Vagabondish called it “no doubt the most expensive and useless camping devise ever created” and I must agree. This is a 13-foot tall tent that hangs in a tree and comes with a price tag of $50,000.

Inside the tent, you will find a 9-foot diameter hardwood floor and a mattress that apparently sleeps two comfortably. It was created by Dutch sculptor and designer Dré Wapenaar, who Neiman Marcus says has “earned international fame for making the world’s coolest architectural tents.” Umm … I wouldn’t exactly call it cool. Stupid and ridiculous? Maybe.

If you love the Treetent and want to know more about it, visit NeimanMarcus.com or call 1.877.9NM.GIFT.

Check out the rest of the list of the greatest travel gadgets at Vagabondish. They have some really cool stuff (and some other wacky finds).

Photo credit: Neiman Marcus

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Do You Need a Treetent?

There’s an easy way to call everyone on your contact list without stretching your budget for long distance to the breaking point.  It’s called the magicJack, and it’s a computer gadget that has a USB drive on one side and a phone jack on the other.  You plugs your household phone into the phone jack on the device and then plug into a USB port.  Then pick up the phone and make your call.  You can make calls using a regular phone or a headset.

Not only is this handy at home to make calls, but you can tuck this little gem in with your laptop and use it on the road.  It works anywhere you have a broadband connection, and since it’s only the size of a matchbox, it won’t take up precious room.

With this service you can phone FREE to the US and Canada, as well as call free back home to your magicJack number.  Free voice mail, caller ID, 911 emergency service and FollowMe, a call forwarding service, and a few other services.  International calls are very reasonable priced – for example, calls to France are currently two cents/minute.

magicJack is a great cost saver, allowing you the shave a few dollars off your long distance bill, cut down on cell phone minutes (and dropped calls) and avoid costly calls from hotel rooms.

The magicJack comes with the device, phone number and year of service, and one lucky Travel Product Guide reader is going to win this package.  To be eligible to win, just leave a comment answering this question:

Who are you going to call?

The contest runs through tonight, Saturday, December 13th, 2008 at 11:59pm (PT). On Sunday, a random winner will be selected from all the comments to receive the magicJack and year of service.  Please enter only once, and leave your email address in the appropriate spot so that we can contact you.

Check back tomorrow for the winner of this giveaway, and to see what great gift we have for Sunday.  Remember, we’ll be giving away a travel gift each day right up till Christmas.

Photo credit:  magicJack

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Giveaway: magicJack Phone Jack & Year of Service

You can plug its cable into a USB port and enjoy free voice calls with other Skype users or make inexpensive calls to landline and mobile phones through your internet connection. Its cable rolls into the handset and a travel pouch is included to make carrying easy. The phone is compatible for both PC and Mac.

We are giving away one Philips VoIP 151 phone right here at the Travel Product Guide. It will make a great gift for just about anyone.

So how do you win? That part is easy.

Just leave a comment here on the blog about your favorite way to use Skype. Do you use it for voice calls while on vacation, the chat capabilities with friends or through video calls for business, etc.? If you don’t use Skype (Why not!?), tell us how you stay in touch with friends, family and business associates while on the road.

You will be automatically entered into the giveaway drawing with your comment.

The contest runs through tonight, Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 11:59pm PT. A random winner will be selected from all the commenters to receive the phone. Please only enter once and leave your email address in the appropriate spot so that we can contact you.

Comment to enter!

Thanks for participating!

Check back tomorrow for the winner of this giveaway, and to see what great gift Mary Jo has for Thursday. Remember, we’ll be giving away a travel gift each day right up until Christmas.

Photo credit: Skype

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Giveaway: Philips VoIP 151 Phone

Whether you are hiking, skiing or any number of other activities, you can keep in touch. With a range of up to 20 miles, these compact two-way radios are helpful in a variety of scenarios, from a remote mountainside ski retreat to an unexpected power outage at home.

These radios even offer hands-free communication with their iVOX speech-activated feature. The EM100R has flexible charging options for ultimate mobility – a standard charger, mini-USB car charger or AA batteries for a quick recharge.

The Motorola Talkabout EM1000R two-way radios also feature NOAA weather alerts from the National Weather Service, an Emergency Alert Siren, an LED flashlight and other fabulous features.

You can find out more the Motorola Talkabout EM1000R radios, which have a MSRP of $69.99 per pair, at HelloMoto.com.

We are giving away a pair of the two-way radios right here at the Travel Product Guide. They will make a great gift for just about anyone.

