11 InsideOutdoor | SPRING/SUMMER 2024 Bear Valley Tactical The multi-faceted BV-Tac 8 survival tool combines eight functions for emergency and tactical response within a single, carry-able product. Made in the USA, the unit is constructed of S7 tool steel that is heat-treated and tempered for increased strength, plus Cerakote coated for dust, abrasion and heat resistance. BV-Tac 8 and its attachments replace eight different tools that might be used by hunters, adventurers, off-road enthusiasts and first responders. These include a hydrant wrench, spanner wrench, hammer, axe blade, pry bar, 7/16” wrench, 5/16” wrench and gas turnoff, with a paracord handle. Therm-a-Rest Designed to be the most comfortable backpacking sleeping pad ever created, the new NeoLoft offers car camping comfort with backpacking specs. The pad features a lightweight and warmth-efficient internal structure, a luxurious comfort-driven 3D profile, and a silkysoft stretch knit surface. With an R-value of 4.7, it weighs just 25 ounces (regular size) and has a pack size not much larger than a 1L water bottle. Climbing Technology The IRIS harness for women offers an adjustable, technical harness with three buckles, designed for mountain, big wall, ice and mixed-route climbing. IRIS’ seamless belay loop supports load distribution, while its light, elastic, leg loop is one-hand adjustable to keep it close to the body. Weighing 325 g (size M), it also includes reinforced tying-in points, a wear-and-tear indicator, two large, rigid front gear loops and two rear accessory loops. Plus, its flexible structure makes it easy to pack. Nocs Provisions Available with 8X and 10X magnification, these waterproof, field tube monoculars provide portable, enhanced optics for virtually any activity. Made with a waterproof housing and advanced optics, its fog-proof design includes nitrogen-filled internal chambers, a focus wheel for one-handed adjustments and no-slip grip. Plus, it’s multi-coated, Bak4 prism lenses are part of a sevenpiece, five-group optical system. The Field Tube also is compatible with the Inspector Microscope attachment (4X multiplier lens with focal length inverter) and the Photo Rig Smartphone Adapter (capturing stills and video through Nocs’ optics). SRP is $125. Edelrid With the Birdlime 1R, Edelrid presents the first synthetic climbing rope with a renewable material content of more than 40%. Thanks to the use of a bio-based polyamide, which is partly made from the oil of the castor plant, significantly reducing the use of fossil resources typically required to build a high-performance climbing rope.
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