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Camping Gadgets

October 19, 2009

Evergreen Outback Gourmet Camp Stove

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Forget ever roughing it again – with the Evergreen Outback Gourmet Camp Stove, you can prepare and enjoy all of your favorite meals in the great outdoors! Indoors or out, the Outback Gourmet is a handy gadget that looks as good as it works – its stainless steel exterior is combined with a high-temp porcelain interior, while its oven door seal ensures efficient operation. Giving you 3500 BTU to cook with, this Evergreen camp stove heats to 425ºF and runs on a standard 20-lb. propane tank or disposable 1-lb. propane tank. Other features include tempered glass see-thru window, two upper burners, automatic gas safety shut-off control, adjustable wind screen and oven temperature gauge. Evergreen Outdoors.

September 16, 2009

Coleman Pack-Away Portable Fireplace and Grill

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You may think it’s much too pretty to take camping, but don’t let its good looks fool you – the Coleman Pack-Away Portable Fireplace and Grill is ideal on the camp site, in the back yard and at tailgate parties. Working as both a fireplace and a grill, the Coleman Pack-Away features a 22-inch durable, stainless steel bowl and a stylish embellished ember screen. You don’t need any tools to put it together – it sets up in a snap, and its stand is collapsible so you can store it easily when not in use. Use it to keep warm and to cook, as it comes equipped with a handy lifting tool and cooking grate. Plus, the Coleman Pack-Away Portable Fireplace and Grill comes with a padded carry bag so you can haul it on your shoulder from your car to the campground. Fire one up for $99.99. Coleman.

September 15, 2009

MSR Quick 2 System

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When you’ve got to eat and run, the MSR Quick 2 System covers both cooking and eating in one convenient package. Designed for any outback camping trip, the Quick 2 comes complete with a 1.5L nonstick DuraLite DX pot, a 2.5L hard-anodized pot, a strainer lid, two DeepDish plates, two insulated stainless steel mugs and a Talon pot handle. Lightweight and durable, the Quick 2 features efficient nesting design that frees up more packing room, and it even allows you to pack two additional insulated mugs within it. Get everything you need for $99.95. MSR.

September 7, 2009

Black Diamond Orbit Mini Lantern

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It’s powerful, it’s bright, and it’s small enough to fit in your pocket. The non-glaring Black Diamond Orbit Mini Lantern is ultra-lightweight, making is ideal to bring along on your next hiking and camping adventure. Its DoublePower LED with 45 lumens is enclosed inside a frosted globe, which gives you a non-glaring light to brighten your entire campsite. Powered by either a NRG2 Rechargeable Battery Kit or 4 AAA alkaline batteries, this Black Diamond mini lantern even comes with a dimming switch for adjustable brightness (or mood lighting!). Brighten your site for $29.95. Black Diamond.

September 1, 2009

Brunton Flip-N-Drip Percolator

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Campers, get your morning fix in the great outdoors with the new Brunton Flip-N-Drip Percolator. Compact, lightweight and easy to use, the Flip-N-Drip will make you a fresh cup of Joe or will boil water. Simply attach the brew chamber that is filled with your ground coffee and flip to percolate a great cup into the double walled insulated mug. Other features include BPA Free Construction, durable aluminum brew cup with silicone wrapped handles, 16 oz. mug for easy drinking, 10-12 minute brew time and nylon carry sack. Retails for around $45. Brunton.

Via OhGizmo!

August 31, 2009

Picnic Plus Cooladio Solar Cooler

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Something that uses the heat of the sun, yet keeps your food and beverages cool – that’s just what the Picnic Plus Cooladio Solar Cooler does! OK, so it doesn’t use the sun to actually keep things cool, but you can use it to power things such as an MP3 player and cell phone. Once the Cooladio Solar Cooler powers your iPod, play your favorite summer tunes using the cooler’s two speakers. With its thermal foil-insulated cooler section, this Picnic Plus leak proof, and its backpack shoulder straps make it easy to carry it around. Other features include AC/DC adapter jack, assorted power adapters and headset jack. Pick one up for &84.99 at Sports Authority.

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August 27, 2009

Casio G-Shock GW-9200 Watch

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Read and able to follow you to the highest peaks, the Casio G-Shock GW-9200 Watch will go the distance. Outfitted with a unique three-layer structured twin sensor to measure altitude, barometric pressure and temperature, the G-Shock GW-9200 never stops ticking as it’s powered by the sun. Since it comes equipped with atomic timekeeping technology, this Casio watch can automatically receive time calibration signals anywhere in the continental U.S., even for Daylight Savings Time. Durable and shockproof, the Casio G-Shock GW-9200 is water resistant to 200m, and comes with five daily alarms, one snooze alarm and an optional hourly time signal keep your day in check. It’s time to pick one up for $220. Casio.

