Camping for the computer-inclined

The quiet of the desert night wavers with the bay of a coyote at the rising moon. In the clear mountain air, the stars are sprinkled across the night sky. Every so often a shooting star creases the night. There’s quiet in the air with just a hint of breeze rustling through the pines. You could be sitting there toasting toes at the campfire, glass of wine or bottle of beer in hand, watching the night sky and just relaxing. Stretch a little, snuggle down in the chair, take your honey’s hand and gaze upon each other with affection. A perfect camping night, except you’re inside your tent, staring at the laptop screen plugged into the outlet located on your tent wall. Outlet in a tent might be the next thing, according to a report in PC World Online. This geek-oriented tent is just part of a slide show of camping gear for the computer nerd. The tent with built-in power—obviously from a generator—is big enough for a pair of gamers to set up shop with all their friends. It supposedly sleeps ten, which in real life terms means about seven.

 

As an avid camper, I believe the height of luxury is the solar shower. REI took it a step higher with the camp kitchen French coffee press, freshly made, of course with beans ground in a hand-powered grinder. For after dinner, a campfire espresso maker is also available. Now technology comes to the campsite with a Coleman high powered 18-LED light with high speed fan for cooling—and a hidden compartment with connections to fit all smart and mobile phones. Cool the tent, light up the night like day, and recharge the iPhone, all in one. The slide show depicts real and prototype high tech camping gear. Ah, for the days that high tech camping gear meant a lighter and stronger tent.