Precision CNC-machined from solid slabs of C110 Copper or 360 brass, these heavy metal dominoes from J.L. Lawson feature laser-engraved markings, a smooth, bead blasted finish, and each set weighs over 2 pounds. They come packaged in a custom Walnut wood box. A funded Kickstarter.
The compact ProTac 90 takes the traditional EDC flashlight and flips it 90º giving users the convenience of a right angle configuration & all the features we expect in a tactical torch: 300 lumens of bright white LED, IPX 7 waterproof rating, a MOLLE clip for hand-free use, and single push-button dual mode control. Powered by AA Lithium, AA Alkaline, or CR123A Lithium battery.
California-based GPCA packs lots of function into their screw-locking Utility Carabiner. Available in Titanium, aluminum or stainless, it features a locking blade box cutter, a pry tool, Phillips and flat head screwdrivers, plus a bottle opener. Clip on all your other EDC doinklets and you’ll be ready for anything. A funded Kickstarter.
The UBall portable basketball game lets you bring your hoop game to new environments everywhere, like parks, beaches, & backyards. The kit includes a backboard, rim, pole, pole pad and ground-screw—and all of it weighs just 30 pounds for transport. The ball is a palm-friendly 4-inches smaller than a regulation basketball & the net height is adjustable from 5.5ft-8.5 ft. for easier dunkability.
Oru’s new single-person Inlet kayak is the brand’s lightest and most portable boat yet. Oru’s origami-style fold-up design takes it from the trunk of your car to floating on the water in just 5 minutes. It weighs 20 pounds and can be easily checked as luggage for your flight. With its open cockpit design there’s space to bring along your dog, a cooler, or fishing gear. A funded Kickstarter.
To celebrate 25 years of Friends, Lego created a commemorative set featuring mini-figs of the whole gang: Ross, Rachel, Chandler, Monica, Joey, Phoebe, even Central Perk’s manager Gunther plus a replica of their Central Perk television set. This collectible set has over 1000 pieces and nobody cares that the kids will have no idea what they’re building. Available at LEGO Stores and LEGO.com from September 1.
Handmade with premium leathers, the Dynamic Duo glasses case from San Francisco’s Waterfield Design workshop is made to carry & keep 2 pairs of glasses with a dual-sided design. The case features a magnetic closure on both sides and a dustless ultrasuede interior. Choose from chocolate, Grizzly brown, blue, or black leather.
Friction training is a kind of low-impact training used by astronauts that will work great for travelers & their hotel room workouts. Or really anyone seeking full-body concentric & eccentric workouts. The Handy Gym weighs just 2 pounds but uses something called isoinertial technology to make the 2-pounds really work you out with over 200 different exercises.
With a design that hints at some exotic time & place, the handmade Clock Chronoscope features a retro science-class dial where time is marked with a single-hand & transversal minute scale. Scratches and unique markings on the material make each clock unique. On the wall or on your desk, people will ask what it is—give them the time of day.
Your dopp kit or toiletry case or whatever you call it, is probably not this organized. The Tashtego 2.0 combines the design of a classic tool roll with loads of interior pockets to keep everything neatly organized. Pockets big enough for a full-size electric toothbrush and other manly items. Made of durable, easy-to-clean nylon with grommet eyes for hanging it up. A funded Kickstarter.
Prince worked with Schecter Guitars to design his custom Cloud model back before Purple Rain was released. Now, for the first time ever, the brand is making a replica of the iconic axe available to the public. Prince could seriously shred & this guitar is precision instrument made for real players, featuring a mahogany neck & EMG pickups.
Following the crowdfunded success of its well-designed Type-A & Type-B pens, Brooklyn-based CW&T Studio created Type-C, a titanium bookmark pen with a detachable clip. Precision machined of lightweight titanium, it features a book-friendly flat design and a sprung steel arm that protects the pen-tip when not in use. Flip it around to snap into writing position; it uses Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto ink cartridges which come in 15 colors and multiple thicknesses. Another funded Kickstarter.
Gerber’s American made Fastball is a stealth EDC knife that features a quick finger-flipper opening, utilitarian 3” wharncliffe blade, and an aircraft-grade aluminum handle. It’s Equipped w/ B.O.S.S. Tech bearings for fast, super-smooth blade deployment throughout the life of the knife. Available in 3 matte colors: Flat Sage, Urban Grey, and Black.
Made of flexible and fully collapsible silicone, the 33-ounce MODL water bottle is designed to go everywhere with you & pack down flat to save space when it’s empty. Soft silicone loops in the lid let you attach it anywhere with no carabiner needed & there’s also a lid on each end making it easier to clean. Accessories like a Hydration tube lid, purification filter, and various other lids make it even more versatile. A funded Kickstarter.
Out of the box, Apple Watch is not set up to survive the rigors of heavy sport and adventure action. UAG’s Active Watch Strap is a solid tactical upgrade that features a band made of high-strength nylon, stainless hardware, and a velcro hook & loop closure. Available in black, hi-vis orange, and midnight camo; compatible with all watch models.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s lunar landing & man’s first steps on the moon, Case has created a limited edition Astronaut Knife M-1, a replica of the one that would ultimately be stowed inside every manned U.S. spacecraft in the Gemini and Apollo mission series. It features an 11.75” taper ground, high carbon stainless steel machete blade and a white synthetic handle.
Since its founding in 1959, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA, has pioneered human space exploration. To celebrate its 60th birthday, AstroReality created some sweet gifts: the NASA AR Notebook, which uses AR software to create an interactive experience with the book using your phone’s camera. The NASA Space Mug gives you views from 500 million square kilometers up in the atmosphere, looking down on our blue planet from the iconic International Space Station. And yes, you can drink out of it.
