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100 Enjoyable Outdoorsy Contraptions

Chromatic Fire Kits and More for Canada Day 2012 Camping

— June 24, 2012 — Eco
July 1st marks the 145th anniversary of Canada, a country well known for its beautiful landscapes which beg to be enjoyed. Whether you head to the lake, beach or patios, this collection of enjoyable outdoorsy contraptions has a little something for every nature-loving Canuck.

Between glowing lanterns, s’more delights, and a hammock swinging in the breeze, this Canada Day is going to be the ultimate summer celebration given you have one of these awesome outdoorsy pieces handy. Celebrate by going all out and trying some of these products, or simply mull over some of the interesting ideas and see what you can incorporate into your celebration.
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Cozy Candle Homes
Cozy Candle Homes
The Lighthouse Lantern Presents a Danish Design
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Explosively-Charged Gadgets
Explosively-Charged Gadgets
Launch Kontrol Makes Creating Firework Displays a Safer Practice
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Weather-Resistant Lighters
Weather-Resistant Lighters
The REI Stormproof Matches are Made to Rough it Out
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Caring Campfire-Inspired Confections
Caring Campfire-Inspired Confections
The Two Hearts Bakery 'X and O S'mores' are Sweet Snacks
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Grippable Music Gadgets
Grippable Music Gadgets
Memorex TagAlong Boombox Lets You Tote Your iPod and Audio
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95
Classy Wine Covers
Classy Wine Covers
The Wine Sack Adds a Touch of Class to Bagged Vino
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Campfire-Inspired Heaters
Campfire-Inspired Heaters
The Rochus Jacob Radiator is Uber Modern and Super Sleek
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93
Summery Sauce Carriers
Summery Sauce Carriers
The Mini Picnic Table Condiment Set is Perfect for Summer Parties
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Nautical-Inspired Outerwear
Nautical-Inspired Outerwear
The Henri Lloyd Blakely Jacket is Sailor Gear With Swag
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H2O-Fueled Vehicles
H2O-Fueled Vehicles
The ‘Jetovator’ Water-Powered Bike Takes You High Above the Lake
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Firecracker Flowers
Firecracker Flowers
Meissen Porcelain Ad Campaign Claims Eternal Beauty
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Conveniently Romantic Dining
Conveniently Romantic Dining
Make Outdoor Dates Easily Exquisite with the Picnic Backpack
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Solar Cooking
Solar Cooking
The Lapin Kulta Solar Kitchen Restaurant Shows that Sunshine Can Cook Food
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S'more Truffle Pops
S'more Truffle Pops
The Brit and Co. Blog Shows How to Make Delicious Campfire Treats
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Illuminating Canine Accessories
Illuminating Canine Accessories
The Glowdoggie LED Dog Collar Keeps Pets Safe at Night
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Chromatic Fire Kits
Chromatic Fire Kits
The Rainbow Fireplace Flame Crystals by Plow & Hearth Will Spice Up Campfires
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Solar-Powered Stereos
Solar-Powered Stereos
The Eton Soulra XL is Eco-Conscious Audio for Listening Out of Doors
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Compact Neon Picnic Plates
Compact Neon Picnic Plates
The Rice dk Picnic Set Offers Cute Convenience
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Culture-Sustaining Hammocks
Culture-Sustaining Hammocks
Yellow Leaf Provides Alternatives to Child Labor and Toxic Farming
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Solitary Bed Shelters
Solitary Bed Shelters
Privacy Pop Gives Users Alone Time Within Confined Spaces
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Loaded Barbeques
Loaded Barbeques
Voyage Plays Tunes
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Family Camp Captures
Family Camp Captures
The Jason Lindsey Forest Photography is Reminiscent of Childhood
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Color-Blocked Picnic Packs
Color-Blocked Picnic Packs
'PiqueNique' Encourages You to Spend More Time with Loved Ones
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Classy Leather Canteens
Classy Leather Canteens
The Mulholland Sportsman's Flask is Stylishly Eco-Conscious
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Environmentally Friendly Bonfires
Environmentally Friendly Bonfires
The EcoSmart STIX Fireplace is a Modern-Day Campfire
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75
Stylish Picnic Kits
Stylish Picnic Kits
The Juicy Couture Staycation Kit is All You Need for Fashionable Outings
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Disposable Campfires
Disposable Campfires
'Kinderlite' for 2050 Retrospective Exhibition
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Neon Picnic Tables
Neon Picnic Tables
The Air Table by Radius Design Lets You Have an Indoor Picnic
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Reusable Lunch Wrappers
Reusable Lunch Wrappers
The Wrap n Mat is a Lightweight Food Container Option
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Fake Fruit Confections
