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Don't let the snow stop you from living it up in the great outdoors.

Venturing out These interesting finds will make the experience totally worth it. Scrape ice off your windshield in record time with an ergonomic scraper, zoom down a hill in an inflatable sled, or catch a glimpse of some wildlife through night vision goggles. 

Even the metal on the scraper edge was specifically chosen because it's harder than ice but softer than glass, so it won't scratch your windshield. 

Promising review: "As a 60-year-old from Washington, I've been scraping car windshields every winter for 44 years. This scraper is special. The design and sturdiness of this unit makes it so easy to use, especially when my arthritis is flaring up. Every other scraper I've ever used has required both hands to keep the pressure on the glass, but this unit fits so well in my hand and because my hand is so close to the glass, it doesn't take a lot of muscle to keep the pressure on while scraping. It's very well designed. There's no better feeling then when you find the perfect tool for the job." —Stuart Avery

Promising review: "I got the bowl for the squirrels and birds who visit my patio. The bowl has been out overnight for several nights now in freezing temperatures. As advertised, the water does not freeze. It was snowing today. In the picture, you can see one of the many squirrels who visits the patio stopping by for a drink. A friend asked if the water gets warm. It does not." —MHHS

Get it from Amazon for $29.86+ (available in three sizes).

Promising reviews: "Lots of gimmicks out there, but this isn’t one them. With any halfway decent snow conditions, these simply work. Makes bricks fast, and they slide out easily. Dad had more fun building with it than the kids, but oh well." —Joel

"I bought this item for my son because we frequent the beach in the summer and get lots of snow in the winter. He likes the handle for better carrying and making of the bricks. This item will get a lot of use, and the sturdy plastic will hold up." —April

Promising review: "I chose the GoPro 13 camera for several reasons. It will stay cool in the sun on the windsurfing beach or snorkeling reef. The camera has more power and features that allow me to record my experiences in the sky, on the land, and in the water day and night. Recording in slow motion or time lapse is easy, and in conjunction with the Quick app, you can create an awesome video." —George Davis

Promising review: "I used these on a backpacking trip to the Grand Canyon. The top of the rim was very icy for several miles and these literally saved my life. No joke. If I didn’t have these I would've been stuck at the bottom 'til the ice melted. Great price and great product. And easy to put on and take off." —Megan Depper

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in unisex sizes M–XL and two colors).

Promising review: "Off a former teammate's reco I bought these for some winter runs! For some one that’s already clumsy, these worked great for running in snow, ice, and even on some blacktop spots! No falling or slipping and the grips stayed put on shoes!! Highly recommend! It came with a pair and two replacement spikes!" —Chelsea Schmitt

Get them from Amazon for $19.85+ (available in S/M and L/XL) 

This device is equipped with a 240Wh lithium-ion battery pack, weighing only 6.6 pounds! The power station can be recharged by the solar panel or through a wall outlet or car charger.

Promising review: "My wife and I do a lot of remote car camping and lug a multitude of electronics, including several GoPros, cellphones, rechargeable batteries, a laptop, and our portable air compressor pump/tire inflator. To keep all these devices running, we use the Jackery 240 because it has a large capacity and can also be recharged or topped off from the vehicle’s cigarette lighter port while driving. It can also be recharged from an outlet when you have access to power. The unit has two USB ports, but you can add a USB hub if you need to plug in more than two USB devices. The Jackery 240 supports a maximum continuous load of 200W, so you need to be mindful of the types of items you plug in. The illuminated display will inform you of the total watts being used. The Jackery is also useful to have around the house in the event of a power failure." —Rick_C

Get it from Amazon for $139+ (available in six models).

The polar bear design is sold out, but there are dragon and penguin options instead!

Promising review: "We bought this because our kids love dragons. It looks just like it was pictured. We were pleasantly surprised that it has held up to many trips sledding so far this year. We've had no trouble inflating and deflating it, and it has held up well even with adults using it. It's not the fastest way down the hill, but it goes about as fast as the other snow tubes that we own." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in four styles).

Promising review: "These turned out to be a lot of fun. Makes perfect snowballs easily, quickly, and (as an adult) I could play without having to get my hands wet and cold, lol." —funfetti

Get a set of four from Amazon for $18.98 (available in two styles).

Just don't use these packets if you're planning on roasting food.

Promising review: Mystical Fire Colorant is amazing. For a really fun experience, get some of these for your next camping trip. As if a campfire needs improvement... but this stuff is really neat. I'd say the adults love it even more than the kids. We only used one packet, and the colors were so good — it seems like they lasted at least 20 minutes. There was even color left in the ashes the next day. We will never go camping again without several packs of Mystical Fire on hand." —TeNe

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $7.20.

