Camping Equipment Reviews

Camping gear reviews and commentary on today's latest and greatest camping gear!

Monday, July 27, 2009

Thinksport Bottles



I'll admit. I drink a lot of water. Did you know that you're supposed to get 8 - 8 oz. glasses of water a day? I'm not exactly sure what happens if you don't, but it probably has something to do with proper bladder function. Or perhaps you turn into a raisin. But let's face it, with all the sweet, sugary drinks out there, plain water is kind of...plain. In my amped up, thrill-driven, kinetic life, good ol' H2O just won't fly. So I have developed an affinity for the new flavored waters. I'll try any of the new flavors -- berry, kiwi, watermelon, even pineapple.

So when I heard about some new flavors coming out I was stoked. However, I had to admit I never heard of these new flavors -- with names like BPA, Phthalates, Cadmium, PVC, and Lead. These didn't sound too appetizing. So I got on a little thing we call the Internet and did me some searching around. Turns out these aren't flavors at all! These are just some wonderful added ingredients that come with drinking bottled water that comes in polycarbonate-based bottles. And it turns out they're not too good for you. Well, unless you like irreversible neurological damage, birth defects, cancer, or pulmonary emphysema. I'm trying to avoid these things myself.

So imagine my delight when I chanced into finding these cool Thinksport Bottles. They are free of all the aforementioned nasties and are instead made from stainless steel. Nothing wrong with stainless steel as far as I know. If it's good enough for surgeons it's good enough for me. The Thinksport bottles are double walled and vacuum sealed to keep your liquids (read: flavored water) cold or hot without sweating. (Never let your bottle sweat.) AND it comes with a drinking spout and internal screen to hold in ice or tea leaves while drinking. So kind of those folks to think of that.

Friday, July 3, 2009

Red Ledge Acadia Rainsuit for Kids



Congratulations, Timmy Johnson!

You have been selected as a George Washington Elementary Crossing Guard! You will be given an official orange vest and large ” School” flag to be used in the process of performing your duties.

Duties include securely escorting other children to George Washington Elementary. You will have to purchase an official Red Ledge Acadia Rainsuit for use during inclement weather. (Inclement weather means when it’s raining or snowing.)

If you continue in this position until the end of the year, you are eligible to win a trip to our National office in Washington DC! Here you will join with other Crossing Guards to view all the wonderful monuments and sites that the Capitol City has to offer. And just think, you’ll get to hold this over your brother for your entire life!

Congratulations, Timmy, on being awarded this prestigious position. We hope you’ll do your best.

See you in Washington!

Sincerely,

Mr. Donald Smith
National School Crossing Guard Foundation (NSCGF)