GEAR UP
ISSUE 32012
2 MAKE & MODELGCI Outdoor
RoadTrip Rocker
DIMENSIONS (OPEN)
26 by 24.8 by 39.8 inches
MSRP
$
URL
http://www.gcioutdoor.com
NOTES
By no means will a folding
chair ever be on our list of
bug-out gear. But that doesn’t
mean we can’t use one for our
next camping trip, backyard
barbecue, or tailgate party.
And there’s nothing that says
it can’t be comfortable either.
This GCI Outdoor model is a
full-size rocking chair that has
a beverage holder, ergonomic
armrests, a mesh backrest, and
a deeper seat than most — not
to mention the patented Spring
Action Rocking Technology
that let’s you gently sway
while resting on your rump.
It has a load capacity of 250
pounds, thanks in part to its
powdercoated steel frame. The
only drawback for this durable,
comfortable package? It weighs
13 pounds. Fortunately, a carry
bag is included.1 MAKE & MODELKelty
Tru.Comfort
Doublewide 20
MATERIAL S
Insulation: Cloudloft
Synthetic Insulation
Shell: 75-denier High Filament
Poly Taffeta Shell
Liner: 75-denier Poly Taffeta
MSRP
$
URL
http://www.kelty.com
NOTES
Whether your spouse uses you
as a security blanket or you just
want to stay close to conserve
body heat, consider the Tru.Com-
fort Doublewide 20 the next time
you sleep under the stars. As the
name implies, this sleeping bag
is big enough for you and your
loved one to snooze peacefully
yet has Kelty’s Comfort-Tuck Zip-
per System to let you regulate
your temperatures individually.
There are also separate built-in
blankets and foot beds, as well
as an oversized hood to fit your
standard pillows from home.
Stuff sack included.4 MAKE & MODELPocketUp
Park Pack
COLORS
Black, Olive Drab
MSRP
$
URL
pocketup.net
NOTES
The Park Pack is ideal for those
who want to carry only the bare
essentials in a comfy, compact,
and durable package. At 14.
inches high, 10 inches wide, and
3.5 inches deep, this low-profile
bag is great for everything
from a quick coffee run to long
lines at an amusement park;
PocketUp founder and head
designer Mel Terkla originally
built it as a custom bag for a
Disneyland trip. This high-
quality knapsack is made from
1,050-denier ballistic nylon, YKK
zippers with dual sliders, and
1/4-inch closed cell foam in the
back panel. While we would’ve
preferred padding in the shoul-
der straps, the Park Pack does
have an adjustable sternum
strap, a reinforced carry handle,
a bungee cord on the front to
secure a jacket, and a Velcro
patch field. The top interior
slot pocket can hold keys, a
wallet, a smartphone, or a.
snub-nosed revolver ... don’t
ask us how we know about that
last one.3 MAKE & MODELMUUL
Ruckbucket
Commando Style
COLORS
Coyote Tan, Hunter Orange,
Midnight Black, Surf Blue
MSRP
$
URL
http://www.muulusa.com
NOTES
Since the portable ice chest
was patented in the early
1950s, coolers have been seen
as insulated boxes that keep
your food and drinks cold.
More recently, waterproof bags
have been marketed as “soft
coolers” to those who need
something more portable. Now
MUUL is promising to update
the genre with its Ruckbucket.
It’s essentially a compact hard
insulated bucket combined with
a rugged backpack, letting you
haul brewskis or firewood to
your campsite or take home
fresh meat from your latest
fishing or hunting expedition.
There’s also webbing so you can
attach MUUL’s accessories (such
as a water bottle pouch) or your
own MOLLE-compatible gear.
The bucket’s lid is even padded,
turning into a seat if you need
to get off your feet after a long
hike or a day of river angling.2431