FOR THE SURVIVALIST
Wasatch Outdoors Survival Laces take “Be Prepared” to the next level. Pop off the metal aglet at the end of the paracord lace, and find a 4-inch strand of waterproof tinder and 1 inch of ferrocerium rod for starting fires in an emergency. Plus, the laces have a fishing line tucked inside. $15; wasatchoutdoors.com
FOR THE NIGHT OWL
The Goal Zero Lighthouse Mini is a smaller version of the larger, well-respected Lighthouse camp lantern. Just like its big brother, the Mini touts 210 lumens of brightness and doubles as a battery pack for charging your phone or gadgets with a handy USB port. Now night owls can light their campsites for up to 500 hours (Wow!) with a lightweight lantern weighing a mere 8 ounces. $59.99; goalzero.com
FOR THE WELL-DRESSED
The low-cut Oboz Teewinot hiker seamlessly takes you from the trail to a casual night out — and in style. The suede upper and grippy rubber treads bring comfort and surprising durability to this shoe. Plus, you can feel good about your purchase: The company plants a tree for every pair sold. $100; obozfootwear.com
FOR THE COMFORT CAMPER
Billed as a campsite’s “screened-in porch,” the NEMO Bugout Tarp creates a 9-by-9-foot patch of shade, rain cover and (best of all) insect protection for buggy evenings. Use two hiking poles and a pair of trees to lift the tarp, which fits a small group beneath the polyester rip-stop canopy. A see-through mesh enclosure provides enough room for about four people or your average picnic table. $199.95; nemoequipment.com
FOR THE SNACK KING
Hungry for a new take on trail snacks? Try a Chapul bar. In flavors like “Chaco,” “Thai,” “Matcha” and more, these energy bars are made with cricket flour. (Yep, you read that right.) Chapul grinds dehydrated crickets into a powder with plenty of protein to keep you moving. We’ve tested the bars, and Chaco (with chocolate and peanut butter) is our favorite! $34 for box of 12 bars; chapul.com
FOR THE GADGET GUY (OR GAL)
Move over, Apple Watch: the Garmin vivoactive watch looks great at the office and during a run. Count your daily steps, track your workouts and more. The sleek design offers GPS technology and smart notifications when your Bluetooth-enabled device is nearby, which means you can glance at a text while swimming laps. (That’s right — it’s waterproof, too.) The battery should last up to three weeks between charging and up to 10 hours when using GPS. $249.99; garmin.com
FOR THE TREKKER
Got a long overnight hike on the horizon? Then it’s time to invest in a pack that can keep you comfortable no matter how much you carry. The JanSport Klamath offers a specialized GridFit system that lets you carefully adjust the pack’s weight to your back. The world-famous brand turned to Philmont Scout Ranch’s expert rangers to test this line of packs, so you can rest assured that it will meet your Scouting needs. Sizes: 55-, 65- and 75-liter capacity. Starting at $155; toothoftimetraders.com
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