We always find unusual backpack designs extremely interesting. There’s something about packing your gear in unfamiliar ways that just seems fun. That’s exactly what popped into our minds the first time we saw the Cliq Qlutch, a new backpack with a massive front pouch unlike anything we’ve seen before. There’s good reason why you don’t…
Camp Snap had a bit of a successful run recently with the 103B, a basic digital photo camera that mimicked the styling of disposable film cameras of yore. You know… those compact rigs that used to make for excellent travel cameras. We still don’t understand how that thing became so popular. While we ponder that,…
Bubble levels are simple enough. You place the tool on your desired surface and adjust until the liquid-filled vial moves directly in the center. That’s it, you’ve found a perfectly level line to drill holes, apply glue, or install whatever object. The Franklin Sensors iLevel looks to make the tool even simpler by eliminating the…
We all know what flashlights look like. They’re designed to be gripped in hand, with a LED light on one end allowing you to shine its beam towards any direction. That, however, isn’t the case with the Scoutlite SparkO, a new EDC flashlight designed for hands-free use. We’ll be honest, it looks more like a…
There’s no shortage of options when it comes to water bottles. From stainless steel and filtered bottles to shakers and collapsible water bottles, you can get all sorts of sizes in all sorts of designs in all sorts of colors. The Bottle Bottle Active-Pump Sports Bottle looks to set itself apart by integrating an entirely…
It’s been ten years since Sony released the second-generation RX1R, a fixed-lens full-frame compact camera aimed at a very niche subsection of people who want serious photography hardware at a really compact size. You know… the kind of gear serious enthusiasts might want to have as a travel camera. This year, they’re finally giving it…
Large rolling coolers are great, but you have to admit, keeping one of those 12V fridges on the back of your car sounds so much better. Not only can you chill drinks on them, you can downright freeze them if you want. The Litheli ForzenPack takes the portable fridge and puts it in a backpack…
Last year, Form released the second generation of their smart swim goggles, which brought a more compact size, along with a set of new features. This year, they’re updating even further with the Form Smart Swim 2 Pro, which puts a premium on durability and visual clarity. We’ll be honest, it doesn’t seem all that…
Smokeless fire pits have changed the game for many patios and backyards, allowing folks to enjoy a toasty fire without the accompanying smoke. It’s just so much more pleasant. And while some of these smokeless designs are compact enough to put in the boot of the car for use on the go, they’re just not…
Monoculars and binoculars are great for birding, giving you an easily portable tool for observing wildlife from a distance. Problem is, their straight tube shapes aren’t the most comfortable to use when observing objects at higher or lower angles. As such, one of our favorite makers of monoculars is releasing their take on the angled…