Flint Laces Are Shoelaces That Can Start A Fire
Here is a clever way to add some functionality to something that is almost always with you… your shoelaces. The RattlerStrap Flint Laces ($13.95) are your standard bootlaces but the tips are holding 1-inch ferro rods that are capped in rubber. If you are ever in a situation where you need to start a fire […]
CCTV Birdhouse
Have a little fun with the criminal types while providing a home for a small bird with the CCTV Birdhouse. The CCTV Birdhouse is made to look like a surveillance camera but is simply a cool little birdhouse. Perfecto for the security or bird nut in your life. Gives a whole new meaning to the […]
The ProGo 3000 Is A Propane Powered Scooter
If a gasoline scooter isn’t eco-friendly enough for you and an electric scooter doesn’t have enough range… check out the ProGo 3000 Propane Scooter. Not to be confused with the GoPro camera guys, the ProGo is a Hawthorne, CA scooter shop. The scooter is priced around $375 and is fully funded on Kickstarter. One standard […]
DJI’s Latest Drone, The S900, Is Here…
Sure, at first glance, the DJI S900 looks a lot like the S800. But there are some nice improvements with this hexacopter. Some of the major improvements include retractable landing gear, carbon fiber arms (more strength and less weight), a removable upper center board, spark-proof electrical connectors (about time), folding blades and arms for transport, […]
Hydrapak Stash Is One Cool Collapsible Water Bottle
Hydrapak has improved on the collapsible water bottle with their latest, the Stash. The Hydrapak Stash uses a soft-sided TPU water bottle that collapses into the bottom when empty. Another cool feature is the ability to , snap multiple Hydrapak Stash’s together. You no longer need to carry empty and bulky reusable water bottles back from […]
Waterproof Your iPhone… Or Android If That Is Your Thing…
While I disagree with their claim of being the “… first super-hydrophobic spray for iPhone” I think they are one of the first to make a kit that users can do at home. The Impervious Invisible Waterproofing Kit makes it pretty easy to waterproof/protect your smartphones exterior. If you want it to be truly waterproof […]
Video Of A Silencer On A Shotgun
Ever wondered what a suppressed shotgun sounds like? I didn’t even know they existed until this video was sent to me. Quite impressive how much quieter a shotgun (12ga) is with a silencer is… Shotgun silencer video after the break.
Gibbs Quad Ski Amphibious ATV
I want! We originally saw the Quad Ski in 2010 but it was still not in production. Looks like things have changed. You can now buy a Gibbs Quad Ski ($40,000) if you have that kind of money to throw around. The Quad Ski will do 45mph on land and/or water. The Quad Ski is […]
TrackingPoint Solar Backpack
TrackingPoint is still innovating and improving their products. Nice to see. Their latest gadget is a Solar Charging Backpack that will help with their precision guided firearms as well as you existing electronics. Some highlights include: 4 solar panels for up to 16 watts One USB charging outlet (5V, 2.8A) One 12V auto socket (16V, […]
Smart Bullets = Scary
Sure our government runs huge deficits and has an unsustainable debt load. But we always find money for weapons. One of the scary ones coming out of DARPA is the exact thing that was portrayed in Angelina Jolie's movie, Wanted. Yep, bullets that can turn in mid-air. DARPA's Extreme Accuracy Tasked Ordnance (EXACTO) program recently […]