Starting in early 2021, a Florida-based startup called Space Perspective will offer commercial balloon flights to the very edge of space. The Neptune balloon-capsule will transport passengers to a sub-orbital altitude of 100,000 feet—a 4-hour roundtrip excursion that delivers intrepid travelers to a position where the blackness of space & the blue-green orb of earth below, are clearly visible. Reserve your seat now.
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Purpose-built to carry & protect your iPad Pro as well as all its accessories, Hardgraft’s luxurious Together iPad case is made of rich, vegetable-tanned Italian leather with a soft micro-suede interior & a leather snap closure to keep everything safely cradled inside: your iPad, Apple Pencil, & keyboard.
The 80-lumen Luxtarr light is a portable, rechargeable lantern-light ideal for emergencies or any time you need a bright & versatile personal light source. The design of the light is what sets it apart. It’s got a magnetic body as well as an integrated leather strap/hook for hands-free function; a solar panel on the back for off-grid power as well as AC recharge of its 1000 mAh battery. The light offers 3 modes: Beacon, Strobe & SOS. A funded Kickstarter.
Back in the 1970s, the all-aluminum Banzai skateboard was a righteous ride sought by sidewalk surfers from SoCal to the frozen flatlands of the American midwest. Today, the iconic Banzai is back, in its OG livery of primary colors with the Banzai logo etched on the deck. The re-issue comes as a build-yourself complete in special packaging featuring a limited edition art print from artists David Carson, Jay Nelson, Nathaniel Russell, Todd Glaser & Cole Barash.
Touching fewer shared surfaces is one way to keep yourself from contracting the virus. And Leatherman’s Clean Contact Carabiner is made for precisely that purpose. Designed for opening doors, pushing buttons, and okay, even popping bottles, this hardworking, hygienic EDC tool is machined from brass alloy which has natural antimicrobial properties. It features a sprung gate, removable pocket clip, & Leatherman is donating $10 from every purchase between now and September 30 to the Coronavirus Response Fund for Nurses.
Designed by aerospace engineers to achieve optimal strength, utility & minimalism, the X-1 Ultralight Titanium from Resolute Tools is an American made utility knife constructed of Grade 5 titanium that features a 954 Aluminum-Bronze slider mechanism. The sprung pocket clip is integrated into the skeletonized frame and it uses standard disposable utility blades. A very simple cutting tool with an elegant design.
Sony’s all-new Playstation 5 game console has arrived. Lean & loaded. Available in 2 variants, one with a 4K Blu-ray drive and the standard but outstanding Digital Edition. Its impressive software arsenal includes custom AMD chips that deliver 10.28 teraflops of power from its eight-core Zen 2 CPU and a custom RDNA 2-based GPU. 8K graphics support, 4K graphics at 120Hz refresh, compatibility with over 4000 existing PS titles plus 825GB of storage. Available holiday 2020.
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Designed to burn all-natural applewood pellets, the Asmoke portable pellet grill gives you the freedom to barbecue, grill, and smoke, anywhere, infusing your foods with the wood’s sweet, smoky goodness. The grill features color LED temp controls, an auto pellet reloader, and a rugged, portable design with a 5 year warranty. A funded Indiegogo.
VSSL’s First Aid Mini kit keeps your first aid essentials on-hand & efficiently organized in a lightweight aluminum tube. With sealed screw caps on either end, stackable tins inside are grouped like Clean, Cut and Cover for wound care & Outdoor Essentials featuring pain meds, burn cream and blister pads. At 6.75” long and a weight of 9.9 ounces, the 100% watertight tube is fast-light friendly.
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With three independent sharpening stones built into one compact tool, the Benchstone Knife Sharpener is a complete sharpening system that eliminates the guesswork of getting a razor sharp edge. Each of the 3 rotating stones is a different grit and sharpening angles are quickly adjustable between 20º & 25º. Great for all your knives and other common edge tools.
