De-Pooify Your Water Supply

If you’re not a big fan of drinking animal droppings with your river water while hiking or on the go, the MSR Miox water filter is all you need to de-pooify a steady, virtually unlimited, potable water supply.

Gorillapod

The Gorillapod. Tripods are so last month. And who wants to actually hold their digital camera, like with their hands, when they can mount it virtually anywhere and to anything with this beast?

A Hammock for Your ‘lectronics

It’s tough to tell from their German language website, but this 2001: A Space Odyssey-esque device is, as Gadling puts it, “a hammock to keep your small electronics from falling to their death while hanging from oddly-placed outlets.” I can honestly say I’ve never been in such a situation, but I like to be prepared.

Laser Virtual Keyboard

Relieve your hands of the stress of constantly pushing down heavy keyboard keys with a Bluetooth Laser Virtual Keyboard. This thing is Minority Report cool, but without Tom Cruise’s crazy antics and all that 1984-style big-government-gettin’-up-in-your-piece nonsense.

A Real Global Cell Phone

My cell phone can beat up your cell phone. That’s because I have National Geographic’s Talk Abroad Travel Phone. Can your cell phone call anywhere in the world from over 100 countries? Doubt it. This new travel phone from NG can for under $200. (Actually I don’t really have this phone. But I wanted a reason to say “My cell phone can beat up your cell phone.”)

Indestructible Travel Cases

Checking your crackberry or updating weekly travel expenses on your Treo while scuba diving is easier than ever before with the waterproof and crushproof Pelican Micro Case Series of cases. There’s even a purge valve to equalize the pressure!

Mission Impossible-Style Banking

Online banking over unsecured wireless networks is sketchy to say the least. Who knows whether that shady guy sitting next to you in the pleather jacket with his laptop and a Ron Burgundy mustache isn’t sniffing the 802g airwaves for your web passwords? Get the ultimate in password security with ETrade’s SecurID® Two-Factor Authentication token. It uses strong authentication by generating a random password every 60 seconds. Tom Cruise would be proud.

The Only Travel Adapter You’ll Ever Need

The 150-Country Auto-Detecting Travel Adapter And Converter. Not the catchiest product name, but we can’t all afford big budget marketing departments. Hammacher Schlemmer describes it as “the lightweight, compact device that automatically detects incoming voltage, converts it to 120-volt AC power, and provides plug adaptation for over 150 countries throughout Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas and Caribbean, and Australia.” You’re out of luck in Antarctica I guess, but I don’t think they have electricity down there anyway. At least now you don’t have to carry around 150 adapters like you used to, right? Also: “The plug configures to fit a variety of international sockets, and it has a built-in USB port that allows you to leave chargers for cell phones, digital cameras, iPod®s, and other devices at home. The device allows simultaneous AC and USB connection to charge two devices at once.” Very cool.

Turn Your Laptop Into a Travel Safe … Sort Of

The Stashcard hides cash, credit cards, and that picture of Fluffy you always take with you so you’re not lonely at the hotel.

Stash Sandals

Or if you’d rather your hostel-mates or the hotel chambermaid not think you’re a disgusting chap with a penchant for showing off your poo-laden unmentionables, Reef’s Stash sandals are just the trick. Although they’re technically marketed towards the ladies, they are offered in jet black. So if you’re a dude, no one has to know that you like to wear women’s shoes.

Bottle Opener Sandals

Fancy yourself more of a hops fellah than a wino? The aforementioned Reef has outdone themselves by combining the classic staple of beach life - the sandal - with the classic staple of the beach life boozer - the bottle opener. Introducing the Fanning. Brilliant! Why didn’t someone think of this before?

Wind Up Cell Phone Charger

If you’re a long ways from home (and a power outlet), this little beauty will keep your cell phone juiced for as long as you have a working hand. Of course, the obvious question is: if you’re that far from civilization, are there likely to be cell towers near you? Just a thought.

GPS Photo Tagger

Serious traveler/photographers know what a pain in the ass it can be to keep track of where each and every one of their photos were taken. You could keep a running diary of every shot, but who needs that hassle? Enter the Sony GPSCS1KA GPS Unit Kit. All you need to do to use it is turn it on and carry it with you. It takes a snapshot of your location at fifteen second intervals. Back home, the included software checks the EXIF data from each photo and matches it to where you were at that point in time.

