Best Memorial Day Ever: Summer Gadgets Under $20
'GMA' and 'Men's Health' help you kick start your summer with portable gadgets.
May 19, 2009 — -- Memorial Day arrives next week, and "Good Morning America" and Men's Health magazine have teamed up to help make your holiday bash a success.
To handle your summerfood, drinks and entertainment, these must-have gadgets have got you covered and each cost less than $20.
Whatever your celebration's style -- barbecue, picnic or old-fashioned clambake -- these six essential gadgets will fuel your outdoor summer fun without breaking the bank.
Price: $19.99The food is one of the most important parts of any party, and nothing says summer like the sizzle from a barbecue grill. Whether you go casual with hot dogs and hamburgers or a serious spread of steak and ribs, you'll need something to cook on.
What makes the Grilliput so cool is how convenient it is. Though it has an ample cooking surface of 9" x 10.2"this grill is portable and when packed away is less than a foot long - perfect for an impromptu 'cue.
And clean up is no big deal either. The grill has got a built-in cleaning feature and is dishwasher safe.
Price: $20A day at the beach or camping can turn into dreamy summer nights, but if you don't have the boy scout skills to light your own fire, you could leave your company in the dark.
The Firefly Lid turns your water bottle into a lantern. It fits on a standard 63mm wide-mouth bottle and is watertight so you can actually use it as a lid for beverage during the party. The Firefly Lid can be used side up, upside down or hanging.
Depending on the mood of the party, you can adjust the light level from bright to dim and switch out the bottles with ones of different colors to change the feel of your fest.
Price: $19.95 Music sets the tone for your party and an outdoor celebration is no different. A summer music mix is a must, but it's also crucial that the sound quality is worth all the time and effort you put into the perfect playlist.
Philips' Portable Speaker System comes with a power pack to amplify the music. So not only is it loud enough to be heard outside, the powerful speakers are also clear and crisp.
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