GearCulture

Don't let the cold get in the way of your outdoor gathering. Extend the party well into the chilly night with the Garden Sun Outdoor Heater ($200). This propane-fueled, 41,000 BTU heater produces radiant heat with a 15-feet range for up to 12 hours on a single tank. It features a stainless steel construction that holds up to any weather conditions, a convenient wheeled base, a safety tilt cut-off switch for safety and an easy push-button Piezo-electric starter with thermostat.

Conmoto combines portability and charm in a mobile fireplace. The Travelmate Fireplace ($3,300) is a flue-less fireplace contained in a stylized see-through, suitcase construction. This smokeless fireplace features weather resistant, power-coated steel, glass panes and an adjustable, stainless steel fuel-holder for burning bio-ethanol liquid fuel.

Swiss designer Carlo Borer combines aesthetics and function with the OTTO Fan ($200). Both handsome and modern, this industrial floor fan provides relief from warmer temperatures with a stylish blending of metal blades and wood case. The OTTO Fan features a twice-oiled, matte finish wood ring frame with height-adjustable feet and three speed setting for varying air circulation.

Forget making the guys play a game of poker in the cold. Make an evening of hanging out with your boys a little more comfortable with the DeLonghi HHP1500 Mica Panel Radiator ($90). This wall mountable, flat-panel heater can quickly and safely warm up a room or a cold garage. With a thermostatic temperature control and safety thermal cut-off, the HHP1500 can easily maintain the desired room temperature without worrying about overheating. [thanks Del]