Survival

The newly launched Lifesaber is a modern and handy example of a hand-crank generator that can also produce clean drinking water and start fires at camp.

You don't really need a shovel until you REALLY need a shovel. DMOS presents a way of having that shovel without dedicating too much space to it. Its near-unbreakable Delta Shovel telescopes, folds and clasps to the vehicle, expanding into a full-size shovel when needed.

Whether you're preparing for zombiegeddon or just preparing your campsite, the Omniblade from the duo at Teryx is sure to come in handy – and make you look pretty badass in the process.

​The slow food movement is all about appreciating the process of cooking, so perhaps we can call this the slow stool movement? This enthusiastic soul yanked down some lumber and gnawed it into shape with his teeth to see if he could build himself a seat without any tools.

Last year, the Cauldryn Fyre made its way to campsites. Not only can this bottle-like camp cooker heat water, it can also boil and purify unclean water. Cauldryn takes another step forward with the Fyre V2, which packs accessories, including a blender, bug zapper and percolator.

The latest member of the oversized multi-tool market, the Combar from Aclim8 debuts as a hatchet-spade that also packs a hammer, folding wood saw and knife - no tiny, ineffectual mini-tools or extraneous bottle openers to see here.

Purisoo combines two popular water filtration concepts into one, creating a water bottle that can draw water, filter it and carry it through the wild. The design keeps microscopic nasties away from your lips and ensures you're only carrying clean water around.

One of the innovative young brands that really impressed during the recent ISPO Munich show, Advenate has several multipurpose tools for backcountry snow sports. The headliner is an avalanche shovel that includes a probe in its handle and a light, compact emergency shelter in its blade.

The latest camping tools help you cook, sleep and relax under the open sky, using technology and design innovation toward enhancing every aspect of the camping experience. And whether you're writing your own holiday wish list or shopping for someone else, each one could make the perfect gift.

Adventure Tape believes duct tape might soon be relinquishing its ultimate fix-all crown. The company's fix-it tape pops out of a small tin to repair broken tent poles, fix leaky hoses, sling up injured arms, lash gear in place, and perform innumerable other impromptu functions and fixes.

Various multi-tools out there have fire-starting capabilities, but not the classic Swiss Army knife. The new Firefly from Tortoise Gear swaps in for the Swiss Army toothpick and works with various traditional implements to spark a fire.

A bright torch and quality multitool are crucial parts of any camping kit. Tennessee-based Pyyros has taken a modular approach to its eponymous multitool, allowing different capabilities​ to be added to the lightweight aluminum body depending on the expedition at hand.