How to start a fire without matches

I take my hat off to Bear Grylls's so busy climbing Mount Everest and crossing the Sahara when I almost can not afford to find the way around the M25 and the closest I ever came to mounting an expedition is a journey for every two Tesco.

But I do know how to start a campfire without a match, no matter the weather.


Can with heavy rain, blustery winds that blow, or below zero, and fires can happen - thanks to Mag hell.

You simply remove the Mag Fire, give the strike, and - suddenly - you have a fire. It really is that simple.

Mag Fire is a good turn for 3000 (which many campfires even Bear Grylls), which is waterproof and oil, is safe to use and can even be used as a signal to call for help. You can even display and use it to light your BBQ.

Mag Fire is available from The Gadget Shop price £ 8.99.



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The bicycle that turns into a pushchair in seconds

In the Netherlands there are more bicycles than people, so almost not surprising that a Dutch company that has come with the coolest thing on three wheels since Sinclair C5.

It's called Taga and unusual tricycle. Actually it is officially "a multifunctional urban vehicle" that only add to its coolness.


Taga is a trike that is designed to bring children and adults (even he can bring two children) the pushchair can be turned into the wind in a matter of seconds.

So not only does not get you to the shops, it can be used to coax them also. And when you have finished shopping, then you get home again. It can go everywhere and the bike can go everywhere that you can pushchair - and which contains the boot of a saloon car and the bus and train.

Safety is the main features of Taga - actually is the only product in the world to meet European standards for both bicycles and pushchairs. Three-wheel structure allows the mounting and dismounting safe and your child to sit between the handlebars in reclinable chair equipped with 5-point harness.

Taga made of aluminum alloy and equipped with the advanced 16-inch wheels, for a variety of internal Shimano gears, disc brakes at the front wheel and Shimano brake pad on the back.

And as you expect, all the fabric durable, removable, easy to clean and comfortable.

It takes only 20 seconds to switch between the three wheels and wind and is very suitable for travel around with babies, Babies and children up to seven years.

Taga which does not come cheap - has a price of £ 1,695.00, but can not be a better way to get about town with a child who will also make you healthy and does not leave carbon footprint.

It's now available from the Mothercare web site (although not in the branch).

STOP PRESS: Get 10% off or order a Taga up £ 120 in Mothercare using the voucher code at the checkout AF9.



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Add some colour to your life every morning with this new shower head

Sometimes I think I need to shower more fun.

Mandi, you can lie back and relax, go diving in your own bubble bath, read books, play with the rubber duck, and the list goes on.

But the shower. They only make you wet.


Thanks to the wonders of LED lights, however you can in the case of spices from the frosted glass room with the color of your radio.

There is not really radio that changes color, cool though that would be. It's the water that comes out of it.

And see Ma. There is no electricity or batteries!

This is because changes color shower head is powered by water running through it. Smart eh? You are currently only deliver showerhead and screw on this one. Switch on your shower and you'll shower in the bath of color.

And what is even cleverer that changes color depending on water temperature. When the cold water that is green. Because the temperature increases, changes to blue, purple and red to the right when it's hot.

Great for children who can see at a glance if the rain is too hot - and you do not have problems there, both in their attraction to the color of the water!

Your order Color Changing Shower Head today from The Gadget Shop for £ 39.99.



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Where to leave your key if you don't trust your doormat

Remember the good old days when you can remove the children for several hours with them get a job with a local chimney sweep?

Or if home security is the key to the string through the Letterbox?


Families we work the key under the doormat strategy - after all the equipment will not be thinking of looking under the doormat for a key.

This is a changin 'But as Bobby Dylan used to tell me. It's probably illegal to send children up chimneys today. And now there is a better place to hide the keys and small valuables other - that Keysafe padlock.

Keysafe padlock that is essentially a small padlocked box made of metal weather-resistant stainless steel and coated with black paint baked. It's big enough to hold credit cards, banknotes, and the keys and other small objects are guaranteed by the four-digit combination lock (meaning there are 10,000 combinations that can be selected).

Now all you need to do is secure the Keysafe padlock to something solid - a draw the circle back under the car, garage door handle or metal garden railings - and it's job done.

