Power up your phone on the fly and keep your hands cozy, all with one pocket-sized device. The ThermoCharge is a 4400 mAh Lithium-battery power supply for your USB devices & it also doubles as a handwarmer that heats up to 113º. It runs for 6 hours of simultaneous warming & charging.
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Whether you need to start a fire for outdoor cooking, warmth, or light, this gel fire starter makes it easier than ever. It is waterproof, weather-resistant, non-toxic & will burn at the coldest temps: down to -20º. This patent-pending putty is pliable & sticky, simply take a pinch & put a flame to it. In minutes you’ll have a crackling fire, even with wet wood in bad weather. This stuff goes!
For chilling hard at outdoor events, Kelty’s Low Loveseat is a road-ready two seater. The collapsible, portable design features rugged steel frame construction, adjustable armrests & insulated cooler pockets for keeping cold ones cold. Choose from 3 spouse-friendly colors.
In LEGO Technic’s first partnership with BBC’s Top Gear, the two have created a 463-piece remote control rally car set. Utilizing a small but powerful motor and a bluetooth-controlled smart hub, it allows easy phone-based control for driving forward, backwards and steering, using the LEGO Technic Control+ app. Available 12/26.
Weber’s pellet-powered SmokeFire grill & smoker utilizes smart technology from appliance upstart June for flawless wi-fi enabled outdoor cooking. This heavy-duty grill is offered in 2 sizes, with a 24″ or 36″ grilling surface. The Weber/June app offers precision cooking control from your phone as well as step-by-step instructions that will take all the guesswork out of grilling & smoking.
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Designed to fold-up & save 90% more space than a traditional treadmill, the WalkingPad R1 Pro is a home treadmill with multi-mode functionality for walkers and runners that will keep you on your program without overtaking valuable space in your home or office. When connected to the KS Fit APP it gives users a variety of training & tracking options. A funded Kickstarter.
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The 5-Day Mule from surf apparel brand Roark, is a 55-liter travel/daypack that will support your daily adventures & longer trips with sweet features like a laptop sleeve, padded back support, water bottle & sunglass pockets & a side carry handle.
YETI continues to blur the line between need & desire with their new V Series cooler. It keeps stuff cold longer and better than other YETIs & that’s saying something. As this is the first ever vacuum-insulated hard cooler, the V-Series marks another industry first for the brand—a 55-quart plastic cooler wrapped in kitchen-grade stainless steel; designed to last a lifetime & look great doing it.
The 30th anniversary of Tim Burton’s iconic Batman movie has arrived in a 3300-piece commemorative Lego Batmobile kit. The car measures over 23-inches long, highlighted by the dual turbine exhaust and goth batwing fairings. It comes with a Batman mini-fig and a rotating display that features classic branding from the 1989 film. Available November 29.
Italian upstart Unico builds bags that are 100% waterproof. Like, submerge-your-laptop-in-the-lake level waterproof. With precision, laser-cut fabrication, main compartments are stitch-free & zip-free & feature radio-frequency-welded seams to keep moisture out. With a modular system that allows you to add & subtract accessories for custom configuration it is a versatile set-up that is just as good for work as it is for weekends. A funded Kickstarter.
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A powerful portable light is an essential item in your car trunk, emergency kit or bug-out bag. This one, the NoCry 18W Waterproof Rechargeable is a 1000-lumen spotlight powered by a 18,500 Lithium-Ion battery that delivers 20-hours of continuous light. It is waterproof, floatable, and impact resistant. 3-lighting modes plus a red filter add versatility. An attached stand allows for hands-free lantern-style use as well.
Handcrafted in full-grain vegetable-tanned Italian leather, the Ta-Da Card Case from Hardgraft fans open giving you easy access to at least 7 cards as well as cash. A black herringbone elastic strap keeps it closed & a small back pocket keeps a few folded bills ever-ready.
Vargo’s latest knife, a lightweight EDC folder called the Sobata 398, boasts a blade made of sintered titanium-ceramic, which the brand claims will hold an edge 5-times longer than hardened steel. Weighing just 2.3 ounces, the mix of titanium & ceramic gives the blade a unique feel that is more like a serrated knife while resisting wear.
Kammok is known for its lightweight camping hammocks. Now, using the power of crowdsourcing, the Texas-based brand is launching their first line of waterproof bags. Their roll-top Burro backpack is available in 2 sizes: 16-liter & 26-liter, both feature ripstop nylon construction with a laminate core, PU-coating and seam-seal for a waterproof rating of 12k. The line also features a 30-liter duffle with stashable backpack straps, & a removable seat/laptop protector.
London-based toymaker/cool car fanatics Playforever just added a classic Porsche 911 to their Mini Series of cartoonish toy cars. Made of ABS plastic & featuring a high gloss coating, the cars measure just over 6 inches in length and feature real rubber tires. Available in many colors. Safe for children 1 & up.
Following hot on the heels of their debut all-electric, Porsche is now rolling out the 522-horsepower Taycan 4S. With a range of 288-miles, this zero-emission 4-door can reach speeds up to 155MPH and rips 0-60 in 3.8. Porsche claims that when plugged into an 800-volt, high-speed DC charger, the Taycan 4S can go from a 5% charge to 80% in 22.5 minutes.
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Maybe it’s all the Octoberfesting but Westmark’s German-made 3-in-1 Resealer Beer Bottle Opener seems like a great idea right about now. Made of high-quality stainless steel it features a durable design and simple embossed instructions that make resealing your unfinished beers easier than ever. And even though you won’t need them, it’s also got instructions for opening bottles.
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The Emergency Lighting Station from Pelican is a glow-in-the-dark flashlight in a wall-mountable clear, tamper-proof case that delivers 370-lumens of light. In addition to sustained light, it features a signaling mode for use in search & rescue scenarios. For the home, workplace, boat, RV, & travel, it’s a battery-free backup light that will never leave you in the dark.
Combining the cozy comfort of a flannel shirt with the warmth of chill-killing sherpa fleece, Rumpl’s Homestyle Flannel Sherpa Blanket will be an epic couch companion as cool autumn afternoons turn to drafty winter nights.
