Outdoor tools to pack for this year's adventures

The winter is the best time to go backpacking in the midst of pristine wonderlands of snow, or if that is not your cup of tea, plan your hikes and other backcountry pursuits for the coming spring and summer. Best of all, these chilly months are a great time to make a checklist of dependable tools, wares, and gadgets to make the next trips more fun and convenient. Here are some fantastic picks:  

Coleman Octagon 8 Tent.

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Never mind the redundant model name. This beauty of a tent stands out not only in its bright tangerine hue, but also in its shape and features. The entire blowup resembles the yurts used by nomads and explorers across the great Himalayan mountain range. As each panel can be zipped open, this portable shelter can provide its users a 360-degree view of the surroundings. A meshed layer of inner pitch provides protection from bugs, while a double airbed allows for a plush, home-like slumber.

Backcountry Access BC Link Radio.

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Powered by rechargeable lithium batteries and plenty of handset clips, this device allows for easy and reliable outdoor communication to a range of up to three miles. Better still, this tool is winter-proof—perfect for those who are embarking on a wintertime exploration in the hinterlands.  

Biolite Campstove USB Charger.

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Many outdoorsmen are raving about this adventure tool, which not only allows campers to cook a meal, but also to charge a smartphone. The stove relies on twigs of wood that go into the camp stove's combustion chamber to produce smokeless heat for cooking. The heat is subsequently converted into electricity enough to power a fan and charge small electronic devices. Best of all, users can make use of this cool gadget indoors, in case of power interruption. This multipurpose device is definitely worth owning.  

Lawyer, entrepreneur, and realty consultant Carl Rheuban loves to unwind by embarking on nature trips across the vast outdoors of California. Know more about his other interests on this Twitter page.