Depending on where you play, there are lots of restrictions against building an open fire at beaches, parks, and campgrounds. To hack these rules & regulations, the crew at Wolf & Grizzly created the Fire Safe, an envelope-sized, portable fire pit and cooking companion that allows you to start a fire almost anywhere. The fire stays off the ground so unlike a regular campfire, it won’t leave behind a scorch mark or blackened rocks. It is made of stainless, features patented collapsible design, & weighs less than 2 pounds. A funded Kickstarter.

Created by a pair of Bavarian skateboarders who were inspired by the introduction of the urethane wheel that revolutionized skateboarding  in the early 70s, Floyd is a collection of hard-sided rolling cases that will glide through the the airport like Tony Alva in an empty backyard swimming pool. Which is to say: smooth & stylish & bold. They offer the overhead-size Cabin Case & the larger Check-In Suitcase. Both roll on translucent red replica “Cadillac” urethane wheels—just like the best boards of the Dogtown era. Available in a rainbow of cool colors.

When you’re cruising across international borders and zipping through time zones, it’s best & safest to keep your essentials all in one place, easily accessible, & on your person. And the P02 Pioneer Travel Wallet is purpose-built for precisely this type of jetsetting. It’s made of water-resistant & scratch-resistant D-Text fabric, has secure zippered pockets for passport, travel docs, tickets, cards, cash, & more. It features a pen slot & an adjustable strap for optional shoulder-carry.

The EDC Edge Maintenance Tool from Benchmade carries just like one of their award-winning blades but this thing is made for maintenance. It features built-in angle guides for a consistent bevel when using the ceramic hone and leather strop features. It’s got an anodized pivot collar and mini deep-carry clip. MOLLE compatible.

Based on feedback from over 1000 backers of the original, the TRAVELOCK 2 is an upgraded & more robust model. This compact, TSA-approved lock protects your luggage or anything else with 360º fingerprint ID access & allows you to store up to 10 different fingerprints. Once ID’d,  the lock pops up & opens automatically. The rechargeable battery won’t need a recharge for 2 years. A funded Indiegogo.

The team at TAGIT kept what little they could from the centuries-old design of a typical umbrella and by correcting the flaws, designed the umbrella of the 21st century. The TAGIT design allows users to go from downpour to inside with the umbrella stashed away in just 5 seconds. Dripping water is not an issue & even soaked, it doesn’t fold into a disorganized mess—patented Smart Patch technology gives it that effortless, perfectly executed James Bond performance. Fold up & done. A funded Kickstarter.

The Nomatic Roller luggage collection was built to withstand the rigors of travel—being tossed & tumbled by bag handlers & chewed on by conveyor belts. To ensure its survival, its creators teamed up with industry-leading partners to feature: a 100% Makrolon shell, Hinomoto Wheels & low-profile handles, YKK Zippers, and a compression system with Fidlock fasteners. The Nomatic system features organizing cubes to make packing easier. Choose from 2 different carry-on size rollers & the Check-in case. A funded Kickstarter.

The re-designed RhinoWolf 2.0 makes this modular tent system even better. It’s a lightweight, super-packable one-person tent with a design that allows you to link up with other RhinoWolfs & zip them together into a larger single shelter. The system also offers optional built-in air mattress and sleeping bags for a complete all-in-one camping kit. A funded Kickstarter.

The nuka Eternal Notebook and Eternal Pencil is a smart system if you like to work with handwritten notes & sketches. The pages are tear-resistant and designed to be cleaned off & re-used over & over again. Linked with the +nuka app, you keep scanned copies of your notebook pages stored in virtual notebooks, to keep it all organized & accessible as you wipe away old notes & start fresh. A funded Kickstarter.

Created by Henry Lefens, a designer whose pedigree includes product work with advanced fabrics at Brooks England, Nike, & Black Diamond Equipment, the RFID secure Division billfold from Pioneer is built to be the most durable wallet in the world, literally. It holds 4-12 cards plus cash and is made of waterproof, 10XD ripstop, making it virtually indestructible and 10X stronger than steel.

Expertly designed and built of heavy gauge stainless steel, the Ferno Stand Alone Grill is a rock solid, commercial-quality gas grill made for the discerning backyard enthusiast. All hardware and fasteners on the powder-coated chassis are made of 304 stainless. The grilling grates are 50-pounds of heavy cast iron. Enough cooking area for 25 burgers.

Meater+ is a wireless app-controlled smart meat thermometer. It puts precision cooking control at your fingertips with no cords or cable to deal with—which is really smart when you’ve got  flames & high temperatures. The Meater+ sets up in seconds and allows you to get all the cooking data straight to your device, no matter whether you’re standing by the grill or back in the kitchen—up to 33 feet away or, with the Signal Repeater, up to 165ft. away.

The DragonFly 2 from Spyderco is a very capable & versatile EDC pocket-knife. But what really sets it apart is the addition of an Emerson Opening design. First developed in the 1990s, it uses a mechanism that opens & deploys the blade instantly as you draw it from your pocket—snapping out & locking into position as fast as you can whip it out. The 2.28-inch VG 10 steel blade is cradled between glass reinforced nylon handles, & features jumping for solid grip on both the top & bottom of the blade.

When it comes to function, Colfax Design Worx take no shortcuts. Their American made goods are 100% tactical performance, with smart details. The 40-liter Project TOAD (Tactical Operations Amphibious Drybags) is a fully submersible dry bag that utilizes a waterproof coated Cordura fabric, Mill-Spec webbing & components, and airtight YKK Aquaseal zippers to be 100% waterproof. It is also ultra-light, ultra-durable, and adaptable for use in all conditions.

This might be the coolest tent we’ve ever seen. Built for serious adventures and extreme conditions, or just gear-shaming your fellow festival-goers,  the Geodome 4 from The North Face is a spacious, weatherproof shelter just now made available in the USA. The 4-season design can withstand winds up to 60 MPH, sleeps 4, & the peak of the roof is 6’9” tall, making for full stand-up comfort.

We’re big fans of this big fan. Larger than similar jobsite fans from DeWalt & Milwaukee, Ryobi’s 18” Air Cannon cordless drum fan is powered by the brand’s 18V  One+ Li-ion batteries or it can be plugged into an outlet. It features 220° head rotation range and cranks out up to 2400 CFM of airflow.

To mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, Lego collaborated with NASA to create the 1067-piece Lunar Lander Set, which features a cratered base plate, 2-module lander, metallic gold landing pads, 2 astronauts, and an American flag.

Spalding is celebrating it’s 125th anniversary by releasing a recreation of its original horween leather basketball design from 1894. Dr. James Naismith, the creator of the sport requested the design from Albert Goodwill Spalding who included a “No. M” stamp to confirm that each ball is a Match Play ball, an A.G. Spalding and Bros. stamp and leather stitches. 125 editions will go live on Spalding’s website following tip-off at Game 1 of the NBA Finals tonight. Be quick if you want one.

Lighter, slimmer, & ultra-strong, RockyMounts’ redesigned SplitRail LS is a hitch-mounted rack built to carry 2 bikes but can expand to 4. It fits 20”- 29” wheels & tires up to 3-inches fat. People love Rocky racks because they don’t wobble. The design of the hitch mount uses a metal ball to keep things table & that means your bike always stays safe & secure. (photo credit GearJunkie)

Another clever one from the minds at Dyson. The Pure Cool Me is a portable air-purifying fan that filters out 99.95% of airborne VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) while keeping you cool. It features a rotating head, a sleep timer, remote control & the brand’s distinctive design language, so it looks as good as it works.