The kit comes with the giant bubble wand, two pouches of bubble concentrate, and a booklet to help you become a skilled bubble creator!

Promising review: "Love this!! Easy for kids to use — my 6-year-old son figured it out pretty quickly — and fun for adults as well (my husband and I might have played with it as much as our son did...) Makes amazing bubbles. The bubble mix it comes with is fantastic." —Thomas Durant

Get it from Amazon for $15.95+ (available in seven styles).

Promising review: "I must say, I was a bit skeptical when I first purchased this, but after setting it up, I was absolutely amazed. I hooked it up just outside the back door at our main house, and I have incredible service in the garage apartment. Can run all computers, TV. It really is a wonderful device and definitely worth the money!" —Texas 

This is a great option for smaller areas like balconies and gardens. It provides warmth, cozy vibes, and, of course, a place to cook s'mores. You can burn wood or pellets with its built-in pellet adapter.

Promising review: "As a piece to provide some warmth and entertainment to friends or guests outdoors, this is a great product. As someone who once owned a Biolite camp stove, I was a believer that the only way to efficiently and completely burn wood to fine ash was by using the airflow fan of the Biolite camp stove. Well, by golly, Solo Stove has proven me wrong. Fans and electricity have been proven to not be necessary. The Solo Stove Mesa is able to burn wood incredibly efficiently. A very solid product overall. I look forward to buying a wood-burning cooking stove from Solo Stove sometime in the future." —William J Blackburn

Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in two sizes and nine colors).

Dreamer Kids is a family-owned small biz that sells unique wooden toys for kids.

FYI: This kit requires some assembly and includes 10 plastic flowers.

Promising review: "We love it! We enjoyed the plastic flowers that came with the kit, but had the most fun when we started putting in natural objects —flower petals, tiny ferns. Lots of creative play ahead." —martharich3

Get it from Dreamer Kids on Etsy for $53.15 (available with custom text or with two quote options).

Promising review: "This works like magic! It's easy to use and makes a beautiful gift from the kids!" —Sj773

They can even take videos or photos of their findings.

Promising review: "These night vision goggles have completely exceeded my expectations. The 4K clarity is stunning — whether I'm using them for camping or checking on strange noises around my property at night, the image on the 3-inch HD screen is bright, sharp, and incredibly detailed. It feels like turning night into day. They are intuitive and have become an essential piece of gear for my outdoor adventures." —Bairiyishanjin

Get them from Amazon for $89.99 (available in four styles). 

A half-frame camera means twice as many photos for each roll of film!

Promising reviews: "I had absolutely no idea what I was doing, and this camera made everything so simple! I bought it for my trip to Portugal and could not be happier with the quality of the photos. The half-frame look really is so unique! Plus, you get double the photos, making film photography a slightly less expensive hobby. 10/10." —Amazon Customer

"I bought this camera for my daughter, and she loves it! She wanted a camera that she could carry around and snap quick, fun pictures in her dorm or outside on campus. She loves getting the pictures developed and the authentic feel of a real picture and not one on her phone! She loves the color and light weight. Reasonably priced and a great buy." —Just Jenny

Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in five colors). You can get some Kodak film to go with it, too!

This set includes four rechargeable guns, four rechargeable vests, and one charging station. You can play approximately eight games per charge. The little LCD screens on the vest keep count of how many lives you have and the vest vibrates when you get shot/tagged. You can play with up to four teams and have to eliminate your enemies to win the game. 

Promising review: "I am the aunt of five nephews (ages 3, 4, 8, 11, 21) and mother of a 3-year-old boy. I was hesitant to purchase this item as the price is a bit steep. It came almost fully charged so my 11-year-old nephew and I were able to test out it immediately. Upon opening the package the guns and vests were securely encased in foam. My nephew thought it looked great. Instruction were quick and easy to read and understand. We powered up the vest, then the gun as instructed — everything synced nicely. When the gun spoke my nephew's mind was completely blown.🤯 I strapped a vest to my nephew when my 3-year-old son came in the room so of course I had to suit him up as well. Guns and vest were lightweight and size went well on the 11-year-old as well as the 3-year-old. So easy to use, my 3-year-old had no problem reloaded and shooting. The accuracy and distance for gun to target IS GREAT! My son and nephew and myself had such a great time with this set, I got online and purchase another four-player set!" —Rebeccah Walker

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