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The Impromptu Tactical Pen from Gerber, with its glass-breaking steel tip, is one option for those who want to keep themselves safe. It is, as its name suggests, a simple writing implement with a hidden extra that could mean the difference between life and death.  <a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/impromptu-tactical-pen/29354/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div>   <div class="summary_item " data-article="29329"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/click-carabiner-skiing-snowboarding-tool/29329/">CL!CK Carabiner lets skiers and snowboarders tune bindings anywhere on the mountain</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/author/dave-leclair/">Dave LeClair</a></div> <div class="date">October 8, 2013</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/click-carabiner-skiing-snowboarding-tool/29329/#comments">2 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/click-carabiner-skiing-snowboarding-tool/29329/pictures">5 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/click-carabiner-skiing-snowboarding-tool/29329/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20131014055459im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/clck_carabiner.jpg" title="The CL!CK Carabiner is a tool designed to let skiers and riders make repairs on the hill" alt="The CL!CK Carabiner is a tool designed to let skiers and riders make repairs on the hill"/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> For skiers and snowboarders, nothing can ruin a good day on the hill faster than an equipment malfunction. Enter the CL!CK Carabiner, a handy tool designed for winter sport enthusiasts to fix binding issues without having to go back to the lodge, or even worse, stop riding completely if out in the back country.  <a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/click-carabiner-skiing-snowboarding-tool/29329/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="29290"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/flamestower-fire-charger/29290/">FlameStower uses fire to charge devices</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/author/dave-leclair/">Dave LeClair</a></div> <div class="date">October 4, 2013</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/flamestower-fire-charger/29290/#comments">5 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/flamestower-fire-charger/29290/pictures">3 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/flamestower-fire-charger/29290/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20131014055459im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/flamestower.png" title="The FlameStower – where there's fire, there's electricity " alt="The FlameStower – where there's fire, there's electricity "/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> We're constantly seeing inventors attempt to create new and interesting ways to charge our cell phones. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/voto-phone-charger-fire/27333/" target="_blank">VOTO</a> is one product we've seen that uses <em>fire</em> to charge our smart devices, and now a new take on the idea is hitting the scene. Called FlameStower, it utilizes very similar technology, but with a few twists.  <a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/flamestower-fire-charger/29290/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="29191"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/20-portable-campers/29191/">20-something small, portable campers for backwoods living</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/author/cc-weiss/">C.C. Weiss</a></div> <div class="date">September 27, 2013</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/20-portable-campers/29191/#comments">3 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/20-portable-campers/29191/pictures">80 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/20-portable-campers/29191/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20131014055459im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/dusseldorftrailers.png" title="Campers of the 2013 Dusseldorf Caravan Salon" alt="Campers of the 2013 Dusseldorf Caravan Salon"/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> Perhaps it's just that we've been paying closer attention to the segment lately, but we've seen a surge of innovative, small camper hardware over the past few years. From utility trailer build-ups like the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/teal-modular-shelters-campers/24809/" target="_blank">Teal panel kit</a>, to car conversion "campers in boxes" like the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/swiss-roombox-streamlines-car-camper/28369/" target="_blank">SwissRoomBox</a>, to more permanent van and Jeep conversions, these small campers let you escape in your everyday vehicle without the bulk and cost of larger motorhomes and RVs. Our recent trip to the Dusseldorf Caravan Salon revealed that there are dozens upon dozens of small camper designs to choose from.  <a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/20-portable-campers/29191/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="29161"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/vohringer-camping-trailer-hydraulic-penthouse-motorcyle/29161/">Vohringer's Speed-Wagon camping trailer sleeps two + motorcycle</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/author/cc-weiss/">C.C. Weiss</a></div> <div class="date">September 24, 2013</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/vohringer-camping-trailer-hydraulic-penthouse-motorcyle/29161/#comments">5 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/vohringer-camping-trailer-hydraulic-penthouse-motorcyle/29161/pictures">13 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/vohringer-camping-trailer-hydraulic-penthouse-motorcyle/29161/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20131014055459im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/vohringercamper.JPG" title="The hydraulic lifts seen on the side lift the sleeping 'penthouse' up" alt="The hydraulic lifts seen on the side lift the sleeping 'penthouse' up"/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> With removable, modular living equipment, camping trailers like <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/teal-modular-shelters-campers/24809/" target="_blank">the Teal</a> seamlessly switch between sleeping people and hauling toys. At the recent Caravan Salon in Dusseldorf, German materials manufacturer Vohringer showed a trailer concept designed to do both at the same time. The Speed-Wagon uses a hydraulic lift system to open up space for a motorbike while still sleeping occupants comfortably.  <a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/vohringer-camping-trailer-hydraulic-penthouse-motorcyle/29161/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="29071"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/in-pictures-off-road-camping/29071/">In Pictures: Off-road camping hardware for weekend road trips and apocalyptic escapes</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/author/cc-weiss/">C.C. Weiss</a></div> <div class="date">September 17, 2013</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/in-pictures-off-road-camping/29071/#comments">11 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/in-pictures-off-road-camping/29071/pictures">66 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/in-pictures-off-road-camping/29071/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20131014055459im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/dusseldorfoffroaders-33.JPG" title="The 2013 Dusseldorf Caravan Salon had off-road campers of all shapes and sizes" alt="The 2013 Dusseldorf Caravan Salon had off-road campers of all shapes and sizes"/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> The 2013 Dusseldorf Caravan Salon was stuffed hall to hall, wall to wall with RVs, camping trailers, pop-ups and mobile living equipment of all kinds. Perhaps it's the timelessly romantic appeal of conquering anything the Earth puts in your way to enjoy its bounty, but we were particularly impressed with some of the rugged, off-road-capable campers. We've put together a tour of every off-road model we found, designs that range from tented gear haulers to full-blown tactical 8x8s.  <a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/in-pictures-off-road-camping/29071/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="29085"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/road-shower-car-top/29085/">Road Shower lets you freshen up, al fresco </a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/author/ben-coxworth/">Ben Coxworth</a></div> <div class="date">September 16, 2013</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/road-shower-car-top/29085/#comments">8 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/road-shower-car-top/29085/pictures">9 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/road-shower-car-top/29085/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20131014055459im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/roadshower.jpg" title="The Road Shower uses the Sun to heat its matte-black water tank " alt="The Road Shower uses the Sun to heat its matte-black water tank "/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> After a day spent hiking, biking, climbing or otherwise exerting yourself outdoors, a shower sure feels nice. Climbing into your car and driving home all sweaty in order to <em>take</em> said shower, however, can be quite a drag. That's why Colorado native Joel Cotton created the Road Shower. 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Weiss</a></div> <div class="date">August 13, 2013</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/camping-tents-get-wired/28608/#comments">3 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/camping-tents-get-wired/28608/pictures">12 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20131014055459/http://www.gizmag.com/camping-tents-get-wired/28608/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20131014055459im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/wiredtents.jpg" title="Goal Zero/Eddie Bauer Katabatic 2" alt="Goal Zero/Eddie Bauer Katabatic 2"/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> There are those for whom ditching the modern comforts of home and roughing it is one of the main attractions of camping. For such people, the traditional tent will likely do. 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