I've spent a great deal of time here spotlighting creative and handy digital gadgets for the home, office, kitchen, car, etc. Now, as the temperature rises and the days get longer, we shift our focus to outdoor gadgets.
Here are some of the most creative gadgets for all your outdoor activities- pool, entertaining, camping, hiking, etc all in one handy post.
Outdoor Gadgets
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iBobber ReelSonar Wireless Bluetooth Smart Fish Finder
The mobile fish finder and app that you can bring with you wherever you fish. The iBobber was designed with portability and flexibility in mind so anglers of all skill levels and types could take the latest in portable sonar fish finding technology with them on the go. Using an iPhone or Android mobile device anglers can mark fish, map depth contours and underwater structure, save water temp, weather and location, species, photos and hot spots and choose to share on social media directly if desired.
BioLite CampStove 2 Wood Burning and USB Charging Camping Stove
The CampStove 2 is a portable camping stove that cooks meals and boils water in minutes while charging your devices. Make wood-fired meals and charge devices at the same time using sticks and twigs found around your campsite so there’s no need to carry additional fuel.
Portable Solar Power USB Charger Power Bank
Widely Compatible, suitable for a wide range of electronic devices such iPhone, iPad, Android phone, other smartphones, tablet, camera, PSP etc.
iGrill 2 Smart BBQ Thermometer
Whether you're an award winning pit-master or a novice backyard griller, the iGrill2 Bluetooth Smart Grilling Thermometer makes grilling and smoking easier, more convenient and a whole lot smarter. With a 150 foot Bluetooth Smart range, you can get back to your guests and keep a close watch on the temperature progression of your meat from your mobile device, using the free iDevices Connected app. You’ll receive an alert once the meat is cooked to perfection. This iGrill2 is packaged with four Pro Meat probes so you can monitor multiple pieces of meat at once. You’ll never want to cook any other way, and with the iGrill2, you won't have to. Now, you can grill and smoke meats with the precision you've always dreamed of.
Ambient Weather Wireless Advanced Weather Station
The WS-2801 Advanced Wireless Color Forecast Station is packed with features at a very affordable price and includes a logical, easy to read color screen layout. The WS-2801 features a color forecast icon that reacts to changes in barometric pressure, providing a forecast for upcoming weather in the next 24 to 48 hours with reasonable accuracy. Equipped with an atomic clock, time is set automatically via radio and in sync with the U.S. atomic clock for utmost accuracy and automatically sets adjusts for daylight savings time.
The Hanging Cocoon
A lightweight, rust-free aluminum ring is included to ensure that your Cacoon is always stretched out so you can relax comfortably. The polyester and cotton fabric has been UV tested, is water repellent, and treated for anti-mold and bacteria. With a carabineer, nylon rope hanging system, and storage bag, you can take the Cacoon with you on all your adventures!
Bikemate iPhone Case
The Satechi Bikemate Zip is a secure bicycle mount for your phone and features a rear pocket to hold other items while riding. When secured into the 4x6” pouch, your smartphone is accessible through the touch-sensitive clear front panel. Headphone or charge cables can be threaded through openings at the top and bottom of the pouch.
Solar Powered Patio Umbrella with 2 Built-In USB Ports
It helps make your patio more attractive and welcoming. It makes it possible to enjoy nice afternoons and warm evenings outdoors. Rectangular patio umbrella is suitable for an oval or rectangular outdoor patio table or an outdoor seating area, also works well on a deck. It can be used as a free-standing umbrella together with an umbrella base.
Lowpricenice LED Solar Gutter Night Utility Security Light
The Gutter Light is a revolutionary multi-use solar product with an attachment system that attaches to Gutters, Signs, Fences, and to any flat surface. Ideal for lighting doorways, walkways, stairs, garages, sheds, playgrounds, boats, yachts, businesses, warehouses, vacation homes, and rental properties.
Mini Pico Projector HD DLP for Smartphones
Bring your favorite movies, presentations, video games and pictures to the big screen. This performance projector allows you to connect your smartphone to enjoy a home theater experience anywhere.
Igloo Trailmate Journey Cooler
Best in class mobility and convenience. The Igloo trail mate wheeled cooler has oversized 10 inch never-flat wheels provide clearance and a smooth ride to help tackle the toughest terrain. The ergonomic glide tow handle single button operation, triple point grab handle - reduces towing effort by 50% making your travel to the site easy and enjoyable. Bungee tie-down loops on top help you utilize the cooler to haul your towels, Quad chairs, & more. Once at your site you have accessory holders that add support to beach umbrellas or as fishing rod holders. You also have a media docking slot that props your electronic device so you can watch a movie, read an e-book, or listen to music hands-free while relaxing.
Tent StakeLight with LED Light and Emergency Strobe
The UCO StakeLight is a unique tent stake with a built-in LED light to provide area lighting around your tent. The 17 lumens of light can help you locate your tent in the dark and alert campers to the presence of tent guy lines. Switch to strobe mode to help locate your tent over longer distances in the backcountry.
