News, reviews and articles about gear.
Earlier in the year, I told you about Mancrates. These are gifts for the cigar smoker, gamer, poker player, wet shaver, and other types of men (and women) that come packed in wooden crates. Part of the fun of the Mancrates gifts was getting to pry open the wooden crates. There’s another company, Mantry, that […]
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I love Mid-Century Modern architecture, furniture, and interior decor. I used to have one of the coolest Mid-Century telephones ever created – the Ericsson Ericofon. It looked unlike any other phone that came before it; it was sleek, modern, and colorful. I used mine for a while as an extension phone because the ringer didn’t work, but
This Bluetooth handset is Mid-Century Modern and fabulous! Read More
We recently told you about a Star Wars lightsaber engagement ring, now here’s a Star Wars Droid wedding ring that will work for men or women. The ring is from PaulMichaelDesign on Etsy; he also made the Goodbye Old Friend LLAP necklace (tribute to Leonard Nimoy and Mr. Spock) and the Boldly Going Somewhere… Starship Enterprise ring.
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So, you’re an on the go type of person who loves to take pictures. The problem is picture ops come up when you least expect them or when you’re not prepared with a tripod or selfie stick. The Gekkopod, a Kickstarter project by Gal and Boaz Zucker, may be the perfect portable solution to your
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I spend a great deal of time on my feet walking around. And a great deal of that time is spent outdoors, rain or shine, hot or cold. About a year ago while I was walking around in the freezing cold and unable to feel my toes, I had a dream. I dreamed that one
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We’ve reviewed wallets and iPad bags from RAGGEDedge Gear before, and we found them to be very sturdy and well made. The mother-and-daughter team who own RAGGEDedge Gear are expanding their line, and they are now offering belts. These custom-sized Carbon Fiber Belts from RAGGEDedge Gear can stand up to what you’re dishing out. The
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I lose my keys far more often than a responsible adult should. After doing so for the umpteenth time, I decided I needed a way to locate them quickly. I recently discovered Tile, a poker chip sized tracker, that connects to your phone via Bluetooth. It’s small enough to fit on your keyring, in your
Having spent my early adult years in the law enforcement field, I have a fondness for gadgets that are designed to help law enforcement and first responders. I am especially impressed if that device can be carried over to military and civilian applications. That is why I was excited to get the chance to review
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The ZAGG HD Apple Watch Screen Protector is made of a proprietary film that ZAGG says is “exceptionally clear, unbelievably thin, and virtually indestructible, the InvisibleShield HD offers advanced clarity and a glass-like surface to accentuate the sharp images and vibrant colors in the most advanced gadget displays.” The film was designed to protect military helicopter
ZAGG offers HD screen protectors for the Apple Watch Read More
It’s spring! Time to set aside your games of Halo and enjoy the outdoors by taking a ride on your motorcycle. But you don’t have to leave Halo behind completely – now you can be Master Chief Petty Officer John-117 while you ride around town with this Spartan motorcycle helmet from NECAonline.com. There have been other Halo
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Sometimes a quick wipe with a microfiber cloth just isn’t enough to clean all the junk off your screen, but carrying a cleaning kit with a spray bottle isn’t always convenient. You can just toss a pack of Well-Kept pre-moistened towelettes in your gear bag, and you’ll be able to clean dirt, fingerprints, and smudges
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We told you about some expensive Tory Burch jewelry holders for your Fitbit Flex. They cost more than the Fitbit did, and not everyone is going to want to pay that much to pretty up their Flex tracker. If you like girly accessories, you might like the Fitness Band Bling Accessory jewelry I found at
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If he were still with us, Leonard Nimoy would have been 84 years old yesterday. If you are one of the many fans of Mr. Nimoy and Mr. Spock, you might want to pay tribute to both of them with this beautiful necklace. The pendant looks like a hand held in the “Live Long and
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It’s not even available for pre-order yet, but the parade of Apple Watch accessories continues. Adappt has just launched an Indigogo campaign seeking funding for watchband adapters to allow you to use any band with the Apple Watch. The Adappt has the Apple Watch band connector on one side; the other side is the typical
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We’ve just started planning for a small kitchen update. We’re replacing the countertop, replacing the flooring, and modifying a cabinet to replace the existing cooktop and wall oven with a slide-in range. We’ve been taking lots of measurements, and it’s a pain to take a measurement and stop to write each down so we don’t forget.
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Winter’s not quite over yet, and you can count on the Audio Trapper Hat to keep your ears warm. You can also count on the hat to keep the tunes flowing, because it has built-in speakers in the ear flaps. It has a retractable audio cable that will work with any device with a 3.5mm
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The Upwrite stylus does more than just allow you to write and swipe on a capacitive touchscreen. You can also twist the stylus point to open up the end of the stylus. Hook the opening over the side of your phone, and the Upwrite becomes a kickstand. While you have the end of the stylus open,
A stylus that does only one thing is so passe! Read More
If you have trouble coming up with the perfect gift for the men in your life, head on over to Mancrates for some great, fun ideas. Many of these gifts are packed in actual wooden crates that require a crowbar to open. (Don’t worry if you don’t have a crowbar laying around; one is provided
Mancrates are the perfect gift packages for the men in your life Read More
Star Wars fan or not, this is truly a beautiful ring! I’m not sure how comfortable it would be to wear because of the shape of the “lightsaber hilt” portion of the band, but the emeralds and diamonds are gorgeous. The colors are based on Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber, and the Lightsaber Engagement Ring is made
You can take three of your favorite beverages with you in this luxurious Daines and Hathaway Triple Bar Set. The round case is made of premium leather with a suede lining; it has a shoulder strap for easy carrying. Perfectly fitted inside are three stainless steel flasks and three stainless cups. The strap can be
If you don’t travel without your potent potables… Read More