Who wouldn’t want FLIR technology in your pocket? Looking for a leak, having an issue with a breaker and need to identify which one is ‘hot’. Need to find water damage? Or, do you just need a good reason to buy a cool toy? That’s good enough for me!
Saturday, November 8, 2025
For the Kitchen
Remember going to your grandmother’s house for a meal and she always had homemade bread sitting on the counter in a bread box? You would sneak a slice with a big slab of soft salted butter sitting on the countertop and sneak off to eat it in delight. Why don’t we use bread boxes anymore? Heck, where do you get bread boxes? The good ones made of steel like grandma’s? Here you go. And, it’s German so it will probably last for generations.
https://wesco.de/Grandy-Brotkasten/8036031
And check out their trashcans, I am getting one for the garage.
https://wesco.de/Pushboy-Muelleimer/S05183
Did someone say Gin?
No, not that kind. The kind where you go down after the second draw and watch your opponent melt down. The classic Gin card game! Or any card game for that matter. Physical playing cards can be boring. Why not find some that match your style or that of your gaming parlour. These are super cool gifts you can give year round. TONS of different styles to choose from.
https://www.artofplay.com/collections/playing-cards
Too many flashlights?
What’s wrong with you, there is no such thing as too many flashlights. Sheesh. Check out this little power burner. 7,000 lumens baby! That will throw a beam more than a quarter mile away. Shazam! See and be seen. Lot’s of cool features, this should be a fun one to keep around the house or in the glove box.
https://www.olight.com/marauder-mini-powerful-led-flashlight
Keys are noisy, and kind of a pain
With this little caddy, you can keep the jingle down to a minimum in your pocket. There is a cool flip feature that will fold out your most used key. It is small details like these that you most appreciate day to day.
https://www.orbitkey.com/collections/all-keys/products/key-organiser-pro?variant=41276830580832
Perfect large clear cocktail ice
This is cool gear. Fill it with water and it will make 6 large clear ice balls for your favorite cocktail or drink. Keep a few dozen in the freezer for guests when they arrive. This is a pre-order item and will be shipping in 2026. I think it will be worth the wait.
https://www.wintersmiths.com/products/juniper-ice-maker
Espresso at home, just a little different
If your idea of coffee is a Mr. Coffee with coffee you don’t care about, all you want is a hot cup to grab and go, skip this one. It ain’t for you. If your idea of coffee is to dive into the process of making a perfect espresso (or Americano, or Latte), then have a look at this. These espresso presses are hand-made in Brazil by a small manufacturer that cares about what they are selling. They make it for you when you order it. Comes with two-sized filters for a single or double. Perfect to take on a camping trip or leave it on our countertop at home to admire its elegant and straightforward design.
https://aram.coffee/product/aram-espresso-maker-experience-copy/
Toast done right
Did you know that you have been making your toast the wrong way for years? These folks figured out the secret to bringing out the most flavor from the bread you use to make toast. When to add a splash of water to the toasting process. So, if you want to take your homemade sourdough bread to the next level when you make a slice of toast, this is for you.
It’s all in the wrist
They say good penmanship can be found in a supple yet controlled wrist. I disagree. It begins with what you are holding in your hand. Writing with a fine pen is a completely different experience from your standard Bic rollerball. So, you go to the MontBlanc store. Right? Well, not so fast, grasshopper. Remember, MontBlanc is a fine instrument, but plentiful in shirt pockets at your office. You demand something that others don’t know about, something a little more, well, special. Enter Caran d’Ache. Designed in Switzerland, made in Switzerland. There are a ton of options; some are less expensive, some are investment grade. Try this one out for starters.
https://www.carandache.com/us/en/roller-pen/varius-carbon-roller-pen-p-10029.htm
Set the hook!
For all of you fly fishermen out there, I know there are tons of great options when it comes to choosing the right reel for the right fish. Have a look at this outfit. Talk about a million options. There might be another fisherman on the same river with an Abel reel but I guarantee you, it will not be the same as yours. Pour two fingers of your favorite scotch and try the configurator one evening. It’s fun.
https://abelreels.com/main/rove-series/
Feed your wanderlust
For those who enjoy the great outdoors and spending nights out in the wild, you have to check out these tents by Zpacks. Made of Dyneema (ultralight material stronger than steel) they are waterproof and ultra light weight. This two-person tent packs super small and weighs 19.5oz! You don’t want to get caught out in inclement weather with inferior gear. Believe me, it sucks.
https://zpacks.com/products/duplex-pro-tent
Fire, always a necessity
This needs to be in your go bag. Lightweight and bombproof, when you need a flame, you need something reliable. Enter the world of ExoTac. This lighter will perform when you need it to. Every time. Check out their other gear when you visit their site.
Gaming Nerd Alert!
Did you recently find a box of your favorite GameBoy games from your child hood and wondering what to do with them? How about getting back into portable gaming with a player that will make your games look 10X better than they ever did before? Enter: Analogue Pocket. Just go visit their website to see what this thing can do. I can’t fit it all on one page. If games are your thing, you need to own this.
Next level Point and Shoot
This next product is a cult favorite of semi-pro and pro photographers worldwide. The Ricoh GRIIIx HDF. It is extremely versatile, small and compact and utilizes what is called HDF (highlight diffusion filter) to give your images more of a film like quality than a digital point and shoot. You might have to wait a bit for this one or call your local camera store. They are not easy to find.
https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/product/gr-iiix-hdf/
Best lazy cup of coffee
OK you lazy bums out there. For those who love a great cup of coffee but don’t want to mess around with grinding beans or using a pour over kettle treat yourself to a known leader in the field. Techni Vorm MoccaMaster. And for those who don’t want to wait for the pot to completely brew, you can sneak a cup with this one. They come in a variety of colors so make it count if it is going to sit out on our countertop.
This DAC is the Schitt
For those who are not too familiar with the audio space, it is a long, deep, very deep, rabbit hole. And talk about expensive. There are turntables out there that cost as much as a Corolla. It is easy to fall in the hole, especially if you are a nerd. So, you have a great pair of wired headphones that you think are the bomb. Maybe they are. But whatever you have, it is being held back from truly performing. Enter a DAC (Digital to Analog Converter). Your computer has one but it is crappy. So is the one on your phone. This little bit of kit will dial up the audio quality on your wired headphones to the Nth degree. And it won’t break the bank. So, if you are looking to get into Audio, start here. Start with this company. Their stuff is the Schitt.
https://www.schiit.com/products/mimir
Sunday, December 4, 2022
Be the Grill King
Your weekend just got smoked. Ditch the daily grind and unleash your inner Grill Master with the new Weekend Warrior Bundle, available for a limited time only. With the Weekend Warrior grill, the Griller’s Utensil Trio, two 40 lb bags of Ultimate Blend Pellets, and the Small Rub & Sauce Bundle, you’ve got everything you need to own the weekend cookout. Built like a tank with legendary stainless-steel quality where it counts, this grill is made to last a lifetime. Plus, with set-it-and-forget-it PID temperature control, your cooks will be more consistent — and more delicious — than your neighbor’s burnt burgers. From mouthwatering slow-smoked ribs to high-heat sears that rival the steakhouse, this is the grill for anyone ready to take their grilling to the next level — and become a true Weekend Warrior.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
The Pocket Knife - a classic tool
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Don't toss those old slides, just yet
This device converts old 35mm slides and film negatives into digital images without the need for a computer, allowing you to easily preserve your memories. Slides and negatives are placed into a tray that aligns each properly. How cool! Hierloom quality Knife
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