Take your camping experience to new heights

Hawaii Tentsile’s Tree Tents give campers the option of sleeping in midair in a combination hammock-tent made from nylon-polyester composite fabric, straps and ratchets that secure the tent among three trees or other anchors. The choices range from a Flite Tree Tent ($365) capable of holding two adults (maximum 485 pounds), with a triangular sleeping area measuring 8-by-8-by-10-feet, to the Stingray Tree Tent ($665), which can hold up to 880 pounds and has a sleeping area measuring 14 feet on each side. If you don’t camp frequently enough to justify a purchase, tents can be rented for $40 to $55 a day, with free shipping within Hawaii. Some proceeds go to Hawaii nonprofits working on habitat restoration. Visit hawaiitentsile.com or call 321-0918. — Nina Wu

Jojoba oil serves as makeup remover

Good sunblocks and makeup should cling to skin. But how to remove them without scrubbing off your face? It’s a breeze with pure jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of a desert evergreen native to the American Southwest. Also known as coffeeberry and wild hazel, a few drops smoothed on and gently wiped off lift away the stickiest residue without clogging pores. Jojoba oil makes a light, nongreasy moisturizer, too. Native Americans used it on their hair, in cooking, and to treat skin rashes and wounds.

Desert Essence 100% Pure Jojoba Oil is sold for $12.99 for 4 ounces at Whole Foods Markets. — Mindy Pennybacker

Table favors feature pretty pens in recycled holders

When the University of Hawaii School of Nursing celebrated its 60th anniversary with a dinner in June, the table favors — a plastic flower pot pencil holder with the school’s name on it and a pen topped with a white daisy — were instant favorites. Several people commented they’d be perfect for wedding receptions and similar events.

I tracked down the popular mementos to Health Promotions Now (healthpromotions now.com). The recycled flower pots are available in green or white; pen choices include a sunflower or palm tree. Prices start at $2.69 per unit for 150, with reduced prices for larger orders. — John Berger

Snap up versatile, wireless Bluetooth earphones

Erato’s Apollo 7 earphones are worth a closer look if you’re searching for a true wireless Bluetooth experience. After giving bigger, over-the-ear style headphones a shot at work, I was still in search of a solution that was both comfortable and functional enough to block out unwanted noise.

The Apollo earphones do both, and there’s no pesky wire connecting them. Each pair weighs just 8 grams and ships with sets of rubber and foam tips along with sport stabilizers to customize the fit. They’re also waterproof and include a built-in microphone for making phone calls and interacting with Siri and Google Now. Battery life is advertised as three to four hours. A carrying case that doubles as a rechargeable battery pack is included.

Erato successfully crowdfunded $500,000 in pledges on Kickstarter to fund an initial production run and allowed me to get my “super early bird” backer delivery in June. Preorders are being accepted at eratolife.com for $279. — Jason Genegabus

Sturdy tote fits everywhere

Blue Note Hawaii: It’s a Waikiki night­- club, but with sea and sky nearby, I can also think of “blue note” in a poetic sense. That’s all the reason I need to go for a boater’s tote with the Blue Note Hawaii logo. Roomy and made of sturdy cotton canvas, with long rope handles, it looks good and takes me from work to shopping to the beach. Get it for $30 at the Blue Note Hawaii gift shop inside the Outrigger Waikiki Resort, upstairs and makai of the club itself, at 2335 Kalakaua Ave.; 923-0711. — Elizabeth Kieszkowski