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Gear options can make for happy trails... or without them= days of misery. MyCharge Adventure Ultra, Hotels By Day Top Pick... for the van life's  must have gadget list--is the lightweight portable charging hub + inverter, MyCharge Adventure Ultra -that -besides a slew of different USB slots for all those personal electronics made by companies that can't seem to agree on compatibility---has a real deal AC Power Outlet electric plug for stuff like small fan (8 hours), laptops/tablets, Bluetooth speaker-and  even an  42" -32" LED TV (3 hours)-in case hitting' the road includes must see TV. IMPRESSIVE. MyCharge Adventure Ultra ($129.99) powers up-on the move or when the power goes out...on right is new Adventure Ultra-with recharge cable plugged in. STATS=Battery 13400mAh, Input 20V Power Supply, Output: AC 110V 45W. Up top-the on/off switches on left for USB and on right -electric plug. In middle window-battery indicator and on/off icon indicators separat...

SECUR, BERNZOMATIC, the COOLEST COOLER, DIGIPOWER, VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY, ENERPLEX  "Life's Batter Outside"-outdoor experiences- from remote locales or packed music festivals-are musts for 'capturing' for visuals viewed later...or streamed live. NO WORRIES...never miss sharing a moment as there's an entire gadget industry devoted to keeping those personal electronics-all fired up-incase you cannot harness the sparks generated by your own physical movements!!! via GIPHY source portlandia.tumblr.com

Keep Personal Electronics Plugged In, Lit-Up-Shine-On, and Protected-At Home and On the Road via GIPHY source youtube.com NiteIze, GOAL ZERO , SEATTLE SPORTS Gadget-thing-y mobile device accessory masters NiteIze serves up a solution to those cracked screens and misplaced  cards and dollar bills-a CONNECT wallet that holds and ruggedly protects BOTH-with a CONNECT clip-can clip smartphone when wallet is removed-sized for iPhones+Samsungs.  Never miss a step-recharegable headlamps-are a huge growing category -vital for the early morning/late afternoon hours  in limited daylight hours,..and a smart item for cars and travelers everywhere-no matter how they get there. From NiteIze- Swipe to Shine™ technology-activates the light... INOVA STS Powerswitch  headlamp-dual power options (3 AAA batteries-or , a micro USB, rechargeable lithium-ion battery), dual (red or white)LED options-4 modes -compact+waterproof -and is also a multi-mounter-for accessories-like...

STAY CONNECTED, CHARGED, AND WARM-Personable Wearables, Power On The Go-Off Grid Energy, App Enabled Devices, Hands Crafted Help ThermaCELL, BioLite Energy, RE-FUEL, SHINOLA DETROIT-LEATHERMAN, PUFFY PATCH Part One-What's New: Just when we thought the cooler temps were being pushed forward to early next year-a wave of snow in fact falls-even  ski resorts like Killington VT are ready to open up :-) One of best ways we know-for the perfect fitting hiking boots -to be comfy year round favs-whenthe mercury dips-we add in the heated insoles...by ThermaCELL® that now come in 3 versions for 2016/17...wireless remote controlled-Original+ ProFLEX -up to 5 hours run time and new ProFLEX Heavy Duty -pictured below. Yup-now with Bluetooth connectivity control-for our app world... ThermaCELL ProFLEX Heavy Duty-10x more durable than ProFLEX-control via Bluetooth connectivity- your smartphone (vs a remote) up to 6.5 hours of warmth, removable battery charges up in 80 min...

  For the Dad Who Likes It Smooth : via GIPHY source reddit.com A Gift Certificate for an indulgent gentlemen's barbershop-including exacting hot towel shaves, perfectionist hair cuts and other grooming services-served up with sip of bourbon-with a hidden green backyard patio-for relaxing  (or a cigar)... in NYC's Martial Vivot Salon Pour Hommes ...a welcoming men's only oasis from the bustling Manhattan midtown streets. Not in town-premium men's grooming products by celebrity hairstylist Martial Vivot-a native of France- can be shipped stateside... handsomely packaged too!  BONUS: a mini pop-up shop in the salon (39 West 54th Street/NYC)...offering hand crafted selection of luxury French goods by unique brands-curated by French Wink ....available this week only (through June 18th). A few highlights... artist Valerie Camet hand-stitched (seriously) watchbands-Jean Rousseau accessories -leather goods specialist Jean Rousseau pure indulgence...

SLC/NYC Practical long-lasting lights that attach easily to something-have gotten industrially clever design-wise---so much so-imo these lights would do just as well in a city posh loft- as well as the great outdoors. NITE IZE, UCO, BAREBONES, SNOW PEAK DESIGNS Yet another smart adaptable durable NiteIze wonder product...High/Low/Strobe/Signal  BugLit™ LED Micro Flashlight-'tentacles' (moldable NiteIze gear ties) wrap around ez...with lightweight S-Biner clip. 50 ft range-one mile visibility. UCO hangs up at lot of LED light gadgets at OR - including original Candle Lanterns -now available in multiple sizes Multi-tasking UCO LED lights...charger-flashlight combos-rechargeable too we like how comfy these UCO headlights are...manages NOT to leave a dent in the forehead via bulky hard hinges---not a preferred look for sure.  A-45 $29.99 (lightest) and pictured A-120   $39.99 (brightest) 120 lumens with red light for night vision. HEAVEN-tha...

NYC/SLC Outdoor rugged types or city fashion-conscious dwellers...all addicted to personal electronics...need portable power and light sources...that are practical.  Personal tech gifts are huge-but pointless-unless charged up. PLUS: these lightweight options double as emergency musts...so make worthy self-gifts too. Brooklyn's best portable smokeless wood (feed it twigs) burning oven/grill company- BIO LITE  - doubles as a power-lighting source including the new NANO GRID Light+Power attachment-lantern, torch-powerbank+string lights $99.95. Pictured with CampStove, KettleCharge 3-1 PowerLight-450 lumens + powerbank (USB charge, 2.5mm connector )+ Torch $79.95-lightweight, no hotspots and designed to reflect LED lights in steep angle -controls where/when light escapes lantern.  BioLite Stove Kettlepot ...nifty pours---$49.95 NiteIze  makes torches, flashlights and practical gadgets that are small in size like their Spotlite LED, 3-1 LED Mini Fl...