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Gadget: Outdoor Under $100 - CGear's Sand Free Outdoor Mat

Tired of going to the beach, only to find your towel is covered in sand? Or how about making plans to take your date on a sunset picnic, only to be totally annoyed by all the sand in your food? Well, today's gadget is sure to not only make you smile but keep your outings sand free too! Here's a snippet from CGear's site about this revolutionary product:

CGear Sand-Free MultiMat minimizes sand, dirt and dust carried into your outdoor environment. While using products currently on the market, including a blanket or plastic ground sheet, the outdoors-person is vulnerable to dirt, sand and dust being kicked into their outdoor habitat. Imagine a sand free experience at the beach! Now it is possible with CGear Sand-Free MultiMat. Lay your towel over the top and CGear will provide a barrier against sand and dirt being kicked up in your space. Available in Blue / Green.

CGear is certainly onto something and with price points falling under $50 and going up to $75, we suggest you hear over to their site HERE and check it all out!

Outdoor: Gadget - BETA Shell Camera Case

There are times in a man's life when we find ourselves surrounded by picture-worthy scenese, only to realize that we left the camera behind for dear of breaking it. BETA Shells takes care of that fear. Made from aircraft-grade aluminum, the BETA Shells are made for cameras big and small, and include foam lining, water and shock protection, and locking latches. Click HERE for more details and to purchase ($60-$120).

Outdoor: Afire Mini Grilling Planks

This summer, fire up the grill and lay down one of these Afire Mini Grill Planks. These grill planks come in packs of four and include Black Cherry, Cedar, Golden Alder, and maple to give your food the perfect flavor. Click HERE for more info and to purchase ($12).

Oudoor: Sports - Sustainable Grain Surfboards

There's no way we could say it better. Straight from their website HERE, this is what this company is all about: A groundswell of interest that seems inspired by our total, earnest commitment to our mission and the beauty of natural, sustainable wood surfboards has propelled Grain to the forefront of a growing market. Stated simply, we’re committed to building, promoting and riding surfboards that have less impact on the environment and more impact on your surfing.

The Grain tradition includes reducing the impact of surfboard production by using locally harvested, sustainable-yield wood products, creatively reducing or reusing any waste left over, and developing techniques for employing greener materials. Click HERE for more information and price points.

Outdoor: Bote SUP Skiff

You've seen John Kerry and his Kite Board before, but he's never looked this cool. Introducing the Bote SUP Skiff, specifically designed with fishermen in mind. Complete with 5 rod holders, a 10-inch fin for stability and a leaning post for comfort, the SUP Skiff is the perfect "boat" for the fitness-conscious fisherman! Click HERE for more info and to purchase ($1,400).

Outdoor: Waterproof Pool Table

This waterproof pool table brings new meaning to a "pool" table. Because the pool table has heavy legs and stays balnaced on the floor of the pool, the balls won't roll with the waves, and you'll stay nice and cool playing friendly games of pool in the pool. Click HERE for more info and to purchase (gulp...$6,500).

Gadget: Outdoor Under $25 - Jumbo Garden Hands

We recently tackled a good amount of leafy filled yard work and I swear we cursed the entire time at the amount of leaves that didn't make it in the trash can, while doing the rake pick up game. Have you ever experienced this level of frustration. When I spied these Jumbo Garden Hands I knew they'd be a great gadget for any yard loving gent. Taking all the frustration away, you'll be able to tackle five times the amount of leaves in half the time. You can get them HERE on Amazon for $8.13 a pair!

Outdoor: Henge Concrete Ping-pong Tables

Henge is taking concrete donations from corporations, and turning them into ping-pong tables for parks. Made of thick slabs of concrete and steel nets, the Henge Tables will withstand all weather and give you and your friends something to do in the park (other than chess and frisbie). Click HERE for more information and to purchase your own Henge table.

Outdoor: Tailgate Folding Wooden Picnic Table

Get ready for summer cook-outs with this Foldable Picnic Table. The foldable design and canvas carrying case make it easily portable and the sturdy design makes it perfect for your outdoor cooking or tailgating. Click HERE for more details or to purchase ($135).

Food and Drink/Outdoor: Park-Style Charcoal Grill

With Spring just about in full swing, and summer around the corner, Grilling is no doubt on your mind. With the Park-Style Charcoal Grill, you can have all the ambiance of a park cook-out without any bugs, errantly-thrown frisbees, or loud family reunions. Its simple to install in your back yard, and pretty cheap ($99), so click HERE for more details and to purchase.