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Brunton Transit Leads "Expedition Africa"

2009-06-08T09:02:00.003-06:00

Explorer Pasquale Scaturro is a Brunton fanatic. He also happens to be the Navigator on the new hit series "Expedition Africa" on History. Pictured above wearing his Brunton Pocket Transit, Pasquale is a lifelong explorer credited with some of the world's most influencial expeditions including leading blind climber, Eric Weihenmayer, to the summit of Everest.The series, Expedition Africa" is

Brunton Aligns Brand for the Future

2009-04-16T12:23:00.009-06:00

Brunton’s rebrand is built around the tagline, “The Future of Camping.” Brunton, the leading manufacturer of camping equipment for today’s outdoor adventure, is rebranding itself with a new marketing campaign to include new advertising and creative, a new product line, website redesign, and an expanded social media initiative.Brunton’s rebrand is

Brunton Powers Epic Surf Trek

2009-03-03T10:24:00.004-07:00

Photos: www.outsidemagazine.comRead about Outside Magazine writer, Mark Anders' epic Surf Trek here. Click the image below to watch the video about how he used Brunton portable power on his epic trip.

BrewFire on Uncrate

2008-12-08T16:50:00.001-07:00

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GQ Magazine's "Best Stuff 2008"

2008-12-08T16:49:00.003-07:00

"The SOLO is a godsend for campers: The superbattery can charge an iPod nine times and a digital camera seven times.And for the less outdoorsy it means you'll never have to fight for an outlet at Starbucks again." - GQ Magazine, December 2008addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='jkintzler';

Brunton Solo 3.4 Wins "Gear of the Year"

2008-12-08T16:47:00.002-07:00

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Brunton Solo 15 Field & Stream "Best of the Best 2008"

2008-12-08T16:46:00.001-07:00

"All in all, it's the most powerful and versatile portable power unit we've seen." - Peter Mathiesen, Field & Stream, October 2008addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='jkintzler';

Brunton Makes Backpacker Cover

2008-12-08T16:45:00.001-07:00

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Brunton Snags Second Consecutive Field & Stream "Best of the Best"

2008-12-08T16:43:00.001-07:00

Brunton Solo 15 Personal Power Plant"WHEN IT'S CHARGED, this 4-pound lithium battery pack will power a laptop for up to six hours or a camcorder for 100. It can be recharged at a wall outlet or in a vehicle. If you add Brunton's solar panel, the pack can run indefinitely. All in all, it's the most powerful and versatile portable power unit we've seen," says

Brunton Polaris on MSNBC Blog

2008-12-08T16:42:00.000-07:00

Paul Hochman writes:Brunton Polaris Camping LampOn the other end of the weight spectrum, but perfect for car camping (where you drive to the campsite) or backyarding it, is the Brunton Polaris. It weighs about one pound, due to its use of C-size batteries, but I love it because it makes everybody look great. Seriously: If you have a romantic camping outing on

Brunton Epoch Men's Journal Favorite

2008-12-08T16:39:00.002-07:00

In July issue of Men's Journal editors took five pairs of binoculars to the cheap seats at an Orioles game to see if there was a home run in the bunch. Guess what, Brunton prevailed."With the same rugged magnesium chasis as the Leicas, glass that performs nearly as well, and smart details, the Bruntons came away our favorite. The unique variable speed focus

Brunton Wins Outdoor Life "Editor's Choice"

2008-05-07T09:30:00.012-06:00

The Brunton Eterna 62mm Spotting Scope received Outdoor Life's highest honor in the June Double issue. The Mid Size Spotter was awarded "Editor's Choice" in the scope category. The award was presented to Brunton at the NRA show in Kentucky this past weekend.What they said:Eterna 20-45X62Spotting Scope:"The Wyoming company has hit a towering grand slam with this scope.""This scope has so much

Wind River Range Demo

2008-04-18T16:56:00.023-06:00

A short demo of the Wind River Range at a recent trade show. Dave Langston of the Western States Sportsman interviews, I demonstrate.addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='jkintzler';

Brunton Powers TEAM INSPI(RED)

2008-04-18T08:39:00.012-06:00

Jeff Dossett, the Expedition Team Leader for EVEREST TEAM INSPI(RED), is using Brunton solar panels and Solo personal power plants to power laptops and communications components at Everest Base Camp. Jeff sent us this message today:We are well on our way on our EVEREST TEAM INSPI(RED) expedition. David, Melissa and I are acclimatizing well here at Everest Base Camp and we anticipate our first

Africa's Undiscovered Myths

2008-04-16T14:49:00.000-06:00

Photographer Janis Miglavs in the OmoThis is a return trip for me to the Omo. I first went there in 2001, to study with six of the least-touched tribes in this remotest corner of Africa. As I interviewed the elders, shamans, chiefs and storytellers about their myths and archetypal personal dreams, I wondered if the seeds of their oral stories predated written history. Amazingly, anthropologists

Barnes Sisters

2008-04-16T14:42:00.001-06:00

US Biathletes Lanny and Tracy BarnesHometown: Durango, COHobbies: Soccer, Fly Fishing, ClimbingUniform: AdidasSkis & Boots: AtomicOptics & Accessories: BruntonIt is hard to separate the identical Barnes' twins as they continue to match each other's accomplishments, this season was no different as both made their first Olympic Biathlon Team.Lanny: 2002 Junior World Championship Bronze Medallist in

Brunton Vapor AF: "One-Pound Prodigy"

2008-04-16T11:41:00.002-06:00

Inside Outside Southwest Magazine calls the innovative Brunton Vapor AF a "one-pound prodigy." According to editors, the Vapor AF "makes older-style liquid fuel stoves seem as limited as land-line phones." Click on the image above to read more.

