Floating Sunglasses
After loosing two pairs of my favorite sunglasses (Maui Jim’s) to the ocean, I wondered why they don’t float. Hey Maui Jim please make your sport line-up of sunglasses float. Until then, here are some options for sunglasses that float. No need for the embarrassing leash or strap.
Springfree Trampoline
Apparently about 100,000 kids get injured in the USA per year while playing on trampolines. Quite a bit of the injuries are related to those big metal springs that encircle the jumping mat. One fellow, Dr. Keith Alexander, didn’t like the stats and designed a spring free trampoline. The SpringFree Trampoline is available in a […]
Bald Eagle Steals GoPro And Takes It For A Ride
This video surfaced at the GoPro Awards and shows a crafty bald eagle stealing a camouflaged GoPro camera. The Camera was set up by GlacierChange researcher Matt Beedle in Juneau, Alaska where he was trying to get videos of bald eagles feeding. He got that, and more. Video after the break. After over an hour […]
Compressed Coin Toilet Paper Tablets
Considering my obsession with a good bug-out bag I try and think of everything I “could” need when SHTF. I recently ran in to these awesome compressed towels, or as I like to call them Compressed Coin Toilet Paper. In reality they are much more than just TP. You can get 200 pieces for just […]
DriftSun Crystal Clear Hull Kayak
Good luck focusing on paddling in this amazing transparent kayak. The Driftsun Transparent Kayak is made of UV resistant polycarbonate sheeting for excellent underwater viewing. The Driftsun Crystal Clear Kayak ($1,599) is 11-feet long and built for two (425-lb weight capacity). Looks like a fun way to snorkel without getting wet.
Folding Fishing Trap Net
Here is a pretty clever gadget for your bug-out bag or camping gear. This super portable folding net is great at catching fish, shrimp, lobster, and crawfish. You simply pull the rope from the top to open this portable fishing trap. It has 8-holes for catching critters and one zipper for removing them from the […]
ThermoWorks Smoke 2-Channel Temperature Monitoring System Review
BBQ season is here. Time to step up your grilling game. Check out the ThermoWorks Smoke 2-channel Alarm Thermometer with wireless remote receiver. Perfect for precision and high temp cooking where you want to know exactly what is going on with your food and cooking space. I spent the last month getting to know the ThermoWorks […]
BevPod Slim Cooler Holds 10 Cans
This slim cooler, the BevPod, has one job – keeping 10 cans cold. It doesn’t care about your picnic food or two-liter bottles. Just 10 cans. The BevPod Slim Cooler ri s just 3″ tall and easily fits into a backpack, tote, or messenger bag. Or you could use the included shoulder strap. The BevPod […]
FlexSafe Is A Portable Safe For Your Belongings
Every time I visit the beach I am always trying to hide my valuables while we are distracted or swimming. I always feel vulnerable leaving my wallet and cell phone hidden in my towel or shoes while in the water. This FlexSafe might be the answer. You simply lock it onto your lounge chair, umbrella, stroller, […]
Vector 80 55+ MPH Remote Control Boat
If you have some 3S or 4S Lipo batteries laying around you might want to check out the Volantex Vector 80 Remote Control Boat ($199). It comes with everything you need, sans batteries, and is fast, very fast. For the money this is a lot of boat. The boat is shipped “ready to run” and […]