Cocoon Hammock

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Hammocks are a mainstay of Summer living, and this might just be the king of hammocks. The Cocoon Hammock ($19,500) features a great-looking terrace base that holds the 113-inch diameter hammock. The frame is made from Taukkyan wood with electropolished stainless steel components, and the hammock and covering are made from Batyline fabric. The hammock can also be adorned with curtains to make it your own private getaway, right in your backyard.
Price: $19,500   |   BUY

War Bird Water Chariot

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Be the Ben-Hur of your neighborhood lake as you race along in your boat-pulled War Bird Water Chariot ($240). This towable raft, designed to look like a chariot of old, has a 44-inch wide deck for holding up to two people. There's double webbed foam handles to ensure better gripping and the chariot is made of strong PVC to resist punctures. It can hold up to 340 pounds of Roman warrior goodness, and a lounge canopy (sold separately) will keep you shaded.
Price: $240   |   BUY

Mentos Geyser Tube

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The Mentos Geyser Tube ($5) is a small clear tube that will help you maximize the effect of the best backyard science experiment ever discovered. Just load the Mentos into the tube, lock it onto your 2-liter of Coke (diet works best), pull the pin and run like hell. The little tube will more than double the normal distance of the soda blast ¡ª be prepared for your fructose fountain to reach 30 feet or more.

Price: $5   |   BUY

Dockitjet

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If you have a jetski, you're going to want one of these. The Dockitjet Rigid Inflatable Boat ($TBA) lets you dock your watercraft on the back of the boat, giving you room for up to six people, and helping you handle choppy conditions. Worried about getting it to the lake? The custom-made trailer can carry both your jetski and the Dockitjet as one.
Price: $TBA   |   BUY

WaveBox Portable Microwave

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Camping is fun, but if you miss the creature comforts of home when out in the wild, the WaveBox Portable Microwave ($200) is just the thing. It can run at 660 watts with a direct battery connection via the included alligator clamp cable, and can also run directly from a car power outlet at a slightly less-inspiring 175 watts. Not full-powered, but it sure beats eating unknown forest fruit.
Price: $200   |   BUY

Pak-Lite

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Life's not a party if you have to stumble around in the dark. You can remedy the stumbling with the Pak-Lite Super White LED Flashlight ($25). This minimalist flashlight, powered by a nine-volt battery, puts out light near that of natural sunlight quality via two super bright white LED blubs.
Price: $25   |   BUY

MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes

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After having strapped on tennis rackets for our poor man's version of snowshoes, we've decided to step it up with the MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes ($260). These snowshoes are lightweight and give a 360-degree grip. The Ascent Snowshoes sport two cross-members of high-strength steel and heel bails to take strain off your calves as you flee from bears.
Price: $260   |   BUY

Hammerhead Snow Sled

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Take snow sleddding in a whole new direction with the Hammerhead snow sled ($299). This sled on steroids is described as having Ferrari-class handling and Cadillac-class comfort, and offers up a tight aluminum frame, dead on steering and suspension fabric seating. It also has a myriad of accessories to pimp it out with including taillights and reflector tape.
Price: $299   |   BUY

POC Spine

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It's never a bad idea to have some protection on the slopes, especially if you're one of those crazy-asses that think they're invincible once they set foot on the powder. POC's lightweight Spine body armor ($160) protects your back from any mishaps you might make. The Cervical ($40) and Coccyx ($40) add-ons insure that the upper part of the spine, including vertebrae C1 to C7, as well as the lowest part of your spine, the caudal region, are safe from impact.
Price: $160   |   BUY

iGlove

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One of the more irritating aspects of cold weather comes into play when you try and use things with gloves on. Things like iPods, for instance. Now, with the iGlove ($35), at least you can use your iPods in warmth, thanks to Click Wheel compatible tips on the thumb and forefingers. Just make sure not to try and change tracks during a snowball fight.
Price: $35   |   BUY

The Club Seat

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Never worry about placing your precious backside on a cold seat in a sports stadium again with The Club Seat ($100). This tush warmer has a rechargeable battery system to power heat elements to keep you toasty for up to five hours. An aluminum frame back offers up support as you lean back to drink another cold, frosty one. It's also water resistant and folds up when you're ready to leave.
Price: $100   |   BUY

Buck 760GRX Summit Knife

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The utility of Swiss Army Knives is great, but their bulk isn't. If you plan on carrying around a multi-use knife in your pocket, check out this Buck 760GRX Summit Knife ($73). Co-developed with outdoorsman Peter Whittaker, the knife attaches easily to a carabiner or lanyard, and includes a 2 1/2" blade, a corkscrew, and a bottle opener.
Price: $73   |   BUY

Turkey Fryer Kit

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Whether you're a newbie turkey fryer or a seasoned veteran, you can't go wrong with the Bayou Classic 1175 30-Quart Stainless Steel Turkey Fryer Kit ($100). It includes everything you need to deep fry a whole turkey in 45 minutes, including a propane burner, 30-quart stainless steel stockpot, a perforated basket, a stainless fryer stand, hose, regulator and valve assembly. Plus, the kit can also be used for boiling seafood and vegetables at next summer's backyard feasts.
Price: $100   |   BUY

MealGear Utensils

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It can be tough out there in the wilderness, so it helps to have everything you need. Guyot Designs MealGear Utensils ($8) are a nearly indestructible two piece set that acts as a spoon, spatula, pasta measure, spreader, and knife. Best of all, they are made from materials which are completely reclaimable ¡ª in fact, you can return your Utensils when you are finished so they can be reclaimed and turned into another
eco-friendly product.
Price: $8   |   BUY

Thermos Element 5 Beverage Bottle

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Ditch the plastic Alf thermos and move up to a high-performance model like the Thermos Element 5 Beverage Bottle ($40). It sports an unbreakable 18/8 stainless steel interior and exterior and keeps liquids hot or cold for up to 24 hours thanks to its TherMax double wall vacuum insulation. The thermos also sports a leak-proof twist and pour stopper, built-in serving cup, stainless steel carry loop with carabiner clip, and a rubberized shock absorbing base with wide stance. We never knew a thermos could have so many features.
Price: $40   |   BUY