Came across this really funny clip on youtube, just had to laugh at this one..

Funny Camping Trailer Accident – Awesome video clips here
Funny Camping Trailer Accident – Awesome video clips here

Follow this diagram, and you will never end up getting your Engel cords in a mix again.

New versatile gas operated Pizza Oven by Gasmate.

Quick and easy to use can cook up to 3 pizzas at a time. Bread also dead easy to bake up.

Smoking food is also an option with wood chip smoker box.

Available in two finishes namely Stainless Steel or Vitreous Enamel.

Electronic ignition puts out 22MJ/h and is pretty compact and portable.

• Quick and easy to use
• Available in either Stainless Steel or Vitreous Enamel finish
• Cooks up to 3 pizzas at a time
• Use to cook a variety of foods including bread
• Vitreous enamel finish throughout
• 22MJ/h stainless steel burner
• Viewing window with temperature gauge
• Cool touch handle
• Wood chip smoker box included
• Electronic ignition
• Includes food safe ceramic stone
• Optional stand available or use on a BBQ benchtop
• All models are certified for Natural Gas Conversion

Review of SOTA – Canberra 2009 Outdoor Show.

Well being 2 year gap from my last visit. Weather was fantastic for Canberra this time of the year. Fresh mornings and bright sunny days.

The usual suspects were there with prominent stands being Oztrail, DMH, Primus, Black wolf, Sea to Summit, Clipper and with performance brands such as Mont, Vaude, Petzl, MSR, One Planet etc present.

Tent display area was pretty good, with over 80m tents around 150 tents on display. Good presence of kayak manufacturers and wholesalers sowing there wears.

Sentiment was that numbers were down, both in show buyers and general annual trade. However all seemed to be quietly confident the although not recession proof, may come out of this downturn faster than most industries with dollar strengthening and people increasing spending on outdoor activities rather than travel overseas.

A selection on new gadgets and products released, which really only come to market around August /September 2009. Will try gibe you update on when theses actually come to market.

Canvas and colours seem to be the theme, with all manufacturers increasing presence in canvas products and brighten up colour ranges in most gear. Eco green and rust orange seem to have their colour presence throughout.

Innovation is still very slow in the outdoor space of ours, with no real standout “Wow” concept or product.

In conclusion, pretty good show, some really good gear coming out and should make for an interesting new summer season 2009-2010.

Get a load on this new shoe, Fivefinger !

What the hell arr those I asked, looking at the most bizarre looking shoes I had ever seen. The sales rep replied, Fivefingers pal!

Get a load on this new shoe, by Fivefinger.

New Fivefingers with Vibram sole is now new look at the way wear footwear.

Designed to walk, run, outdoors and wet…barefoot. Fivefingers is the first performance footwear that does not alter your foots natural movement and allows for benefits off going barefoot.

Applications are endless, like running, Gym, Yoga, Rock-climbing, rock hopping, Pilates, kayaking, martial arts, windsurfing, beachwear….The list is endless.

Vibram sole allows for super comfort and gecko like grip on all surfaces.

Scaring looks feet thou…

Due for release late 2009, Coleman have released New 2 Pole and 4 Pole Hybrid Sun Shades to Australian Market.

2 Pole Hybrid Sun Shade: RRP $99.99

• 90″ center height
• 10′ x 10′ footprint
• A versatile option for outdoor shade
• Lightweight and easy to assemble
• Shade for picnics, camping excursions
• Angle one side down to create wind block or privacy shade
• UVGuard™ offers an Ultraviolet Protection Factor of 50+
• Packs lighter and smaller than instant shelters

• Arch design makes this shelter spacious and airy
• Patent pending design
• CPAI-84 compliant
• Guy lines, stakes, and storage bag included
• Two shock-corded steel poles
• Limited 1 year warranty
• Polyester taffeta 185T 75D material

4 Pole Hybrid Sun Shade:  RRP $129.99

• 14′ x 12′ footprint
• 90″ center height
• UVGuard™ offers an Ultraviolet Protection Factor of 50+
• A versatile option for outdoor shade
• Four shock-corded steel poles
• Lightweight and easy to assemble
• Shade for picnics, camping excursions
• Angle one side down to create wind block or privacy shade

• Packs lighter and smaller than instant shelters
• Guy lines, stakes, and storage bag included
• Patent pending design
• CPAI-84 compliant
• Four shock-corded steel poles
• Limited 1 year warranty
• polyester taffeta 185T 75D material

For all you Outdoor travellers that venture way into the Outback, may want to check out Bob Cooper Outback Survial courses.

His bushcraft skills have been developed over more than 25 years of experience. These include living with traditional Aboriginal people in our Western Desert, instructing with Special Forces Units, lecturing with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Service on desert survival in the Mexican Desert, delivering Wilderness lessons in the UK and learning bushcraft skills from the Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert in Botswana.

Bob Cooper has a long term commitment to protect and enhance the enjoyment of people venturing into the Australian outback environment, and for this in 1996 his “Outback Safety and Survival Course” won the prestigious award for “Excellence in Safety Training” from the Safety Institute of Australian – WA. This was the beginning of the Mk III Mini Survival Kit commercial production.

Now based in Perth, Western Australia, Bob conducts a variety of bushcraft related courses.

New Release for Australian Market for 2009/2010 in the New Coleman Family Size Rechargeable LED Lantern.

Product Specifications

• LED: Cree XLamp® XR-E
• Lumens: 145 Lumens on high
• Run time: 10 hours on low, 5 hours on high
• Operates: 12V and 120V adapaters that store in base, included

• 145 lumens on high
• Battery lantern runs 10 hours on low, five hours on high
• Emergency ON is enabled while charging and switch is set to the high or low position
• Emergency ON operation: Lights automatically during a power failure
• LEDs run cool, keeps lantern cool to the touch
• Long lasting Cree® Xlamp® XR-E LED bulb
• Rechargeable: 120v AC adapter for home charging at home is stored in base
• Rechargeable: 12v power adapter for portable charging is stored in base

• Tough, durable chrome-plated rhino guard
• Weather resistant, withstands the elements
• 5 year warranty
• LED: Cree XLamp® XR-E
• Lumens: 145 Lumens on high
• Run time: 10 hours on low, 5 hours on high
• Operates: 12V and 120V adapaters that store in base, included

With the downturn in the world economy, some good news on the horizon, with growth in the Outdoor industry in some areas, as people venture into the Outdoors.

Last year, Hyundai Department Store’s sales for “outdoor activity” products increased 11.7 percent from 2007. This year, the company has seen a 15.2-percent rise compared to the same period last year. The company plans to launch two new outdoor products stores during the latter half of this year.

“Even during the global economic crisis, products for camping and fishing are in high demand,” said Lee Dal-ho, the company’s outdoor products buyer.

Lotte Department Store’s outdoor product sales from January to March this year rose 26.1 percent on-year, while in 2008 their outdoor product sales rose 18.7 percent.

Outdoor clothing and bicycles sales seem to be heading up the growth, but with the state of the world economy, we will take anything.

Great to hear some positive business news around…