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The new Khyte laptop messenger from Mission Workshop has me all kinds of excited. Really.

NEWS – Mission Workshop makes some of the best bags in the business, including the Rhake laptop Backpack I reviewed last year. Their messenger bags have always been excellent, but the Khyte is MW’s first foray into a mission-specific messenger bag for your laptop and tech gear. It looks to be a beauty, and just jumped […]

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Kanex 7-in-1 Macbook Hub review

By Bob Patterson / September 19, 2019 / Reviews / Macbook accessory, USB hub / 4 Comments

REVIEW – My desk is a cluttered mess (when I get to use it), so I was super happy to test out the Kanex 7-in-1 Macbook Hub! Lemmy and Prince approve. Han would too, but he’s resting at the moment. To the review! What is it? It’s a compact and portable MacBook hub for extending

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HolyHigh Waterproof Sports Earbuds review

By Bob Patterson / September 15, 2019 / Reviews / TWS earbuds / 1 Comment

REVIEW – My quest for the perfect earbuds continues! The HolyHigh Waterproof Sports Wireless earbuds might be the coolest looking earbuds I’ve seen to date, and provide some of the latest tech. But how do they play in day-to-day use? To the review! What is it? They’re wireless stereo earbuds that come with a portable

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Safy Anti Theft Travel Bag review

By Bob Patterson / September 5, 2019 / Reviews / Bags, Crowdfunded, Travel Gear / 2 Comments

CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Keep your stuff safe while you travel, and look good doing it! We’re taking a look at the Safy Anti-Theft Travel Bag, a clever little bag that offers hardcore protection for your travel essentials from thieves and the elements. This is a Kickstarter project that ends this week, so you’ll want to

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Speks magnetic desk toys review

By Bob Patterson / September 4, 2019 / Reviews / magnets, Toys / 5 Comments

REVIEW – Who doesn’t like having fun at work? Our friends at Spek deal in magnet-based desk toys that you can use to get your creative juices flowing, and have a bit of fun while you’re at it. Take a break. It’s time to play. We’re gonna make stuff! To the review! What is it?

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Inateck Backpack and Laptop Sleeve review

By Bob Patterson / August 31, 2019 / Reviews / Backpack, Cases and Covers / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – I’m all about finding sneaky bargains. And let’s be real: you don’t always need a high-end bag to get the job done. Today I’m checking a pair of wallet-friendly offerings from Inateck in their backpack and laptop sleeve. You can get both for under 50 bucks. Is the bargain price worth the investment?

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LifeProof Squamish 20L Backpack review

By Bob Patterson / August 23, 2019 / Reviews / Backpack / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Friends, let me introduce you to a LifeProof Squamish 20 Liter backpack. If you’re looking for a bag that has a place to store every little thing, this is absolutely going to be your jam. We’ve got a ton of features to talk about on this one, so be prepared for lots of

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The Dairy Custom Phone Case review

By Bob Patterson / August 17, 2019 / Reviews / Cases and Covers / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Looking for something unique in your next phone case? The Dairy may have you covered. They offer a whole range of unique case designs from artists around the world. And if you want to bring your own design like I did here, they’ll print it for you with a proprietary 3D printing process

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The Saddleback Leather Messenger Backpack brings back a classic design in a new format!

By Bob Patterson / August 9, 2019 / News / Bags, Leather / Leave a Comment

NEWS – When Saddleback Leather first started out, one of their original products was a simple messenger-style bag. It was a great design that also converted to a backpack in a pinch. I know many owners who modified theirs for full-time use this way, arguing that the big square form factor worked better that way.

