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Its that time of year again. Halloween is coming soon, so here’s a link to a page with a huge list of do-it-yourself Halloween projects.

Monster Page of Halloween Projects

Humminbird makes a really cool rod mount fish finder. This product would be great for both river and lake fishing. Personally I probably wouldn’t rely on this to actually find fish, but I think it would be very valuable for determing water depth. It would come in handy near deep holes where it is impossible to read how deep the water actually is. The product claims to be waterproof (thank God) and have a 150 ft. operating range. It also features a backlit display and measures water surface temperature. This fish finder might be worth a look if you spend some time on the water.

Slate has done some nice research for those of you wondering which coolers stay cool the longest. When headed into the woods, its nice to know that you have the most efficient cooler possible to keep your beverages at optimal drinking temperature. This coleman cooler wins the prize for keeping things cool the longest.
Check out the full article at Slate.

So small, yet so hot. Somehow this little butane burner has the ability to pump out over 7000 BTU. It also features automatic ignition, aluminum and steel Construction, and it comes with its own carrying case. It runs off a small butane canister inside the stove so its perfect for camping and backpacking. Only $18 at Amazon.

Post from Cool Tools

Finally, cold beer on the patio. For the person that has it all, this outdoor beer dispenser is hard to beat. It keeps bottled beverages and tap beer just a reach away.
Beer Dispenser via bornrich.org

Addicted to Coffee? Check.

Own a Nalgene? Check.

Will Palmer provides some information on a great product for you coffee drinkers. The Press-Bot turns your Nalgene into a French Press. How perfect is that for your backcountry caffeine fix?
Press-Bot Coffee Filter

Some people say that “Life is too short to drink cheap wine.” Others spend most of their nights consuming nothing but “Two Buck Chuck.” A select group of wine drinkers have a constant flow of affordable wine in the fridge with a box of Franzia.

If you are a box wine drinker or are considering becoming one, we found a great excuse (like you need one) for continuing to enjoy the fresh wine on tap. The trick here is the bag inside the box can be reused. The bag is airproof and compact and does a fine job of storing liquids for your excursions into the outdoors.

See the how-to at instructables.

Two-Heel Drive provides a nice tip for hikers:

“Check out www.minimus.biz — which sells single-serving condiments, drinks (coffee!) and other travel-size goodies.”

There are many items that can be reused instead of thrown away. Lifehack.org has a list of uses for old margarine containers. I know they make a good bait container, but there are some other good ideas here too. Check out the list and hopefully you will find some new ideas. What items do you reuse for your life outdoors?

Margarine Tubs with Clear Lids