Tetra-Shed

“Honey, I’m going out to the shed” used to mean you were headed out to sharpen your lawn mower blades or paint a birdhouse. With the Tetra-shed it’s more likely to mean you’re going to check your email.

Looking like a little wooden space pod, the Tetra-shed is designed as an outdoor office/studio with built-in desks and overhead storage cupboards, perfect for communing with nature while you’re communing with your social networks. They can be just about any color you want, or finished in copper, zinc, steel, or plywood.

The modular design also allows Tetra-sheds to be joined together into larger spaces. Two together make a great office for a couple of people. Lots more together could be an exhibition or retail space, or outdoor classroom.

Outdoors

By Doug Sinclair on January 9th, 2012

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$TBA BUY

Bear Claw Scoops

Household chores are a pain in the ass. We’d much rather be out riding our hoverbikes or playing pool… in the pool. So any sort of clever gadgetry that helps us work smarter, rather than harder, is welcomed.

The Bear Claw Scoops do just that. Slip the claws over your hands, grab the handles and clean up piles of leaves in a fraction of the time that it would take you with your bare hands. If there are kids around, chances are they’d find these tools a lot of fun, giving you even less work to do yourself.

Outdoors, Under $25

By Jason Bacchetta on September 26th, 2011

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$20 BUY

Mood Rocking Bed

The Mood Rocking Bed takes the concept of the front porch swing, with a slow, gentle relaxing motion, and combines it with that of the traditional bed for an indoor and outdoor experience like no other.

If you’re not the type that likes a lot of movement while you sleep, there is always the option of plugging the rock with included rubber stoppers specially designed for this piece of equipment. But if you like the slow and steady movement of a hammock, then you’ll love the Mood Rocking Bed.

Personally, I’ll probably never get to experience what this one’s like. The wifey gets motion sickness pretty easy, and I’d prefer not to awake to the image of her throwing up on me. But for those of you (and your partners), who can take the motion, why not give this one a try?

The $2,450 price tag is comparable to other bedding arrangements, and much cheaper than what you’ll end up paying for the Lagoon Daybed, though it may not be as preferable.

$1,000-$2,500, Outdoors

By Aric Mitchell on September 3rd, 2011

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$2450 BUY

Crystal Bubble Portable Home

Ever wanted to experience 360-degree views while camping, and yet still be protected from the weather?

Now you can with the crystal bubble portable home. Simply use the silent pump, and your luxurious shelter will be up in a matter of minutes. But how exactly do you blow up a crystal bubble? You don’t. It’s actually clear plastic, but that doesn’t make it any less cool in our books (well okay, maybe a little less cool).

Now the question is, how well will this bubble hold up against lions, tigers and bears?

$10,000-$25,000, Outdoors

By Jason Bacchetta on August 1st, 2011

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$11,400+ BUY

Netted Cocoon Hammock

While this may not be as cool as the portable folding hammock, the netted cocoon hammock is definitely the way to go when camping in mosquito infested areas.

The netting still allows breezes to pass through and there’s a 4′ clearance so you’re not bothered when adjusting your positioning – which may be a good thing if you’re claustrophobic as well. The hammock also includes a dual-sided zipper, two pockets for convenient storage, and 20′ long bungee cords.

And for those of you who get a little crazy with the bacon, worry not. This baby is made from parachute nylon and is triple stitched at every stress point, which means it can support up to 400 lbs.

$50-$100, Outdoors

By Jason Bacchetta on July 7th, 2011

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$100 BUY

Remote Control Snack Pool Float

For all you tech geeks keen on keeping your tan up by the pool (‘geeks’ + ‘tan’ = who would’a ever thought it?), this groovy H2O butler makes it even more convenient for all your pool-goers to get plastered and munch on junk food.

Operated via an RC-style remote, the Remote Control Snack Pool Float delivers treats, drinks, and anything else you could think of (besides the whole keg, anyhow) to guests. The remote is juiced by a single 9v battery, while the little snack vessel (capable of ferrying up to 5 beverages) needs six D-cells—apparently even tiny watercraft are extremely power hungry! And of course, the small “snack bowl”, pictured above, is included, but it’s up to you to provide the fancy stemware, you party animal you.

$25-$50, Outdoors

By Michael Bock on May 10th, 2011

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$39 BUY

Kalamazoo Hybrid Grill

Marrying the convenience of gas grilling with the flavor and authenticity of wood and charcoal, the Kalamazoo Hybrid Grill is a backyard chef’s ultimate fantasy. Special drawers are present under the grill that can hold firewood for cooking, wood chips to give flavor, or even charcoal that can be heated up by the gas flames below. Once the charcoal is hot, the gas can be turned off, leaving the charcoal to finish the job. Of course, there is also the option to skip the drawers altogether and use the gas flames directly to cook the food up top.

If you can convince your family that you need to buy one, you will have to wait until summer to purchase one of the four sizes that will be available. Now would be a good time to start buying flowers. I heard roses are preferred.

$10,000-$25,000, $25,000-$50,000, Outdoors

By Andrew Kalinchuk on May 9th, 2011

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$10,000-$26,000 BUY

Underwater Light Show | By Swim Time

Seriously, what’s more fun than a pool party out back? Good friends, family, the neighbors or just a small rendezvous—it’s always one of the funnest affairs. One additional thing you need though, according to the fine folks at HomeWetBar, is one or more of these groovy floating disco-type balls.

The UFO-ish floating disco ball boasts seven presets for different ‘shows’; alternatively, mix it up and tune it to ‘random’ to alternate between light shows. Use the underwater disco light balls in a pool, spa, hot tub, or even in the bathtub/jacuzzi for that matter.

We recommend, though, that if you have a large pool (e.g. 20ft x 40), go ahead and order three or four of them to evenly distribute the dazzle. Not recommended, however, is trying to pull off some Saturday Night Fever moves while in the water.

Outdoors, Under $25

By Michael Bock on May 7th, 2011

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$15 BUY

S’More To Love S’More Maker

Who doesn’t remember those fun-filled, mosquito-feasting camping trips out in the open wilderness? And the crackling campfires we used to lovingly roast our S’Mores (yet usually only solo marshmallows at the end of a stick) over?

The S’More To Love S’More Maker (clever name, by the way) is just what it looks and sounds like—a marshmallowey, chocolaty, ooey-gooey campfire treat maker. The only catch is, no campfire (or raging bonfire, whatever your style may be) is required. The basket-like S’More Maker accommodates up to six S’Mores via locking slots (for you neat-freaks) and can be used in the oven, on the grill, and yes—even by the campfire, provided you find a suitable device to hold the large basket over a blazin’ hot fire.

Included with the S’More Maker is a type of injector (think “turkey baster”, folks), dubbed the ‘Marshmallow Blaster’, that lets you inject any sort of tasty extra (e.g. creamy chocolate, Irish creme) directly into the marshmallow.

Outdoors, Under $25

By Michael Bock on May 5th, 2011

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$15 BUY

Lagoon Daybed | By Solpuri

If hanging loungers and portable hammocks aren’t your thing, the Lagoon Daybed may be of interest.

Place this luxury lounge on your patio and soak up the sun in style. There’s room for two, and there’s an attached control that will allow you to rotate the bed in different directions. There’s also a removable shade for those times when you want some fresh air without the sunburn.

But perhaps the best time to show off the daybed is at night. The base is translucent and comes equipped with LED lighting, letting off a relaxing glow that is sure to impress your guests, and your date.

$5,000-$10,000, Furniture, Outdoors

By Jason Bacchetta on April 27th, 2011

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$5600 BUY