Gitzo tripods are considered one of the best brands in the world. They offer carbon fiber materials and low weight. This one is ultra lightweight, extremely durable, and my favorite all around. Remember, you'll need a separate ball head. I recommend the Gitzo G-2272M Rationnelle Magnesium 3-Way Pan/Tilt ball head that supports 12.2 pounds for $280. This ball head will also fit the Giottos MT-8361. Other ball heads will work too. It has a retractable hook to add a camera bag or extra weight.

The Slik Able 300DX is extremely well made. It has D shaped leg extensions for zero twist and a more solid construction. It has an omni-directional quick release for mounting or removal of your camera in four different directions. The 300DX includes a pan and tilt ball head for ease of movement and rubber leg tips for great traction and stability.

Drawing on their deep knowledge of composites and alloys, Orbea (an 80+ year old company!) has created a 3” rear wheel travel speed machine that weighs pounds less than the competition. Its smooth, active travel is courtesy of its U-Flexion carbon composite pivot. This allows for a low-maintenance, well-tracking bike that keeps the frame feather light.

This beautiful trail bike offers the control, versatility, and comfort new riders need for every condition. It climbs like a billy goat with the Fox Pro Pedal, and it's reliable enough to let it fly on the descents. The Aluminum w/R1i Trail Tuned Suspension system has oversized sealed bearings has 120mm rear wheel travel to complement its 130mm front wheel travel, so it makes for a very balanced ride.

This pesticide is one of the best products you can find for several reasons. Since it is a mechanical pesticide, insects won't adapt to this controlling agent. It is also great because it is basically harmless to other aspects of the environment. When insects come into contact with diatomaceous earth, the fossilized silicon skeletons create fissures in the exoskeleton of the insects, which causes the insects to dry out and die. So instead of needing to spray a pesticide, this product allows you to place it in your garden and then it will do the rest of the work for you. The main downfall of this product is that it doesn't really distinguish between unwanted pests and beneficial pests.

Perfectly Natural 2 in 1 InsectGard uses capsaicin, the chemical that gives chilies their bite, to keep insects from eating your vegetables. This product is safe to use on fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals. It repels aphids, cabbage loopers, beet armyworms, spider mites, and whiteflies and helps to protect foliage from desiccation. Unfortunately, it also works on beneficial insects such as bees, so this product should be applied with care. While this repellent will turn up the heat on pests, humans and the earth will not feel the burn.