National Geographic releases 'Gear of the Year' list

Posted by Melanie van Zyl on 11 April 2013

National Geographic is a trusted international authority on travel, nature and the outdoors so it’s a great pleasure to check out what they deem the best gear.

The esteemed journal has named approximately 20 or so winners in various categories from tents to cameras to optics saying that

You won’t see a lot of revolutionary ideas (although there are a few), but, rather, a long list of improvements and clever tweaks that make these must-haves smarter, more comfortable, and easier to use”

Although not all the goods are available here in Southern Africa, you’ll certainly spot a few familiar names and do unmentionable things to get your hands on the others.

Read the full National Geographic article here

List of winners

Sunglasses: Smith Optics Approach Sunglasses

Tent: Big Agnes Fishhook UL2 Tent

Sleeping Bag: NEMO Nocturne 15 Sleeping Bag

Action Camera: GoPro Hero3 Black Edition > read Getaway Review here

Tough Camera: Pentax WG-3 Camera

Hoodie: Salence Chord Hoodie

Cooling Shirt: Columbia Omni-Freeze Zero

Trail Runner: Hoka One One Bondi B

Minimal Runner: New Balance Minimus HI-REZ

Casual/Water Shoe: Astral Buoyancy Brewer

Flashlight: LED Lenser F1

Headlamp: Black Diamond ReVolt > read Getaway Review here 

Running Vest/Pack: Ultimate Direction PB Adventure Vest

Water Filter: Vapur Microfilter Water Bottle

Portable Shower: NEMO Helio

Light Shell: Westcomb Crest Windshell

Down Puffy: Patagonia Encapsil Parka

Shirt: Pladra Elli Flannel

Bike-Friendly Pants: Beta Brand Cycling Commuter Pants

Mountain Bike: Specialized S-Works Enduro 29 SE

Cyclocross Bike: Raleigh RX 2.0 Cross

Bike Seat: Fizik Kurve Saddle

Pedals: Cirrus Ti

Rope Bag: Arc’teryx Haku

Duffel Bag: Filson Classic Duffles

Wetsuit: Rip Curl Flash Bomb Plus

Solar Unit: Brunton Ember Solar Battery

HR Watch: MIO Alpha Strapless Heart Monitor

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