2.Miox Purifier by MSR Tested by U.S. Special Forces in Afghanistan, this pen-size purifier will clean a bathtub of pond scum in 30 minutes. And, unlike iodine, it leaves no nasty aftertaste. $129.95. msrgear.com
11-in-1 Survival Lantern by Sharper Image For the adventurer who has everything. This high-powered lamp also has an AM-FM radio and a black-and-white TV. $99.95. sharperimage.com
Six-Foot Round Tail by ULI Corp. Dude, don’t lug your full-size board around the world (or pay its fare on an airplane). This one fits in a gym bag and won’t gash your head in a wipeout. $289. uliboards.com
Kingpin: Icon by Dagger An upgrade of the stunt kayak that won five medals at the 2003 world championships. It’s made for kayakers who want to fly off waterfalls and grab big air. $1,149.99. dagger.com
PakCanoe 160 by Pakboats Want to paddle the Yukon, far beyond the end of the road? This canoe is helicopter-ready. It folds into a duffel bag and can be assembled in about 20 minutes. Lewis and Clark are drooling. $1,695. pakboats.com
SolarRoll 14 by Brunton If you can’t bear to leave your gadgets behind, pack this waterproof solar panel to power them. It rolls up like a poster and charges like a cigarette lighter. $399. brunton.com
