Awesome Outdoors

A hammock that’s also a hot tub, bathtub and waterbed. You need just 20 gallons of water to soak in the Hydro Hammock. Its been tested to hold over 700lb., has a slip-resistant surface and an insulated variant. Heater sold separately.

A kitchen in a box. Camp Champ transforms from a 27″x 21″x 22″ box into a fully equipped kitchen in seconds. It has a gas stove, a grill, a coffee maker, pots, pans, knives, crockery for six people and more.

Perfect for tailgating or camping, this food and drink serving station offers hanging organizers, a shelf for dry goods, insulated side coolers for drinks, and a sturdy prep surface. Folds into a compact bag for easy carrying and storage.

Thor ter Kulve and Rob McIntyre’s CanopyStair is a set of modular steps that form a spiral staircase around a tree, complete with a handrail. It can be attached without any tools and without damaging or marking the tree.

A lightweight trailer that’s classic on the outside but modern on the inside. It weighs just 1100lb. thanks to its fiberglass shell. Its interior can be equipped with modular and rearrangable parts, such as beds, kitchenettes and drawers.

From Lace Anchors inventor Chuck Harris comes Clingies, a clip with a strong neodymium magnet that lets you hang objects on a variety of surfaces. If you don’t have a magnetic surface nearby, you can use the included stick-on dock.

The Pocket Shot is a collapsible slingshot. Its replaceable pouch works with a variety of ammo, including glass and steel balls. You can even shoot arrows with it if you add an arrow rest. BB pellets will puncture it though.

Dakotalapse shares some of his best 4K time-lapse photography from 2014. Galaxies and thunderstorms dominate these overwhelming shots, which were taken in Wyoming, Utah and South Dakota. Buy the full 30min. version here.

A minimalistic LED lamp. It lights up when you turn it face up or to any of its sides and will turn off when placed face down. It has a built-in battery that lasts up to five hours per charge. Available in concrete, wood or metal.

A small generator that creates power from running water using a microturbine. The electricity is stored in a 5,000mAh power bank, which has two USB ports – 1A and 2A – and an LED light. Skip to 2:30. More here.

For the explorer on a budget. California-based Off the Grid Rentals has teardrop trailers, rooftop tents and truck bed racks for rent with affordable daily rates. They also have freezers and generators for rent.

BlenderBottle’s GoStak is a set of four stackable and modular containers. They come with a removable carrying handle that also locks on their lids. They’re food-safe and perfect for taking snacks, medicines and other small items.

ArchTek’s travel-friendly toothpaste. Simply chew one with a bit of water (or your spit) and start brushing. Unlike most toothpaste tubes, its packaging is recyclable. Also available in clamshell packs with individual pouches.

A rugged flashlight with built-in GPS, a fitness tracker and other apps. It also has a USB port that lets you charge other devices from its battery or attach a Fogo module, which will include a walkie-talkie and a satellite modem.

A single-use grill or campfire with a firestarter, charcoal and a wooden body. All you need is a single match to get a fire going. It can sustain a fire for up to 2.5h, by which time it will have burned itself off, leaving only ash.

Michal Bonikowski’s conceptual electric snowmobile features a sleek lightweight shell and an enclosed passenger compartment. While it might isolate you from the outside world, you could go insanely fast in this thing – if it existed.

Fjällräven’s Vidda Pro are regular fit trail trousers. They have reinforced knee and rear areas as well as pouches for knee pads. They also have six pockets, including an internal phone pocket. Winter version also available.

This versatile hiking stick allows outdoorsy types to do everything from spear a fish to shoot their dinner with a slingshot. The $320 set includes a hickory wood handle with compass, spear, fishing spear, axe, saw and slingshot heads.

A Bluetooth speaker and projector with a built-in battery. Its 1280×800 projection display can give you a 100″ screen from just 8.4ft away. It has HDMI and USB charging ports so you can plug in media players like a Roku stick or Chromecast.

The GoBites Duo is a spoon and fork set for travelers. It’s easy to clean, can be stacked on top of each other or connected end to end. Humangear will also release a one-piece combo spoon and fork and a three-piece set.

The Stanley Mountain Vacuum Food System lets you cook and carry food outdoors. It consists of a pot, a 20oz. jar, a small container for dry food and a spork. It keeps food warm for up to 13 hours or cold for up to 11 hours.

You’d think that a 10′ long and 5’7″ wide hammock would be a pain to use. But the Roo is actually as easy to setup as it is to pack, thanks to its python straps, carabiners and Kammok’s durable yet comfy custom ripstop nylon.

A rugged and portable K-Cup-compatible coffeemaker. Its chassis is crushproof, dustproof, rustproof and water-resistant, while its removable 2.5L tank is spillproof. It also has a separate hot water dispenser.