So how do you win? That part is easy.

Just leave a comment here on the blog about your favorite outdoor activity or adventure travel spot. You will be automatically entered into the giveaway drawing with your comment.

The contest runs through tonight, Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 11:59pm PT. A random winner will be selected from all the commenters to receive the pair of radios. Please only enter once and leave your email address in the appropriate spot so that we can contact you.

Comment to enter!

Thanks for participating!

Check back tomorrow for the winner of this giveaway, and to see what great gift Mary Jo has for Sunday. Remember, we’ll be giving away a travel gift each day right up until Christmas.

Photo credit: HelloMoto.com

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Giveaway: Motorola Talkabout EM1000R Two-Way Radios

On the road, I enjoy an espresso, but with costs going up, it’s quickly becoming an indulgence rather than a routine part of the day.

The Handpresso Wild allows you to make your own using a portable espresso machine that you can take nearly anywhere.  You save money and energy by using hand power rather than electricity.  You do need to have hot water, but you can get that with the coffee maker in your hotel room, or pack an insulate thermos for a car trip or day hike. 

It looks simple to use (see video below).  You pump the handle a few times, add water, insert the coffee pod, turn upside down, push the button and it’s espresso.  You can have it anywhere!

This handy gadget is small enough to pack in a suitcase, keep in your car, pack for camping or a car, or keep handy for any kind of travel.

Buy the Handpresso Wild for $130.  A variety of accessories and coffee pods are also available.  You can easily recover the cost of the machine as you replace your daily espresso habit.

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Travel Espresso Machine

That’s right, you can win this cool binocular camera that allows you to take pictures and record short videos of what you can see through the binoculars. It’s a cool camera for adventure trips and other outdoor vacations. Retail value is $199.

So, how do you win? Well that part is easy.

Leave a comment here and tell us where you’d go on your dream vacation.

The contest runs through Friday, October 31, 2008 at 11:59pm CT. On Saturday, a random winner will be selected from all the commenters to receive the binocular camera. Please only enter once and leave your email address in the appropriate spot so that we can contact you.

Comment to enter!

Thanks for participating!

Want to win more stuff, be sure to head to Bloggy Giveaways where you can find 100’s of other giveaways to enter and win!

Photo credit: Travel Smith

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Binocular Camera Giveaway!

This wonderful little device (it weighs only 14 ounces) will play all kinds of DVDs on its special 3 1/2 inch high-resolution LCD digital screen. The Mini DVD Player also plays MP3s, MP4s and CDs. It has a built-in USB port and a memory card reader for music, pictures, electronic books and movie files.

It also features a rechargeable lithium ion battery and a dual voltage AC adapter, perfect for traveling to foreign countries. For $129.00, this mini DVD player is a great buy. Visit Magellan’s for more information or to place your order. Magellan’s offers a wide variety of travel products, from photo gear to luggage to travel clothing.

Photo credit: Magellan’s

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eMotion Mini DVD Player

The makers of jetBook have solved these problems with their incredible product that holds up to 10,000 books in its electronic library. The handheld jetBook is the perfect digital reading device for all kinds of travelers. It is small and light (it weighs only 7 1/2 ounces), perfect for carry-on bags and backpacks. It comes with over 40 classic novels and a collegiate dictionary already installed.

The jetBook is also an MP3 music player. It features special music earphones, allowing for intimate reading and listening sessions. The jetBook has enough internal memory for approximately 1,000 books. People with extensive libraries can purchase the jetBook 2GB SD card for additional space up to 10,000. The jetBook uses a rechargeable lithium ion battery that lasts up to 20 hours and is priced at just $299.00 at Magellan’s.

Photo credit: Magellan’s

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jetBook Digital Reading Device

This Violight sanitzer uses ultraviolet technology to destroy 99.9% of germs and keep your toothbrush healthy. The cleaning process takes 7 minutes and has an auto-shutoff.

Right now, the Violight travel toothbrush sanitizer is on sale at Macy’s for just $29.99 (marked down from $40). It operates on just 2 AA batteries.

Photo credit: Macy’s

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Violight Travel Toothbrush Sanitizer

You won’t miss your family and friends with this travel alarm clock because it’s also a mini photo album. The 1-inch digital display allow you to view up to 70 digital photos.

The Nature Sounds Alarm Clock is small and perfect for travel at only 4 1/2-inches wide. You can order this clock right now at Magellan’s for just $59. Three AAA batteries and a USB cable are included.

Photo credit: Magellan’s

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Nature Sounds Alarm Clock