Matador’s Seg 42 Travel Pack hits a 3-pointer combining the easy packability of a duffel with the organization of packing cubes & the comfortable carry of a backpack. The pack splits lengthwise with a full-zip clamshell design, while the main compartment is accessible from the outside. There is a padded & zippered laptop pocket. The padded backpack straps are stowable and its 42-liter size make it carry-on compatible.
Designed with input from pro surfers to mimic the dynamic feel of surfing, the YuJet is an electric power board that turns flat water into a shreddable surface. The advanced jet propulsion engine boasts a high-strength carbon infused intake and impeller that deliver speeds up to 24MPH. Swappable high powered batteries run for 40 minutes of nonstop fun while you adjust and fine-tune your speed with its wireless remote controller.
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Combining features of an underwater drone and remotely operated vehicles, the Chasing M2 is a lightweight and capable underwater camera system. It can dive to depths of 100-feet with continuous operation for up to 4 hours with its rechargeable 2500mAh battery. The camera captures 4k footage at 30fps with an F1.8 152º wide-angle lens, using your smartphone above the surface as a remote display. An optional grabber arm is also available for tackling underwater tasks.
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With 3,696 pieces and details like switch-activated Scissor-Doors and a functional 8-speed gearbox, LEGO’s Limited-Edition Technic Lamborghini Sian is a detailed 1:8 scale replica of the ultra-rare V-12 hybrid Lambo.
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Formed in smooth, architectural concrete, this handmade desk organizer from Urban Minimalist holds a smartphone, pens, pencils, business cards or notes, paper clips, & other workstation essentials. Neatly & stylishly. The base of the organizer features a thin layer of recycled cork to ensure that your desk, table or shelf won’t be scratched.
Building a campfire built on the ground scorches the earth, leaving behind ash and burnt debris. Not a good look on Mother Nature. Also illegal in lots of spots. The go-anywhere Trailblazer firepit/camp stove solves this burning issue with a lightweight, portable design that lets you bring the warm glow of a campfire anywhere, and no trace left behind. It features a collapsible aluminum frame, a food-grade 304 stainless grill grate for cooking, and stows in a ballistic nylon case for transport.
The hovering Buda Ball levitates in thin air, captivating & mesmerizing you. Reminding you to stay focused and in the moment. Designed by FLYTE to lower stress levels, it floats and rotates hypnotically in an invisible magnetic field, creating a soothing, time-stopping visual experience. The ball levitates both vertically and horizontally inches above its square, connected base, allowing you to place it on a desk or tabletop or also up on the wall. Choose from a black, chrome, or gold sphere and several complimentary finishes on the base. A funded Kickstarter.
What makes Clever Crates so smart is their fold-flat design, enabling you to close & store them flat, freeing up valuable closet & storage space when their contents come out. For decluttering & organizing the garage, summer camp, kid’s room or attic, these foldable, plastic multi-use crates are ideal, available in 46-liter & 25-liter “milk crate” styles that stack vertically when in use & collapse flat in seconds.
With the Greenworks self-propelled cordless lawn mower, you trade the noise and emissions of a gas mower for the silent efficiency of 60-volt lithium-ion batteries. Their new 25 in. cordless mower features the industry’s largest residential cutting width and delivers better-than-gas performance. It offers 7-position cutting height, a rugged steel deck, and a Dual Port Auto Switchover for the batteries to provide up to 100 minutes of continuous runtime.
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The lean, streamlined design of the GFC Platform Roof Top Tent (RTT) makes it the thinnest RTT ever made. It is just 6″ thick when closed but when it’s deployed, boasts a towering 4 feet of interior room. The floor is a 2-inch thick, multi-density & cordura-covered foam mat. The weatherproof walls feature screened windows. It’s lightweight too; only 150 pounds for the 90″ version, featuring metal and composite construction that delivers all-terrain durability without sacrificing weight. Made In America.
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