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furniture

Twist Chair Will Corkscrew Giant Holes into Your Lawn

Here's a great product to ensure that you'll never be invited to somebody's backyard ever again—the “Easy Install Twist Chair.” Instead of having four legs like regular chairs, the Twist uses a corkscrew base that you plug into the ground and spin until it's solidly placed. Bring the chair along the next time you go to a garden party and see if your hosts appreciate you aerating their lawn. [Yanko Design]

6:30 PM on Sat Jul 5 2008
By Elaine Chow
24,523 views, 29 comments

outdoor fireplace

Outdoor Electric Fireplace With Speakers and MP3 Support Boggles the Mind

We enjoy electric fireplaces as much as the next guy due to their convenience and ability to not spurt fiery ashes onto your carpet, but having an outdoor one is very strange. It might just function decently on a patio or a deck as a centerpiece for your friends to gather around, which is probably why this one has concealed speakers and MP3 support. Plus, the included shrubbage goes pretty far in convincing guests that it's a real fireplace sitting out in the middle of your backyard. [AVING via Uber Gizmo]

6:30 PM on Tue May 13 2008
By Jason Chen
1,840 views, 17 comments

Latest by mariospants: Strange that the bible doesn't mention this. Proof, yet again, that there is no merciful God in Heaven. more »

hdtvs

BMP Preparing to "Roll Out" 40-Foot Wide LED, HDTV Megascreens to an Event Near You

Big Moving Pictures (BMP) describes itself as "a rolling television network." Basically, that means they deliver gigantic televisions, cameras and sound equipment to major outdoor events like a Blue Angels flying demo to enhance the experience. Thanks to an agreement signed yesterday, BMP plans on kicking the entertainment factor up a notch or two by building gigantic, truck-mounted 40' x 22' HDTV screens and hauling them to a rock concert near you. When completed, the displays will be the largest mobile HDTVs in the world—and the first LED displays that provide full HDTV resolution in daytime outdoor environments. More »

2:39 PM on Thu May 1 2008
By Sean Fallon
5,338 views, 36 comments

Latest by n/a: When it's closed it looks like the combine trains from HL2 >_> more »

digital

Problem: Waterproof Rugged Cameras Are Too Easy to Lose!

Rugged and waterproof cameras are great, but they've got a lot of improving to do in general design before they'll be good in the outdoors. I mean, someone just keep me from losing these things. More »

11:01 PM on Tue Apr 22 2008
By Brian Lam
8,097 views, 32 comments

outdoor audio

E-Light Brings Light, Entertainment, Ugliness to Your Garden

Designed to clamp onto your garden umbrella pole, the E-light is an LED lamp and MP3-speaker combo for outdoor music and moody light action. It's got a standard headhone jack to connect up your audio player, and its AA batteries will run both the six LEDs and stereo speakers for around six hours. Sounds like just enough time to really chill your bones if you're going to try some alfresco Valentine's Day dining. Available for $99.50. [Red Ferret]

3:18 AM on Wed Feb 13 2008
By Kit Eaton
1,451 views, 3 comments

Latest by matto: Is it also a bug zapper? Cause it looks like one. Just sayin'. more »

home theater

Is This the Ultimate Outdoor Home Theater? Answer: Yes

Nestled in the hills above Hollywood is a glass house that boasts one of the coolest open-air home theaters I've ever seen. You can flop on one of the sofas and watch a movie on an enormous screen, one of the outer walls of the guesthouse of the Hagy Belzberg-designed Skyline residence. A couple more mouthwatering pics after the jump. More »

7:12 AM on Wed Feb 6 2008
By AddyDugdale
22,558 views, 22 comments

Latest by soundengineer: that is one gorgeous skyline though! more »

radio

Grundig Eton Satellit 750 Shortwave Radio (Yes, Shortwave)

The Beef: I am not a shortwave enthusiast, by any means, but the industrial design, open for a literal interpretation on the industrial. It's got AM, FM, shortwave, longwave, SSB and aircraft band frequencies. There's a scan or manual input by 10-key. And check the analog gauge and yellow-glow back lighting. Very nice. There's also an aux in for audio input.
The Catch: It's shortwave. And $300.

