Camp, Cook & Charge

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New Camp Stove Goes Off the Grid

One of the most clever camping gadgets we’ve seen since the Noah Tarp by Kelty is this awesome little camping stove from BioLite.

The stove burns wood but uses a thermoelectric generator to run a fan that makes the fire ultra efficient. Think of it like a miniature blast furnace. The electrical energy can also be used to charge small electrical appliances- like a phone or MP3 player.

Weighing only 33 ounces the makers claim a liter of water can be brought to a boil in only 4 1/2 minutes using less than 2 ounces of wood. A home version is also in the works.

Solar-Powered Boombox

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Even in a world without wires we still have to plug into the grid. Bummer.

Rujus Solar Bluetooth Sound SystemBut now you can get the party started without the hassle of wires or power cords! This clever device is the Eton Rukus Solar, a Bluetooth speaker system with a built-in solar panel charger.

According to Eton the batteries run for about 8 hours and a full recharge takes about 6. To make the info panel easy to read in sunlight (and suck less juice) the display uses rugged E Ink technology- like a Kindle. A mesh pocket on the side nestles your MP3 player or mobile device while a nearby USB port can even provide it a recharge. There’s also a non-solar model if you can’t afford the extra bucks required to get off the grid.

So all you need to do now is decide whether you want it in green, black or white!

Um… I’d like green, please.

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Smart Outlet

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Here’s a clever idea that we think should become a new standard for residential wiring.

The USB Wall Plug adds two handy computer plugs to the standard 110 volt wall receptacle. Now you can charge any phone, MP3 player, tablet, laptop or electrical device that uses the common USB connector. Spiffy!

Replaces the standard household wall outlet. And get this- it’s made in the U.S.A. When’s the last time you heard that referring to anything electronic?

Available online from ThinkGeek.com.