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Columbia River Van Hoy Snap Lock 2 Knife

James Kelly — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:16:13 +0000

Whether you just need a good pocket knife for hiking or a last line of protection from zombies, this Columbia River Van Hoy Snap Lock 2 Knife will get the job done. Based on Ed Van Hoy’s multiple award winning design, the Snap Lock 2 is a more compact version for easier pocket carrying. Made [...]

True Utility LED TrueLite FlashStash Review

James Kelly — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:52:49 +0000

Here at GeekAlerts we love gadgets that are well designed, functional, and are a good value. We’ve shown you plenty of them and we will continue to do so with the True Utility LED TrueLite FlashStash. We’ve shown you some cool True Utility products in the past and this week we are reviewing the LED [...]

Hideaway Guest Bed

Patra Beaulieu — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 12:35:19 +0000

Did an army of guests just invite themselves over to stay at your place for the holidays? Where are they all going to sleep? Once every bed, sofa bed, couch and camping mattress is claimed, you still might need to resort to the Hideaway Guest Bed. This isn’t your average guest bed either; this baby is ultra-thin and even comes with [...]

Gerber Apocalypse Kit

Marty Shaw — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:26:27 +0000

The Apocalypse is coming (one of these days). The dead might dig their way out of graves in search of fresh brains, aliens from another world could decide to take over, or it could rain carnivorous man-eating frogs seeking payback for all the frog legs mankind has consumed. The Gerber Apocalypse Kit will make sure [...]

S’mores Kit

Hazel Chua — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 02:38:11 +0000

You can roast s’mores from scratch by buying your ingredients separately and holding them over the fire by the S’more to Love S’More Maker, or you can just get one of these S’mores Kits and have everything you need to have a grand old time around the campfire literally at your fingertips. Back when I [...]

Energizer Solar 9 LED Lantern

Conner Flynn — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:56:39 +0000

If you happen to be planning a camping trip, you will want a good quality lantern to take with you. The Energizer Solar 9 LED Lantern should be one of your top choices. It will charge even in low light, which is great for early morning, late afternoon and overcast days. It also features dual [...]

Reel Roaster Marshmallow and Hot Dog Skewer

Hazel Chua — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 02:46:52 +0000

In the mood to roast some marshmallows? Want to skew some hot dogs? If you want to do either but don’t want to do it the traditional way with sticks, then you might want to check out the Reel Roaster Marshmallow and Hot Dog Skewer that can do exactly just that. The Reel Roaster Marshmallow [...]

Pack-Away Kettle

Hazel Chua — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:55:34 +0000

I helped my nephew pack for his first ever camping trip with his scouting buddies, and boy was it an exhausting chore. His mother wanted to let him bring this and that and so on, that by the time we were done, we had three huge bags and backpacks packed in front of us. However, [...]

Sierra Trading Post Coupon Codes & Free Shipping

GeekAlerts.com — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 04:04:59 +0000

Current Sierra Trading Post Coupons If you need a Sierra Trading Post coupon or free shipping deal, take a look at our collection of Sierra Trading Post Coupon Codes. We continually update that page so you have the latest Sierra Trading Post Coupon Codes available, allowing you to save on outdoor clothing, hiking boots, camping [...]

Gerber Crucial Multitool

James Kelly — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 04:02:23 +0000

Having a good multitool is essential for the hiker, camper and weekend warrior, but weight is also an issue. The Gerber Crucial Multitool has six of the most essential tools and weighs only 142 grams. When it is closed, it’s only about 9cm long so it’s perfect for your pocket or small pack. If you [...]

Mystical Fire Color Packs

James Kelly — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:04:24 +0000

Here at GeekAlerts, we love a variety of geeky stuff. LEGOs, Star Trek and Star Wars are some of our favorites, but we also like outdoor survival stuff like: SurvivalStraps, Bear Grylls Survival Kit, and the Zippo Emergency Fire Starter. We think the Mystical Fire Color Packs fall somewhere in between since they can be [...]

Aquapod Bottle Launcher

Hazel Chua — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:53:31 +0000

Things can get pretty boring in the park with your kite and plain old water gun. Of course, you can always spice things up by getting the Xploderz XBlaster 200 or driving the Remote Control Car with Water Gun around and having it chase your kids or wee puppy. To really make your time out at [...]

