11, Jun 2013
VoltMaker = Twirl To Charge Dynamo

There are plenty of dynamo based hand chargers for your electronic gadgets.  What makes the VoltMaker better or different?  First of all, they have the best infomercial video I have seen in a while.  If nothing else it is worth a laugh, watch it below.  Secondly they create power by…

5, Jun 2013
Tru-Flate Car Jack

Changing a tire on your car just got easier, and cooler.  This cool little car jack is portable, runs off of your 12V cigarette lighter port, weighs about 8-lbs, and can lift a full 1.1 tons between 6 to 14-inches.  The Tru-Flate Car Jack uses a hydraulic unit that is…

31, May 2013
Stolen Bike Recovered With Pedal Power

A unique bike shop in San Francisco, Rock The Bike, had one of their bikes stolen recently.  The bike is named Mundo 500 which means "heavy bike".  The Mundo 500, like the bike shop, is unique in that it is a work bike.  In other words it can be used…

28, May 2013
Portable Tabletop Mosquito Repeller

Going to be spending much time outdoors this summer?  Camping?  You might want to check out this Portable Tabletop Mosquito Repeller.  First of all, it isn't expensive at just $14.99.  Secondly it is safe around people, pets, and food.  This Terminix AllClear TTD1000 covers a 15 x 15 ft area…

24, May 2013
Solar Kettle Boils Water With Sun Power

The Solar Kettle boils water using just the suns power.  This SunKettle uses a tube to hold the water and reflective panels to focus the solar heat.  In as little as 30 minutes you can have boiling hot water, even in snowy conditions (assuming you have some sunshine).  Perfect for…

10, May 2013
It’s A Roof Storage Box, It’s A Boat. The BoatPack.

Why didn't I think of that?  We have all seen the vehicle roof storage boxes by the likes of Thule, Yakima, and Rightline.  And most folks think they are pretty clever just for strapping some extra storage on the roof of their vehicle.  And they were.  But things just got…

2, May 2013
Sasquatch Cocktail Shaker

Time to get the party started, in a big way.  The Sasquatch Cocktail Shaker holds a full 110-ounces and stands over 15-inches tall.  It is made of stainless steel and comes with the normal built-in strainer.  Margarita time!

1, May 2013
Mace Pepper Gun

  Regardless of your feelings about guns, pepper spray is a great alternative for home defense.  Pepper spray is easy to use and seriously incapacitates its victims.  If you don't think pepper spray works that great, let me know.  I would be happy to try it on you.    Read…

30, Apr 2013
Bodelin ProScope Micro Mobile = Lab Quality Microscope For Your iOS Device

If you have ever wanted the ability to use a lab quality microscope without the typical microscope user experience, check this out.  The Bodelin ProScope Micro Mobile costs just $149 and mounts on to your iPhone 4, 4s, 5, iPod Touch, iPad, and iPad Mini.  There is a different version…

19, Apr 2013
CRKT Columbia River EatN Tool

The CRKT Columbia Eat'N Tool ($4.50) is perfect for strapping on your camp or bug-out bag.  The Eat'N Tool comes with a spoon, fork, bottle opener, three hex wrenches (10 mm, 8 mm, 6 mm), a flathead screwdriver, and a carabiner.  The Eat'N Tool was designed by Liong Mah to be…