Whether you're planning a camping trip — brrrr! — or just worried about losing power, the Eton Raptor ($TBA) can keep you informed. It features a AM/FM/WB digital radio, 10 station presets, a digital clock display with alarm, a chronograph, an altimeter, barometer, and compass, an auxiliary audio input, an 1800mAh rechargeable battery, an LED flashlight, a solar panel for charging, and a bottle opener, all packed into a slender, splashproof carabiner body. Just think of it as your digital Swiss Army knife.
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Monowalker Hiking Trailer
Carry even the heaviest of loads deep into the brush with ease aboard the Monowalker Hiking Trailer (€755; roughly $1,000). This specialized trailer employs a wood ash frame and drawbar, a Schwalbe MoeJoe tire with disk brake and a unique load bearing system consisting of a hip belt and padded shoulder belt to reduce the weight carry on your hips by half, making it much easier to pack your gear in and out while the break keeps the payload — and you — from falling back down the hillside on steep climbs. Great for hikers, campers, photographers, and snipe hunters.
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Fire Sharp
EKA's FireSharp, is an innovative combination of 2 Sharpeners and 1 Fire Starter. The sharpener with crossed carbide blades provides a quick edge setting, while the crossed ceramic blades provide a razor sharp edge. The Fire Starter consists of 1 foldable Fire Steel and 1 mobile striker to makes fire building easy in any weather, at any altitude. It works equally well when wet or dry. The EKA FireSharp is highly recommended for armies, survival experts, hunters, fishermen and campers. The FireSharp is the perfect companion to any EKA knife.
Combi Saw Viking
Smart foldable and versatile combi-saw that can be used on many occasions. Light and strong construction in aluminum combined with an ergonomic plastic handle. 3 different saw blades are integrated in the saw handle and suitable for sawing wood, metal and meat. When folded, it is compact, safe and easy to carry.
Friday, December 6, 2013
Chicken Ark
Go green and get fresh eggs for free with help from the Chicken Ark ($500). Handcrafted from renewable Douglas Fir timber, each ark provides space for up to four medium laying hens, and offers them a covered run, elevated roost, and separate nesting box — all the tools they need to leave you with nutritious eggs that are both better and cheaper than the one's you'll find at the local supermarket, while keeping your grass trim as a bonus.
Forever Flashlight
We've all been there — the power goes out during a storm and you reach for the flashlight, but it's completely dead and there's no batteries in sight. Wouldn't it be nice if there was a flashlight that never needed batteries? There is. The Forever Flashlight ($25) uses electromagnetic energy created by you to produce light on demand. Just shake the flashlight back and forth for 15-30 seconds, and enough electricity is generated to light its bright blue LED bulb for up to five minutes of continuous use.
Eton Boost Turbine
Keep your electronics going through the next power outage with the Eton Boost Turbine ($60). This portable power pack features a 2000 mAH lithium-ion battery pack, a durable aluminum body, an LED charge indicator, a Micro-USB DC input for use with standard phone chargers, and your choice of one of four exterior colors. The big deal, however, is the built-in hand turbine power generator, which lets you juice up the battery, no electricity required.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
ZeroHour Battery Backup Flashlight
Sure, a flashlight is one of the most useful tools you can fit into your jeans pocket, but a flashlight that can also charge your most frequently-used gadgets — that's pretty remarkable. The ZeroHour Battery Backup Flashlight ($160) combines a 1,000-lumen CREE LED bulb with a 10,000mAh power source inside a durable aircraft aluminum body and a stainless steel bezel. The end cap removes to expose dual USB ports capable of charging multiple smartphones or tablets at once. The ZeroHour is also modular, letting you remove the recharging portion if you need something smaller in your pocket.
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