Fake Fruit Confections
The Rice Krispie Treat Watermelon is Deceivingly Delicious
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Tasty Twisted Chocolate Treats
Tasty Twisted Chocolate Treats
Chef George Duran's Inside Out S'mores are Melt-In-Your-Mouth Good
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Airy Sprinkled Sweets
Airy Sprinkled Sweets
These Birthday Cake Marshmallows Taste Exactly Like the Real Deal
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Stimulating Summer Smoothies
Stimulating Summer Smoothies
The Fresh Mint & Watermelon Soda Float is Refreshing & Fruity
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Cardboard Campfire Lighting
Cardboard Campfire Lighting
Let the Urban Camper Project by Chieh-Ting Huang Light Up Your Life
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Cotton Candy Confectionary Biscuits
Cotton Candy Confectionary Biscuits
The Warm and Fuzzy Cookie Pops are Sugary Sweet
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Succulent Summer Sweets
Succulent Summer Sweets
The Williams-Sonoma Strawberry Pop Mold Makes Frozen Berry-Inspired Bites
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Purifying Eco Canteens
Purifying Eco Canteens
Ech2o Filtered Stainless Steel Water Bottle by EcoUsable
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Mini Toasted Treats
Mini Toasted Treats
The Chocolate Smores Cupcake Offers the Best of Both Desserts
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Vitange Travel Mugs
Vitange Travel Mugs
This Wooden Thermos Set Satisfies Your Fashion and Beverage Needs
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Flame-Free Campfires
Flame-Free Campfires
The Fire Kit Lamp by Skitsch is Fire-Free Fun
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iClassic iPod Dock
iClassic iPod Dock
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Campfire Treat Charts
Campfire Treat Charts
The Art & Science of S'mores Infographic Dissects This Sticky Summer Sweet
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Portable Picnic Tables
Portable Picnic Tables
The Tailgate Wooden Picnic Table Can be Folded into a Suitcase
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Ant-Free Picnic Platters
Ant-Free Picnic Platters
The FERN Contemporary Dishes Platform is for Meal-Sharing Amongst People
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UV-Cleaning Canteens
UV-Cleaning Canteens
The Camelbak All Clear Sanitizes Your Water with a Lamp Inside the Cap
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Biodegradable Picnic Carriers
Biodegradable Picnic Carriers
The Boxal Picnic Box is a Cardboard Picnic Wonder
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Habitable Knapsacks
Habitable Knapsacks
The Kando Backpack Has Room for Supplies and a Tent
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Briefcase Picnic Sets
Briefcase Picnic Sets
The Katharine Pooley Luxurious Picnic Hampers are Super Sleek
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Masculine Musk Candles
Masculine Musk Candles
These Man-Cans Candles Will Tempt Your Appetite
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Eco Towel in a Tin
Eco Towel in a Tin
Lightload Compressed Beach Towel
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Convenient Cookouts
Convenient Cookouts
The Pocket Grill Lets You Barbecue Whenever, Wherever
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Spinning Grills
Spinning Grills
The Calanca Barbeque Cooks Great Food and is Nice to Look At
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Picnic Bag Dining
Picnic Bag Dining
The Kelty Pop Duo Picnic Bag Comes Equipped with a Table
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Effortless Picnic Supplies
Effortless Picnic Supplies
Snap-A-Party Tableware
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Umbrella-Like Canteens
Umbrella-Like Canteens
The Eco-Friendly ALEX Water Bottles Allow for Easy Cleaning
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Lumber MP3 Docks
Lumber MP3 Docks
The Woodtec iPhone & iPod Dual Docking Station Lets You Reconnect with Nature
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Campfire Inspired Indoor Fireplaces
Campfire Inspired Indoor Fireplaces
urBonfire
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Backpack Cooking Concepts
Backpack Cooking Concepts
The Electrolux HelioDish is Designed for Hungry Hikers
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Edible Dishes
Edible Dishes
Biodegradable Picnic Ware
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Green Garden Lights
Green Garden Lights
The Solar Soji Lanterns are an Eco Way to Light Up Your Outdoor Space
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The Ultimate Portable Chair
The Ultimate Portable Chair
Lean
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Portable Folding Grills
Portable Folding Grills
The Esbit BBQ-Box is Compact Enough to Carry Around the Campsite
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Implantable Garbage Cans
Implantable Garbage Cans
The Dustbin 4 Beach is Ideal for Crowded Sandy Landscapes
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Glowing Water Bottles
Glowing Water Bottles
The Sollight Lightcap is an Eco Lamp & Canteen
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Marvelous Mulitasking Illuminators
Marvelous Mulitasking Illuminators
The Bosavi Multipurpose Light Brightens Up the Dark
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Connectable LEGO Cutlery
