RE Factor Tactical Survival Band

Made by a U.S. Combat Veteran and designed by a Special Forces SERE Level C graduate, the RE Factor Tactical Survival Band delivers an assortment of goodies that can help you survive if ever thrust into one of those stranded-in-the-wild situations, though we’ll stop short of saying that it would help in a 127 Hours scenario.

Nothing to hack off any trapped and gangrenous appendages, but it does possess a whistle, #8 fishing hook, 30 feet of 80-pound fishing line, 12 feet of 550 Paracord, a can opener and a flint fire starter rod, all packed expertly into a manly metal gray wristband. Fashionable and functional. What more could you ask for for the survivalist in your family?

$25-$50, Gadgets, Gear, Living, Outdoor, Outdoors, Sports, Storage, Tools

By Aric Mitchell on December 14th, 2012

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$50 BUY

BioLite CampStove

Hip, forward-thinking people know that dirty fossil fuels are the past and that green, clean, renewable forms of energy – e.g. solar, wind, turbine, hydroelectric – must start to come mainstream to preserve our beautiful, yet now-fragile planet. The BioLite CampStove stands out as a shining example toward those ends.

Outdoor adventurers will likely find it incredibly useful and innovative. Food is cooked with nothing more than a charge and a few twigs (or pine cones, wood chips, etc.), eliminating the need for dingy containers of gas. Think that’s the only benefit? Nope. CampStove transforms the heat produced by fire into viable energy, enabling charging of myriad gadgets like iPhones and digital cameras via a USB jack.

And as you could expect, the 33oz CampStove will also prove damn-handy around the house in a power outage.

$100-$250, Appliances, Food & Bev, Gadgets, Gear, Outdoor, Outdoors

By Michael Bock on November 23rd, 2012

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$130 BUY

Swim Spa Luxema 8000

Allow us to introduce you to the king of all Jacuzzis.

The Swim Spa Luxema 8000 is a double-decker that combines a Jacuzzi with a swimming area. It also features a large LCD television, DVD player, built-in stereo system, and its own bar.

Of course, for $58,000… we wouldn’t expect anything less.

$50,000-$100,000, Outdoors

By Jason Bacchetta on October 27th, 2012

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$58,000 BUY

Leaf Loader

Ready for those Autumn leaves yet? Neither are we, but cleaning them up doesn’t have to be all that bad.

The Leaf Loader eliminates all of that wasted time you spend creating piles, bending and scooping. Simply insert the Leaf Loader into a bag, can or bin, and start raking the leaves into the 4 foot wide-mouth funnel from up to ten feet away.

When you’re done, fold the loader up flat and stash it away.

$25-$50, Outdoors

By Jason Bacchetta on September 18th, 2012

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$30 BUY

LawnBott SpyderEvo

Picture this: You’re mowing your lawn in mid-summer, exhausted and sweating bullets. You look to your right and see a small robot zipping around your neighbors yard, cutting the grass perfectly. Meanwhile, your neighbor relaxes by the pool.

Feel like a chump yet?

The LawnBott SpyderEvo is a next-generation robot mower that’s capable of doing everything on its own. Simply place the perimeter wire around your lawn and any areas you don’t want cut (i.e. flower gardens, swimming pools, etc.), turn the robot on and let it do its thing. It’ll run for up to 3.5 hours before needing to recharge. But that won’t matter much to you, as a docking station allows the LawnBott to dock and charge on its own.

And with onboard bump sensors and 4-wheel drive, almost any terrain is conquerable.

$1,000-$2,500, Outdoors

By Jason Bacchetta on August 14th, 2012

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$1,799 BUY

CineBox Home Backyard Theater System

Drive-in theaters are, for the most part, a thing of the past. That is, unless you’ve got one in your backyard.

The CineBox Home Backyard Theater System is a massive, inflatable 220-inch movie screen. It comes with everything you need for playing your favorite movies and video games by the pool, in your backyard, or even on the beach. You get a LCD Sanyo projector, DVD player, audio mixer, speakers, cables, yard stakes, and an electric air blower.

When you’re finished, the 16 foot screen deflates and fits inside a duffle bag, weighing just eight pounds.

$2,500-$5,000, Outdoors

By Jason Bacchetta on August 11th, 2012

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$3,851 BUY

Bombwatcher Surfboard Chairs

Surf art combined with functionality.

The Bombwatcher Surfboard Chairs are fold-to-flat surfboard styled chairs that were designed by Clinton Underwood in Cocoa Beach, Florida. They’re rot-resistant, handcrafted from cedar and oak, and easy to carry and store. There are two styles to choose from: a 5 ft. tall longboard with a single fin, or a 4 1/2 ft. tall shortboard with three fins.

Custom orders are also available on request, including woodburned or painted designs.

$500-$1,000, Outdoors

By Jason Bacchetta on July 4th, 2012

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$750 BUY

Tetra-Shed

“Honey, I’m going out to the shed” used to mean you were headed out to sharpen your lawn mower blades or paint a birdhouse. With the Tetra-shed it’s more likely to mean you’re going to check your email.

Looking like a little wooden space pod, the Tetra-shed is designed as an outdoor office/studio with built-in desks and overhead storage cupboards, perfect for communing with nature while you’re communing with your social networks. They can be just about any color you want, or finished in copper, zinc, steel, or plywood.

The modular design also allows Tetra-sheds to be joined together into larger spaces. Two together make a great office for a couple of people. Lots more together could be an exhibition or retail space, or outdoor classroom.

Outdoors

By Doug Sinclair on January 9th, 2012

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$TBA BUY

Bear Claw Scoops

Household chores are a pain in the ass. We’d much rather be out riding our hoverbikes or playing pool… in the pool. So any sort of clever gadgetry that helps us work smarter, rather than harder, is welcomed.

The Bear Claw Scoops do just that. Slip the claws over your hands, grab the handles and clean up piles of leaves in a fraction of the time that it would take you with your bare hands. If there are kids around, chances are they’d find these tools a lot of fun, giving you even less work to do yourself.

Outdoors, Under $25

By Jason Bacchetta on September 26th, 2011

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$20 BUY

Mood Rocking Bed

The Mood Rocking Bed takes the concept of the front porch swing, with a slow, gentle relaxing motion, and combines it with that of the traditional bed for an indoor and outdoor experience like no other.

If you’re not the type that likes a lot of movement while you sleep, there is always the option of plugging the rock with included rubber stoppers specially designed for this piece of equipment. But if you like the slow and steady movement of a hammock, then you’ll love the Mood Rocking Bed.

Personally, I’ll probably never get to experience what this one’s like. The wifey gets motion sickness pretty easy, and I’d prefer not to awake to the image of her throwing up on me. But for those of you (and your partners), who can take the motion, why not give this one a try?

The $2,450 price tag is comparable to other bedding arrangements, and much cheaper than what you’ll end up paying for the Lagoon Daybed, though it may not be as preferable.

$1,000-$2,500, Outdoors

By Aric Mitchell on September 3rd, 2011

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$2450 BUY

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