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Unwind with the Kelsyus Portable Hammock

Whether your plans this summer include lounging on a white-sand beach or pointing out constellations at your favorite camp site, they should include the Kelsyus Portable Hammock. I just picked one of these up and I'm quite impressed. The hammock comes neatly-packaged in a carrying bag and  portability appears to be a strong point. There's no installation required; simply pull the frame out of the bag, unfold it and hang the canvas hammock onto the...
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Backcountry Brew?

I've long coveted a way of bringing an India pale ale or lager on a long backpacking or biking trip. Unfortunately, the average backpack or pannier doesn't accomodate a six pack very well. That's what makes these new Beer On The Go pouches from the Beverage Pouch Group so damn hopeful. While bottles or cans are large and clunky, these seem like they could easily slip into an empty backpack compartment and provide a needed evening drink....
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Kelty Pop Duo Cooler Carry and Prepare Your Picnic

The Kelty Pop Duo cooler looks like your average canvas cooler on the surface. However, when you pop it open, it stretches out to reveal a small table inside. The table surface provides a clean, convenient surface to put those finishing touches on your meal before shoving your face full of hoagie. The cooler can be found on Amazon for around $44. via Coolest Gadgets
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Coleman Elite Weathermaster Tent Tour

The Coleman Elite Weathermaster tent has a lot going for it...like its hinged door, self-rolling windows and built-in lighting with remote control. You can check out all the highlights in this video tour.  For more information about the tent, check out this page. Go here to find a retailer.
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Carry Survival Supplies on Your Neck

While I have a feeling these dog tag multi-tools look a lot cooler than they perform, they are worth a look for any outdoor wanderer. Wrap up all those handy Swiss-Army-style gadgets right around your neck, so you're never separated from the tool you need. Comes with 3 mm LED, bottle opener,Phillips and flat screwdriver, serrated knife, fine and coarse file, cuticle shaper and tweezers. Weighs just 25 grams. via Inventor Spot
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Solar-Powered Tent!

  This concept tent from Orange harnesses energy via solar threads woven into its directional glides, which can be rotated to follow the sun. It has a central wireless control that keeps track of the energy collected as well as an integrated heating element embedded in the tent's groundsheet. And to top it off...at night the panels glow! Awesome. For more info, visit ecofriend.
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Campsite Drinking With Class: The Gear Guide Camp Bar

  If you've been looking to step up your game from the styrofoam cooler filled with Schlitz, take a look at the Gear Guide Camp Bar. The handy little bar travels into your campsite in its own neat carrying bag, unfolds into a bar complete with built-in cooler and provides a nice surface to make and serve your drinks. Combine this with the gas-powered blender for the perfect margarita in the middle of the wilderness....
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Collapsible Camping Sink

You know those people who pack everything but the kitchen sink when they go camping? Well, now they can take that too. The Sea to Summit Kitchen Sink is a collapsible vessel that's good for for not only washing dishes. Other uses include bathing pan, water collection, or even pet bowl. It's available at Upside Over for about 16 bucks. 
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Solar-Powered Arm Band Radio

The solar panel on the armband recharges the batteries of this AM/FM radio. It also has a flashing LED light mode, which you can activate at night, for better visibility to traffic. It includes 2 AAA rechargeable batteries. Available at OnlineSports.com for a reasonable 22 bucks.       
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The Bushnell Back Tracker

The Bushnell BackTrack is the easiest GPS  navigation system on the market.  Just mark your starting location and the BackTrack will help you find your way back. Basically it's like leaving a trail of virtual breadcrumbs behind you. (Hansel & Gretel could have used one.)  Available on Amazon for about 53 bucks.
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