Urban Campgrounds

Published in Modern Architecture | On October 21st, 2009

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Antwerp-Based architecture firm, Import Export, designed a mobile, multi-level steel structure to be placed in urban areas. This model enables the new concept of UC – Urban Camping – A small scale form of camping in cities around the world.

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Travel Tidypack

Published in Travel & Outdoors | On August 19th, 2009

No matter where you go or how you travel, the Tidypack, by backpacker Marit Lien, is a unique rucksack or an expandable wandering wardrobe, that eliminates packing and unpacking while you’re traveling – Now you can keep your belongings tidy without always searching your travel bag through the bottom.

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coleman-road-trip-grill

As an avid traveler i didn’t really need an excuse to get myself a new grill; so, for our last camping trip I’ve decided on the Road Trip Grill LXE by Coleman – got me some olive oil, salt & pepper and some nice steaks and we’re good to go!

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Swedish FireSteel fire starter

Published in Travel & Outdoors | On January 8th, 2009

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The Swedish FireSteel is the perfect gift for anyone with a taste for the outdoors. Its 3,000°C (5,500°F) spark makes fire building easy in any weather, at any altitude. Originally developed for the Swedish Department of Defense, this fire starter is ideal for survival experts, hunters, fishermen, campers, backpackers and scouts…they almost look like keys, however these colorful items can save your life.

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Backpacker’s Diary PC concept

Published in Digital Trends | On December 28th, 2008

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Among the many creative designs submitted to the Next-Gen PC contest, I really liked Zhongren Zhang and Chun Yang design for the Backpacker’s Diary – the dream diary for travelers and backpackers.

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Spot Satellite Messenger

Published in Digital Trends | On December 3rd, 2008

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The Spot Satellite Messenger is the perfect gift for anyone with a taste for outdoor adventures, including campers, boaters, kayakers, sailboarders, archaeologists, skiers, climbers, pilots, business travelers, snowshoers, and just about anyone else. Spot gives you a vital line of communication with friends and family when you want it, and emergency assistance when and where you need it.

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This is the second post from our solar cell phone charger series where we review some of today’s solar phone chargers leading brands.

With billions of people using cell phones and other portable devices around the world, trying to stay connected and entertained while on the go, it is only natural for us to use alternative sources of energy while harnessing the power of the sun to benefit the world in which we live in. The solar cell phone charger, or as I call it “Portable Solar Power”, is the new trend – get it while it’s hot!

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Among the various solar products out there today, whether it’s solar garden lights or solar panels for your home, the solar cell phone charger – or as I call it “Portable Solar Power” – is the new trend; with billions of people using cell phones around the world, why not harness the power of the sun for the benefit of the world in which we live in.

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The HYmini is a handheld, universal charger/adapter device that stores energy collected from the wind and sun; a compact green portable power bank.

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dash-gps

The GPS revolution is here! We have all been waiting for the Dash Express Two-Way Internet-Connected Portable GPS Navigator to come out and lead us to the new world of Global Positioning Systems (GPS).

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Pop up tent Quechua tents

Published in Travel & Outdoors | On October 11th, 2007

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These pop up tent by Quechua are called Seconds light Tents. Pitching these pop up tents is instant; and by the way, folding the tent takes about 15 seconds.

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With recent technologies in the auto industry, one of the more popular inventions in recent years is the portable Global Positioning System or portable GPS, for short. Drivers who purchase a GPS system-tracking device for their car feel safer

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The Nomad family camping tent is more than just a place to sleep. It’s a home away from home. It provides plenty of additional space

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sleeping-bag

Selk Bag – a unique sleeping bag you can actually wear. The Selk’bag sleeping bag was created by Chilean graphic designer, Rodrigo Alonso Schramm. It wraps your whole body keeping a suitable temperature and offers maximum mobility and comfort better than any other sleeping bag currently on the market.

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