Best High-Tech Camping Gear (a.k.a. How to Be Civilized in the Woods)
Camping no longer has to mean roughing it. So if you're the outdoors-iffy type--you don't mind the woods but you'd prefer to be able to charge your iPhone while you're there--these gadgets are for you.
Solio Classic-i Solar Charger, $79.95
Pack the Solio and you don't have to worry about your phone running out of juice. It holds a charge for up to a year and works with over 3200 devices (like the iPhone); you get your first adapter tip free, and others start at $9.95.
Eureka Solar Intent Tent, $239.99
This tent sleeps six and its solar panel provides up to eight hours of LED light...so you can charge it during the day and read in your sleeping bag by night.
Freeplay Energy ML-1 Mini Lantern, $55
Weighing in at just 300 grams, this LED-powered rechargeable lantern provides eight hours of bright light on a full charge--and in an emergency, you can self-charge it, so you'll never run out of light. It comes with a dimmer switch, so you can conserve its power when you don't need the brightest light.
Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx GPS, $350
This handheld GPS makes it virtually impossible to get lost: It lets you follow your route, mark up to 50 reversible routes, and even find your way back with the TracBack feature. And the trip computer feature calculates your current and average speed, sunset and sunrise, trip time, and distance.
Zodi Hot Tap On-Demand Hot Shower, $159.95
Like
a hot shower in the morning, no matter where you are? This portable
shower allows you to heat over 60 gallons of water using a
single-burner system, and you can adjust its temperature. Don't forget
the accessories--like the privacy shelter, $99.95
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