Compass

GPS is for wimps! We love the awareness you need of your surroundings to navigate with a map and compass at iyoebo.

Silva invented the liquid filled compass in 1933 and have pretty much been world leaders since then. So in combination with a good map, the Expedition 15 is our recommendation when you’re off on an adventure. It’s their top of the line model. You’ll find the usual standard measuring scales and compensation for magnetic declination. Plus it’s got a few added extras that may just keep you alive if the worst happens too!

Manufacturer: Silva
Country of Origin: Sweden

Vacuum Bottle

It can be the simplest bit of innovation that set sets a product apart from its competitors. With a desire to create a vacuum bottle that could be taken anywhere, William Stanley overcame the fragility of glass by successfully creating the first all-steel vacuum bottle in 1913. Nearly 100 years later the idea is still going strong.

We have chosen to feature the classic 1.1QT Limited Edition bottle. Stanley says it celebrates heritage without compromising performance, and we definitely agree! As you would expect there is a lifetime guarantee, and it is easy to get hold of spares if you loose a part whilst you are out and about.

Manufacturer: Stanley
Country of Origin: USA

Axe

The craftsmanship invested in any Gränsfors axe is exactly what we love at iyoebo.

After dumping mass manufacture in the 1980’s Gränsfors got back to their founding belief that ”when all unnecessary steps are taken out of the production process you end up with a more functional and environmentally sane product, and at the same time a more appealing one”

We couldn’t agree more, and out of their range of wood cutting excellence we have chosen to feature the Small Forest Axe.

As the name suggests this axe is a shorter version of the Scandinavian Forest Axe, which makes it easy to take on a hike, at the same time as being great for splitting firewood.

Like all their products you will find the initials of the blacksmith who forged your axe on the head. This is combined with an American Hickory handle that is soaked in hot linseed oil, dripped dry and then finished with beeswax to resist dirt. All of this quality and attention to detail is backed up with a 20-year guarantee.

Manufacturer: Gränsfors
Country of Origin: Sweden

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