PacSafe Safety Camera Strap

If you’re a serious photographer and one who’s crazy enough to lug a $1K+ camera around on your travels, you’re quite the likely target for hustlers and pickpockets. PacSafe says “the CarrySafe Camera Strap is embedded with snatch-proof, high tensile, stainless steel PacSafe CarrySafe Camera Strapwire”. “Snatch-proof”? Moving along …

Casio Pathfinder Watch

Plan on climbing Everest? With Casio’s Pathfinder watch, you can lug the rest of the crap on this list around and still know what time it is and how freakin’ cold it is at the top. This beast sports an altimeter, thermometer, compass, barometer, auto-setting atomic clock functionality, tide graph, depth gauge, and dive log. Oh and it’s solar powered. Is it really still considered a watch at this point?

Solar Powered Backpack

… and you can throw everything above into the solar-powered Voltaic Backpack. This bad boy will power every one of your gadgets (save your laptop) as long as there’s daylight. And when the sun goes down, you can always take to the streets to impress strangers with your new 8-inch tool (no, your other 8-inch tool).

Tourist Remover Software … No, I’m Not Kidding

In the same way that HDR photos can take all the best bits from multiple exposures of the same subject and combine them into a single kickass photo, futureLAB’s cleverly named Tourist Remover Software can de-tourist-ify your travel photos. Simply snap a few shots of a building, statue, etc., happy tourists and all. Their software will combine all of the un-touristed sections of each pic into a single tourist-free photo. Simple and pretty damn cool.

Waterproof iPod Shuffle

We’re not talking some fancy rubber case to wrap around your iPod. SwimMan actually disassembles genuine iPod Shuffles and reassembles them using “proprietary waterproofing technology”. Neat. You can snag waterproof headphones from them too. What - no photo? C’mon, you know what an iPod Shuffle looks like!

Marijuana Vending Machines Opening For Business in LA

Holy crap, what country is LA in? I mean, last time I was there I was surprised enough at the billboards offering medicinal marijuana cards, but this is insane. Starting on Monday, people who have medical conditions such as glaucoma, cancer, and the deadly not-stoned-enough virus can start getting their fat buds from special "AVMs."

These electronic drug dealers won't be out on the street next to a Pepsi machine, of course. No, they'll be "housed in standalone rooms, abutting two dispensaries and protected by round-the-clock security guards." To use them, you'll need to go with a prescription in hand, get fingerprinted and get a prepaid credit card that's loaded up with your dosage and what strain of weed you want. Yeah, no joke, the pharmacists in LA give you a choice between OG Kush and Granddaddy Purple. In the future, the machines may also be outfitted to sell other popular drugs such as Viagra, Vicodin and Propecia. Combine all four for a really interesting night that'll also slowly grow your hair back!

And here I was thinking New York City was a liberal town. When do we get weed vending machines, Bloomberg? Huh? [Thrillist]

Ring Gun Won't Get Through Airport Security

This ring gun is all old-timey, and there's not a lot of info out there about it, which is too bad. I wonder how it actually works, and if it can fire shots without breaking the finger of the wearer. I also wonder how safe it'd be to carry a loaded gun around on your finger, as you could have some pretty horrible accidents fishing around for your keys in your pockets. But I suppose with bullets that small it'd be tough for it to do all too much damage. What do you think, bloodthirsty, gun-loving American commenters?

Homemade Tornado Machine

Have you every felt the need to have a funnel cloud swirling around in your living room? Maybe the idea of a rushing vortex of air really steams your clams? If this is indeed the case, look no further than this machine that you can build from spare parts. Highly detailed instructions on how to build a machine that generates a mini self-contained tornado are available to you at absolutely no cost from this gentleman's Web site. A trip to the local electronics junk seller (or eBay, for the never-leave-home types) is all that is needed to obtain the necessary parts. Follow the step-by-step instructions and your living room will be the envy of all others. Flying debris and cows not included, we are afraid.