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Tom Bihn’s brand new backpack looks strangely familiar…

By Bob Patterson / August 7, 2019 / News / Backpack / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Look, you all know that I love Tom Bihn products. They’re among the best in the carry business when it comes to build quality, durability and usability. But one of their strongest qualities is how they actively solicit customer feedback to continuously evolve their designs. And they’re not afraid to make changes or

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Tom Bihn Luminary 15 Backpack review

By Bob Patterson / July 21, 2019 / Reviews / Backpack / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – To all the day trippers and travelers out there: I have a bag that should be on your short list. The Luminary 15 comes to us from the legendary Tom Bihn, and it’s good. Really, really good. To the review! What is it? It’s a 15 liter daypack that will also accommodate your

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AMAREY A900 Robot Vac review

By Bob Patterson / July 17, 2019 / Reviews / Home and Kitchen, Vacuum / 2 Comments

REVIEW – After spending a month with the AMAREY A900 Robot Vac, I find myself wondering what I did without one. This brilliant little guy does a wonderful job of keeping the floors clean… and it’s smart enough to keep from getting itself into real trouble. To the review! What is it? It’s a smart

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HOMIEE 13-13.3 Inch PU Leather Felt Laptop Sleeve review

By Bob Patterson / July 16, 2019 / Reviews / Laptop Sleeve / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Sometimes you just want to keep it simple, and the HOMIEE 13-13.3 Inch PU Leather Felt Laptop Sleeve delivers on that promise. It’s a solid sleeve for smaller laptops at a very affordable price. Simple. effective. To the review! What is it? It’s a laptop sleeve for your 13″ MacBook or a laptop

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Uten Barbecue Charcoal Grill review

By Bob Patterson / July 11, 2019 / Reviews / Cooking, Food, Grilling / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Take your charcoal grill on the road! This week we’re checking out the Uten Barbecue Charcoal Grill, It’s a lightweight & portable design made for transporting to the campsite, the beach, or the park. How does it hold up to the testing? To the review! What is it? It’s an open-styule portable charcoal

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MacCase Premium Leather iPad Folio Case & Accessories review

By Bob Patterson / July 4, 2019 / Reviews / iPad case, Leather / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Modular design makes me happy. MacCase makes my Apple products happy. Put them together, and you’re looking the MacCase iPad Premium Folio Case collection! We’re checking out the iPad 12.9″ keyboard-compatible case along with a bunch of accessories that make for some supreme office stylin’. To the review! What is it? It’s a

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Moshi 2 Meter USB-C to HDMI Cable review

By Bob Patterson / July 1, 2019 / Reviews / cables, HDMI / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – So my niece’s graduation was moved indoors by a rampaging storm in the Philadelphia area. That meant limited seating, and we were forced to livestream the event on YouTube. But you know what? I happened to have my Moshi USB-C to HDMI cable. That meant glorious HD viewing from the comfort of my

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Move It Fitness MoveItSpeed Smart Reflex Punching Bag review

By Bob Patterson / June 29, 2019 / Reviews / Crowdfunded, Health and fitness, Sports / Leave a Comment

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Boxing is a great way to both build up your cardio and develop coordination, but in can be a bit intimidating for newbies (like myself). We’re checking out the MoveItSpeed Smart Reflex Punching Bag Indiegogo campaign this week. It combines motion sensing technology with an integrated app that makes the process fun,

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Ekster Parliament Wallet review

By Bob Patterson / June 21, 2019 / Reviews / Wallets / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Losing your wallet is guaranteed to wreck your day, especially if you’re absent-minded like me. Fortunately, the folks at Ekster have us covered! Not only is the Parliament Wallet a fine transporter of your cash & cards, but it has a tracking device that makes lost wallets a thing of the past. To

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IPPINKA MKC Tab Wallet review

By Bob Patterson / June 14, 2019 / Reviews / Crowdfunded, Wallets / Leave a Comment

KICKSTARTER REVIEW – If you’re a minimalist, we’ve got a cool little wallet for you to check out today. The folks at IPPINKA are offering up a Kickstarter for the MKC Tab Wallet. Not only is it hand made from glorious full-grain leather, but it has an integrated solution for your keys in addition to

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Longer Home 3D Printer Cube 2 review

By Bob Patterson / June 14, 2019 / Reviews / 3d printing / 8 Comments

REVIEW – I’ll admit that I am a novice when it comes to 3D printing, but I do have an expert on call in my teenager (he built his own printer). We’ve been playing with the Longer Home 3D Printer Cube, which Longer says is an ideal starter printer for kids and adults. How does

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