Energizer will debut a portable AA and AAA solar charger at CES. (GoodCleanTech)

Energizer® Solar Charger
If you are still using alkaline batteries in your outdoor gadgets, Energizer has a new product that should help you make the switch to rechargeables. GoodCleanTech offered a sneak peak of this new battery charger that Energizer will debut at CES in January. It can charge AA and AAA size NiMH rechargeable batteries via AC power, or its integrated solar panel. The charger also has an integrated USB port, for charging products with internal batteries.

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Renting is a great way to tryout camping before you buy

There is a relatively new way to get into camping without spending a fortune on gear – rent it, instead. A few companies, like new sponsor Lowergear.com, can provide everything from the tent to a camp stove. Renting gear is their business, so the process is pretty simple. Just select the gear you need, choose a time-period for the rental, and tell them where to send it.

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No, this is not Jeffrey Pine, but it is as close as I could get without violating copywrite laws

Recently the Ansel Adams Gallery announced the introduction of a series of “Archival Replicas” in sizes ranging from 7×9 to 30×38 inches. Until now, Ansel Adams photographs were only available as original prints, 8×10 inch Yosemite Special Edition photographs, or fine art posters. New advances in image reproduction technology has allowed the Gallery to accurately reproduce the neutral black and white images to their exacting standards, at a reasonable price point for the average enthusiast.

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Joshua over at BoyandGirlScouts.com nearly caused me to spit coffee all over my keyboard at work yesterday morning, when he posted about the Wenger® Giant Knife. And yes, that is its actual name.

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Decending the gorge to the Arroyo Seco River, along the Santa Lucia Trail

I was happy to recently partner with a great company in Saratoga Springs, NY called Upside Over that shares a lot of same goals and values I do, here at CampingBlogger. The company focuses on inspiring families to get their kids involved in outdoor adventures, with top quality gear targeted at the 0 to 12 year old age group. Can’t find a harness for your little rock climber at the local outdoor store? Upside Over has you covered. Along with helmets, shoes and chalk bags – all designed specifically for kids.

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