London-based toymaker/cool car fanatics Playforever just added a classic Porsche 911 to their Mini Series of cartoonish toy cars. Made of ABS plastic & featuring a high gloss coating, the cars measure just over 6 inches in length and feature real rubber tires. Available in many colors. Safe for children 1 & up.
Following hot on the heels of their debut all-electric, Porsche is now rolling out the 522-horsepower Taycan 4S. With a range of 288-miles, this zero-emission 4-door can reach speeds up to 155MPH and rips 0-60 in 3.8. Porsche claims that when plugged into an 800-volt, high-speed DC charger, the Taycan 4S can go from a 5% charge to 80% in 22.5 minutes.
Maybe it’s all the Octoberfesting but Westmark’s German-made 3-in-1 Resealer Beer Bottle Opener seems like a great idea right about now. Made of high-quality stainless steel it features a durable design and simple embossed instructions that make resealing your unfinished beers easier than ever. And even though you won’t need them, it’s also got instructions for opening bottles.
The Emergency Lighting Station from Pelican is a glow-in-the-dark flashlight in a wall-mountable clear, tamper-proof case that delivers 370-lumens of light. In addition to sustained light, it features a signaling mode for use in search & rescue scenarios. For the home, workplace, boat, RV, & travel, it’s a battery-free backup light that will never leave you in the dark.
Combining the cozy comfort of a flannel shirt with the warmth of chill-killing sherpa fleece, Rumpl’s Homestyle Flannel Sherpa Blanket will be an epic couch companion as cool autumn afternoons turn to drafty winter nights.
Made of Grade 5 Titanium, the keyring-size Hunt23 EDC flashlight is very small & “bright”. It delivers 100 lumens of LED light in 2 colors, is completely waterproof & works as a box cutter, bottle opener, min pry bar, lid popper, tape remover, letter opener—you get the idea. This is a funded Kickstarter.
Leatherman’s Free K Collection merges the convenience of a folding pocket knife with the utility of the brand’s multi-tools. The collection includes 4 different models, all featuring a serrated 3.3 inch folding stainless blade & a unique array of tools. Each of the additional fold-out implements is housed on the outside of an ergonomically refined aluminum body for easy access, so you’re never left fumbling in a pinch. Made in Portland, Oregon and covered by a 25-year warranty.
Designed by the beach in Los Angeles, California, the K-25 Smart Bath Towel 3.0 is not your average drying device. Made with sustainable materials, 100% natural long strain cotton & marked by superb craftsmanship, this towel is fluffy, soft, and absorbent but also features antimicrobial fabrication for fast-drying & forever stink-free performance. A funded Kickstarter.
The latest from online luggage purveyor AWAY is the Expandables collection. As the name suggests, these travel bags can grow. Available in 4 smart sizes, they feature large, easy-access front-flap pockets, and wraparound zippers that allow the rolling cases to expand by 1.75 inches. That means you can pack in more souvenirs, more clothes, more whatever. Choose from 37, 47, 73, & 106 liter sizes.
With 3 adjustable heads, Stanley’s 5000-Lumen Work Light will illuminate the whole work area with bright LED light. Dual-mode power gives you the option of 50% or 100% brightness and its tripod mount gives you endless angles. Waterproof, foldable, & rugged it also offers a USB port for device charging.
An entire portable workshop in a box, with all the tools you need?! That’s a stretch. But the DOER kit does it. It gives you a 4A battery-powered hammer drill/driver, jig saw, & circular saw in a modular storage & work system that easily converts & configures to be a table saw, lathe, drill press, table sander, hotwire cutter, & scroll saw. When the job’s done, pack it all up & throw the box in the truck. A funded Kickstarter.
48 million single-use green propane bottles end up in landfills each year. The refillable Gas Growler is a way to do better. Designed for car camping & outdoor cooking anywhere, it holds the equivalent of 5 green bottles worth of propane for firing your camp stoves. The deluxe set includes the heavy-duty tank & hose as well as a convenient carry-case.
Hand-built to last a lifetime, the Khyte Messenger bag from Mission Workshop features 2-layer weatherproof construction to keep out the elements & safely, securely transport all your gear for work & life. From the bicycle commute to the meeting room, it keeps your laptop, tablet, & other daily essentials within reach. The 24-liter design features 3 Arkiv rails for attaching MW’s range of specialized accessories, Fidlock magnetic fasters, & 2 shoulder straps for custom carry.
The man behind the Unagi Model 1 electric scooter is the former CEO of Gracenote & Beats Music but it could still be a steep uphill climb betting you’d rather own their scooter than rent a Bird, Lime, Skip, or Scoot. To outshine the rentals, they’re powered by efficient LG Lithium batteries and offer easy, 1-click foldability. They deliver speeds up to 15.5 MPH and a range of 15.5 miles. With a lightweight 24-pound design and sleek, polished form plus cool colors, The Unagi Model 1 is definitely a standout.
An electric sleeping bag? Your friends might laugh but only until they’re shivering and you’re throwing a leg out to cool down. The Bundl electric-heated sleeping bag features smart sensor technology that lets you power up, heat up and control your sleeping temp via the Bundl app. With 3 internal carbon fiber heating panels it also offers zone-controlled heating offering a wide-range of warmth from -10º – 30ºf. A funded Kickstarter.
Developed by Sonicare’s former Director of Engineering, the Encompass electric toothbrush cleans your grill better, faster, and easier. By doing what other brushes cant: delivering optimal pressure and angle, cleans every tooth evenly, and it’s gentle on your gums. And with a patented AirPump System that delivers 100 brush strokes per second, you’re done in 20 seconds. Rechargeable with a 2-week battery life. A funded Indiegogo.
One of the toughest parts of sharpening your own knives is getting the angle right so you are in fact “sharpening” it. The Angle Set Knife Sharpener eliminates the guesswork & the potential damage to your blades. The self-contained unit unfolds to reveal an A-frame consisting of adjustable 3-sided hones. They utilize magnets to keep your blade perfectly positioned while sharpening, so you can’t screw it up. As the blade gets sharper, simply adjust to use the finer hones.
The James Brand knows how to keep things simple. And by simple, we mean elegant. And that’s precisely why the product they make sells out. That’s sure to be the case with their latest drop, The Duval, a slim, functional frame-locking front-flipper with a 2.6” S35v stainless blade. They’re calling it the Modern Gentleman’s Knife. No argument here. It’s available with rosewood, Green Micarta, or titanium scales as well as optional Damascus steel blade variant.
For those inclined to fix, maintain, & repair the small technical devices and mechanisms around them, the Xiaomi Wiha Precision Screwdriver Set is a worthy companion. It is an aluminum-alloy pen-style ratchet driver that includes 24 magnetic bits in a sleek portable case. With bits for Philips, Flathead, Torx, Security Torx, Pentalobe, Triangle, Hexagons, Tri-point, and Spanner that meet ANSI Standards, it’ll give you easy access to the insides of all your gadgets.
With the ability to deliver precise and sustained temperatures from as low as 200°f to as high as 1,200°f, the charcoal-fired Shokunin Kamado Grill enables a full range of preparations including smoking, roasting and searing. Shokunin means mastery, and that’s what you’ll achieve. Designed for heat retention and efficiency, it is marked by premium features like custom laser-cut solid stainless steel grill grates and an Ipé wood frame. Hand-built and made to order in Michigan, USA, this is a best-in-class backyard kamado.
