JUST IN: The Therm-a-Rest Comfort System represents the next generation of on-the-go comfort. This broad selection of accessories work hand-in-hand to usher in a new way of thinking about comfort away from home. Combined with your existing Therm-a-Rest products or with some new ones—like Fitted Sheets and Tech Blankets—you’ve now got the freedom to create your own, personal level of comfort, however you travel.
This spoon-fork-knife combo brings a bit of civilization to the wild and a bit of the wild to civilization. Designed especially for Light My Fire by Scandinavian designer Joachim Nordwall. The Spork is perfect for your backpack, boat, picnic basket, lunchbox, purse or briefcase. $2.99
As patrons of the great outdoors, we’re very fortunate to live in the beautiful state of North Carolina. Unfortunately, we’re not alone. No matter how secluded an overlook, how secret a fishing spot, or how off-the-trail a campsite, we’re constantly being watched. And buzzed. And bitten. Mosquitoes, the bane of any outdoor experience, can make even the most seasoned hiker, boater, or fisherman cringe. Luckily, Great Outdoor Provision Co. stocks a full range of Sawyer insect repellent products. With a solution for bug problems in any application, Sawyer’s offerings are as diverse as the habitats of our state.
Permethrin Insect Repellent – This clothing application is actually a contact insecticide, killing mosquitoes and ticks on contact. Best of all, there’s no need to reapply. Simply treat your clothing then let it dry for two hours. Your clothing is transformed into a mosquito fortress that lasts through up to 6 washings! Great for applying before travel. Want even more protection? Combine the Permethrin clothing application with a topical repellent for ultimate bite prevention. $11.95
Broad Spectrum Insect Repellent Spray – Unfortunately, mosquitoes and ticks aren’t the only flying pests one runs into in the outdoors. This convenient pump spray combines the proven effectiveness of DEET to protect against mosquitoes and ticks with Sawyer’s R-326 formula to keep biting flies and gnats at bay. They also kept their Broad Spectrum repellent alcohol free in order to prevent fast absorption into the skin. $7.95
Topical Control Release Insect Repellent – Sawyer’s Control Release repellent is perfect for those not interested in frequent re-applications. Sawyer pioneered a chemical process that traps DEET capsules on the skin. Since the evaporation of the DEET chemicals is the process that deters the insects, this encapsulation process extends the life of your application by slowing the rate of evaporation. $7.50
MAXI-DEET Insect Repellent Spray – Sawyer is still the only company to offer a full 2oz. bottle of 100% DEET. They also offer the only low-odor formula available because they use the highest quality, purest DEET available. Maxi-DEET is designed for areas with dense mosquito and tick populations. Its 100% concentration is perfect for extreme conditions. $7.50
Daniel Grillo, Marketing Intern
When: Saturday, June 23, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem
What: A celebration of this national day of appreciation for the great outdoors. Learn about nature, make special crafts, even pitch a tent in Under the Stars! Also get handy tips and giveaways so you and your family can camp out in your own backyard!
Free with Museum admission ($6 adults, children over 1).
New gear and events in the shop this week:
Backpacker Magazine’s GET OUT MORE TOUR:
Walkstool
Incredible High-quality, lightweight, folding stools made in Sweden. Four stools held a Volvo up (do not attempt)!! I’m taking one to Merlefest for a test run. They are in the shops now, stop by and take a load off.
Lafuma Loungers
Super Comfortable, Multi-position folding recliners. Compact, easy to fold up and store. Lafuma has designed its furniture for maximum ease in transport and handling. These are the original high-end quality chairs many have tried to duplicate.
“Over the Mountains and Through the Woods with Your Family on Board”
A multimedia presentation by author Jeff Alt
Thursday, April 5
Winston-Salem shop
7pm
Great new outdoor furniture in the shop from Slumberjack.
The new E! Power™ System integrates three factory-installed 12-volt outlets inside the N!ergy tent with Eureka!’s exclusive E! Power Pak™, a portable & rechargeable battery, to power your favorite 12-volt accessories (Check out the fan/light combo below!) right inside your tent for the ultimate in camping comfort.
By Suzanne M. Wood
As my husband, Scott, scurried around the staging area, yellow legal pad in hand, grouping provisions and inspecting gear, it occurred to me that some hikers spent less time preparing to travel the 2,100 miles of the Appalachian Trail than we were devoting to taking our kids on a 2.5 day camping trip.
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