Tail O' the Pup
Keep your pets cool while taking them on your next adventure. The PupHut provides shade and, when using proper restraints, helps prevent your dog from being thrown from the bed. The PupHut has a powdercoated steel frame and UV-protective coating, fits most full-size trucks, and can be removed quickly when not needed. It'll accommodate large dogs and most pet crates. M4 Products; 866/478-7488.
www.puphut.comNot Your Average Joe
Gotta have your caffeine fix before hitting the trail? Cuisinart's got two ways to get your morning cup of joe while away from civilization. The 12-volt portable four- and 12-cup coffeemakers serve coffee in a steel thermal carafe. And if you need a mug before the pot's ready, you can pour a cupful while the pot's brewing. It includes a scoop and charcoal filter. Cuisinart; 800/726-8209;0190.
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For those times when you want to sleep under the stars, there's Truck-Bedz. Built to fit the application-specific dimensions of pickup beds and sport/utility cargo areas, these eight-inch-thick Truck-Bedz are made from extra-heavy-duty nylon backpack cloth. They come with two-stage Boston boat valves to ensure the mattress remains leak-free, plus a high-flow 12-volt air pump that plugs into the vehicle to inflate the bed in 60 seconds. Truck-Bedz; 866/303-2339.
www.truck-bedz.comPumped Up
LVM's air pumps are some of the fastest, most powerful on the market. Operating on a 12-volt battery, this unit is said to flow more than 145 gallons per minute--that would fill a four-man inflatable boat in less than two minutes. It also will deflate a boat flat, making it easier to pack up. And it comes with an adapter that'll fit most air valves. Cabela's; 800/237-4444.
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Cot in the Act
Coleman's eXponent Outfitter cot measures 30x80x17 inches when unfolded, providing plenty of stretch-out space for someone up to 6 feet, 5 inches tall. It comes with a four-pocket hanging organizer where you can stow your flashlight and other gear and even has a place to stow a rifle. It only weighs 13 pounds. Coleman; 800/835-3278.
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