Stevia is a herb native to Paraguay whose leaves are extremely sweet. In fact they are 10-15 times as sweet as table sugar, and refined extracts are 200-300 sweeter than sugar. I can’t abide artificial sweeteners, but I use Stevia to make lemonade, and it tastes great. It takes just one dash of the extract… [Continue Reading]
Reasonably Efficient: The “Clever Toothbrush”
July 28, 2004 by 3 Comments
The "Clever Toothbrush" is designed to hold a supply of toothpaste within its own handle. Good for travelers, campers or anyone who wants less toothpaste mess. Best Price $3.99 (Campmor)
CMG Bonfire Camplight
July 28, 2004 by 1 Comment
Featuring the latest LED technology, CMG’s 3-ounce Bonfire Tent Light uses a proprietary LED circuit and a three-bulb cluster that will never burn out. Unlike a traditional candle lantern or fuel cell, this lightweight, packable and durable alternative has no open flame, no burning fuel and no breakable glass. Powered by a pair of AA… [Continue Reading]
Brunton Lamplight
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The Brunton Lamplight is a tiny but powerful LED-powered lamp and flashlight in one. Brunton managed to focus a single LED light into a highly focused beam with the Lamplight—plenty for finding a trail in the darkness or hunting down the mouse that’s been stealing from your campsite. The Lamplight makes full use of the… [Continue Reading]
Waterless Urinals
July 28, 2004 by 3 Comments
These waterless urinals are plainly more efficient than the ones currently in use in most bathrooms nationwide. They can save up to 45,000 gallons of water and more per year per urinal. They also require less maintenance, and are less prone to plumbing problems. They have no moving parts. Urine is contained under a special… [Continue Reading]
Hyper-Optimal: Create an Oasis with Greywater
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The book “Create an Oasis with Greywater” by Art Ludwig is packed with information about how to reuse greywater by diverting it into your garden. What is greywater? It’s all the “waste” water produced in a house besides sewage — e.g. water from showers, sinks and washing machines. This is a key meta-efficient technique because,… [Continue Reading]
Brunton Firelight – Windproof Lighter and LED Light
July 28, 2004 by 1 Comment
The Brunton Firelight windproof lighter with bright white LED light makes other windproof lighters look like cheap toys — it is truly stormproof. Eighty mile-per-hour winds don’t make the Firelight flinch. It also features a handy LED light in the base. The thimble-sized LED unit can even be unscrewed and used completely separate from the… [Continue Reading]
Aerogel Production Methods Improved
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Aerogel is the world’s lightest solid, as listed in the Guinness Book of Records. It is 99.8% air and is made from substances such as silica, alumina, or zirconia. It has a porous and sponge-like structure; more than 99% of its volume is in open space. It has been nicknamed "blue smoke." It has many… [Continue Reading]
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