Connectable LEGO Cutlery
The Snack & Stack Utensil Set Keeps Spoons and Forks Together
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All-Terrain Barbeques
All-Terrain Barbeques
The Hummer Grill Adds Some Horsepower to Your Steak
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Fresh Food Satchels
Fresh Food Satchels
'For a Healthier Lunch Break' Encourages al Fresco Eating at the Office
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Slick Picnic Baskets
Slick Picnic Baskets
The Smeg Portable Freezer Makes Alfresco Eating Cool
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Collapsible Cups
Collapsible Cups
The Stylish and Packable Travel Wine Glass Will Change the Way You Drink
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Trampolinesque Garden Structures
Trampolinesque Garden Structures
Dymaxion Sleep Brings Naptime to the Garden Festival
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Portable Barbeque Pits
Portable Barbeque Pits
The Brennwagen Grills is for Serious Traveling Cooks
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Tempting Technicolor Tents
Tempting Technicolor Tents
FieldCandy Helps You Camp with Style
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Clown Fish Camp Gear
Clown Fish Camp Gear
The ‘Isopod' Will Swim Through Extreme Weather
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Hot Tub and Barbecue All in One
Hot Tub and Barbecue All in One
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Avian Relaxation Pods
Avian Relaxation Pods
The Cacoon is a Combination Tent-Hammock Inspired by the Weaver Bird
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Comfy Canopy-Covered Camping
Comfy Canopy-Covered Camping
Sleep Off the Ground Without Bug Bites in the Netted Cocoon Hammock
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Triple Threat Camping Gear
Triple Threat Camping Gear
The Tailgating Backpack Cooler Chair is a Travel Must-Have
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All-in-One Outdoor Armchairs
All-in-One Outdoor Armchairs
The Cobra Portable Sports Chair Offers Comfort Anywhere
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Bright Colorwashed Furniture
Bright Colorwashed Furniture
Vibrant Pine Adirondack Deck Chairs Pack a Visual Punch
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Treat-Concealing Sweets
Treat-Concealing Sweets
These Smores Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies Deliver Two Desserts in One
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Powerful Wind-Proof Tents
Powerful Wind-Proof Tents
The Cave by Frackenpohl Poulheim is Robust and Easy to Set Up
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Solar-Powered Tents
Solar-Powered Tents
The TEMPER Fly Ensures the US Army is Always Technologically Connected
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Mobile Aquatic Hammocks
Mobile Aquatic Hammocks
The Float Catamaran is Designed for Lazy Days on the Water
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Campfire Cakes
Campfire Cakes
The Chunky S'mores Dipped Cupcakes are Mouth-Watering
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Retro Color Block Barbeques
Retro Color Block Barbeques
The Memphis Two Burner BBQ Adds Some Color to Your Patio
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Novel Camping Shelters
Novel Camping Shelters
Jack Maxwell's Fully Booked Tent is Made for the Lit Lover
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DIY Campfire Confections
DIY Campfire Confections
The S'mores Cake In A Jar Recipe Can Be Enjoyed All Year Long
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Cake-Filled Sugar Cones
Cake-Filled Sugar Cones
These Cupcake Cones are a Unique Alternative to Traditional Wrappers
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Surfer Tent Hybrids
Surfer Tent Hybrids
The Wave Cave Acts as Both a Shelter and a Surfboard Bag
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Hammock Tents
Hammock Tents
The Nyamuk
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Outdoor Suspended Sleeping
Outdoor Suspended Sleeping
The Tentsile Provides Above Ground Shelter for Campers
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Mobile Pod Kitchens
Mobile Pod Kitchens
The Futuristic 'EGGo' Kitchen Survives Your Camping Trips
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Inflatable Pole-Less Tents
Inflatable Pole-Less Tents
The Cave Tent by Heimplant is Super Easy and Convenient
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Hammocklike Tents
Hammocklike Tents
The Soft Goods Backpacking Shelter Saves Space on Hikes
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Catnap-Ready Cycle Tows
Catnap-Ready Cycle Tows
The Midget Bushtrekka Bike Trailer Provides Storage and Sleeping Space
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Hybrid Tent Attachments
Hybrid Tent Attachments
The Habitent Lets You to Bring Your Prius to the Campground
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Tent Labyrinths
Tent Labyrinths
The Gigwam by Dustin Toland Makes Community Camping Cozy
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Cork Camping Cabins
Cork Camping Cabins
The Dideia Tree House Puts a Stopper in Traditional Tent Design
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DIY Glowing Containers
DIY Glowing Containers
The 'From Panka with Love' Blog Shows How to Make Glow-in-the-Dark Jars
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