August 19, 2009

Picnic Plus Cooladio Radio Cart

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Wherever you go, the beverages and tunes come along for the ride when they’re in the Picnic Plus Cooladio Radio Cart. Great for camping and boating trips, the Cooladio measures in at 16″ x 13″ x 15″, weighs just 9 pounds and collapses flat for convenient storage – that’s pretty handy! Able to carry up to 60 cans, this Picnic Plus radio cart keeps your food and drinks cool and your music hot. Featuring a detachable AM/FM radio and speakers, the Cooladio also comes with a retractable handle and wheels – ideal for when you’re on the go! Wheel one away for $79.99.

Via Gadget Grid

August 11, 2009

Accordian Expandable Music Cooler

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Summer isn’t over yet, so grab the Accordian Expandable Music Cooler and head to your favorite campground! Collapsible and light, the Accordian Expandable Music Cooler folds up to save space when it’s not in use. Able to store up to 16 cans and measuring in at 30” x 12” x 12”, the soft-sided cooler Accordian Expandable Music Cooler also brings the tunes along, as it comes equipped with an AM/FM radio, a spot to plug in your MP3 player and a zip closure for your audio devices. Buy it here for $24.99.

Via Coolest Gadgets.

August 10, 2009

Light My Fire SpiceBox

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Just because you’re cooking over an open fire doesn’t mean food has to be dull - add some spice to your next camping adventure with the Light My Fire SpiceBox. Able to store and separate three different spices, the SpiceBox is airtight, shock-resistant and waterproof. Available in eight colors, the SpiceBox fits perfectly inside the Light My Fire MealKit container. And don’t worry if it falls out of you backpack and into the lake – it floats! Get spicy for about $8.99. Light My Fire.

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July 27, 2009

Burton Vesta Butane Stove

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If you’ve got finicky tastebuds and need your grub to be cooked the right way when you’re out in the wilderness, you need to pack the Burton Vesta Butane Stove. Light, fast and strong, the Vesta is a backpacker’s best friend. Offering you 11,500 BTUs, this Burton butane stove has a stainless steel re-enforced fuel connection for safe cooking. Made from steel and aluminum construction, the Vesta comes equipped with a precision simmer control, case and wind screen. You can buy one for $91.45. Burton.

July 16, 2009

Stelton Simply Espresso Portable Coffee Machine

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If you’re a caffeine junky and just can’t face the great outdoors without your daily hit, bring Stelton’s Simply Espresso Portable Coffee Machine along on your next camping trip. Sleek, compact, simple to use and battery-powered, the Simply Espresso is ready to go anywhere you want, whether it’s deep into the woods or the top of a mountain – all you need to do is an espresso pack and water. With the press of a button, you have a cup of primo espresso in no time. Look for it hitting stores this fall. Stelton.

Via OhGizmo!

June 29, 2009

2009 Brunton BrewFire Dual-Fuel Coffee Maker

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There’s not a coffee shop on every corner in the wilderness, and that’s why Brunton is introducing the BrewFire Dual-Fuel Coffee Maker. Available in February of 2009, BrewFire Dual-Fuel Coffee Maker combines innovation with a good cup of Joe. Just like your coffee maker at home, the BrewFire is fueled by propane or butane fuel and can be taken anywhere. All you have to do is pour in your coffee of choice, turn the knob and flip a switch and you're brewing up to eight steaming hot cups of java. Ideal for the campsite, the tailgate, picnics and anywhere else coffee is required. Brunton.

June 25, 2009

Coleman Toe Warmers

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For those nights when even the campfire won’t melt your icy toes, the Coleman Toe Warmers will make your tootsies tender again. Ideal for cold evenings under the starts these Toe Warmers are disposable and come with an adhesive backing to attach to the outside of sock. They’re not just for camping either – the Coleman Toe Warmers also fit into ski and hiking boots, so your feet keep warm all day long. To activate the heat, all you have to do is remove them from the bag and shake. Pick up a pack of four for $2.99. Coleman.

June 18, 2009

Notebook Portable Flat-Folding BBQ

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Ready to go when you are, the Notebook Portable Flat-Folding BBQ is an ideal companion for your next camping adventure. Compact and easy to carry, all you have to do is fold it out, fill it up and light it up! Made of study metal and comes with a built in grill rack Notebook Portable Flat-Folding BBQ uses charcoal or wood, and can be used over and over again – not like those cheap throwaways made from bakers aluminum. Pick one up for around $50 from Gadgetshop.

Via Coolest Gadgets.

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