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Equipped with a rechargeable 28AH battery that provides up to 600 watts of AC power, the Duracell Powerpack 600 ($130) is a "life saver" packed in a portable, rugged casing. With three AC outlets and a DC socket, this little generator provides quiet and safe indoor power for daily essential devices during a power outage. The Powerpack 600 stand-alone power source also includes jumper cables, an AM/FM radio, digital alarm clock and a built-in emergency light. [source]

Available in yellow, blue and white, the Sanyo VPC-WH1 Dual Camera ($400) is capable recording 720p high-definition video underwater to a depth of up to 3m for a period of 60 minutes. This rugged camera is compact and lightweight, and offers simultaneous video recording and still photographs. The VPC-WH1EX is also features a 3D DNR noise-reducing function for clearer, more professional-looking videos, an impressive 30x optical zoom/1500x digital zoom and equipped with HDMI outputs for an easy HDTV viewing.

Reduce wait time transferring large files from your portable media with the help of SanDisk ImageMate Card Readers ($18 - $27). These readers offers increased efficiency and faster data transfer rates with speeds ranging from 27MB up to 45MB per second, between a wide range of memory card formats. The ImageMate Card Readers is offered in a Multi-Card version for Memory Stick, SD/SDHC, MMC and xD cards, and an All-In-One that also supports miniSDHC, MSPD and CF.

Upgrade your iPod Nano 4G and Touch 2G devices with the ThumbTack ($13) from SwitchEasy. This tiny thumbtack shaped microphone works with third-party applications and connects to the iPod's 3.5mm headphone jack to deliver outstanding quality sound recording. The ThumbTack is available in red, white and black and features high quality gold-plated non-corrosive plug.

Made for the great outdoors, the Snow Peak Single Wall 600 Titanium Mugs ($30) are insanely lightweight, rust proof and tough. These durable mugs corrosion-resistant titanium and can hold 21.2-ounces of your favorite hot or cold liquids. The Snow Peak 600 features an ergonomic bail-style handles that fold away for easy packing and comes with a nylon mesh stuff sack.

Hitachi brings power and convenience with the DH50MRY Demolition Drill ($1,000). This portable drill features the fastest drilling speed in its class with a high-speed 950W motor backed by a forcible chipping rotary hammer that delivers 14.7 ft-lbs of impact energy. The Hitachi DH50MRY has a variable lock mechanism for chiseling, two action modes and a counterweight to absorb recoil, resulting in a safer and easier-to-control drill.

Whether you're lighting a cigar in the Summit or a campfire in the Amazon, the Windmill Delta Stormproof Lighter ($50) will get the job done. Constructed with a Piezo-electric ignition system and platinum catalyzer coil, this stormproof lighter will burn clean, hot flame at 2,000°F in winds of 70-80mph and at temperatures as low as -40F. The Windmill Delta lighter is built with a tough, shockproof elastomer armor, an oversized fuel window for easy butane level checks and O-ring seals to ensure keep water out when closed.

When WiFi isn't an option, extending broadband in every room in your home using LAN cables can be an expensive, inconvenient and unsightly deal. Netgear offers a simpler solution with the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Kit XAVB101 ($125). This plug and play device easily turns any ordinary electrical outlet into a high speed internet and ethernet network connection. The XAVB101 features fast 200Mbps speed, 128-bit AES data encryption for privacy and security, and an LED data rate indicator.

Don't just wear a pair of Beats by Dre. Rock a pair of ColorWare Beats by Dre ($250 - $525). ColorWare design studio partners with Monster and Dr. Dre to deliver personalized high-definition headphones with almost limitless color scheme. ColorWare breaks Beats into eleven customizable pieces, from earcups to logos with 35 different colors for a unique and stylish look.

Stay dry with a Carbon WindFlex frame umbrella. The Davek Solo Umbrella ($98) features an insanely sturdy frame, reinforced with flexible carbon polymer ligaments with a solid steel shaft to minimize breakage and rib distortion. The 43-inch canopy is made of superior-quality microweave fabric with a water-repellant outer coating and polyurethane inner coating to shield against the elements. The Solo umbrella features a three-action button system, a zinc alloy handle with brushed nickel plating and a convenient clip.