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H a r d w a r e & H o u s e w a r e s R e v i e w 1 1 F r i d a y, M a y 6 , 2 0 1 6 BACKYARD TO BACKCOUNTRY: WHY A CAMPING BRAND BELONGS IN HARDWARE BioLite, a company known for its inno- vation in the outdoor recreation market, makes its debut at the National Hardware Show this year. The entrance of a camp- ing brand into the hardware channel may leave you wondering why an outdoor gear brand belongs at this show. BioLite asks, vWhy not?" "We found that people come to hard- ware stores to fill their needs for going off grid in situations that are both on pur- pose and unexpected," says Anton Llunggren, BioLite's Director of Design. "Whether they are redesigning their backyard with new grill setups or build- ing an emergency kit, BioLite's products allow them to create a fun atmosphere and are highly functional when you need them most." BioLite stresses that its outdoor products are not limited to the backcoun- try but actually quite useful much closer to home. The CampStove and Portable Grill attachment are perfect for a picnic, and the BaseCamp is a wood-fired alter- native to your traditional propane grill. The BaseCamp is also a tailgate compan- ion, as people can cook over a smokeless flame while charging up their phones for the game. When you look at its products from an emergency preparedness situation, BioLite provides you with complete off grid cooking, charging and lighting. The NanoGrid has a 250 lumen torch to keep your space well lit, and a 4400mAh battery to keep all of your USB devices charged. BioLite's new SolarPanels are perfect for power out- ages, as they provide 5W of charging power. BioLite's off-grid charging and lighting products proved useful during Hurricane Sandy, when New York City was left without power for days. The BioLite team set up their devices around their local community to help people stay charged up. At NHS, BioLite is proud to debut the latest addi- tions to its Energy Ecosystem. You'll see the award-winning CampStove and BaseCamp grill in action, along with the brand new PowerLight Mini (a camping lantern that serves as a flashlight, bike- light and phone charger), CookStove and SolarPanels. "We are expanding our target market to focus on users that want a better cook- ing alternative in their backyard and per- sonal energy solutions for their daily lives. NHS felt like the perfect platform to debut our new gear," says BioLite Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder Jonathan Cedar. "Access to mobile energy is inextricably linked to the growing portfolio of personal devices permeating our daily lives. Our products provide the innovative cooking, charging and lighting capabilities that today's consumers need." Visit BioLite at booth #OUTDR621, located in the tailgating section. For more information, email info@bio litestove.com or sales@biolitestove.com, or visit www.biolitestove.com. JERI-RIGG: A SAFE AND SECURE CONNECTION The Jeri-Rigg is a tie-down/anchor point/attachment point/strap that is used in conjunction with various securing mediums such as a bungee cords, tie down straps, lanyards, ropes, netting, carabiners, web- bing straps, chains, etc. It eliminates the practice of wrapping bungee cords/tie down straps around an object and attaching the hook to itself, resulting in a poor connection, scratching and slipping. The Jeri-Rigg provides a non-scratch, non-slip surface providing a safe and secure connection. The Jeri-Rigg has a tested workload of up to 1,950 pounds and has a breaking strength of 5,950 pounds, depending on the version and size. Its polyester strap and stainless steel head were designed to handle the toughest of elements. The Jeri-Rigg can be applied or removed within seconds, without any tools, and can be used as a temporary or permanent attachment. Jerry Hill Innovations Inc. is based in Chassell, Michigan, and is the manu- facturer and distributor of the Jeri-Rigg. Life in Michigan revolves around the outdoors, which involves car- rying around a lot of stuff. Even though there are plenty of things that help tie down gear, sometimes there just isn't a solid anchoring or attachment point. The Jeri- Rigg is your innovative solu- tion. Organize with it. Hang with it. Secure with it. Move with it. It is an easy and simple solution for hanging, holding and hauling gear and equipment, and can fasten just about anything. With a hook in three sizes and an eye in six different sizes, the Jeri-Rigg offers campers, boaters, home-organizers and construc- tion workers safety, durability and strength, and offers easy, endless solu- tions for just about any project or adven- ture. For more information, visit booth #IS201, go to www.jeri-rigg.com or email info@jerryhillinnovations.com. OUTDOOR EDGE'S SHARP-X: A SAFER, SUPERIOR SHARPENING SOLUTION With use, every knife needs to be sharp- ened. Outdoor Edge's Sharp-X aims to make that process as fast and easy as pos- sible. Unlike other pocket sized sharpen- ers on the market, the Sharp-X has a rotating stabilizer bar that pivots out to provide the stability of a larger sharpener in a much more compact package. Outdoor Edge was founded 27 years ago by Owner and President David Bloch, on the principals of quality, inno- vation and value. The company has grown considerably from just one unique knife design in 1988 to an internationally recognized brand that offers a wide selec- tion of knives, combo sets and acces- sories for hunting, survival, everyday carry and outdoor use. The Sharp-X is a two-stage sharpen- er that features both coarse carbide bits and fine ceramic rods. The coarse carbide slot is great for reshaping a heavily worn blade back to an ideal 22- degree edge, while the fine ceramic slot is perfect for finishing the blade back to a razor's edge. The pivoting X-Base rotates open for rock-solid stability, and then folds flat for compact stor- age. The Sharp-X also fea- tures a large rubberized TPR thumb grip, as well as four rubber trac- tion dots on the bottom of each corner for a safe, non-slip grip. Outdoor Edge's Owner, David Bloch, explains, "I design our products to have a purpose, to be intuitive and easy to use. The Sharp-X is the most effective, compact sharpener available, especially at such an afford- able price." The Sharp-X knife sharpener is available in an individual blister card for easy slat wall merchandis- ing, with an exposed bottom that allows customers to test the rotat- ing stabilizer bar through the pack- aging; or in an 18-piece countertop display to capture add-on sales at the register. The Sharp-X is now available, and can be competitively retailed at $9.95. Visit Outdoor Edge at booth #6654. For more information, go to www .outdooredge.com or contact Jordan Brothers at 800.447.3343 or by email at Jordan@outdooredge.com.