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Showing posts with label Outdoors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Outdoors. Show all posts

Saturday, March 17, 2012

The fold-up fishing hut with walls of ice

Unavailability is an achingly simple piece of design, functioning as a folding fishing hut...
Unavailability is an achingly simple piece of design, functioning as a folding fishing hut with walls of ice

Simply called Unavailability, this achingly simple piece of design is a one-man wooden-framed fold-up fishing hut with chicken wire-mesh walls that can be packed with ice by the user to keep out the wind while letting in light.

Moby1 expedition trailers take camping off-road

Moby1 is offering a new take on the traditional teardrop trailer, offering a range of comp...
Moby1 is offering a new take on the traditional teardrop trailer, offering a range of compact models that are specifically designed for off-road touring

Moby1 is offering a new take on the traditional teardrop trailer, with a range of compact models that are specifically designed for off-road touring. These teardrop trailers are not only lightweight, but also offer campers extra cargo space, a flexible load-carrying platform, a meal preparation area and cooking station, and a standard mattress. Teardrops were most popular during the 30s through to the 50s, but slowly faded out of fashion as campers grew larger and RVs became super-sized. With current fuel prices, however, the teardrop trailer is starting to make more sense for the environmentally-conscious camper.

Dual Eyewear sunglasses provide bifocal lenses for reading bike computers

The Dual V6 with smoke lenses
The Dual V6 with smoke lenses

Electronics have become a ubiquitous part of fitness and recreation. You use a GPS to navigate and track your speed, distance and vertical. You use a heart rate monitor to measure your calories burned and heart rate. You load your iPhone with all kinds of music and apps to power you through. Heck, you may even load your sneakers with electronics.

Friday, March 16, 2012

Jompy: a hot water tap for your hydration bladder

The large Jompy offers the fastest boiling time - one liter in about 45 seconds
The large Jompy offers the fastest boiling time - one liter in about 45 seconds
A funny name but an innovative design, Jompy allows campers, backpackers, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts to get hot water from their hydration packs. The simple device works in conjunction with a hydration bladder and camping stove to deliver boiling water for use in food, beverages and cleaning.