Just as they do on land in the Five Boroughs, the FDNY is there, safeguarding all of New York City’s waterways, ready to answer the call from their station in Brooklyn’s Navy Yard. Aiding them in their work is an impressive fleet of patrol and emergency response vehicles, tools, and even Mustang Survival Classic Flotation Bomber Jackets.  

Earlier this year, we were fortunate enough to spend a rainy winter day with them on Marine 6 patrolling the New York Harbor, and to get to know the ships, gear, and great people who keep NYC’s waterways free from harm for all of us. Thank you to the FDNY for having us and for all that you do to help ensure we can continue our urban explorations safely.

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But their hard work has actually paid off now as New Zealand finally begins to peek out from behind the curtains, and the government has just announced that borders will reopen to global traffic starting in May. Travel is expected to boom during the country’s peak tourism season with new visitors and plenty of rescheduled trips from the shutdown. So it’s worth it to consider a visit during other times of year when crowds and costs are lower.

Active Adventures, a guiding service based in Queenstown, runs small group adventures all across both islands of New Zealand.

They’re gearing up for the huge travel wave in September, but they’ll be ready to launch again just as soon as May rolls around so there’s no need to wait and get bogged down in the funnel of visitors.

There’s more to New Zealand than traditional summer trips, especially because the country doesn’t really see crazy temperatures in either direction throughout the seasons. Their winter from May through August still boasts comfortable temperatures in the 50’s and 60’s and reliable sunshine, perfect for long hikes, rides, and paddles in the warmest areas along the coast. If you’re still craving more cold air after the weather changes in the Northern Hemisphere, you can head up closer to the alpine for a second taste of winter.

Trip options range from full-on adventure mode to family-style cruising. Four different trips with starting dates from May to August take you through headlining places like Milford Sound and Aoraki Mt Cook National Park on the South Island or the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in the North, as well as hidden gems in between. Look for “comfort-focused”, “family” or “activity” tags on each option as well as intensity ratings from 1-5 to match whatever you’re needing coming out of your own COVID hideaway.

“To echo our Prime Minister’s words, we’re ready to welcome the world,” says Active Adventures CEO Wendy van Lieshout. “But most importantly, we’re ready to explore and experience the joy of adventure New Zealand has to offer with guests from around the globe.”

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Technology

This revolutionary kit is made from 6061 military-grade aluminum to guarantee durability. Standing at only 6.75 inches tall by 2 inches wide, and weighing a mere 9.9 oz, this is an ideal first aid for backpackers, campers, and survivalists alike. Did we mention it’s also waterproof?

Features of the VSSL First Aid Mini

There are several tins incorporated in the VSSL kit, and each has a wide variety of supplies. The supplies range from antiseptic wipes, antibiotic ointment, large bandages, tweezers, safety pins, emergency whistle, medical gloves, sewing kit, razor blade, burn and pain cream, disposable thermometers, blister pads and so much more. In essence, there are over 40 items available in the kit.

Advantages of the VSSL First Aid Mini

Compact – Keep all your first aid essentials in one ultra-portable kit. The kit is impact resistant. It never compromises on weight, space, or quality.

Durable – The VSSL First Aid Mini is waterproof and indestructible because of the military-grade aluminum. Anything inside the cylinder stays dry and safe, even under the roughest conditions.

Pre-packed – when you get the VSSL First Aid Mini, it comes perfectly organized with expert-curated gear. Saving you essential packing time before any of your future adventures.

VSSL is arguably the best companion for everyone who loves exploring. The First Aid Mini is arranged in such a way you can access everything you need with ease. Why waste your time packing when you can get all your essential gears packed in one kit.

The First Aid Mini MSRP’s at just $70, and for another $30 you can even get their flashlight attachment included. So why waste your time packing, when you can get all your essential first aid supplies neatly packed into one sleek kit. Go get em!

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While it’s no surprise that all of Biolite’s headlamps do a solid job in lighting up scenes of the night, all of us at Vanish are currently marveling over the fresh innovative brilliance of their Light Diffusing Stuffsack.

By pairing any of your traditional headlamps with Biolite’s Light Diffusing Stuffsack, the once ‘one-person headlamp’ suddenly becomes a powerful lantern that diffuses light to brighten up the whole area for many to enjoy.

Why Pick Biolite’s Light Diffusing Stuffsack?

From a powerhouse of a wearable headlamp to a convenient source of light for the whole group, this little stuffsack does an incredible job in expanding the uses of your gear. Not only that, but what’s really striking about it is the innovation in how it diffuses light.

Upon opening the Light Diffusing Stuffsack, you’ll find two little elastic loops. These loops are tactically built for inserting both ends of the straps of your headlamp, so that the lamp then hangs inside and the straps remain out.

Also, keep in mind that the light must remain suspended inside the stuffsack – the higher the light is, the more diffused it gets.

Multiple reasons to pick this Diffusing Stuffsack…

A lantern should be able to diffuse ambient light, but still be easy to carry around and hang anywhere. With this stuffsack, you’ll be able to easily hang a powerful light source from a tree, your car’s side window, the roof of your tent, etc.

What’s also great is that Biolite’s Light Diffusing Stuffsack is so soft that it allows for easy altering to different lighting modes. Simply put, you will never need to loosen the drawstrings to turn it on or off. On top of that, it’s guaranteed by Biolite to last you ages!

The Stuffsack can also store essentials

That’s right – when not in use, this sack can conveniently carry those car keys, power bars, the headlamp’s USB charger, etc. That means, even when it may not be used to diffuse light, it certainly will have another function – perfect for all you backpackers working with limited space!

All in all, Biolite’s Light Diffusing Stuffsack is a magic bag in all it can do to elevate your outdoor excursions. If you act quickly, you’ll get it for a steal HERE at $14.95. Hop on that and instantly become the hero of any night!

Specs

• Materials: Light-diffusing Ripstop Nylon
• Weight: 2g
• Compatibility: almost any headlamp

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To help give back to our forests in these wild times, Hydro Flask will be donating $1 for every Timberline Collection bottle sold on Hydroflask.com through 12/31/20. All proceeds raised will support Sustainable Northwest with the organization’s goal of restoring forest health and reducing wildfire risk to our communities.

Choosing reusable is a move we should always consider when carrying any of our favorite beverages. If you’re in the market for a new, high-performing reusable bottle, and want to make an even deeper impact with your purchase, there’s no better time than now and no better place to look than Hydro Flask’s Limited Edition Timberline Collection. 

Hydro Flask’s Limited Edition Timberline Collection bottles come in four different timber-inspired color waves and two different sizes to choose from. The smaller bottle size is a 21 oz standard mouth that MSRP’s at $42.95 and the larger option is a 32 oz wide mouth that MSRP’s $54.95.

Be sure to snag your Limited Edition Timberline Collection bottle by 12/31/20 and, in doing so, you’ll be helping our friends at Hydro Flask ensure our forests are healthy for all the adventures that lie ahead!

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The updated Roxor’s appeal goes beyond its styling. Mahindra’s wee four-wheel-drive utility vehicle benefits from improved off-road performance, thanks to shorter new 5.38:1 axle ratios that replace the prior model’s 3.73:1 gears. With the 62-hp turbodiesel 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine’s mighty 144 lb-ft of torque available from as low as 1,400 rpm working in tandem with the standard five-speed manual or available six-speed automatic transmission and two-speed transfer case (and 9 inches of ground clearance) the Roxor is a proper rock-crawler.

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