Brunton Sponsored "Fish Bum" Movie Released

2008-04-11T15:28:00.000-06:00

Fish Bum I - Mongolia: River Wolf Learn more: www.aegmedia.com

Brunton Aids Teton Big Horn Sheep Project

2008-04-08T15:44:00.001-06:00

See how Brunton is helping the Wyoming Game & Fish collar, study and track Bighorn Sheep in the Teton range.http://tetonsheepproject.blogspot.com/

Solar SUV Coming to Life

2008-04-08T15:42:00.001-06:00

The World’s first known solar-powered Plug-in Hybrid Ford Escape SUV (PHEV) is complete and has already been recording 100+ mph on the highway. The Brunton sponsored vehicle will be on display as part of our portable power promotion at the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City in August.The Evolution Photo Gallery: Alison Gannett

Brunton Polaris, Cub in Camping Life

2008-04-08T15:35:00.000-06:00

-Click image to enlarge-Brunton makes another great showing in the 2008 Camping Life Gear Guide. The Polaris lantern and Cub Stove were featured in this year's issue."Brunton equipment is known for durability and reliability, and the Wyoming-based company offers a full range of camp stoves, from the sophisticated Wind River Range to the simple and elegant Gannett Grill. New is the diminutive,

Eterna Binoculars in Outdoor Photographer

2008-04-07T10:09:00.001-06:00

Outdoor Photographer says, "The Eterna high Power 15X51 Binoculars from Brunton are lightweight and produce sharp images using BaK-4 prism glass with high-quality phase coating."

Brunton Scope in Seattle Times

2008-03-27T15:48:00.000-06:00

"...this is likely the last spotting scope you'll ever need to buy."Dan Nelson, Seattle Times.Read today's full article on Bird Watching Scopes.

Caving: Brunton Headlamps Put to the Test

2008-03-25T10:27:00.001-06:00

Caving with Brunton(2008)A team of cavers explored the deep, dark tunnels using the brightest LED headlamp available- the Brunton L5."By my estimation we spent approximately 40 hours underground caving this last trip in 7 caves, during 8 caving trips over the course of 12 days in SE Arizona. We used the L5 - 5 watt Headlamp with waist belt battery pack as our main source of light.John Waller

Epoch Zoom in Fortune

2008-03-19T15:46:00.001-06:00

The March issue of Fortune Small Business features the Epoch Zoom binoculars in the "Off Hours" section. Click above to read more!

Brunton in Urban Climber

2008-03-19T10:16:00.002-06:00

Brunton Portable Power (SolarRoll and Solo) and the high-powered Wind River Range made the pages of the Urban Climber 2008 Gear Guide. Click on the images above to read what they said.

FlipSticks on Uncrate

2008-03-06T10:21:00.002-07:00

If you're wanting to enjoy some sushi out on the trail, but still need pack minimally, you'll want to order a pair of FlipSticks. The world's first set of bamboo folding chopsticks, they're perfect for hiking or camping with some class.Read the article:www.uncrate.com

Brunton Compass in Financial Post

2008-02-25T10:25:00.000-07:00

Brunton made a splash with the business world this month in the magazine Financial Post. The magazine featured the 8096 AR Adventure Racing Compass and explained the Brunton bonus: A lifetime warranty.

Brunton in Boy's Life

2008-02-25T10:23:00.000-07:00

With a circulation of 1.3 million, the fact that Brunton had two optics featured in the March issue is outstanding. The magazine pointed out value when talking about the Lite tech Compact and Full Size Brunton models in the feature.

Brunton Blazing a New Trail in Wyoming

2008-02-10T10:30:00.000-07:00

Brunton made headlines at the 2008 SHOT Show. The SHOT Daily featured an article on the newly constructed headquarters in Wyoming. Here's what Peter Mathiesen had to say:Brunton charts course from new HQOptics maker Brunton has expanded its new manufacturing facility in Riverton, Wyoming. Brunton’s former factory was a jigsaw puzzle of multiple wood-frame buildings and a warehouse of

Brunton Power in NY Times

2008-02-07T10:33:00.001-07:00

(Photo from NY Times)The new Brunton Solo 3.4 and Solaris USB are featured in today's New York Times Style section. A NYC Family takes them out for the test. Bear in mind, the test was for small electronics, so the flexibility of our system is a little skewed.Read the article here: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/07/fashion/07physical.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=Brunton&st=nyt&oref=slogin<

Brunton Field & Stream Cover Shot

2008-01-22T10:36:00.000-07:00

Brunton's 15TDCL Compass graces the cover of the February Field & Stream. The Survival issue features tips on what to do in a survival situation, including the best gear for your survival kits.

