1. GustBuster SunBlok. You're gonna love it, come rain or come shine. This umbrella has release vents that make it windproof while other umbrellas are being turned inside out in blustery weather, and its outer skin has a sun-blocking coating that will protect you from 96% of harmful UVA/UVB rays while reducing the ambient temperature a welcome 10 degrees. Great for walking tours in summer, at the beach and outdoor events, the GustBuster SunBlok opens to a protective span of 58 inches and carries a lifetime guarantee. $39.95; www.gustbuster.com.
2. All-Sport Wine Tote. A joint venture of New Zealand vintner Wild Rock Wines and sports accessories brand Dakine, the Wine Tote is a travel backpack designed to heft two bottles of wine and two shatter-resistant wine glasses. The pack includes an insulated wine carrier; two super-durable, plastic wine glasses; as well as space to pack a picnic meal for your outdoor adventure. All profits from the sale of this bag are being donated to SurfAid International, a partner charity of both Wild Rock and Dakine. $55; www.wildrockwine.co.nz.
3. Travelpro 22-Inch Rollaboard Suiter. Its chrome handles and molded corners sure are attractive, but this bag has more than just good looks. Tipping the scales at a shade under 10 pounds, the Travelpro features a protective hide of tough Duratex ballistic nylon coated with Teflon for scratch resistance. The interior, as you might expect, is fully lined and water-resistant and includes a mesh clothing retention system that keeps your things in order. The bag, which measures 22 by 14 by 9 inches, expands two-and-a-half inches for your trip home with souvenirs and gifts in tow. $349.95; www.travelpro.com.
4. Autotether. The Wireless Lanyard System is designed to give boating and sailing enthusiasts the ability to kill a motorboat's engine if someone falls overboard or if the operator becomes incapacitated in an emergency. The product, which can accommodate four users equipped with its personal sensors, replaces traditional tethered lanyard kill switches, which can get tangled or caught and require the boat's operator to be virtually chained to the ignition. In addition, a similar safety product, the Autotether Horn Unit, can be used by families vacationing at the seashore or a lake. It will sound an alarm if a child or pet wearing one of its sensors goes in the water or wanders more than 150 feet from the base of the product. Both units include two sensors (extra sensors cost $69 each) and run on two AAA batteries. $295 (lanyard), $375 (horn); www.autotether.com.
5. Outdoor Research Fanatic Jacket. Made for trekking in stormy conditions, this ultralight shell (11.1 ounces for a men's large) offers impressive resistance to the elements while eliminating excessive bulk. Waterproof yet breathable, the Fanatic Jacket is fully seam-taped; has a single-pull hood adjustment as well as a water-resistant front zipper with an internal storm flap; two zippered hand pockets; a zippered chest pocket that doubles as a stuff sack (men's only); elastic cuffs; and a draw-cord hem adjustment. The jacket comes in a variety of colors and sizes. $145; www.outdoorresearch.com.
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