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Sleeping bag-check.
Backpack-check.
Swedish FireSteel?
In this gadget-crazy world, it's not
much of a stretch to find gizmos for your camping trip. They're
mostly only available on the internet, but some of them might become
available in high-end stores like REI or novelty shops. Since trees
and sand dunes don't usually have power outlets, most of these are
battery-powered.
I laughed out loud when I saw this one.
It's a tent that hangs from a tree.
What you do is spread it out, anchor it
onto a tree and sleep in the bottom. I'm not sure how many people it
sleeps or how comfortable it is, but a tent that isn't sitting on the
ground doesn't attract all the bugs and snakes a 'regular' tent can.
Plus, you don't have to worry about roots poking you in the back at
night. Sounds good to me!
Are you a Star Wars or Blade Runner
fan? I'm not, but I'd still get some use out of this umbrella.
The shaft of this umbrella glows like a
'light saber', giving you light to walk by. It's also a good way to
keep track of people like me who tend to wander off when they see
something cool in the window of a store.
Have you ever had trouble starting a
campfire? Thanks to the Swedes, that doesn't have to be a problem
anymore.
This is the Swedish FireSteel. It was
originally made for military use, but our friends at ThinkGeek have
found a way for 'civilians' start a fire with even the wettest of
wood. It works by running the metal blade across a flint at the end
of a cable. The spark it creates is hot enough to start a fire and
bright enough to be used as an emergency signal. It's about 3.75”
long and weighs less than 2 ounces, so you won't have a problem
fitting it into your bag. Cool, huh?
I grew up on the beach, so I've seen
(and worn) a lot of bikinis. However, I've never seen anything quite
like this.
The mini-strips this bikini is made of
soak up solar power for your iPod Shuffle. Granted, it's not a bikini
you can actually swim in. I've also seen velvet or sequined bikinis,
though, so that won't be a problem for some people. At least this one
doesn't look like dental floss. There's supposed to be a male
version coming out that cools beer. Fun.
The OCD among us will appreciate this
portable disinfection scanner.
It's about the size of a cell phone and
uses UV light to disinfect up to 99.9% of germs. It's a great way to
kill the dust mites that have been gathering in your sleeping bag all
winter. If you're staying in a hotel, it does a great job of killing
any cold and flu viruses a previous guest may have left behind. It
uses AAA batteries and is small enough to fit in your pocket. Neat!
The internet has a funny way of making
you want things you didn't even know you wanted! For even more weird
but useful gadgets for your vacation, check out ThinkGeek.com
and NetworkWorld.com. Have fun!
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