I.  What is titanium?

Before talking camping and hiking titanium outdoor gear,let’s start by what is titanium.

Titanium is a chemical element,symbol Ti and atomic number 22. Titanium has been widely use in aerospace, military, automobile,         medical science, jewelry and outdoor products etc due to its low density, light-weight, high strength and corrosion resistance features.

Nowadays more and more outdoor enthusiast choose titanium outdoor gear due to its special features, for example titanium bowls, utensils, fork, spork, knife, water bottles, cups, mugs, pans and so on.

II. Why choose camping and hiking titanium outdoor gear?

Titanium outdoor camping and hiking gear has some advantages and they are suitable to use on outdoor activities such as camping,hiking and backpacking and even in severe environment.

1. Light-weight but high strength. The strength of titanium is comparable to that of steel, but the weight is around 45% of steel, suitable for backpacking, camping and outdoor activities.
2. Corrosion resistance. Titanium can resist various acidic and alkaline corrosion substances. Titanium cups can be safely used in various beverages including beer,coffee, tea and water etc and there will be no residual smell after use.
3. Titanium won’t precipitate heavy metal and it is non-toxic element. Titanium heart stents can be implanted in the body without rejection reaction,so titanium material is very safe to use.
4. The titanium dioxide on the surface of titanium can effectively delay the breeding of bacteria and will prolong the preservation time of food.
5. Titanium products are sustainable and recyclable without losing its properties. Titanium outdoor gear is worthy for those outdoor enthusiasts.People pay more attention to the environmental protection, sustainable and recyclable product is a good choice.

III. Application scenarios of camping and hiking titanium outdoor gear.

Titanium material has been used in wide range of industries including aerospace, military, automobile, medical science, jewelry and      phones. In recent years, titanium materials in outdoor camping and hiking gear has been a new trend. Here are the main applications in  outdoor gear.

1. Tents. In order to make camping and hiking tents lighter and more durable,some manufacturers use titanium poles and tent pegs instead of aluminum or steel material. Light-weight tents is more and more popular.
2. Cookware, tableware and drinkware. Due to its ultralight,durable and corrosion resistance features, more and more cookware, tablware and drinkware use titanium material for outdoor camping and hiking activities. Here are some choices for forks, sporks, knives,pots,mugs,teapot and water bottles.Customization service is available and it is a good choice for gifts. https://yidooutdoor.com/product-category/outdoor-cookwaredinnerwaredrinkware/
3. Camping stoves. Titanium stoves are good to use in severe outdoor environment as they are durable,temperature-resistant and lightweight.
4. Backpacks. Some manufacturers are trying to use titanium backpack frames,buckles and zippers instead of traditional materials.
5. Outdoor knives and survival pens. Titanium knives and survival pens are lightweight, durable, and rust-resistant, making them ideal for use in harsh outdoor conditions.
6. Other outdoor accessories such as waterproof pill box,emergency whistle,window breaker etc.

Except the camping and hiking activities, titanium are applied to other different fields such as  golf divot tool, keychains and small tools etc. Due to development of the technology, I believe titanium material will be widely used in more and more different industries.

Titanium outdoor gear is a new choice for campers and backpackers,even it is a good option for business and personal gifts. Ultralight, corrosion resistant, healthy and eco-friendly camping and hiking titanium outdoor gear such as titanium cookware,drinkware and other products caught countless people’s attention. But due to its material and production difficulties, the cost is higher compared to stainless steel, but it’s worthy because of its special characteristics and long-time use.