How to build a tornado machine [Weather Photography] via MAKE

Vehicle Safeguard Video Recording Camera

Special Report! Safeguard your vehicle today. Video recording of driving conditions can help make life easier in the unfortunate event of an accident

As you sit there and read the beginning of this report you start to sense the importance of protecting yourself and your family. Accidents can happen at any time, without notice. As is often the case after an accident, we are disoriented and don't always remember everything just prior to the impact. Law enforcement uses what you say immediately following an accident to assess fault that could adversely affect your financial well being. Sometimes, we don't clearly remember the conditions of the road, weather, and traffic immediately following an accident. The Vehicle Safeguard will help solve that problem.

Record the conditions of the road, weather, and traffic directly from your dashboard. Supply objective and direct evidence to insurance companies and law enforcement if needed. Protect your family with objective evidence. The Vehicle Safeguard will supply you with peace of mind as you navigate your way through streets and highways.

Installation is a snap. You will have your vehicle monitored in minutes. The Vehicle Safeguard even has two power options: 12V DC power through the cigarette lighter or four AAA batteries. Secure the cradle to the dashboard and place the main recording unit inside the cradle. Use anywhere from a 128MB to 2GB SD card to store the recordings. Finally, you will need to set the recording angle. A red spot light will shine in the direction of the recording, at the center of the recording. Adjust the angle of the camera with the cradle. That's it!

Now that you have the Vehicle Safeguard installed in just minutes, your road trips will have a certain peace of mind never before experienced. Video is recorded in AVI format, which is compatible with any PC. The best part is that the next scenic drive you take can also be captured on video. Not only do you get to experience safety while driving, but you also get to relive those scenic drives you take through the valleys on the way to your favorite getaway. Order today and have peace of mind in your vehicle in just minutes.
Found on http://www.gadgetuniverse.com/gadget/product_detail.asp?SKU=TC+246&MENU=&CAT=
Price: $79.95

7" Sun Visor TV/DVD Player w/FM Transmitter

NEW! Now playing in a vehicle near you. Transport your passengers into a world of fun & entertainment with a road trip unlike any other they have been on!

Discover a world of entertainment never before imaginable. Uncover your inner entertainer while safely driving behind the wheel of your favorite vehicle. Be the carpool envy of all of your friends with the Sun Visor Theater.

The stunning clarity of the large 7" LCD screen will have your passengers glued to the tube whether you are chauffeuring your children around or carpooling to the office. With the 16:9 movie theater aspect ratio, your favorite films will have you wishing that the next movie you see in a theater have seats as comfortable as your dream car! Certainly, the brilliant 7" LCD screen will keep your passenger seat filled all the time, but the Sun Visor Theater also features an in visor DVD/CD player. You will be able to play any of the following formatted discs: DVD, VCD, CD, MP3, CD-R, CD-RW. On top of that, there is also an SD card reader and even a USB port to plug in your computer. But that's not even where the features end! The Sun Visor Theater comes with a built-in TV Tuner (Receiver). This means that your and your carpool buddies can still catch your favorite morning news show on the way to work.

The Sun Visor Theater comes ready to install into your favorite vehicle. Be ready to transport your family through a whole new world or entertainment on your next trip to the family get together. Your Sun Visor Theater comes with cables for power, USB, and antenna connections. There is even a remote control to manage playback or use the touch screen feature of the LCD. The only thing missing is your favorite movie list.

There will be a line of friends and family members waiting drive with you on the next road trip. You might just need to start charging admission to the most comfortable movie theater on the interstate. Purchase today and start enjoying a more fun filled and action packed drive with your friends. Gadget Universe reminds you to drive responsible. The Sun Visor Theater is designed for passenger viewing only. But they can always tell you about what's going on.
price: $249.95
Found on http://www.gadgetuniverse.com/gadget/product_detail.asp?SKU=TV+322+W

The iLoo

Here it is, the most useful iPod accessory yet: the iPod-charging toilet roll! The iCarta costing about £40 has the same features as a standard docking station, except, it’s a paper dispenser: by placing the MP3 player on the device the four moisture-resistant speakers will let you listen to the iPod’s songs in high quality and the player will charge while you’re taking a shower, brushing your teeth or simply sitting on the toilet.

The gadget, which was developed by Atech Flash Technology, is eight inches (210 mm) wide, seven inches (93 mm) deep, three and a half inches (181 mm) high and is meant to be easily mounted on your bathroom wall. The accessory uses its rechargeable batteries to last up to eight hours and is compatible with any iPod that has a doc connector (includes iTouch.)

