Inflatable tent and zip-in inflatable mattress are made for each other

Inflatable tents are easy to set up, and inflatable camp mattresses are comfy, so why not combine the two? That's just what Canada's Rise Outdoor has done with its AirNEST system, which consists of a tent and a wall-to-wall mattress.

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Inflatable toilet for eco-friendly number twos while hiking

There are nearly 60 million active hikers in the US. It's estimated over a hundred thousand hikers are issued overnight permits from various state and national parks each year. Where exactly are you supposed to doo-doo when exploring nature?

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Tiny house puts a space-saving spin on the bachelor pad

We see a lot of tiny houses that are intended for families but the Minuet, by Piccola Tiny Homes, goes in the opposite direction. It's designed for a single person and has a storage-packed layout that maximizes available space.

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Revolutionary new wheelchair boasts hands-free backrest-based steering

Steering a wheelchair can be a strenuous, inefficient process, in that you have to brake with one rear wheel while pushing harder on the other. A clever new chair addresses that problem in a brilliant fashion, by using a moveable backrest to steer.

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Squaredrop camper unfurls in all directions into off-grid micro-condo

Earlier this year, Berg Offroad introduced the CX6, a trailer that packs small but expands into an all-out family base camp. The builder's latest trailer tows on the same small footprint but adds comfort at camp by sleeping half the occupants.

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Self-watering vertical garden is a mess-free and versatile piece of art

You won't need a green thumb, floor space or any serious commitment in order to create a thriving indoors oasis with this functional vertical garden. And you also won't need a lot of spare cash either, with the whole kit coming in at around $85.

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Leatherman’s “best multitool ever” goes extra bold

It was just a year ago when Leatherman launched a 20-in-1 pocket tool it literally billed as its best multitool ever. A year later, it's released a new version of the Arc that might rightfully be the most stylish Leatherman ever.

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Tiny titanium tool packs a magnetic bit driver and more

While there are many multitools that include a bit driver along with a lot of other tools, what if a driver is all you really need? That's where the tiny, compact ScrewMaster comes in – and it does also let you break car windows in emergencies.

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Sleep box delivers the right temps and more to your side of the bed

If you find that you can never get the temperature quite right in bed, a new gizmo called the Homiffi could help. It cranks out either cool or warm air and also acts as a clock, a wireless charger, a Bluetooth speaker and more.

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Curving science center takes low-tech approach to keeping cool

With its eye-catching scientific research center, Zaha Hadid Architects has taken an ingenious approach to maintaining a comfortable temperature. The building will feature a passive cooling system inspired by traditional local architecture.

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