Not even a cannon shoots like a canon; it’s practically dogma. 

If you’re looking for a camera you can take anywhere*, check out the new Canon PowerShot D10.  This 12.1- Megapixel point-and-shoot digital wonder features a 3x optically stabilized lens, DIGIC 4 processor, and 2.5-inch LCD, but the real benefits come from it’s ruggedness.  This little guy is freeze proof to 14°F, heatproof to 104°F, shockproof up to 4 feet, and waterproof down to 33 feet. What a great travel and adventure camera for snowboarding, hiking, climbing or snorkeling.
*anywhere with the exceptions of heaven and hell; you’re not allowed any personal possessions.

Written by: Craig Lange

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If you enjoy vomiting and explosive diarrhea, by all means don’t use the SteriPen Traveler on your next adventure. 

The Traveler is half the size of the SteriPEN Classic with the same great attributes.  The convenient pocket sized gadget purifies water by way of an ultraviolet light.  The UV kills 99.9 percent of protozoa while simultaneously turning you into a super hero upon consumption of the radioactive H2O*. 

The SteriPen has been proven to protect against common microbes such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia as well as pathogens that cause Hepatitis and Legionnaires disease.  This is the perfect travel companion to “at risk” water countries or long camping trips. 

Also look for the SteriPen Adventurer with the Solar Charging Case.  This item is not recommended for individuals seeking to contract Cholera, Botulism, or sound travel habits.

*The UV light doesn’t actually alter the water aside from protecting you against various microbes, pathogens and germs, i.e. you will not gain super powers.

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[Get It $250]

The Voltaic Backpack is a rough-grade glimpse into the not-so-distant future when accessories harness and store energy, and a weekend hike can start without the worry of having a fully charged cell phone.
The Voltaic line converts light energy to talk time and ipod life via a series of solar panels located on the back face of the bag.  The pack comes equipped with 11 adaptors for any sort of electronic gadget you might be rolling with, a battery pack that stores harnessed energy for use when the suns gone down, and convenient pockets for your laptop, phone, ipod, etc.
Despite the old school JanSport style, this is a rouged sac that I would recommend to anyone in need of a daypack with 1,850 cubic inches of storage space.  The padded mesh back cuts down on back sweat by providing more airflow while the mesh straps provide ergonomic comfort.
Best of all, the shell of this bag is made from recycled soda bottles, very cool.

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If you like putting on wet gloves and boots then you should buy the DryGuy for a normal person, because you’re weird and the DryGuy is awesome. 
I love when a product works the way it’s supposed to work.  I dowsed a ski boot, sock, glove and hat then slapped them all on the DryGuy. The ski boot actually dried quickly, in about an hours time as did the hat and glove.  The tube sock took a bit longer because I had to reposition the lower region that had been scrunched up at the base. 
The unit gently dries with your choice of warmed or un-warmed forced air. 
It’s nice to just throw your wet boots or gloves on the machine and leave it be, no holding a hair dryer while it over heats and blows a circuit. No more leaving wet boots out until you’re forced to put them on still cold and wet.  Another bonus of the DryGuy is that the aeration helps eliminate unpleasant odor.  This is a must have item for any dedicated skier, snowboarder, or winter wonderland adventurer.

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MySKY® from Meade is a revolutionary tool for exploring the universe.  With a built-in GPS, the devise helps you locate objects in the sky relative to your exact position.

The GPS auto alignment doesn’t require any user input, which makes the instrument extremely easy to use, even with no prior knowledge of the universe.
Take a guided tour of the night sky, or just point and shoot in order to identify celestial bodies.  With “tonight’s best tour”, the mySKY will guide you to the best objects in the sky for your time, date, and location. With video, audio, still images, maps and text the mySKY will educate you on everything in the sky.  You can even update mySKY with extra downloadable tours and programs or hook the devise to your Meade computerized telescope in order to help locate, learn about, and view specific objects.  The mySKY is an excellent and exciting tool for children interested in astronomy.   

* Does not identify UFO’s… otherwise we would have to call them FO’s and that’s already reserved for F@#K Off’s like you. 

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[Get It $140]

What time is it?

We all know that, but what else can your watch do?
The Tech 4O TraiLeader packs an impressive set of features into a sleek design. Along with the basics of time, date, various alarms, stopwatch and countdown, the Tech 4O TraiLeader has a thermometer, altimeter, barometer, compass, and it even measures your speed, distance, pace and calories.

I like to use the “time freeze” feature to pause the space-time continuum and pick peoples pockets; haven’t you always wished you could do that? -maybe not pick pockets, but when you’re running late or need answers for your exam.

Even though the Tech 4O TraiLeader can’t really freeze time, it can track laps, log vertical, sound altitude alarms, and even forecast weather changes, so at least you’ll never have a reason for being late ever again.

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