Outdoor summer gadgets: Camping, picnics & fun

While the temperatures are on the rise, most of us are spending more time outside. Whether you’re camping for a weekend or just heading outside with the family, you'll want the coolest products to help you enjoy the great outdoors. Jules Pieri, founder and CEO of DailyGrommet.com , has some great ideas to have fun this summer.

FUN STUFF:

The Pumpanator - kid invention for making water balloons
Aquapod Bottle Rocket Launcher - a rocket launcher that sends 2-liter bottles 100 ft up in the air
Yucycle - hands free tricycle
Zubbles - the world's first-ever colored bubbles
Fair Trade Sports - balls for soccer, basketball and football, responsibly produced
Trek Light Gear - portable hammock

FOR CAMPING/COOKOUTS:

PizzaQue - pizza stone for the grill
FlameDisk - charcoal alternative for traditional charcoal grills
MaineFlame - all-natural firestarters, great for camping
ThermaCELL - safe, effective mosquito repellent lanterns

FOR PICNICS:

Bobble - bottle with a built-in water filter (also great to send to camp with kids, or if you're out picnicking)
Kelty Basecamp Pop-Duo - the last cooler you'll ever buy!
Zip-n-Go Blanket - windproof, water resistant blanket
What is it? - Melamine plates & cups which look like they're paper/plastic