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As usual time seems to fly by when you are having fun. Last month the 2005 Shot Show was held in Las Vegas in the US. Once again I could not persuade anyone to take me along in their luggage.

Over the last couple of weeks I have scoured the Shot Show reports on various sites to try and find new products of interest but have not been all that successful, seems 2005 is the year of the upgrade rather than new. The best I could find was a few new models by Gerber, Leatherman (Fuse & Blast) and others but no news on when these models might turn up in Australia. As I predicted previously 1 and 3 watt LED torches, however, are making huge inroads into the market. If you haven't yet taken a look at the ones we have online you should take a moment to do so as the advantages over the tradition incandescent bulb are enormous.

John Monico

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Backpacker Magazine has published their editor choices for the best products of 2005 which includes the MSR Hubba Hubba. Take a look here: Backpacker.com - Editors' Choice 2005.

Meet The new benchmark in lightweight, THREE-season shelter

Photo by Steve Howe

This two-person tent strikes the finest balance we've seen yet between minimizing weight and maximizing space. Thanks to an innovative pole configuration that spreads the walls and lifts the ceiling, its 30-square-foot interior is surprisingly roomy; our 6'6" executive editor didn't touch at either end or bump into his tentmate while sleeping or sitting up. And the story gets better: The Hubba Hubba is freestanding and has two doors-both features a rarity in this weight class. The twin vestibules accommodate packs, boots, and careful cooking, and rain doesn't drip inside the tent when you open the doors. With an all-mesh canopy, its ventilation is excellent; we saw no condensation through New Zealand soakers. You can save another pound by pitching only the rain fly, or a bit less when you pitch rain fly and footprint (sold separately for $35). Caution: Stake the tent in a sheltered site, because it's light on guy outs and stability in strong winds.

Who: Unless you're a tarp, bivvy, or cold-weather fan, you'll love this tent.

How much: RRP AUD$599.00

Weight: 4 lbs. 4 oz. 1.92 Kg's

ETON FR200

We are also now stocking the Grundig FR200 (branded Eton in Aus) a dynamo radio which has been very popular in the US for some time. This is a quality emergency radio in an affordable package.

If the power goes out and batteries aren't available, the FR 200 can function for up to an hour with only one minute of hand cranking. Its built-in generator means that even in the most desperate situations, you'll still have access to local news and information--as well as to news from around the world. The unit's four-band tuning receives AM, FM, SW1 (shortwave 1), and SW2 stations, and an included rechargeable battery pack provides reliable, renewable, internal power for everyday use.

Look under: Radio/Signalling > Self-Powered Radios

Who: Anyone that want to keep informed when the power goes out.

How much: RRP AUD$79.95

Weight: 1.1 lbs 500 grams

The current top 5 best selling products to date are:

1. Pocket Survival Pak

2. MPI All Weather Blanket

3. Mainstay 2400 Rations

4. 2nd Generation Nightstar Torch

5. Survival Tabs

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