Brunton Power "Gear of the Year" in American Angler

2008-01-15T10:41:00.000-07:00

"Its rollable solar charging panels can take a laptop from empty to full in less than four hours," says American Angler Magazine. The magazine awarded Brunton as a "gear of the Year" award winner bringing to market the year's best new equipment for fly fishers.

Vapor AF is Popular Science "Best of What's New"

2007-11-27T10:43:00.001-07:00

The new Apple iPhone wasn't the only big innovation of 2007, so was the Brunton Vapor AF Expedition Stove according to Popular Science Magazine."Fire up your camping stove with any packable fuel, whether a butane gas canister, kerosene, gasoline—even airplane fuel. Other stoves require you to carry and swap different jets to switch between gas and liquid fuels, because each releases fuel into

Brunton in Newsweek

2007-10-22T10:48:00.000-06:00

Pick up a copy of this week's edition of Newsweek and you'll read a great recommendation to purchase Brunton binoculars. "Beginners should try 6X to 8X binoculars such as the Echo Compact, which is small enough to stuff in your coat."

Brunton Monocular "Best of Adventure Gear"

2007-10-15T10:46:00.000-06:00

It's official! Brunton has been awarded the 2008 Best of Adventure Gear Award for the Echo Zoom Monocular. "The vast open spaces of the desert (not to mention the search of rock art or ruins) begs for binoculars, but who wants the weight? At just 3.2 ounces, the Brunton Echo Zoom monocular is the solution. The one-lens wonder goes from 10X to 30X with a twist of the dial."

ADC in Field & Stream

2007-10-01T10:49:00.000-06:00

The Brunton ADC Pro received excellent reviews in the Head-To-Head test in Field & Stream's (circ. 1.7 million) November issue. "A quick look at the screen gives you the current time, relative humidity, temperature, immediate weather forecast, altitude, and barometer reading. And you have to like the price."

Brunton Powers The North Face Expedition

2007-09-28T10:51:00.001-06:00

Brunton (and The North Face) Pro Cedar Wright sorts through his equipment at camp. Among the ropes, caribiners and sleeping bags you might notice the Brunton SolarRoll 14.Read about the expedition: http://www.thenorthface.com/na/expeditions-feature.html

Brunton Powers Trout Bum Documentary Film

2007-09-27T10:54:00.001-06:00

The Angling Exploration Group (AKA Trout Bums) have set out to film their next fly fishing adventure expedition. Their testing the latest Brunton portable power, much like they did in the previous two films Trout Bum Diaries Vol. 1: Patagonia and Trout Bum Diaries Vol. 2: New Zealand. At left, Brian Jill tapes Solaris 26 solar panels to the top of the fishing rig...just before burying the van

Brunton Solo in Men's Health

2007-09-20T10:56:00.001-06:00

In the latest issue of Men's Health, editors address the need to "Camp in Comfort." One of the items featured is the all-new Solo Personal Power Plant. This is likely to be one of many hits for this innovative solar power storage device.

Brunton Field & Stream's "Best Of The Best"

2007-08-20T10:58:00.001-06:00

For the first time, Brunton has earned Field & Stream's "Best of the Best" award for optics. The 7.5X43 Epoch Binocular, which was re-introduced this past year, received the award for 2007, making it the best high-end binocular available according to Field & Stream Magazine (circ. 1.7 million).Here's what they said:"Choosing the best top-priced binocular was no easy task. Three ranked

Brunton Pro's Epic Story on ESPN

2007-07-30T11:00:00.000-06:00

A longtime Brunton Pro, Sean Swarner is a two-time cancer survivor who has just completed the Seven Summits. Proudly wearing his Brunton hat in various scenes, Sean speaks about his challenges and success in his emotional journey.Watch it here: http://broadband.espn.go.com/ivp/splash2?id=2945205

Gannett Two Burner in Camping Life

2007-05-23T11:04:00.000-06:00

"When I pulled the stove out of the box for the first time, I just sat, stared at it, ran my hand across its brushed stainless steel lid and smiled." - Rich Johnson, Camping Life Magazine

Gannett Stove 2007 Editors' Choice

2007-05-01T11:07:00.001-06:00

For the second consecutive year, Brunton has brought home Camping Life Magazine's Editor's Choice Award for the best new camp stove. Here's what they said:"Camp cooking is hot, and you won't find a better lightweight, two-burner camp stove than the Brunton Gannett. This $80 cooker has a stainless steel lid and grill rack, painted steel bottom, two 12,000 BTU burners, wind wings, hose-style gas

Brunton Olymipian Shoots To Title

2007-03-21T11:11:00.004-06:00

Brunton athlete Lanny Barnes of Durango, Co. shoots from the standing position in front of Sandra Keith of Canmore, Alberta during the last shooting round of the 10 kilometer senior women's pursuit race Sunday at 2007 Festival at Fort Kent. Barnes cleaned in the round while Keith missed two shots which lead to Barnes' win in 32:58.4, 36.1 seconds in front of Keith. (Bangor Daily News/Bridget