8:30 PM on Sat Jan 5 2008
By Brian Lam
16,492 views, 14 comments

Latest by n/a: Eton at last seemingly $paid$ Tecsun enough to convince this Chinese manufacturer to allow them to use (just that, really) the ex-famous Grundig logo on the set. The radio is 'old story', information about it filtered since mid-2007. Good retro more »

radio

Grundig Eton FR1000 Voicelink Survival Radio Is Gorgeous

Awesome: The Eton FR1000 Voicelink is maybe one of the most pornograpic survival radios I've ever seen, but functionally so. IT has AM/FM/NOAA Weather/2-Way GMRS Radio. And a Flashlight, siren, and Cellphone charger. It runs off of 4AAs, but has a hand crank. The design seems superfluous, but those cutouts actually protect the knobs. There's a large handle on the back. If I were to die stranded in the wilderness, I might be slightly less upset clutching one of these beautiful machines. $150.
The Catch: No word on water resistance, and the recessed knobs seem hard to turn with gloves on.

8:19 PM on Sat Jan 5 2008
By Brian Lam
4,321 views, 12 comments

Latest by dkoemans: I had one of the previous models and the crank broke in about a month. No, I am not Ted Kazinsky, and I have electricity. It was the plastic sprocket on the inside, a handful of the teeth busted off more »

gadgets

Garmin Colorado 300, 400i, 400t, 400c GPSes Saves Lost Hikers, Fishers and Voyeurs

The Skinny: This walkie-talkie shaped Garmin Colorado GPS unit is meant to be used when you're out in the wilderness (hiking or fishing) and need to know details like how high the terrain is and whether you're in water or not. It's got a 3-inch screen, and has different versions for different needs. More »

5:00 PM on Thu Jan 3 2008
By Jason Chen
8,839 views, 4 comments

watches

Timberland HT2 Outdoor Performance Watch Gives You Time, Temp, Compass and More

If you by some miracle find yourself in the great outdoors this winter, what better accoutrement for your wrist than his Timberland HT2 outdoor performance watch? It has dials on top of dials, of course showing the time in both analog and digital form for keeping track of four time zones in all, but also times your outdoor frolics down to the 100th of a second. More »

3:00 PM on Mon Dec 3 2007
By Charlie White
7,601 views, 22 comments

speakers

Outdoor Monophonic Speaker System Goes Wire Free Wild

The summer may be dwindling, but are you going to let the elements dictate when you can take your tunes outdoors? No, you are not. Sharper Image's Wireless Outdoor Monophonic One-Speaker System—besides having a ridiculously long name—is here to help. The stylish speaker will allow you to pump your beats, via the included 2.4GHz transmitter, from MP3 player to glorified outdoor speaker. If the sun refuses to shine on your party in the park, the soft blue lighting will bring illumination to your festivities—is there nothing the Sharper Image people have not thought of? More »

7:25 PM on Sun Oct 28 2007
By Haroon Malik
1,764 views, 7 comments

Latest by Petezah: Monaural and monophonic are the same thing: Monaural: [m-w.com] Monophonic: [m-w.com] more »

outdoor lighting

Kaleidolight Gives your Wall Ringworm

Designed by Ali Ganjavian, the Kaleidolight uses the light conduction of glass tubes to connect the outside wall with the inside. Each module consists of a clear glass cylinder with aluminum lid inside a Teflon-lined aluminum tube that you insert into the outside wall. You can see a pic of one of the modules after the jump.


