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Avantek charger
Avantek charger

Avantek 5-Port Car Charger

What's to love: Junior wants to charge his game, Sis her MP3 player and Mom her iPad all at the same time in the car on a family vacation. This device will get the family out of that tight spot.

What does it do: The charger plugs into a car's standard DC 12-volt power outlet and has five USB ports for charging. Three ports are specifically for smaller devices such as phones and MP3 players; the other two ports are for larger power-hungry devices such as tablets and game consoles. A built-in fuse and regulators protect against shorts and surges. Retail price is $37.99.

Standing Room 100 Tent

What's to love: Stay warm on game day or have an extra room while camping by turning a portable tailgating or camping canopy into a tent.

What does it do: The tent attaches to most 10-by-10-foot straight leg canopies (not included). There are two separate doors and four storage pouches and loop ties on the tent walls for storage, like hanging towels. It is made of heavy-duty polyester, and the doors and windows all zip shut to keep out the weather or bugs. It sells for $179.

-- Cary Jenkins

HomeStyle on 08/23/2014

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