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No pockets? No problem. Pocketbands to the rescue!

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NEWS – Pocketbands are a solution to not having any place to put a key, cash, or other small items when you’re out and about. Especially handy for runners, bikers, or just about anyone, Pocketbands are adjustable wrist bands with hidden storage that are made of silicon and are available in a variety of colors. […]

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Bear Bowl is a cooking pot that fits in your pocket

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NEWS – Backpackers and hikers will be interested in learning more about the Bear Bowl which is a cooking vessel that folds down into a pocket friendly package for easy light weight and minimal carry. The Bear Bowl comes in three sizes that range from 32 ounce capacity for the Baby Bear Blue size, up

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Party Blinks LED lights, Portal Cord, Orb Drop, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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NEWS – This week I’m bringing you 5 Kickstarter projects that I think are worthy of your consideration. I’ve got two EDC products, a home product, and two other products that are just for fun. Check them out. Party Blinks What is it? Party Blinks are LED multi-colored water-resistant string lights for indoor and outdoor

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Doogee S90 smartphone, AISportage smart shoes, Ooni Koda pizza oven, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – You survived another week! Pat yourself on the back for a job well done. To celebrate, I have a sure-fire way to de-stress and relax from all the adventures of last week. Pull up a chair and take a look at the full list of all the reviews and news that we posted

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Timbuk2’s 30th anniversary messenger bag shows us the future

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NEWS – Strap in, time travelers! Timbuk2 is celebrating their 30th anniversary with a brand new messenger bag that shows us what the future holds for style and design. Behold the CMB2049! This bag is a sleek urban commuter that combines elements of the traditional Timbuk2 messenger designs with some new twists. There’s a ceramic

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Musk aiming to provide global internet with Starlink

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NEWS – A while back, I wrote about Amazon’s Project Kuiper – a plan to launch over 3,000 satellites into low Earth orbit to provide broadband access to underserved areas. SpaceX, Elon Musk’s space venture is preparing to launch the first 60 of nearly 12,000 Starlink satellites. The photo above shows the 60 satellites strategically

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Polar Vantage V Pro watch, iRig micro amp, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – Another week has come and gone and with it a smorgasbord of reviews and news. Did you read everything we posted? Time to make sure… check out this full is of all our posts from the last seven days. REVIEWS Arboleaf body composition smart scale review May 11, 2019 IK Multimedia iRig Micro Amp

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Uno Drum is IK Multimedia’s new beat creation station

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NEWS – IK Multimedia is now taking preorders on a brand new drum machine called UNO Drum. It’s a result of another partnership with Sound Machines out of Italy with whom they developed the acclaimed UNO Synth, so expect big things out of this little unit. UNO Drum is built to integrate into any live,

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Just do it with your own style – Nike Metcon XD Patch trainers

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NEWS – Nike’s updated Metcon XD Patch trainers are an update to Nike’s line of Metcon training shoes. They combine the proven construction of the rest of the Metcon line with an updated 3D print upper designed to improve durability. The inegrated Flywire cables lock your feet in place for improved fit during training. These

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Taking Rover for a ride? Check out BWOGUE safety harness.

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NEWS – Dog is often my copilot. And we’ve tried various ways of strapping her in. I didn’t know canines could get carsick, but my mutt becomes one sick puppy if you put her in a crate or even the backseat of a moving vehicle. Her favorite place is riding shotgun, so we’ve previously used

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Scooch pairs protection with usability

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NEWS – If you’re a fan of protective phone cases like Otterbox and also like the functionality of the PopSocket, why not replace both of those items with the Scooch Wingman case. The Wingman features EXO-D Impact technology meets military drop standards to protect your phone from 10-foot drops. The built-in stand snaps up to

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Get it all together, organized, and take it with you with the YETI Loadout GoBox 30

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NEWS – It is no go getting to your destination and find that your gear, paperwork, life savings, etc. has been damaged or lost due to a poorly-constructed or built storage box. To date, your best option for a rugged, waterproof case for your gear has been Pelican cases, but there is a new contender

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Decathlon expands to USA with practical, prolific sportsgear options

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NEWS – When we lived in the Netherlands, we had a go-to, big-box store for anything sports or camping related: Decathlon. For my boys’ weekly swimming lessons, Decathlon’s mini-backpacks and microfiber towels were the perfect combination of light, efficient and effective, which was crucial since my family car was a Dutch grandma bike (omafiets). Decathlon’s thermoses

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