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Rite in the Rain notebooks were invented almost 100 years ago by Jerry Darling to address the problem of soggy and illegible paperwork that plagued the Pacific Northwest logging industry. Although Mr. Darling passed away long ago, his company continues in the hands of Scott and Todd Silver, who have continued to work to improve their […]
Outdoor writing products for outdoor writing people Read More
If you own a Jawbone Mini Jambox speaker, you may wish for a sturdy case to protect it in your gear bag. Look no further than the CitySlicker case from Waterfield. This case is custom-designed for the Mini Jambox, which fits perfectly in the main compartment. A mesh pocket on the front of the CitySlicker holds
Protect your Jawbone Mini Jambox speaker while you travel Read More
I don’t know what it’s been like for the past 5 months in your neck of the woods, but here in Southern Indiana, it’s been one of the worst and longest Winters ever. Spring officially started last week, but we’ve seen snow and sleet since then. But I think I can see a light (what
Hop into Spring giveaway! Read More
The Bolt Battery Charger combines the “world’s smallest portable iPhone USB wall charger” with a built-in 3000mAh rechargeable battery, so you’ll be able to charge your phone whether you’re near a power outlet or not. You won’t have to keep up with a special cable to recharge your backup battery, because the Bolt has prongs that
AC charger and backup battery – two great tastes that taste great together Read More
I love my 17-40 f/4 L Canon wide zoom. Last year it grabbed me some tasty shots of storms and the aurora borealis! Storms aren’t that hard to shoot… until you hit low light, then the camera struggles to find that autofocus point. Same goes for the aurora. So you flip the switch and
Drive manual better: the PhotoJojo dSLR Focus Shifter! Read More
I never used to understand the allure of wireless charging, but frankly I’m getting tired of the tangle of wires on my bedside table. This RichardSolo iPhone Wireless Charging System could remove at least one wire from my tangle. The charging case looks as sleek as any I’ve seen for iPhone, and it’s available in
Add wireless charging to your iPhone 5/5s Read More
This is getting old. It seems like every week Braven is releasing a new portable Bluetooth speaker. A few weeks ago, they released the large, rugged and water-resistant BRV-X Bluetooth speaker. Think of it as a super-sized BRV-1 that was recently reviewed by Steve Holt for The Gadgeteer. That speaker sounded good, came encased in a
Braven makes a loud splash with the BRV-X Read More
Most external batteries can charge up your phone or your tablet, but you’re out of luck with your laptop. The BatteryBox is only 0.98″ x 2.63″ x 3.55″ and just under 9 ounces, but it packs 50Wh of energy – enough juice to power your MacBook with enough left over to charge your mobile device, too.
So you’re out in the wilderness, Les Stroud style, and you need a fire. Stat. You would have bought a lighter but they didn”t allow them on the plane. Fortunately, you remembered to pack your Pilot Slider USB Rechargeable Lighter! Available for $19.99 at ThinkGeek, $11.99 at Amazon and reportedly (from reviews) for less than
A lighter for computer geeks – Pilot Slider USB Rechargeable Lighter Read More
If you collect Tokyoflash Japan’s watches, you’ll need to act quickly to get one of their new Kisai Console Acetate White watches. They have a steel case, white acetate band, and a black mineral crystal lens and “sub-surface” LEDs. You can turn on an LED animation for extra interest, if desired. The watch uses rechargeable
The MrLentz Jasper Wallet is so minimal, it’s made with a single piece of leather, a couple of rivets, and no snaps to close it. The wallet is made of hand-cut, top-grain vegetable tanned leather, and dyed using all-natural, non-toxic, and handmade dyes. It’s been hand-conditioned with extra virgin olive oil, beeswax, and carnauba wax,
MrLentz – a wallet so minimal, it doesn’t even need the period in Mr. Read More
This post brought to you by Fellowes, Inc. . All opinions are 100% mine. Fellowes invented the personal shredder back in 1990, but they haven’t been resting on their laurels. Since then, they’ve continued to improve and develop new products that help protect your personal information from prying, criminal eyes. Fellowes’ customers are extremely satisfied
Ok, I realize not everyone is as enamored with the iPad as I am, but since it is my tablet device of choice, I do like to present interesting options and accessories for it when I find them. The FAVI Swivel Screen Portfolio Case with Bluetooth keyboard (hence forth known as the FAVI case) is
Even though the seasons have just changed and it’s officially Spring time (finally!), the air is still very dry – at least it is here in Southern Indiana. Who cares if the air is dry you say. Look down at your hands, are they rough and chapped? That can be a sign of low humidity.
This bird doesn’t fly or tweet, it humidifies Read More
With the Jetboil Flash Cooking System Java Kit, you can have fresh coffee when you’re camping, riding out the power outages in the aftermath of a storm, or while trying to survive the zombie apocalypse. With each 100g Jetpower canister, you’ll be able to brew 12 liters of coffee in the FluxRing cooking cup with insulating cozy (one
Have freshly brewed coffee at the end of the world Read More
Two of the items I always have on my person (other than a religious medal and my wedding band) are my iPhone and my wallet. Since I am always looking for a way to slim down my carry, and in particular a way to combine my wallet and phone, the Wally Stick-On from Distil Union
Wally holds a few cards while piggy-backing your iPhone Read More
This necklace from ThinkGeek puts the solar system around your neck. The Complete Solar System Necklace puts the sun front and center, with the eight planets spaced on each side of the necklace. Don’t feel bad for Pluto, though. He may be only a minor planet now, but ThinkGeek arranged for an exclusive version of
This is the proof that you are the center of the solar system! Read More
I love cameras but a nearly equal obsession of mine is finding better ways to carry them wherever I go. This has seriously piqued my interest: the MindShift Gear UltraLight Camera Cover. Available in two colors (blue or black) and three sizes to accommodate different sized camera setups. It comes with an integrated belt and
MindShift Gear Ultralight Camera Cover: Your camera will thank you! Read More
Multi-taskers, I love them. They come on keychains, in wallets, heck even phone cases. But the one thing most phone case multi-taskers lack is versatility. The myTask, a Kickstarter project from TaskLab hopes to change that. Unlike other phone cases of this type that have a built-in set of tools, the myTask set up is
Take your iPhone case to task with the myTask iPhone utility case Read More
Hoodies are all the rage these days, a standard of casual clothing just about everywhere. SCOTTeVEST has its own spin on this wardrobe staple, recently debuting three new products: The Hoodie-Cotton, The Hoodie-Microfiber, and the limited-edition Knowmatic Hoodie (pictured here), a collaboration with designer jeffstaple. While SCOTTeVEST previously had its Ultimate Hoodie Microfleece, these three
SCOTTeVEST debuts three new hoodies, including limited edition Knowmatic Read More