Night Magic Boomerang

Hazel Chua — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 23:11:51 +0000

When I was much younger, I would go on camping trips with cousins and friends during the weekends. After roasting marshmallows and telling stories while we were gathered around the campfire, a lot of us would turn in for the night because of the lack of things to do. With the Night Magic Boomerang, you [...]

Swedish FireSteel

James Kelly — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 03:49:40 +0000

How many times have you wished you had an easy way to start a fire? Ok for many of us probably none, but for the camper, hiker or outdoorsman, too many to keep track of. That’s where Swedish FireSteel comes in handy. It allows for quick and easy fire starting from the sparks it creates [...]

Cabelas Coupons, Promo Codes & Free Shipping

GeekAlerts.com — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 08:05:02 +0000

Current Cabelas Coupons Most people don’t associate geeks with sports like football or basketball, but that doesn’t mean we don’t like any sports. In fact, outdoor sports including camping, hiking, climbing, boating, hunting, and fishing are really popular with many of this. When you want to buy outdoor clothing and sports equipment, Cabelas Promo Codes [...]

Aerobed PakMat

Hazel Chua — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:21:29 +0000

Today is the Fourth of July! The season of camping out and greeting Independence Day with a bang is here at last! If you’re like me, then you like to travel, camp, and sleep in comfort and style. If the plushy mattress of the Gelert Sleeping Pod doesn’t appeal so much to you, then maybe [...]

Bikamper Tent

James Kelly — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 19:18:33 +0000

With gas prices through the roof and the economy struggling, many people are looking for alternative ways to vacation and get a break from work this summer. One great way is to go hiking or biking on a weekend trip. The Bikamper Tent fits nicely on your bike and protects both you and the bike [...]

Gelert Sleeping Pod

Hazel Chua — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:35:18 +0000

‘Tis the season to go camping! Bond over the campfire with your dad and listen to all the stories he has to tell about when he grew up over the Father’s day weekend. Cap of the entire night with a good night’s sleep by ditching those small and tight sleeping bags and get one of [...]

Cthulhu Weenie Roaster

Hazel Chua — Thu, 19 May 2011 16:23:12 +0000

Overnight bags, check. Sleeping bags, check. VW Camper Van Tent, check. Now all you need is the Cthulhu Weenie Roaster for those late night cookouts and early morning sausages, and you’ll be all set for your camping or fishing trip. To make things even more fun, heck, you can even bring along the S’More To [...]

VW Camper Van Tent

Hazel Chua — Mon, 16 May 2011 19:53:03 +0000

Planning to go camping any time soon? If you’re going with some other people, then obviously the all-in-one JakPak can’t cut it. But there’s no need to rough it out and sleep side-by-side and stuck to one another like sardines, not when you’ve got the VW Camper Van Tent. The exterior of the tent replicates the [...]

Zippo Emergency Fire Starter Kit

Hazel Chua — Wed, 11 May 2011 18:06:22 +0000

Do you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to get a fire started quickly? We don’t mean would-be arsons but other individuals who may be out on some camping trip or expedition in the great outdoors. For that, all you need is the Zippo Emergency Fire Starter Kit. Of course, you might decide [...]

JakPak All-in-one Jacket, Tent and Sleeping Bag

Marty Shaw — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 04:38:05 +0000

Camping is tons of fun, but not when you have to lug around tons of gear. The JakPak lets you tame the outdoors by stylishly preparing you for anything Mother Nature might throw your way. It is the world’s first all-in-one waterproof jacket, tent and sleeping bag. The JakPak provides the outdoor-enthusiast with a jacket, [...]

4-in-1 Portable GPS Location Finder

Robert Birming — Tue, 26 May 2009 15:08:05 +0000

This handy little device comes with four different GPS functions for the price of one: a GPS receiver, a location finder, a data logger and a photo tagger. Before you leave your car, just press the button for two seconds to save the location’s coordinates. You can now enjoy the game without worrying about remembering [...]

Hand-Crank/Solar LED Lantern with Mobile Charger

Robert Birming — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:22:14 +0000

This new eco-friendly LED lantern can be charged either by using the good old hand-crank technique or by the energy from the sun. The lamp is also equipped with a mobile charger. Features: Six high brightness LED lights with life more than 10,000 hours 3 LEDs / 6 LEDs mode Efficient Polysilicon Solar Panel Useful [...]