Gadgets

Bose Free Space 51 Outdoor Speakers
The Bose Free Space 51 outdoor speakers don’t look like rocks and they don’t sound like rocks either. These little green speakers look more like space aliens and are designed to provide 360-degree sound. They are meant to be left outside and mounted permanently to your deck with long screws. No more dragging the stereo speakers from your living room to the deck only to find the wires won’t quite reach.
Price: $629
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MEC Fast-Track Carry On Roller Pack
Leave it to Mountain Equipment Coop to make the perfect traveling bag. This 3.9 kg pack features rolling wheels, a telescoping handle, hide-away shoulder straps and removable day bag.
Price: $130
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Handheld GPS - Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx
Hikers, bikers and fishermen will love the speedy map rendering and solid satellite lock. Rubberized and water resistant, this Handheld GPS can take a few knocks. Now if only I’d paid attention in high school to the map reading.
Price: $400 to $450
Running Room, The Fishin’ Hole, Canadian Tire�

Omron Digital Pedometer - HJ-112
Everyone knows getting a long walk regularly can help improve your mood and help you drop a few pounds. A good pedometer will tell you the number of steps you’ve taken, how far you’ve come and how many Mrs. Mike’s chili burgers you’ve burned.
Price: $35
Costco