Wired Wishlist - 5th annual

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Permalink Reply by Tommy Adams on January 19, 2012 at 7:32am

I love the outdoors but also like to keep my gear at a utilitarian level - not hyped up and expensive.  Looking at the outdoor gear I see 3 that interest me.  Benchmark knives are top of the line and American made.  If you can afford it, get one for life.  The fire striker could be substituted for matches waterproofed with wax but it is almost indestructible and more reliable.  I can see a need for the knee pads because I'm clumsy on the trail.  The others are extravagant and overpriced and take away from the bonding with nature.  Forget the boom box, I don't want to hear music (even my favorite Beatles songs) when I'm in the great outdoors.  The gloves look like they came from the Wal-Mart bin.

Permalink Reply by Steph S. on January 19, 2012 at 9:04pm

I love the outdoors too! Great picks Tommy.

Permalink Reply by Scott A. Hunt on January 19, 2012 at 8:08am

Not much on their lists I would want.  I'll take these though:

 

1) 3D milling machine

2) Home distilling setup

3) http://surlybikes.com/bikes/moonlander

Permalink Reply by Steph S. on January 19, 2012 at 9:03pm

oh that's so cool

Permalink Reply by Steph S. on January 20, 2012 at 8:24am

Awesome! Very cool!

Permalink Reply by Ruth Anthony-Gardner on January 21, 2012 at 11:44pm

Speaking of cool gadgets, here's a fun toy.

Permalink Reply by Steph S. on January 22, 2012 at 9:57am

Oh that is really neat! I want one!