Gadgety Summer:
Awesome gear for camping and outdoor fun
Whether you're an avid camper or just looking for something fun to do with the kids this summer, here are a few gadgets to help make things easier and, hopefully, lead to the planning of your next outdoor activity.
From the world's largest Swiss army knife to an inflatable home theater system, we guarantee you'll find some fascinating innovations in this expose - and maybe even a Father's Day gift idea or two for the outdoor lover in your life.
Giant Swiss Army Knife
Introducing the overachiever of all Swiss Army Knives! This multi-tool has 85 different tools that can be used in over 100 different ways. It's probably not the lightest or easiest tool to use at three pounds, but hey, it is the world's largest Swiss Army knife!
Sherpani Rumba Superlight
Having a young child shouldn't stop you from enjoying the great outdoors this summer. The Sherpani Rumba Child Carrier is equipped with a fully adjustable and padded seat. It also sports a 5-point chest plate and soft foam harness for added comfort and back protection.
Coleman Quad Lantern
Check out this cool little gadget from Coleman. The battery-operated Quad lantern should give you around 75 hours of light, and has four removable sections with 90 minutes of light per charge. One lantern also conveniently breaks out to 4 flashlights for your next family trip.
GSI Deluxe Kitchen Set
Meet the most convenient camping kitchen set ever! This very compact and organized case packs cutlery for 4, salt & pepper shakers, 2 squeeze bottles, a cutting board, a spatula, a spoon, a stainless-steel grater, a whisk, a scouring sponge, and a highly absorbent camp towel.
PlatyPreserve Wine Preservation System
If you can't imagine forgoing your wine for a long weekend, then this very affordable Wine Preservation System is for you. It claims to preserve the wine for several days, and its lightweight, food-grade polyethylene liner makes it much more practical to pack than a bottle.
Solio Classic Solar Charger
GPS, cameras, MP3 players and cell phones are but a few of the gadgets we deem essential to our survival these days. The Solio Classic Solar Charger will keep you connected - the eco-friendly way - by using the suns rays to recharge your electronic devices.
PoolPOD Wireless Speaker System
Spend an afternoon in the water listening to your favourite tunes, without getting your iPod wet. This waterproof wireless speaker system works up to 150' away (even through walls and obstacles!), without interference.
Sima Inflatable Home Theater
Whether it be with the kids or your buddies, you will rock the campground with this cool inflatable home theater system. Host a movie night or gather with friends for an evening of BBQ and sports, and enjoy it all under the stars. The screen is compatible with most projectors, but check first to be sure.
