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SLC-NYC Traveling lighter and faster...for a fast moving times or--- maybe to hurry up and get in line - needs durable gear and accessories for any journey-no matter where the destination. Liquid containers/cups have been around for years (and years) -yet manufacturers still manage to innovate the designs-impressively. Some Highlights: VERY acclaimed for its rice cookers -ZOJIRUSHI Corporation, a Japanese company-wowed us with these vacuum insulated beverage bottle/containers-with a very unique patented flip open lid with safety lock- covers the mouth area to maintain cleanliness...pictured above-Travel Mugs 16oz-with   SlickSteel™ finish-non-stick coating 18/8 stainless steel  12, 16, 20 oz sizes Stainless Mugs -stoppers disassemble for easy cleaning-have flip-open lid with safety lock, easy clean non-stick interior...  ZOJIRUSHI  Stainless Steel Food Jars-vacuum insulated mugs...pre-chill or heat with water or ice...SlickSteel™ finish-n...

PART 2 Campers with limited provisions or all the space -ever -all NEED c lean-safe drinking water   ... and several sized portable purifying systems-are on the market, affordably...taking the guess work out of should we, or shouldn't... LifeStraw® filters started out offering an ultralight, backpack friendly straw water filter for easy safe drinking on the go, anywhere...and now has a high volume MISSION purifier with advanced ultra filtration membrane w/ a 0.02 micron pore size removing virtually all virus, bacteria and protozoa---filters up to 4750 gallons of water-as pictured above...every purchase ensures a child in Africa is provided with safe drinking water for a year. WIN WIN. LIFESTRAW Mission  $199.95 hangs from a tree...or wherever---roll-top dry bag has shoulder strap for ez carry and has fill marker windows to see water level ZEROWATER is sold in loads of mass merch places-including Target, Walmart---makes water pitches and these handy po...

Part One NYC/SLC "Camping" to retired couples we know-means taking their RVs and parking them at some electrified site with plumbing facilities.  For others...it's driving the family/friends oversized vehicle- parking   somewhere else -like  a well attended park site---or uneven more well attended parking lot-before the BIG GAME---while camping for pals we hike with-constitutes trekking off the grid -and pitching a tent in the wilderness without other humans for miles. A common thread- for sure -is the need to eat/drink - and practical gear to make/take some of the tastiest tastes and liquids- portable-y available. Because no matter the definition of camping -as glamping or roughing it for hours or days---cooking up some eats-and quenching thirsts requires durable functional stuff that can be hauled around. For drinks-hot and cold...double walled, vacuum-insulated bottles and containers- keeps beverages and food at proper temps for hours. FIFTYFifty 40 oz...

NYC We can count on the fathers in our hiking group to carry all the survival stuff-maybe hard-wired into their DNA. FOR the can count on Dad-encourage his instinctual abilities to pack the essentials: Pictured--- Medium DRY DUFF EL FILSON -this American brand makes beloved outdoor attire and luggage from rugged Tin cloth and canvas...and now waterproof DRY DUFFEL (medium sized $160) and DRY DUFFEL BACKPACK $140 -from tough vinyl coated material...with webbing handles, waterproof zipper closures, radio frequency welded seams, adjustable buckle straps...great for hauling gear on watery outings. Available now-not pictured-rolltop duffel with hook+loop tab secure contents from the elements love these-webbed is quick drying too. DRY DUFFEL BACKPACK $140 right. Middle DRY DAY Backpack $125.on left- DRY BAG -comes in small $35-roll top buckle handle, welded seams, oval base keeps bag upright while stuffing up Go To Work Dad -Urban Commuter Who Bikes or Hikes...