• By Liz Klimas, www.theblaze.com
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• December 16th, 2013

Hunters in the dead of winter might want to put on brown woodsy camouflage, but they’ll need a whole other set for early fall or spring when there’s likely more greenery.

For the hunter who doesn’t have much room in his dresser drawers for each season’s gear, the outdoors store Cabela’s created a temperature-sensitive camo that adjusts colors to the appropriate season.

Cabela’s ColorPhase camo changes its pattern color based on the outdoor temperature.Photo by: Photo credits: Cabela’s

The ColorPhase camo is touted by the store as “the world’s first camouflage clothing to be printed with rapid-change, temperature-activated dye.” When it’s warmer, the pattern will include “vivid greens,” but when the temperature drops below a certain degree, the “greens morph to late-season shades of brown.”

The different colors based on temperature.Photo by: Image source: Cabela’s

Watch Cabelas promo video about the camouflage gear:

Popular Science recently named the camo that “gives hunters chameleon-like powers” as one of its “Best of What’s New 2013.”

(H/T: Gizmodo)

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Here is my first crack at a Video Product Review - The Rothco Medium Transport Pack. Please comment and tell me what you think or how I did.

This MOLLE compatible medium transport pack features 900 denier polyester. Heavy duty zippers and a polyurethane coated lining and pockets for water repellancy. One large main compartment (17" X 8.25" X 4.25") with zippered pouch and mesh pocket. Three additional pockets and storage compartments. (1) 16" X 7" X 3.25" (1) 10" X 6.5" X 2.25" (1) 3.5" X 6.5" X 2.25" Adjustable padded shoulder straps. Padded back with breathable mesh backing. Top and side adjustable web straps. Top carry handle. Hydration bladder compatible.

Purchase here: http://www.amazon.com/Rothco-Black-Medium-Transport-Pack/dp/B002SFQELY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1356373216&sr=8-1&keywords=rothco+backpack Read Article »

When you are out camping you will need to, at some point, cook some food. The kids are hungry and Beef Jerky and Nutri-Grain bars aren't cutting it any more. What to do?

Well, you could cook over the fire. Do you have a grate? Maybe the fire pit where you're camping does, if so, great! But, what if it doesn't? What if you are camping in an area with a camp fire restriction? What if you just want a quick cup of black  tar (ya know - camp coffee)?  "Get to the point" you say....enter the MSR 'Pocket Rocket Stove'.

We have been using this little stove for awhile now and absolutely love it. We usually have this little guy set up on the table to cook a second course, be it beans, rice, or what have you, and of course to heat up that cup of good Ol' Mississippi Mud Water (again....coffee. To much?)

The burner comes packed in a plastic housing with lid, both of which are very durable and very compact. The bottles are small as well, and the actual burner can be used with any bottle of butane gas as long as the threads match up. Very convenient and very useful. A must have for anyone who spends any amount of time camping. The only downside is the price. At around $30-$40 it may be hard to make the initial investment, but let me tell ya, it pays for itself after the first night.

Go ahead and get yours, you won't regret it. These things can be purchased from any outdoor store or online. Click the link to purchase or read others reviews on Amazon.

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For my first product review I would like to fill you in on a little item called the 'Para-cord Bracelet'.

This item is used by the military, campers and outdoor enthusiasts. This nifty little bracelet both looks great and serves a very practical need if ever needed. It's like carrying around a roll of extra line. Every inch of your wrist diameter equals approximately one foot of Para-Cord. This is plenty of cord for survival situations, and since you wear it, you will always have it with you.

I got mine about a month ago and have had it on ever since. It fits great and wears good under long sleeve shirts. (It's like having on one of those 'Live Strong' rubber bracelets. I have also had it on in the shower. It does not shrink or contract when dry or sag when wet. It is a little more pliable when wet though, but that is a given.

Overall, I consider this a great buy and a necessity if you spend any amount of time in the woods hiking or camping. You can get yours on Amazon for around 4 dollars. Follow the link below.

Amazon Para-Cord Bracelet

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