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UCO Goes ECO with New Mess Kits
The Seattle-based brand expands its popular mess ware lineup with kits made from recycled plastic.
UCO has been crafting quality outdoor gear since 1971. In 2019, the brand debuted UCO Ware, a line of mess kits and utensils for the modern explorer. In their continuing commitment to embrace more sustainable practices and materials, they will debut their all-new ECO 5-Piece Mess Kit–made from post-consumer and post-industrial plastic waste–at Big Gear Show and Outdoor Retailer Summer Market.
The all-new ECO 5-Piece Mess Kit is made from Recover Recycled™ Polypropylene. Like UCO’s prior mess kit designs, it features a sealed locking lid, matching spoon and bowl radius, the clever 4-in-1 ECO Switch Spork Utensil Set, and a versatile shock cord tether. Unlike prior mess kits, the ECO 5-Piece Mess Kit features a locking tab on either end to keep the contents secure. A great option for picnics, car camping, RVs, or even packing lunch for work or school, the kits are also microwave and dishwasher safe. The ECO 5-Piece Mess Kit will be available in September with an MSRP of $29.99.
“Every year, countless tons of plastic that should be recycled ends up making its way into landfills or, worst of all, entering the environment polluting it for centuries to come,” says Craig Frazee, Design Engineer for UCO. “Continuing our commitment to seeking sustainable solutions, UCO’s new ECO option gives reclaimed and recycled polypropylene a second life by transforming post-consumer and post-industrial plastic waste into FDA-Food Safe UCO Ware.”
UCO Stays Lit with New Lighter/Flashlight Hybrid and Group-Sized Portable Grill & Firepit
UCO has been making quality camp lighting products for 50 years. Ever since the introduction of their legendary Original Candle Lantern, which is still in line today, they have continued to offer quality products in the categories of fire starting, LED lanterns, headlamps, portable fire pits, and more. This year, UCO is proud to unveil two new products that expand on that legacy: the Arc Lighter & Flashlight and the Flatpack Large Portable Grill & Firepit.
“The UCO legacy is that of warmth and light, so these are natural additions to our line, and they satisfy people’s needs from the backyard to the trailhead and beyond,” says Drew Keegan, President of Industrial Revolution. “Being compact and multifunctional are key design attributes for UCO, and these both shine in that regard.”
A clever 2-in-1 camp gadget, the Arc Lighter & Flashlight is a dimmable, rechargeable 100 lumen LED flashlight which can also flip open to reveal a dual-arc plasma lighter that burns at 1400 degrees for fast, windproof lighting. The same button operates the flashlight and the lighter. The Arc recharges with an included mini-USB cord. Available in September, the Arc Lighter & Flashlight with an MSRP of $19.99.
New to UCO’s bestselling Flatpack lineup, the Flatpack Large Portable Grill & Firepit is ideal for feeding a crowd or enjoying a low-impact fire. It folds flat for easy storage/transport and only takes 30 seconds to set up. Boasting a full 320 square inches of cooking surface, the Flatpack Large Grill & Firepit is the largest grill UCO has ever made and easily holds standard cord-cut firewood up to 18 inches long, allowing for a proper fire. Featuring a two-piece removable grill grate, campers can tend to the coals on one side while continuing to cook on the other – or remove both grates completely to enjoy a full-sized, low-impact firepit. Made from durable, rust- and corrosion-resistant stainless steel, the Flatpack Large folds down to less than 2 inches thick and stows away in the included carrying case. Available starting in September with an MSRP of $99.99.
Morakniv Introduces Survival Kit Accessory for Garberg and Kansbol Knives
New knife attachment features essentials for bushcraft and survival.
Morakniv®, creator of quality Swedish knives since 1891, is proud to debut their latest accessory, made for two of their most popular knives. The all-new Survival Kit, featuring a fire striking rod and a diamond sharpener strip, is designed to pair with the Garberg and Kansbol knives. Customers can purchase the kit together with a Garberg or Kansbol, or the kit can be purchased separately.
The Survival Kit for Garberg and Kansbol has everything a real bushcraft enthusiast needs, optimized and ready for sudden challenges. Compatible with the Garberg or Kansbol, the Survival Kit easily attaches to the sheath. The integrated fire starter comes with a lanyard, and the integrated diamond sharpener is always ready to resharpen the blade after heavy usage. The Survival Kit is available now; it is sold separately for $29.99 and is also available to purchase with the Garberg (Garberg Survival (S), $109.99 and Garberg Survival Blackblade (C), $119.99) or the Kansbol (Kansbol Survival Green (S) and Kansbol Survival Orange (S), $69.99).
“Morakniv has a legacy of creating knives to help bushcrafters, adventurers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all types to thrive in the elements,” says Chris Clark, VP of Sales for Industrial Revolution, Morakniv’s North American distributor. “The new Survival Kit pairs seamlessly with two of Morakniv’s most popular knife models, the Garberg and the Kansbol, to provide users with necessary tools for surviving in the wild.”
Esbit 1100ml Solid Fuel Stove & Cookset
With the introduction of our largest, 27g fuel tabs, the new Esbit 1100mI Solid Fuel Stove and Cookset was only logical. Weighing in at just 180g (pot, stove, and fuel), this featherweight system is ultra-compact too. The graduated pot easily fits the stove, with plenty of room for utensils, extra fuel, and more. For two people traveling light with boil-only needs, this cookset is hard to beat.
- 1.1 L capacity is suitable for 1-2 people
- Ultralight yet tough, hard-anodized aluminum
- Folding, stainless-steel pot handles
- Graduated cookpot (oz. and ml)
- Stove works with (1) 27g tab or (2) 14g tabs
- Includes: Lid, pot, stove, and mesh carry bag
Esbit Solid Fuel
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