10 High-Tech Survival Items

Wired sees a distinct lack of cool high-tech outdoor gear, and gives its favorite examples of steps in the right direction:

1. The Cocoon, a hanging teardrop-shaped tent/sleeping bag.
2. The Adamant, an earthquake-proof bed.
3. The Bedu Emergency Rapid Response Kit, a keg full of enough essentials to keep a family alive for up to 5 years.
4. The Urban Skiff, a portable sailboat.
5. The Firun Inflatable Sled, a snowsled that folds down into a backpack.

6. The Life Saver, a water bottle with a built-in carbon filter.
7. The Hydran Turbine, a wind generator that uses its power to thaw snow into drinking water.
8. The BCK, a hotpot that works by focusing the sun’s energy.
9. The ACR Microfix, a small personal GPS locator beacon.
10. The Campa All Terrain Unit, a customized mobile trailer crammed with survival tools.

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