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Black & Decker Simple Start

4 people recommended this item

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It works. I bought it when we had a junker car that had intermittent electrical problems that weren't worth the cost of fixing. I used it twice and it definitely paid for itself in peace of mind and the lack of need to call a tow truck or wait for a passing driver in the wilderness.

Updated Jan 28, 2009

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3-LED Dynamo-Powered Crank Flashlight

3 people recommended this item

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I recommend this as the backup/emergency flashlight and for once-in-a-while use, and for those who do not want to use batteries at all. It works well, but it takes at least a minute of winding to get a good charge. A minute of winding a crank with resistance is a long minute. I also have a small Maglite that takes AA batteries, and I use the newer Energizer rechargeables which last a long time and keep their charge over time. If you don't use the crank flashlight for a while it loses its charge.

Updated Jan 28, 2009

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SIGG Reusable Aluminum Water Bottle

5 people recommended this item

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I make a berry/banana smoothie for myself in the morning and pour it in here. Keeps it nice and cold. I've also carried coffee in it; keeps coffee hot for a shorter time than it keeps cold liquids cold. I love it and use it every day.

Updated Jan 28, 2009

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Enameled Cast-Iron 6-Quart Dutch Oven

3 people recommended this item

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I've been using this exclusively for baking bread, and to be honest, I'm baking bread every day with it now. It's wonderful and it looks great and it cleans easily. The handle cracked the first time I used it, but I knowingly put it in an oven that was too hot. The instructions explicitly say what the rated temperatures are. I love the classic look too--I wish I didn't have to store it in the oven. (via Amazon)

Updated Jan 28, 2009

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II

4 people recommended this item

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The top choice for professional quality without going to the top-level Canon EOS 1 series (with better weather sealing and higher frame rate). Top-notch quality images at 21MP and HD video. Taking video using a Canon tilt-shift lens or super-fast 50mm 1:1.2 is insane and very, very gratifying. The new 3" LCD is very generous too. I wish I could shoot video through the viewfinder alone (and not have to use live view) and set ISO manually while in video mode, but these are minor gripes. I love this! (via Canon)

Updated Jan 28, 2009

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Canon Powershot SD990IS 14.7MP Digital Camera with 3.7x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom Coach Kit (Silver): Camera & Photo

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2 people recommended this item

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my last digital carryalong met with an unfortunate demise and i was gifted with this great little point and shoot.
thing is: i am so in love with this little canon!
the sd 990is has a lot of versatility and control for the artyart as well as some superhandy automatic settings to capture all those moments... the waterproof case is another interesting little twist, allowing for some amazing underwater shots when it might not have even crossed your mind to take underwater shots before.

life is much more fun with a great little camera. (via amazon.com)

Updated Dec 17, 2008

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