to use good old pitch. You don't know how to get it in nature? You can get it from us, made of first-class material.

Light My Fire's Tinder-on-a-Rope lighter is made from pine shavings native to Mexico and Central America with nearly 80% resin content, which burns long and intensely. How does it work? Very simply. All you have to do is cut off a few shavings with a knife, arrange them in a neat pile and light them with, for example, a flint.

5) JETBOIL® Flash gas stove

The JETBOIL Flash gas stove has already become a classic of all classics. And not by chance! It's actually a compact set of a quality burner and cooking system that takes up minimal space in your backpack and fits together perfectly after assembly. Under normal conditions, you can bring water to a boil in it within 2 minutes. A very simple and quick way of cooking in nature.

The Jetboil Flash gas stove. Source: TA

The JETBOIL Flash gas stove is ideal for traveling.

TIP: Interested in details? Do you hesitate? Read our JETBOIL Flash Cooker Review!

6) Tactical® Scout Solar Light outdoor lantern

For lovers of outdoor life hacks, here is the Scout Solar Light portable lantern from Tactical. It is compact, durable, and moreover the lightest in its category. It has a total of 12 lighting modes (a combination of 3 light modes and 4 folding positions). Recharging takes place in two ways: via a USB-C cable or via an integrated solar panel. It lasts up to 20 hours on a single charge.

7) Snugpak® Softie 3 Merlin sleeping bag

This three-season sleeping bag has become an international bestseller of the Snugpak brand. It is lightweight and packable into a small compact package. The Softie Premier thermal insulation layer perfectly retains heat and ensures you a comfortable sleep. Paratex Steelplate outer material provides increased moisture resistance. The comfortable temperature is 5 °C and the extreme 0 °C, so it is ideal for the period from spring to autumn.

The Softie 3 Merlin has a mummy construction with internal reinforcement in the lower part. Thanks to the precise processing, the inner insulation holds reliably in place even though the sleeping bag does not have stitching. The purpose of this measure is to prevent the formation of so-called cold spots, which can be caused by stitching. Of course, there are practical functional elements that facilitate handling or prevent heat leaks.

The sleeping bag has one more trick – it is also suitable for couples who love to sleep together. It is produced in two versions, namely with a zipper on the right or on the left. These two variants can be combined together.

TIP: To extend the life of your sleeping bag and increase thermal comfort, pack a sleeping bag liner (insert) for your travels. When staying overnight in heated mountain huts, you can only sleep in it.

8) Adventure Menu® Penne bolognese with parmesan dehydrated meal

Love passes through the stomach, and you no longer have to associate "tramping" with canned food (we probably all remember the legendary Trenčín sausages with beans). Enrich your outdoor menu with wholesome food that really tastes good! Adventure Menu meals are cooked in the Czech Republic, vacuum dried and contain only natural ingredients. The preparation is quick and easy and you can choose from a varied menu.

TIP: Insects are rich in protein and have their place in the modern kitchen. Do you dare to try cricket penne?

9) Grower's Cup® Honduras coffee on the go

Can't imagine your day without good coffee? Prepare fresh and aromatic coffee with a rich taste on the go, wherever you are! This package will give you two cups. All you have to do is pour it, wait a while, and a high-quality "filter" like from a coffee shop is ready…

100% Arabica from Honduras has light fruity notes complemented by a sweet aftertaste of chocolate. The quality organic coffee has a clear origin and you always know what you are drinking. The Cocafcal cooperative is located in western Honduras on the edge of the Celanque National Park. The coffee beans are collected at an altitude of 1,200 to 1,500 m above sea level and allowed to be slowly roasted in a local micro-roastery. All this with an emphasis on sustainability and support of the local community.

10) Scho-ka-kola® high-energy chocolate, 100 g

Do we have any chocoholics here? Then try a specialty that kicks you up a notch. This legendary German chocolate has a tradition, it has been produced in the dark version since 1935. It is popular with athletes, competitors and military pilots. Scho-ka-kola milk chocolate was first produced in the 1960s.

The dark chocolate contains 58% cocoa and is characterized by an intense taste, while the milk chocolate with 30% cocoa is smoother and sweeter. Natural caffeine extracted from cola nuts, cocoa and coffee will give you energy and increase concentration. You will also be interested in the unique design, Scho-ka-kola chocolates are traditionally packed in 100-gram round tin cans with a distinctive design, each box contains 16 triangles.

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