Elgato Eve Weather, Wireless Outdoor Sensor
Live smarter by knowing more about the place you care about most. Eve Weather senses temperature, humidity and air pressure. Easily access your personal weather data at your actual home, right on your iPhone and iPad.
Inflatable Movie Screen-12 ft. Screen for Poolside Movies
Airblown Inflatable movie screens let you take your viewing entertainment to the great outdoors. From movie nights to sporting events to video games and everything in between our portable movie screens transform your backyard or outdoor location into an entertainment extravaganza.
Waterproof Bluetooth Swimming Pool Floating Speaker
For Every Occasion,enjoy your music on the way, everywhere you go. It is pleasant enough to help you relax. Perfect for home, dorm room, kitchen, bathroom, car, beach, and parties. Rugged, buoyant, and portable size makes a worry-free experience that floats in any water environment for river rafting, swimming pools, and indoor showers. High definition dual 5W audio drivers with passive subwoofer for high quality audio.
KettlePizza for 18.5-Inch and 22.5-Inch Kettle BBQ Grills
The KettlePizza Basic is a pizza oven conversion kit for 18.5 and 22.5 inch charcoal kettle grills. This product installs on top of your kettle grill transforming it into a charcoal or wood burning pizza oven.
Perfect Drink App-Controlled Smart Bartending
Enjoy world-class cocktails at home with Perfect Drink Smart Scale and App! The Smart scale connects to your phone or tablet. The included iOS/Android app guides you step-by-step to make your drink. Smart, easy, and fun. With Perfect Drink, you know your cocktail will be perfect. Every. Single. Time. Wired scale connects via headset jack to Apple devices running iOS 6.0 or higher and Android devices running Jellybean 4.1 or higher with a headset jack. Wired scales do not work with Amazon Kindle fire.
DJI Phantom 4 PRO Professional Drone, Hobby RC Quadcopter & Multirotor
The DJI Phantom 4 is the smartest flying camera DJI has ever created. Able to fly intelligently with a tap, automatically create seamless tracking shots, fly intelligently over or around obstacles and much more. Flying has never been this easy or as much fun.
ION Rock Speaker Bluetooth Outdoor Wireless Garden and Patio Speaker
These compact, attractive speakers go anywhere because they’re powered by a built-in long-lasting rechargeable battery and they don’t attract any attention because they look like natural rocks. They’re IPX4 water-resistant and work off a wireless signal from your Bluetooth device to play continuous music that will delight everyone.
GoSun Portable Solar Oven
The GoSun Sport’s award-winning patented design converts nearly 80% of all sunlight entering it’s reflectors into usable heat, retaining if for hot meals with friends even in the most challenging conditions.
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
Weighing only 2 oz. (54g), LifeStraw is the perfect water filter for hiking and camping. Drink from a bottle or straight from the nearest stream, puddle, or pond. It’s the fastest way to filter – never pump or wait for chemicals to react again.
Bright Tunes Indoor/Outdoor Warm Incandescent Clear Round Bulbs Lights with Bluetooth Speakers
Play music from your Lights! Bright Tunes Indoor/Outdoor string lights have 4 built-in Bluetooth speakers to wirelessly play your music without any app or download. Perfect for any indoor décor, outdoor entertainment, dorm, or holiday gathering. Features include 80 lights and 4 speakers on 26 feet of cord, built-in Bluetooth technology to to wirelessly stream music from any Bluetooth enabled device. Connects to existing string lights regardless of style or brand. Connect up to 5 strands for surround sound. UL approved wall plug and connection sockets.
The Grillzebo
This is gazebo protects an outdoor grill from the sun, rain, and snow as you cook. It’s constructed from all-weather aluminum and steel and has an arched polyester canopy that resists water and has a UPF 30+ rating. A pair of 33" L x 8" W glass shelves on either side of the grillzebo provide surface space for food plates, sauces, and seasonings while five mounted hooks hold grilling tools.
Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler
Start, Stop, Pause or Skip individual zones - even create a Custom Run schedule - all from our exclusive Remote. Only Rachio offers smartphone control this precise. Avoid watering in the rain. Exclusive weather intelligence plus automatically skips unnecessary watering with features like rain skip, wind skip, freeze skip, and more.
Ortensi Insect Trap, Mosquito Killer
The Ortensi Insect Trap uses simple physics principles to safely catch and kill insects. The sleek and elegant exterior design not only gives the device an impressive and hi-tech feel, yet functions to effectively catch unsuspecting insects.
Backyard Pong Golf
Backyard Pong Golf has arrived at Sharper Image! Part golf, part cornhole and part beer pong, this unusual game is sure to score at your next barbecue, tailgate party or campout. Place your party cups into the holes and try to chip balls into the cups. Play with standard rules or create your own challenging games.
Potted Plant Mover
We all love our planters, but moving them can be a back breaker! Whether they’re concrete, cast iron or simply full of soil and plants, they can be difficult (if not dangerous) to move around every season. The Potted Plant Mover is specially designed for planters 8" to 30" tall. Just slip the foot under the planter, slide down the grabbing arms and you’re ready to roll. Tilt back and let the full-sized wheels carry the load over any surface. Max. capacity 175 lbs.
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