National Geographic Adventure picked 32 outdoor gear and tech as the best of the year for their design and innovation including an electric motorcycle with tax credit and photochromatic sunglasses that react to visible light as opposed to just UV light.
19 of the 32 are camping and backpacking gear:
Arc’teryx Alpha SV
The Alpha SV has a waterproof membrane that is directly attached to the outer shell, making it less bulky yet still remains warm.
It’s easier to handle stuff with the Alpha because it allows a sense of touch with the tips.
Julbo Zulu Falcon
If you’re driving in a car with UV absorbing windows, most photochromatic sunglasses won’t darken when it gets brighter because they only react to UV light.
Julbo’s Zulu Falcon reacts to visible light and is polarized.
The North Face Kishtwar
It’s important to stay dry in cold weather. The North Face Kishtwar is softshell alpine jacket that does this well, thanks to the high tech Polartec Powershield Pro fabric that is almost as waterproof and a hard shell jacket.
Softshell jackets are great because they’re lightweight and highly breathable.
Gerber Bear Grylls Knife
Multi-tools are great for fixing your tent, camp stove and other stuff but according to experts, a reliable full-tang blade like Gerber’s Bear Grylls Knife is all you need for survival.
It is half serrated and has a stainless steel pommel for pounding and an ergonomic grip with finger guard. The sheath has a sharpening stone, flint and mini waterproof survival guide.
For more, go to National Geographic Adventure
