 Luxury Toys: With temperatures rising this summer, there are a few buzz-worthy gadgets designed to turn your attention away from the grueling heat.
The Excalibur Pool Lounger
The Excalibur Pool Lounger turns any lazy day at the pool into a fun-filled water park experience (without swarms of eager children dropping elbows and tipping rafts). With the use of a joystick, you can leisurely cruise around your pool or kick it into high-gear and cut through the water like a catamaran. Being propelled around in style will run you $150.
Features:
-Large, comfortable armrests
-Independent power and directional control
-Built-in cup holder
-Supports up to 250 pounds!
-Two separate motor/propeller sub-assemblies
-Sturdy 0.35 mm PVC construction
-Requires 12 x 1.5 volt D-Cell batteries (not included)
Stronghold Tent by Mountain Hard Wear
Whoever said you had to rough it while on your summer camping trip must not be familiar with the stronghold tent by Mountain Hard Wear. In addition to the five perimeter vents, which help to circulate airflow, Stronghold's dome shape minimizes wind and features a large roof vent. The camping gear covers more than 171 square-feet and costs approximately $3,000.
Features:
-Guaranteed watertight construction
-Reflective zipper pulls
-Reflective starter point
-Triangular and rectangular gear loft options
-Internal guy system with O-rings at intersections
-5 SVX windows
-1 Large top zippered thru vent
-Yunan Scandium PF poles
-400D External snow flaps
-70D Internal skirt reinforcement
-Comes with expedition duffle for transport
-2 Doors with #10 size dual sliders
-5 Zippered canopy vents
-10 Mesh storage pockets
Juice Bag- Solar Beach Tote
If you'd rather spend your summer day on the beach than in the great outdoors, the Juice Bag Beach Tote by Reware will keep all your gadgets powered up and ready to go. The solar powered beach bag has the ability to charge hand-held electronic devices anywhere in the world. Integrating a flexible "thin-film" solar panel into a bag made from natural canvas is an eco-friendly way of staying in the loop. According to the company, if users dedicate their Juice Bag to charge their cell phone or PDA for an entire year, they'll keep one pound of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. The Juice Bag Solar Tote retails for $250.
Features:
-Heavy duty cotton webbing handles
-One large roomy inside pocket
-Convenient gadget pocket for holding your phone or camera
-Natural cotton "duck canvas" frame
-Removable interior bottom support
-Rugged Cordura® nylon cover for a water resistant bottom
-Universal CLA/Car Charger Female Socket
-Removable solar panel
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Chris commented on August 4, 2008
Nice info Now I can stay ahead of the Jones' I love gadgets for the outdoor living Thanks
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