Lifestraw created a whole new category back in the day when they debuted their water-purifying straw, which allowed you to safely drink straight out of sketchy water sources. They’ve made numerous iterations of that pioneering product over the years, including one made from steel, one with unlimited shelf life, and a stubby one sized to…
Camping cots offer a great way to bring bedroom comforts in the outdoors. They elevate you from the ground, provide a level sleeping surface, and, with the right ones, can even deliver a little bit of cushion. Since they do all those great things, why not just build your tent around the cot? That’s exactly…
Rooftop tents have become popular for good reason, as it gives folks an elevated shelter that’s a whole lot more convenient than your typical tent. While many rooftop tents come with a hardtop, their walls use standard tent fabrics, which work well enough for use as a handy shelter from the elements. The Hardsider HardTent…
It looks like any exercise bike. Except… you know… it looks a little fancier than your typical fare, kind of like a bike you’ll see at a pricey boutique gym. The Saga HoloBike doesn’t just look fancy, it gets a fancy new feature, too, that sets it apart from modern exercise bikes with integrated screens….
The hardest thing about accumulating a good collection of EDC gear is having to leave a ton of them home each time you go out. You only have so much pocket space for gear, after all, so there’s no chance you can carry every single item you want to keep om hand. Plus, even if…
Swimming is fun (whether with crocodiles or not). However, it’s also tiring as heck. making it difficult to swim at a sustained pace over a period of time. Even worse, most average humans only swim at peak speeds of 2.0 mph, while trained athletes and top Olympians often max out at 6.0 mph. That’s what…
As far as CD players from before the turn of the century go, there are few more iconic than the Beosound 9000, a freestanding CD player that allowed you to play tracks from multiple CDs one after the other like a vertical jukebox. It’s absolutely unique, even for its time. The Bang & Olufsen Beosound…
There are many types of kayaks out there, each designed for different activities in the water. Some are built for lakes and ponds, while others are rigged for touring open waters. Some are designed for a relaxed paddling experience, while others are equipped to handle more challenging rapids and whitewater. Some kayaks are optimized for…
The Apple AirTag changed the game when it comes to finding lost stuff. Sure, it doesn’t have GPS, so you won’t find your missing suitcase if the plane dropped it in the middle of an empty desert, but you also don’t have the battery limitations and the monthly subscription that GPS trackers typically require. Instead,…
If you’re going to spend cold nights warming up by the backyard fire pit and watching on an outdoor TV, might as well enjoy some popcorn while you’re at it. Sure, you can run back and forth to the kitchen microwave, but if you’d rather plant your ass in place, you’ll need a popcorn maker…