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5:20 AM on Mon Sep 24 2007
By AddyDugdale
4,709 views, 7 comments

home entertainment

MirageVision's 47-inch HDTVs Are Water, Sleet and Snow-Proof

Mirage is really wanting to lock down that elusive "watch TV outside in the snow" customer base by improving on their previous non-HD TVs with these 42- and 47-inch 1080p sets. These MirageVisions can take temperatures from -25 to 145 degrees F, as well as withstand rain, sleet, snow and high humidity. The waterproof cover makes it safe to actually hose it down, if you're some kinda TV-hosing weirdo. $3,349 and $3,949 gets you outdoor television in high def. [ElectronicHouse]

5:00 PM on Wed Aug 29 2007
By Jason Chen
2,088 views, 12 comments

Latest by MainSub-main: THANKS TO THIS I CAN FINALLY WATCH PORN AND JERK OFF IN THE SNOW!!! more »

grilling

The Tank Prevents Propaneous Interruptus

If you grill using propane fuel, you need The Tank. It prevents that common problem where you suddenly run out of gas in the middle of an intense cooking session—it's propaneous interruptus. The Tank is a typical 20-lb. propane container with a major difference: It has a gauge on top, an indicator valve that's accurate because it measures the liquid propane content and not just the amount of pressure in the tank. And hey, that gauge glows in the dark, too. More »

10:30 AM on Fri Aug 17 2007
By Charlie White
4,200 views, 20 comments

Latest by froyse: This product is all about convenience. It's like the Lamborghini of propane tanks. OK, maybe the Porsche. The Lamborghini would be the see-thru fiberglass tanks for twice the price. With this tank, you can check more »

summertime

Teppan-Style Grill from Onfalos Brings Flower Power to the Yard

Alpina and Smartech Italia SpA are behind the Onfalos, a teppan-style grill for your garden. Made of stainless steel, the Onfalos grill is so hardcore you can even grill in a blizzard—if you want to, that is—and all you need is a 5kg gas cylinder. More »

6:11 AM on Mon Jul 2 2007
By AddyDugdale
1,636 views, 3 comments

free wi-fi

Meraki's Solar-powered Repeater Lets You Create Your Own Neighborhood Network

Wanna bring Wi-Fi to your entire neighborhood? Meraki's $99 outdoor repeater lets you share your Internet access up to 700 feet (when paired with Meraki's $49 Mini router). The repeater can be installed on a wall outside your window or on a pole and because it's solar-powered, it doesn't need to be connected to an outlet. After setting up the repeater, you have the option of charging users (they pay Meraki and Meraki pays you) or granting them free Net access (we'll vouch for the latter). The outdoor repeater will debut later this summer. – Louis Ramirez More »

6:35 PM on Mon Jun 4 2007
By Louis Ramirez
4,928 views, 8 comments

Latest by Trackback: Interesting, a $99 solar powered outdoor WiFi access kit -Priced at just $99, Meraki Outdoor can send a signal up to 700 feet. Paired with Meraki's existing indoor $49 Mini, the Meraki Outdoor repeater can power access for dozens of more »

gadgets

SkiBob Lets You Swim Like Superman

SkiBob is like a miniature jet ski that can pull you along on the surface or under water. It uses a combination of a 5hp electric motor along with an electric jet stream to propel you through the water at a brisk 12.5mph, letting you swim faster than all but the quickest fish. More »

2:30 PM on Tue May 1 2007
By Charlie White
9,944 views, 47 comments

gadgets

LEDs for Outside: Light the Earth, Spite the Sun

Iwasaki Electric just announced their new LED Bouhantou, an LED bulb made for outdoor use. The idea has some hidden advantages, like not emitting UV light and thereby not attracting bugs (all while keeping the light quality more pleasant than the current alien death pee alternatives.) And of course, the units are major power savers. While each bulb is technically comprised of 3 smaller lights, the LED Bouhantou only requires 15W of energy and can operate for 40,000 hours. More »

7:20 PM on Thu Mar 8 2007
By Mark Wilson
4,316 views, 37 comments

Latest by djdare: why not sony batteries? more »

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