Camping Gadgets Under $100
October 18, 2011, By Steve McFarlane 1 comment
Ensuring that you and your buddies have the right camping gear makes a big difference in the quality of your camping experience. Here are some affordable camping gadgets priced less than $100 that will serve you well on your next trip.
SteriPEN Adventurer Handheld Water Purifier
Never assume that the water you have access to is safe to drink, even if it is coming from a clear stream or lake. The SteriPEN handheld water purifier can make water drinkable using ultraviolet light to destroy waterborne microbes in a mere 48 seconds. It costs $99.95 and you'll find it at REI.com.
Coleman Cool Zephyr Ceiling Fan with Light
You don’t have to give up all the creature comforts when you go camping. Beat the heat with this portable soft-to-touch foam blade fan. The Zephyr ceiling fan hangs in a tent to provide some relief from the heat and also act as a source of light via its four LED bulbs if you want to do some reading before going to sleep. The Coleman Cool Zephyr Ceiling Fan with Light costs under $25 at Amazon and requires four D batteries to operate.
Multi-Survival Module
What starts out as a fun outdoor camping adventure can turn into a fight for survival if something goes horribly wrong. Ensure that you and your buddies have a fair shot at survival with the Multi-Survival Module.
This compact device weighs 3 ounces and features a floating dial compass, a bright LED flashlight, an emergency whistle, a mirror that can be used as a signaling device, a magnifier to focus sunlight and start a fire, a digital thermometer and a watertight compartment to keep matches dry. It sells for $19.95 at HerringtonCatalog.com.
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