Tech Talk

Drop your Wii controllers, get out of the house and party with these great outdoor gadgets.

1 / BUG ZAPPER

This is such a fun way of staying bug-free it’ll have you praying for a mosquito attack. The strings of this tennis racket are actually charged by batteries in the handle, electrocuting any unsuspecting bug that gets swatted. €11.49, www.IWOOT.COM

2 / AK-47 AQUA RIFLE

Terrify your opponents with this replica Kalashnikov water gun, whose automatic motor shoots out four “bullets” of water a second. The clip holds 300ml between refills, which is more than enough H2O to soak your enemy into submission. €21, www.PLAY.COM

3 / PORTABLE BBQ

Never have barbecues needed so little equipment. Carry this fold-out grill and whenever you fancy a burger, just open it, fill it with charcoal and cook! It provides 45cm x 30cm of cooking area, yet flattens to the size of a briefcase. €26, www.FIREBOX.COM

4 / AEROBIE SKY LIGHTER FLYING DISC

This unidentified flying object lights up the sky thanks to its builtin LEDs. Perfect for summer-night sessions, the disc’s 30cm diameter means it stays stable (and catchable) while slicing through the air. €18 , www.GADGETSHOP.CO.UK

5 / MINI BOOM BOX

Flatpacked and ready to assemble, this retro cardboard speaker set works with iPod and other MP3 players. AA batteries power the fully amplified speakers – perfect for the park. Cardboard was never this cool in the 1980s. €30, www.SUCK.UK.COM