To me, it’s just another way to rock ‘n’ roll…

Sources:
Daily Mail
BimBamBanana

MSI GX600 Extreme Edition Laptop

Still another gadget to add to the roster of electronic goodness in the CES 2008 is MSI’s GX600 Extreme Edition overclockable gaming Laptop.

Looking like something Daredevil would use, MSI GX600 boasts extremely fast CPU speed. In fact, press the turbo button while in the AC mode and the laptop would boot at merely 40 seconds. The specs (detailed below) indicates that this baby’s geared towards gaming. Measuring 10 x 14 and weighing 6 pounds, the MSI GX600 Extreme Edition was first unveiled in the gaming event, QuakeCon, last August 2007.

• Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
• Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology
• Turbo Drive Engine (TDE) technology
• 15.4″ WSXGA+ Non-Glare LCD Display
• 2GB DDR2/ 667MHz System Memory
• NVIDIA® GeForce ® 8600M GT
• 80 / 100 / 120 / 160 / 250GB SATA HDD
• Latest E-SATA Support
• Racer-Class Metal and Micro Processed 3D Speaker Aperture
• Colorful W/A/S/D Buttons for Gamers
• HDMI Output
• Digital/Analog 5.1 Channel Headphone Output
• DVD Super Multi
• Built-in 1.3 Mega Pixel Webcam
• PCI Express Card
• S-video x 1
• 303(L) X 231.5(D) X 16-29.5(H)mm
• 3.96 Pounds (battery included)
• 4-Cell / 9-Cell Lithium-ion Battery

via Press Release

Casio G’zOne Type-S Phone

Casio officially presented their new phone at CES 2008, and unlike other phones on the market, this one is resistant to water, shocks, dust, and more.

The G’zOne Type-S is already available for purchase, at Verizon, and comes in 3 different colors: matte black, burgundy, and classic navy. Some of its goodies include bluetooth, GPS, a built-in camera, and to end the features in style, there is a useful bright lantern.

Besides being resistant to the previously mentioned conditions, the Type-S was also tested to solar radiation, salt fog, and humidity. While the matte black model is on sale at Verizon, the burgundy can be bought at Circuit City stores.

Via AVING

The TankChair

While some people are please with a simple and normal wheelchair, there are others that think in the future and bring us something really cool, like the TankChair.

The special kind of wheelchair is made to withstand traveling in “hard” terrains, like snow, sand, streams, and bumps. In case you are wondering, it was specifically made for a “designer’s disabled wife” that enjoys the outdoors.

This latest version has some upgrades when comparing to the original, such as a better chassis, a chair with a lot of padding, so you don’t feel the bumps, and more.

Sony Reader Digital Book

The quintessential luggage-toting image of bookworms has long gone. Now, even more so with something like the Sony Reader Digital Book available.

The Sony Reader Digital Book can carry up to 160 ebooks in its 1/3-in. think frame. Weighing a mere 9 ounces, the Sony Reader is perfect for a bookworm on the go. You can download files from the Sony Ebook store, although you can also view files of various formats such as PDFs, texts, RTFs, Word documents and BBeBs. It features a six-inch display and boasts paper-like screen technology. You can use the Sony Reader until 7,500 page turns before the need for a recharge. In my opinion, this is the next best thing to the Amazon Kindle, especially since the Kindle costs a full USD$100 more. The Sony Reader Digital Ebook retails for USD$299.

ATAX: Tool Which Does Almost Everything

This is the tool you need when you get lost in the woods. The ATAX looks like a simple hand-axe, but clever design builds in a huge range of features.

First, you can lash it to a stick to turn it into a real axe. It'll turn bolts, convert into a small bow for killing game, the carbon steel blade will let you skin and butcher the animal and a fire-bow bearing means you can build a fire and cook it. Quote: "There goes the skin... Just like it had a zipper."

Laser etched graphics on the side of the tool allow it to be used as a sun dial, compass, inclinometer and rangefinder. The ATAX isn't cheap, at around $100-$160, but it's 100% awesome.

Product page [Survival.com via BBGadgets]

Store page [Oso Grande Knives]