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This quirky and unusual project from Toyota appeared at the 1972 Tokyo Motor Show. "This bizarre 4-person camperwagon concept car was built around a Corona Mark II chassis and drivetrain. It seems that Toyota was attempting to capitalize on the popularity of the VW camper bus, but with a vehicle small enough to fit in a standard garage and practical enough to serve as everyday transport." For more info, check out this write-up at Retro...

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"How would you like to get rid of everything and live in a tiny trailer? Once you take a look at Teardrops and Tiny Trailers by Douglas Keister, you will realize how stylish tiny trailers can be, and will want to run off with one of your own." More at Tiny House Blog. Via.

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As the weather cools down, making for more comfortable bike riding conditions, the available daylight decreases. So, keep yourself safe, and might I say, looking very styling, by adding LEDs to your backpack, Camelback, or fannypack. Not that you actually own a fannypack... Via.  

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Makezine features this DIY bike rack: "I bought a Thule roof rack from Goodwill a couple of years ago. I have only had it on the RL once because it is too much to put up there and take down and frankly I'm not a fan of roof racks anyways. I also had a $30 bed extender (the other kind for wood that hangs over your tail gate) sitting in the corner which I have...

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The prefab craze has hit the outdoors: "SoCal based Ecoshack has updated the ancient shelter with a modern construction that is light, flexible, and composed entirely of eco-friendly materials. The airy shelter is perfect for a summer’s eve spent stargazing, an impromptu backyard gathering, or anyplace that a peaceful private space is desired." Read more at Inhabitat.

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This a cow. It's wearing a backpack. The packback catches methane gas. Laugh at will. Then read about the actual science.

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A survival kit should be inexpensive, simple, small enough to carry with you, and contain items, you know, that could actually help you survive. This one's designed for the wilderness, in cool to warm weather conditions. Fishing line Whistle Chemical light stick Emergency Candles (optional) Small LED keychain flashlight Tinfoil Piece of paper Duct tape Bic pen Razor blade Box of WATERPROOF matches Water treatment Poncho, OR a space blanket.

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Be sure to bookmark bicycletutor.com, a one stop how-to masterwork for all things bicycle repair related. Including instructions from replacing gripshift cables to all-over alignment, the site even offers video how-tos, which if you'd like to keep handy on an iPod for mid-trip repair, you can download for just a few dollars. Via.

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With summer comes nibbles from the world's most dangerous insect, the mosquito. Here's a homemade product to prevent, reduce, and heal bites from mosquitos as well as other little buggies. half of a lemon two pinches of mint *follium* citric acid, glycerin, instruments: filter paper some glasses lemon squeezer some spoons etc...

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Keep your bike upright and sleeping tight with this bike stand created from scrap wood. Materials. Glue Clamps 2x right angle braces 10 1' foot pieces of Drill and small drill bit Phillips screwdrivers

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