Ah, summer time! A time for hot weather, hammocks, cold beer, barbecues, and lots of outdoor activities! What could possibly make summer better? Oh, perhaps maybe some awesome technological gadgets? Yes, those things most associated with indoor activity, things usually reserved for pale geeks who hiss at exposure to direct sunlight, can actually be enjoyed outside and not only that, they can enhance your summer experience!

What sort of gadgets are we talking about? Read on, and be amazed.

Now you can take your tech with you anywhere!

PowerPot Thermoelectric Generator

Many of you are probably thinking “Hah! There’s no handy electrical sources outside for gadgets!” Well, not so fast there. The PowerPot is a thermoelectric generator that converts any heat source into power that charges your handheld USB device. Just add water to the PowerPot, heat the water over your main heat source (campfire, portable barbecue), plug in your device, and the power shall be yours!

Slighter – USB Rechargeable Electric Lighter

Speaking of USB devices, little gadgets like this are really convenient. It’s a weather-proof electric lighter with enough power for over 100 lights before requiring a simple charge from a USB port. Who needs matches?

Earl Backcountry Survival Tablet

There must be a law on the books that says that the name Earl must be used in context with the outdoors as much as possible, particularly in survival and/or backwoods scenarios. But this particular Earl is a lot less creepy. Earl is a tablet especially designed for extreme outdoor situations. Earl brings together the power of Android 4.4 with state-of-the-art radio communication technology, weather sensors, and GPS. This is the ultimate in outdoor travel, keeping you in contact with a 2-way radio, AM/FM/short wave/long wave tuner, and able to accommodate a vast number of Android-based guide apps. It’s also water, dust, mud, and shock proof, and has a solar panel that can charge up ol’ Earl in five hours’ exposure to direct sunlight.

Cables Unlimited 900MHz Wireless Rock 2-Speaker Bundle with Dual Power Transmitter, Granite

Apologies in advance for what you’re about to read in this entry. This is a wireless speaker system and dual power transmitter that gives you solid, clear sound up to 150 feet away. The speakers resemble stones, so they can blend in nicely with your outdoor patio décor and such. You can use either rechargeable batteries or a DC adapter. Now you can say that you are truly listening to rock music! With this sharp system, you’ll never take your music for granite again. Once again, apologies.

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 500 Home Theatre Projector

Just because you’re outdoors doesn’t mean you should be denied the luxury of watching movies. Who hasn’t longed to enjoy an outdoor movie night with friends or family? This home theater projector features HDMI connectivity for your devices such as Blu-ray player or streaming box. Granted, you’ll need an AC power source (if you have a camper, that would be ideal), and of course, if you’re going to do outdoor movies, you should have a movie screen, right? That’s taken care of as well …

Deluxe Outdoor Inflatable Movie Screen, 12′ Widescreen

Can you believe, an inflatable movie screen? It features stakes, tethers, and an AC adapter. This gizmo self-inflates into a 144-inch diagonal screen. Of course, you’ll need speakers, but maybe those rock speaker gadgets could be pressed into service.

This list just scratches the surface of outdoor tech. Check out these top gadgets to bring along on an adventure, if you are dying for more nifty toys to have while braving the Great Outdoors. Enjoy your summer!