Made of Grade 5 Titanium, the keyring-size Hunt23 EDC flashlight is very small & “bright”. It delivers 100 lumens of LED light in 2 colors, is completely waterproof & works as a box cutter, bottle opener, min pry bar, lid popper, tape remover, letter opener—you get the idea. This is a funded Kickstarter.
Leatherman’s Free K Collection merges the convenience of a folding pocket knife with the utility of the brand’s multi-tools. The collection includes 4 different models, all featuring a serrated 3.3 inch folding stainless blade & a unique array of tools. Each of the additional fold-out implements is housed on the outside of an ergonomically refined aluminum body for easy access, so you’re never left fumbling in a pinch. Made in Portland, Oregon and covered by a 25-year warranty.
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The latest from online luggage purveyor AWAY is the Expandables collection. As the name suggests, these travel bags can grow. Available in 4 smart sizes, they feature large, easy-access front-flap pockets, and wraparound zippers that allow the rolling cases to expand by 1.75 inches. That means you can pack in more souvenirs, more clothes, more whatever. Choose from 37, 47, 73, & 106 liter sizes.
48 million single-use green propane bottles end up in landfills each year. The refillable Gas Growler is a way to do better. Designed for car camping & outdoor cooking anywhere, it holds the equivalent of 5 green bottles worth of propane for firing your camp stoves. The deluxe set includes the heavy-duty tank & hose as well as a convenient carry-case.
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Hand-built to last a lifetime, the Khyte Messenger bag from Mission Workshop features 2-layer weatherproof construction to keep out the elements & safely, securely transport all your gear for work & life. From the bicycle commute to the meeting room, it keeps your laptop, tablet, & other daily essentials within reach. The 24-liter design features 3 Arkiv rails for attaching MW’s range of specialized accessories, Fidlock magnetic fasters, & 2 shoulder straps for custom carry.
The man behind the Unagi Model 1 electric scooter is the former CEO of Gracenote & Beats Music but it could still be a steep uphill climb betting you’d rather own their scooter than rent a Bird, Lime, Skip, or Scoot. To outshine the rentals, they’re powered by efficient LG Lithium batteries and offer easy, 1-click foldability. They deliver speeds up to 15.5 MPH and a range of 15.5 miles. With a lightweight 24-pound design and sleek, polished form plus cool colors, The Unagi Model 1 is definitely a standout.
An electric sleeping bag? Your friends might laugh but only until they’re shivering and you’re throwing a leg out to cool down. The Bundl electric-heated sleeping bag features smart sensor technology that lets you power up, heat up and control your sleeping temp via the Bundl app. With 3 internal carbon fiber heating panels it also offers zone-controlled heating offering a wide-range of warmth from -10º – 30ºf. A funded Kickstarter.
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Developed by Sonicare’s former Director of Engineering, the Encompass electric toothbrush cleans your grill better, faster, and easier. By doing what other brushes cant: delivering optimal pressure and angle, cleans every tooth evenly, and it’s gentle on your gums. And with a patented AirPump System that delivers 100 brush strokes per second, you’re done in 20 seconds. Rechargeable with a 2-week battery life. A funded Indiegogo.
One of the toughest parts of sharpening your own knives is getting the angle right so you are in fact “sharpening” it. The Angle Set Knife Sharpener eliminates the guesswork & the potential damage to your blades. The self-contained unit unfolds to reveal an A-frame consisting of adjustable 3-sided hones. They utilize magnets to keep your blade perfectly positioned while sharpening, so you can’t screw it up. As the blade gets sharper, simply adjust to use the finer hones.
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For those inclined to fix, maintain, & repair the small technical devices and mechanisms around them, the Xiaomi Wiha Precision Screwdriver Set is a worthy companion. It is an aluminum-alloy pen-style ratchet driver that includes 24 magnetic bits in a sleek portable case. With bits for Philips, Flathead, Torx, Security Torx, Pentalobe, Triangle, Hexagons, Tri-point, and Spanner that meet ANSI Standards, it’ll give you easy access to the insides of all your gadgets.
The latest addition to Milwaukee’s PACKOUT line of modular tool storage & transport products is the Crate. The stackable PACKOUT Crate can carry up to a 50-pound payload and with more than 1700 cubic inches of capacity. With rugged, commercial-grade construction, the design includes attachment points on the top & bottom for secure stacking & rear fastener points to hang from the wall with an optional mounting plate.
Raking season is coming. This fall, get it handled like a pro with the Leaf Hauler. This rugged, reinforced clean-up tarp carries 4X what a wheelbarrow does and has 6 handles for easy transport. It comes with stakes to keep it down on windy days & folds up flat for storage.
Known primarily for their bombproof car racks, Sweden’s Thule also makes great products for transporting other kinds of cargo. Their 35-liter Crossover 2 Carry On Spinner is a durable and functional carry-on that expands for additional packing space and maneuvers with ease on eight smooth, silent spinner wheels.
With a lightweight design derived from the classic military dog tag, the Limited Edition B-2 Dog Tag is an EDC nano blade knife offering safe concealed carry. On a chain around your neck or tucked in your coin pocket. With a 1-inch blade made of 440 carbon stainless steel, it locks into the sheath for rock solid grip and precision cuts. A funded Kickstarter.
We’re huge fans of smallness, so we think Tinybags are awesome. “As small as a coin and as capable as a backpack” they say. And they’re not lying. These compact, packable bags are made of water-resistant ripstop nylon tough enough to carry up to 55-pounds of cargo. When not in use, simply roll, fold & clip, and it’s pocketable. Available in 2 sizes, the large fits all sorts of stuff up to a 15” laptop & the original will hold a 12” laptop. A funded Kickstarter.
Constructed of X-Pac sailcloth, an extremely durable, waterproof laminate technology, Aer’s limited edition X-Pac collection bags are dialed for high performance outdoor and travel use. The collection includes 4 packs of different sizes and configurations plus 2 small sling bags for convenient hands-free carry.
The inflatable Lampuga electric jetboard not only eliminates the need for waves, it is a portable, packable shred stick designed for easy assembly & transport. Winner of a 2019 Red Dot Design Award, it features a simple 2-part design with a 14 horsepower electric jet motor that delivers speeds over 30MPH and a 45-minute run-time. The plug & play battery recharges in 120 minutes. The inflatable portion of the board pumps up in under a minute and is constructed of rugged double-layer PVC. Snap it together & rip.
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Designed to blend a smaller, smarter overnight travel bag with the convenience of a rolling carry-on, Away’s Daily case is purpose-built for the business traveller, providing storage & easy access for mobile office items, like laptop, tablet, & notebook as well as separate space for a few changes of clothes. Overall capacity: 37 liters.
Igloo knows how to party. Exhibit A: The Kegmate, a 54-quart stainless cooler with a built-in beer tap. It allows you to handle-pour nice frosty beers while the keg sits comfortably nearby not needing anyone to pump it up or ice it down. Igloo calls the system a Jockey Box, which includes the interchangeable tap, cooling coils, and the brand’s Cool Riser Technology. When you’re not tapping a keg, this premium cooler carries up to 85 12-ounce cans.
Harber of London created an instant classic with their NOMAD Organizer for iPad Pro & 13-inch Macbooks. Crafted in Spain from vegetable tanned full grain leather, this simple, sophisticated zippered sleeve fits MacBook Pro 13″ Touchbar, New MacBook Air 13″, and MacBook 12″ plus iPad Pro 12.9″, 10.5″, 9.7″ with or without the smart cover/keyboard. Available in black, navy, deep brown, and saddle tan. Included backpack straps and shoulder strap enable custom carry options.
