THE MINIMAL GEAR. Nice Time Ask the Mountain Gallery , minimalist gear , cool stuff.
While heavy, rugged gear with a strong presence is certainly cool, many campers end up going with "light and small is right. Being able to go light with little luggage lowers the barriers to outdoor activities by a notch or two. Thus, we headed for "Nice Time Mountain Gallery" in Hatagaya, where a carefully selected lineup of gear is on display. There, we asked about the best minimalist gear.
PROFILE
Mr. Ishii, the selector for this issue, is an outdoorsman who enjoys bikepacking and UL hiking, in addition to 15 years of camping experience. . He is a wunderkind who has done many rounds of gear selection.
MONORAL
Mono wire frame lights
Ultra-lightweight , ultra-compact, long-selling fire pit.
When it first appeared on the market, everyone was surprised and asked, "A fire pit made of cloth, is that okay?" When it first appeared, the wire frame of "Mono" surprised everyone with its lightweight version. Here is its lightweight version. The storage size has been reduced to 65% and it weighs only 650 grams, which is surprising because it fits in a jacket pocket. It's really small and light. It doesn't take up much space when I carry it on my bicycle or when I backpack camp," says Ishii. You should definitely come to the store to experience the amazing size of the product.
Wire Frame Light¥15,950
Sanpo's Fun Lite Gear
Sampo CF Stove by Sampo's Fun Light Gear
Even this small size boils water well.
Sampoz Fanlight Gear" has been making handmade alcohol stoves popular in the Japanese UL community since the early days of the industry. According to Mr. Ishii, "The original material is an empty can, and at 52 grams, it may sound cheap, but it is surprisingly elaborate and extremely efficient in combustion. The wick can be easily adjusted by inserting and removing the wick, and the fire is extinguished as soon as the lid is put on. The rustic, specially designed pot is also in good taste.
Sampo CF Stove¥10,450
HENNESSY HAMMOCK
Hennessey Hammock's Expedition A-SYM ZIP
One of these will do for your bedroom.
. depending on the time of year and where we are going, sometimes we don't even bring a tent or tarp. This hammock alone is enough," says Ishii. In fact, it also comes with a flysheet and mosquito net, so it shields you from the strong sunlight and unwanted insects. Sleeping in the hammock is surprisingly comfortable, and I never feel sore the next morning. It takes a little getting used to, but setup takes only 3 minutes. If you have trekking poles, you can use it as a bivy sack.
Expedition A-SYM ZIP¥27,500
Belmont
Belmont Titanium Dripper & Cooker Set
Only one cookware is needed.
This cooker set was supervised by outdoor coordinator Jinji Kohjaku, known by his nickname "Chunchunchu. Everything except the handles is made of titanium, so it is easy to clean. The size is perfect, not too big and not too small, and I like that they are stackable. I also like that they are stackable," said Ishii. With this set, I can use it for a wide range of things, from cooking to coffee.
Titanium Dripper & Cooker Set¥9,680
Nicetime
NMG 001 Nata S in nice time
The supreme original machete.
Nata is the first completely original product of "Nice Time Mountain Gallery". The design was created by world-renowned product designer Wataru Kumano. The grip of a classic machete is usually made of wood, but we mixed our own sensibilities into the grip and used silicon. This prevents slipping and reduces the impact when you hit it," says Ishii. Contrary to the conventional image of a rugged machete, the machete is free of clutter, which may be good for women as well.
NMG 001 Nata S¥17,600
Nicetime Mountain Gallery
Address: 3-55-2 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Open: Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Hours: 12:00-17:00
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