Fenix PD32 315 Lumen LED Flashlight
January 19, 2012 by mintgadgets
Filed under Electronic Gadgets
If you’re a fan of high-end flashlights, then you’ll want to find out more about the Fenix PD32 315 Lumen LED Flashlight. Maglite upped the game years ago in the industrial strength torch market and created a whole new consumer interest in high-end flashlights. Not to mention the commercial application for policemen, security guards, firemen, etc.
But the downside of these traditional high-powered flashlights has been the heavy D cell batteries and the need to dispose of all those batteries when they run down. And if you use your flashlight all the time, you’ll go through a ton of batteries.
The better and brighter technology today is the LED flashlight. These are extremely efficient, more compact devices that can throw an impressively bright beam of light. Combine the LED lamp with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery and you have a near perfect flashlight. And more eco-friendly too!
The Fenix PD32 315 Lumen LED Flashlight uses a Cree XP-G (R5) LED with a lifespan of 50,000 hours. So you won’t be looking for a replacement for quite a while. It can use either two 3 volt CR123A Lithium batteries or a single 18650 rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. We recommend you go with the rechargeable.
Here’s a cool feature. The light output of this LED flashlight is digitally regulated to maintain constant brightness. It doesn’t start to fade as the batteries discharge. And it’s designed with a safety reverse polarity protection just in case you accidentally install the batteries the wrong way (you can damage the LED if you get the polarity reversed).
The Fenix PD32 LED Flashlight has four separate continuous brightness modes from the lowest power 9 lumen setting up to the brightest turbo 315 lumen setting, and two flash modes. At the brightest 315 lumen setting, the Fenix LED flashlight will throw a super high-powered beam over 400 feet. Now that’s a high-powered torch light!
The amazing thing about the Fenix LED flashlight is that it doesn’t generate excessive heat at the high power. The LED lamp is very efficient. The flashlight is constructed with sturdy industrial strength aircraft grade aluminum and decorated with a beautiful black anodized finish. Only five inches in length and weighing in at a little over two ounces (without the batteries), this is a very powerful LED flashlight in a compact sturdy little package.
Fenix rates the PD32 LED Flashlight at roughly 2 hours of running time at the highest 315 lumen setting, 8 hours at 130 lumens, 16 hours at 70 lumens and up to 200 hours at the lowest power 9 lumens setting. The flashlight is also waterproof, IPX-8 rated underwater to 2 meters.
You’ll also like the price. The Fenix PD32 315 Lumen LED Flashlight comes in at a lower price than other high-end LED flashlights in this range. You can pick up this awesome LED flashlight at Amazon for less than $70. Way to go Fenix!
Available: Amazon
Price: $67.95
Adjustable Temperature Outdoor Shower
June 28, 2011 by Sharon
Filed under Outdoor Gadgets
Don’t you think it would be a convenience to have an outdoor shower near your swimming pool? Would it just make things easier for your children to have a short shower outside after having a muddy game of football? Doesn’t it irritate you that you have to go inside the house just to wash off the dirt after a tiring gardening session? Thanks to the technology developed today, an adjustable temperature outdoor shower is available to make your life easier! On top of that, the adjustable temperature makes it a whole lot better too!
An Adjustable Temperature Outdoor Shower is a state of the art invention that provides a temperature-adjustable shower that you can put anywhere outdoor. In other words, while you are showering outdoor, you may adjust the temperature of the stream of water as you please – a hot shower right after a dip in the pool or a cold stream of water after a tiring game of football to let you feel fresh instantly. Besides that, these adjustable temperature outdoor showers provide personality for your outdoor décor, a unique and elegant designed compared to your typical outdoor shower.
In addition to that, the shower’s housing is also very eco-friendly. The shower’s housing operates as a greenhouse which heats water from the hose. As you turn the shower handle, it combines the cool water from the hose and the heated water. As a result, a stream of soothing flow of water is produced which has a temperature from 60º F to 130º F.
Moreover, the strong water pressure exerted from the hose is capable of cleansing and rinsing off dirt and chlorine. The swivel feature of the hose allows you to tilt the shower head for optimal positioning. Without a doubt, adjustable temperature outdoor shower makes your life easier.
