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A visitor's room had a rusty metal locker without hangers to serve as a closet, and the reading lights and shower water heater didn't work. The air smelled from the oil powering the generators. Diving off Sipadan Island. But the hotel's guests aren't at Seaventures for pampering. GSI Outdoors: Products. Halulite MicroDualist Diminuitive, integrated cooking + eating solution item# 50147 MSRP $54.95 Crushproof, heat-resistant, nylon lid and silicone ring will not deform in packs and includes an integrated strainer. Convenient folding handle locks into place for cooking and secures entire set for transport. Unique bowl + mug solution with low center of gravity and Sip-It lid virtually eliminate spills while the insulating sleeve keeps your drinks hot. Ingenious, welded stuff sack holds set while traveling and doubles as a sink or wash basin in camp.
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