Weird and wacky gear spotted at Outdoor Retailer

I spotted an abundance of graphic prints at Outdoor Retailer, but nothing caught my eye as quickly as Field Candy tents (shown above). These funky, A-frame designs (starting at $455) stand out among the crowd. You can even create your own customized text on select designs to make your tent even more creative.


Point65

Easy-to-transport kayaks made a big splash at this year’s show. Point65’s modular kayak designs (styles and prices vary) feature snap-in-place parts that let you build the boat you need. Put it together and enjoy a day on the water; break it apart and easily stow the boat in your car’s trunk for the drive home. (Point65 makes a snap-and-go standup paddleboard, too.)OruKayak

Oru Kayak features several boat designs (starting at $1,275 for the Bay, shown above) that fold down to form a 26-pound box. Unfold, hop in and the waterproof boat is as agile in the water as its competitors. 


YolkPaper

Solar chargers are becoming a must-have item for well-prepared outdoor adventurers. Now you can be prepared to charge your devices on the trail without worrying about adding lots of extra weight to your pack. YOLK Solar Paper is a lightweight, super thin solar charger that has gained the Kickstarter backing of more than 5,000 individuals and raised $830,000.


CoffeeBOXX

Are the Scouters in your troop or crew coffee lovers? Maybe it’s time to upgrade your campout French press routine with a COFFEEBOXX system. This machine ($249.99) brews K-Cups anywhere you can plug it in. (Yep, it comes with a three foot retractable cord.) Although it’s designed for construction worksites, this machine is generating quite a bit of buzz among “glamping” enthusiasts.


HonchoPoncho

Have you ever curled up at an evening campfire with your sleeping bag wrapped around your shoulders? Recreate that snuggly feeling anywhere you wish with the Therm-a-Rest Honcho Poncho ($129.95; available starting January 2016). This blanket-slash-sweater comes with a hood, front pouch and a down-filled quilted design.


GrillBot2You’ve heard of robotic vacuums, right? Well this is a Roomba-inspired cleaner for your home grill. The Grill Bot ($129.95) is a battery-powered, programmable device that uses wire bristles to scrub the leftover gunk from your grill.