Available: Hammacher
Price: $199.95
The Floating Bean Bag Toss Game
June 11, 2011 by Sharon
Filed under Outdoor Gadgets
Do you ever feel bored, doing or playing the same game over and over again? The old fashioned Hide and Seek or treasure hunt games that seemed just so dull and less interesting?
To make things more interesting this summer, why not try something out of the ordinary? Introducing the floating bean bag toss game! Instead of the good old fashion Hide and Seek game that you play down the backyard, this is a newly developed water sport, a game or friendly competitions that you can move from the lawn to the pool.
This floating bean bag toss game has a length of 30 inches with the width of 20 inches and is made from a light weighted polyethylene fabric that is attached to a plastic frame with plastic pegs. In order to ensure that the target is suspended above water level, two buoyant form rolls are attached at the front and at the back of the legs. In addition to that, a net is also placed under the hole for easy reclamation of the 4 ¾ inches square beanbags.
Furthermore, any bags that missed the target will remain buoyant and in addition to that, you also get 6 weather resistances, polyester / cotton beanbags filled with plastic tablets that are resistance to mold/ fungus growth. The bean bags come in two colors; three yellow and three blue bags available for both sides of players of the game. Apart from that, this beanbag is also easily assembled and it is suitable for children from the age of 8 onwards.
Just because it floats does not mean it has to be used in water, this would be ideal as a camping game, holiday, or backyard game.
Available: Hammacher
Price: $39.95
Water Bomb Factory
June 1, 2011 by Sharon
Filed under Outdoor Gadgets
Like it or not, water bombing is one fun game to surprise others during the heat of the summer, regardless of your age this game is for all. However, filling up the balloons and tying the balloons may be the least enjoyable part of the game as it can be very time consuming and tricky. You probably spend 80% of the time to filling up and tying the balloons and you spend less than 30 seconds to throw the balloon at others and enjoy the split moment of excitement and victory.
With the Water Bomb Factory, all the hard work is done and you get to enjoy the game even more, making life’s little pleasure even bigger! You should not be spending precious summer time in filling up and tying the balloons, you should be spending your summer time enjoying water fights. The water bomb factory is a small handy gizmo, it is so easy to use, all you need to do is attach it to the water hose, tighten it with its clamp to a table or any other flat surface, then immediately it turns into a factory for producing water bomb (hence the name water bomb factory).
Three simple steps are all you need to start production: press and hold the balloon over the auto on/off valve pull the end through the tying arm and tug it to finish the knot. It takes less than a few seconds to produce a water bomb. Everyone can work the water bomb factory, even children. These simple steps will surely keep you on top of the game.
Available: Firebox
Price: $14
The Water Soaked Knee Hockey Rink
May 26, 2011 by Sharon
Filed under Outdoor Gadgets
The Water Soaked Knee Hockey Rink is basically a larger version of the air hockey but, instead of playing it with mallets you play it with your knees. It does not hurt or does any damage towards your body parts at all since the oversized puck is made out of plastic and it is proven to be safe to play with. It comes in with a soft plastic hockey stick as well to help defend the goal post that stands tall at about 12 inches in height, 32 inches in width and 8 inches in depth on both sides of the mat.
The mat is sprayed with water that comes out of a hose with tiny holes beside the mat and it sprays out a 24 inch height of water towards the mat to make it slippery and easier to play on. The water soaked knee hockey rink is only meant for outdoor purposes since it will be a pretty wet game. A garden hose will need to be attached towards the hose from the rink for unlimited wet water fun.
The hockey rink is made out of PVC and it is very sturdy in its construction. The rink is about 9 foot in length, 5 foot in width and 1 and a half inches in height. The water soaked knee hockey rink weighs about 4 pounds in total. Well, this product is ideal for the kids during the summer. They can stay out all day and play hockey and still deal with the heat as the pouring water helps to cool them down. Price range at around $50 and this game can be bought from online stores or at your nearest toy store.
Available: Hammacher
Price: $49.95








