The Red Bulletin August 2020 (US)

G U I D E
SUNDAY DRIVES AND PICNICS
YETI HOPPER FLIP 18
Why lug a heavy hardside cooler if you don’t need
to? This soft cooler is spacious enough for a
picnic for four, or up to 20 cans of your favorite
beverage, and its thick, closed-cell foam-rubber
insulation keeps things cold for hours. The
convenient shoulder-carry strap and lighter
weight (just 5.1 lbs empty) make it easy to haul
on foot—perfect for when you need to scramble
over a few dunes or up a grassy hillside to that
secluded lunch spot. $300; yeti.com
FILSON CHELAN SNACK TABLE
Picnics are supposed to be easy and casual, but
have you ever struggled to cut blocks of cheese
on a plate set on a blanket, or set down a drink on
uneven ground, only for it to fall over? Enter the
Chelan snack table. Its 11-inch height is perfect
for stable, ground-level eating and drinking at
the beach or a local park. Sturdy construction
and locking pins prevent wobbles or unexpected
collapse, and the oil-rubbed ash wood is
beautiful and durable. $165; filson.com
ZIPPO RUGGED LANTERN 350A
Stay out late with this compact camping lantern.
The 350-lumen output casts enough light to
read, eat or socialize by, and the lens and
reflector soften it for a warm, even glow. The
rubberized housing is shock-resistant and
waterproof, so it’ll easily survive a tumble off a
table or a sudden downpour. It features four
power levels, including a blinking SOS mode, and
runs between 6.5 to 65 hours (depending on
setting) on four AA batteries. $50; zippo.com
HOUDINI POWER AIR HOODIE
This light, cozy full-zip hoodie has the credentials
to become one of your trusted, versatile pieces
of wardrobe. It’s at home on a chilly morning at
the trailhead, or for post-hike beers on a brewery
patio. It doesn’t just look and feel good: The
Power Air microfiber fleece is Bluesign certified,
made from 54 percent recycled materials and is
designed to shed far less microplastic pollution
than other fleeces. Available in men’s and
women’s styles. $250; houdinisportswear.com
THERM-A-REST UNO CHAIR
You won’t find a more ingenious, space-efficient
folding chair design than the Uno, which unpacks
from a 2-inch-thick, foot-wide disc for easy setup
as a comfy camp chair. The storage disc doubles
as the base, offering stable footing on
all surfaces. With a minimalist design, the chair
can also convert into a small side table. The
durable aluminum frame and reinforced pole
pockets ensure you’ll get years of use. $90;
thermarest.com
FRONTRUNNER EASY-OUT 2M
AWNING
This awning unfolds from a roof-rack mount to
provide a spacious patch of protection from sun
or rain. Aluminum poles provide sturdy support
and adjustable height and angle, while gut ropes
offer stability in windy conditions. At only 28 lbs,
it’s easy to install or remove with the universal
rack mounts, but the rugged, PVC-coated cover
provides all-weather protection if you leave it on
your vehicle. $275; frontrunneroutfitters.com
The Power Air hoodie is made from Bluesigncertified
fleece, made using minimal chemicals.
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