Leave the key for family members, house sitters or vacation rentals in it. Just let them know the four digit code. Or leave valuables in it if you're out and about and can not bring them with you (suitable for water sports enthusiasts who do not want a car key fob humid when back on dry land).

Order your today Keysafe padlock from The Gadget Shop for £ 19.99. And remember. Keep 'em peeled.



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Bouncy bouncy!

Last time I threw a Frisbee on the beach that I take almost unsuspecting fan's head off Sunday.

Must have no more than an inch from causing untold carnage skimmed the top of the face and landed a crash or two feet from where he lay, totally forget him near death experience.


Since then I have found the miracle of Waboba Ball bounce is not only on the water, but offers a lot of fun as you may be by the sea without taking unsuspecting fan's head off Sunday.

This is because Waboba stands of water off the ball and what it does. Bounce on the water.

Being in the sea or a swimming pool with children and began throwing Waboba about the Ball. If it hits the water bounce off. If he came to halt, it floats.

Fantastic fun for five dollars.

Ball Waboba you buy today for £ 4.99 from The Gadget Shop.



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The CD-R that thinks its a vinyl record

Want to add your next retro feel homemade CD compilation of your favorite tunes?

Well now you can with the memory Vinyl CD-Rs that look like mini vinyl records.


Each CD comes not only in its own sleeve notes, but the record label has also added for authenticity. And with 700MB of data storage space, you will be able to squeeze about 25 of your favorite songs to each.

Available in packs of four for £ 6.99 from IWOOT.

STOP PRESS: Get 5% off everything in the online booking IWOOT when using this discount code at the checkout AOFF5. Valid until 31 December 2009!



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If you sign up for the Real Swiss Family Robinson, you'll need one of these

If your family agrees to castaways on a desert island for three months, you may not know exactly what you have to tell you, but one thing's for sure. There is not gonna be a Tesco or Asda in the near future.

Maybe that's why every one of the family in the BBC Real Swiss Family Robinson go hungry until the friendly local teaching them how to find food and catch fish.


It makes good TV, but there really does not need to starve for three days. If you do not have the foresight to take a pen with your fishing rod.

The right, children. As a scout will tell you, it's a good idea to be prepared.

Pen fishing rod that, in 8 "long, is the size of a large and a pen looks like a pen also. Akan You can do it anywhere. Calm exterior, but underneath that is a four-foot long aluminum alloy telescopic fishing rod with a left hand and right miniature reel (packed separately), which violates the £ 5 strain line and triple hook spinner.

Whip this baby out of your pocket, remove the fish-inhabited waters, and before you know you will have a fishy on a little dishy. Does the boat come in

Pen Fishing Rod is available online for £ 24.99 from IWOOT.

STOP PRESS: Get 5% off everything in the online booking IWOOT when using this discount code at the checkout AOFF5. Valid until 31 December 2009!



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solution to fortnightly bin collections

Each two-bin collection.
What idiot came from politicians with a brilliant idea?

And do not tell me it's got connection with the save the planet. Only get a green card is played when the politicians, local or national, we want to tax us more and give less.


But, do not be angry. Get TrashBasher instead, according to the simple and easy to use trash compactor that will help you get more from your wheelie bin.

It squashes down trash bin that you have so you can be more in

With summer just around the corner and, be it news to anyone plagued by bad smells, and animals that use the wheelie bins where the cover will not be closed.

TrashBasher available online for £ 14.99 from Maplins.


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Jar of BuckyBalls

Gadget Blog overflowing inbox that have been of late with things strange and beautiful.

Why do many people think I've had problems in the bedroom or departments who want to share the dead prince's African beats my property, but in between there is always a spam odd gem. I like that crazy about my new toys from the United States called BuckyBalls.



Open the jar and remove the power of not less than 216 magnetic balls that can be shaped, molded, in addition to rent and snapped together to create sculptures, puzzles, patterns and shapes.

You can even use BuckyBalls stuff to stick to the refrigerator, but it will be a real waste your time with BuckyBalls if you can use them to be the coolest kid in school or the most happening in the office.

This is Silly Putty for the 21st century. The Rubik's Cube for the generation that does not need a solution, just fun fun fun 'til your daddy, teacher or boss take the jar away.

You can buy a jar for your online US24.95 from BuckyBalls. And the good news is they ship worldwide (except for the dead king of Africa).


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