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1. SteriPEN Traveler Portable UV Water Purifier

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Product Name: SteriPEN Traveler Portable UV Water Purifier

Manufacturer: Hydro-Photon, Inc.

Product Description: You can have safe drinking water everywhere you camp with the SteriPEN Traveler Portable UV Water Purifier. The SteriPEN safely purifies water using UV light—without chemical additives or adding any aftertaste or odor. It destroys more than 99.9% of bacteria, viruses and protozoan cysts. It can purify up to 200 half-liter servings of water using four AA lithium or nickel metal hydride batteries, and fits perfectly into commercial water bottles. It’s certified safe and effective by the Water Quality Association. Weighing only 5.5 ounces, the SteriPEN is compact and lightweight so it’s easy to carry in your backpack.

MSRP: $49.95

Available Colors: Blue

Purchase at: Dick’s Sporting Goods, SteriPEN,  Travel Essentials

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2. BioLite CampStove

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Product Name: BioLite CampStove

Manufacturer: BioLite

Product Description: The BioLite CampStove allows you to cook food while powering up your smartphone, GPS, iPod or other USB-chargeable device. You can use sticks, pine cones, pellets and other biomass to light a fire in the BioLite CampStove. It uses the heat from the fire to generate electricity via a thermoelectric generator, which powers a fan to create airflow for improved combustion. The surplus electricity is sent to the USB port for charging most USB-chargeable devices including smartphones. It weighs only 2 lbs., 1 oz. (935 grams).

MSRP: $129.95

Available Colors: Orange/Silver

Purchase at: L.L. Bean, BioLite, Urban Outfitters

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3. Sony Digital Recording Binoculars DEV-50

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Product Name: Sony Digital Recording Binoculars DEV-50

Manufacturer: Sony Electronics, Inc.

Product Description: The Sony Digital Recording Binoculars are indeed expensive, but they will allow the camper in your life to record the amazing sights they’ll see on their next camping or hiking trip. You can zoom from 0.8x to as high as 25x binocular magnification. The binoculars feature a high-resolution, Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) finder; double full HD and 3D movie recording, Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, simultaneous zoom and autofocus capability, and are dustproof/rainproof. The binoculars weigh approximately 1lb., 10oz (765g).

MSRP: $1,999.99

Available Colors: Black

Purchase at: Amazon, Sony Store

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4. TIKKA RXP Multi-beam USB-rechargeable Headlamp

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Product Name: TIKKA RXP Multi-beam USB-rechargeable Headlamp

Manufacturer: Petzl Distribution Co.

Product Description: The TIKKA RXP Multi-beam USB-rechargeable Headlamp is a smart, multi-beam headlamp that offers 215 lumen brightness for easy, hands-free use. The water-resistant headlamp’s built-in light sensor automatically adjusts brightness and beam pattern, giving campers or hikers the right amount of light they’ll need to read a map, walk on a trail or look into the distance. Burn times can be customized with OS by Petzl software—free download at www.petzl.com/OS.

MSRP: $94.95

Available Colors: Black, Coral

Purchase at: Eastern Mountain Sports, Moosejaw, Petzl, Rock/Creek Outfitters

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5. GoalZero Switch 10 USB Multi-Tool Kit

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Product Name: GoalZero Switch 10 USB Multi-Tool Kit

Manufacturer: GoalZero Corporation

Product Description: The Switch 10 Multi-Tool Kit lets you quick-charge phones, cameras and other USB-powered gear via the sun. Turn on the included flashlight to light up your outdoor adventures after the sun goes down. The GoalZero Switch 10 USB Multi-Tool Kit contains the Guide 10 Plus Recharger and the Nomad 7 Solar Panel. There are two ways to charge the Guide 10 Plus Recharger: either connect the included solar panel to it or plug it into a USB power source. You then can use the charge to power up your smartphone, tablet, or MP3 or GPS device. The whole kit weighs only 1.2 lbs.

MSRP: $119.95

Available Colors: Black

Purchase at: GoalZero, Recreational Equipment, Inc., West Marine

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