With the balmy weather and a relaxing pause from hectic day-to-day life during Golden Week, I'm sure many people have been inspired to start planning some kind of getaway to the countryside when things really heat up.

Many may argue that a trip out of the city for camping, hiking, or even a daytime barbecue, is a time to relax and leave the gadgets at home. For others, however, an escape to the woods is all about flashy new tools. Here's a round-up of a few toys to make your summer adventures easier, more fun, and safer.

So, you arrive at your campsite around dusk and set up camp. It's time to get dinner going with a fire, and perhaps sit around listening to music. But how to light the night and charge that iPod? This is where the BioLite CampStove comes in handy. While there are plenty of different kinds of gas camping stoves around — not to mention the comfort of a good old-fashioned campfire — the BioLite CampStove is a safe, clean, easy option with an incredible perk.