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Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Even though camping, for many people, represents a way to escape from the bustling world of modern society, camping still does represent a neat way to bring some of that civilization with you and use some nifty gadgets. When you’re living a rustic lifestyle, it’s no reason to reject some portable luxuries that you might have gotten used to.
Here are five of the top camping gadgets and gizmos you can find for fun, comfort, and even practicality:
- SolLight Solar-Powered LightCap Water Bottle
– Solar-powered, weatherproof and durable, these LightCaps fit on water bottles, converting those bottles into portable lamps to read by. With a guaranteed lifetime of 50,000 hours, you’ll also be sure that you can bring these lights on countless trips before even worrying about how long they last.
- Coleman Rechargeable Portable Blender
– Okay, maybe this gadget is for those who really want to bring some civilization with them on their camping trip, but you can’t deny the advantages of a good blender when you’re hankering for some real food or a real drink on the trail. Coleman’s portable blender operates on battery power and is designed for easy clean-up – which you’ll need – as well as the ability to break down and mix a drink or snack for you in less than a minute. You might even find yourself as the most popular camper on the campsite.
- Tent power system from Coleman – Coleman also brings a hint of indoor lighting and even air-conditioning-like climate control into your tent with a tent power system that does both at once. Also powered by batteries, a small tent power system can be hooked up inside your tent to provide a cool breeze as well as light at night for reading, playing cards, and staying up late. On warm summer nights, a small setup of this portable power system will be more than worth it when you find yourself sleeping with a cool breeze on your skin.
- Pepperball’s FlashLauncher
– If you’ve ever asked yourself if there’s any flashlight that could also shoot balls of hot pepper powder to defend yourself, you’re in luck – though it’s a strange question to ask. The FlashLauncher can shoot up to five overall PepperBalls that provide a hint of security against wild animals.
- Suunto X10M Wrist-Top GPS Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, and GPS
– This is less a “watch” than it is portable computer and meteorologist. Integratable with Google Maps on a PC, it’s like bringing part of your computer with you – with some enhanced abilities. You can track your adventures on Google Earth to get a satellite’s-eye view of your journey, or you can measure any changes in weather with weather alerts and a barometer. The goal of a watch like the Suunto X10 watch is to make the possibility of getting lost obsolete – and with a variety of options sitting just on your wrist, you’ll feel like Magellan as you hike and camp.
