Using solar or manual hand-power, Deciwatt’s innovative NowLight brings dependable, clean illumination to off-grid locations anywhere. Users simply pull on the cord to generate power through kinetic energy. Tested and proven in remote villages of Kenya, the light also offers enough power to charge a smartphone. At full brightness in its 6 Light Modes, the NowLight produces 160-lumens of bright white light.
Built to perform through all the sweat and punishment you can dish out, Sony’s WF-SP800N wireless earbuds boast a rugged IP55 splash and dust-resistant design as well as active noise-cancelling & 9 hours of continuous, playback. The charging case doubles that to deliver 18 total hours of battery life.
Upstart footwear brand York Athletic just dropped a fresh variant of its popular Henry trainer. The Henry Sweatshirt features an upper of sweatshirt jersey material, a breathable and durable custom-engineered knit that offers functional 2-way stretch. A custom PU foam sock liner provides cushioning and moisture wicking and its lightweight EVA midsole is finished with a gum rubber outsole.
Following the success of the original crowd-funded OYO portable gym, the upstart fitness brand integrated deep customer feedback to produce the improved, 2nd Generation OYO Nova. The new model is a heavy duty, higher resistance, portable gym that provides total body strength training, at home, office, or on the go. OYO Fitness founder Paul Francis invented the first resistive exercise device for space, the NASA iRED & his patented SpiraFlex technology gives the Nova its edge and now delivers 60% more resistance than the original. As the only fitness device that provides abduction & adduction in a single exercise movement, it helps you build a balanced body in less time. A funded Kickstarter.
The iconic Nike Air Pegasus is running strong into middle age. Nike has again updated their long-running runner in a fresh iteration, the Air Pegasus 37. The insole got upgraded to React foam for the first-time ever and padding comes from a double-thickness Zoom puck in the forefoot, making it lighter and more reactive than the outgoing model. Available April 30.
The Clevr cooler is a party on wheels. A rolling drink cart with a built-in 65-quart ice chest & a foosball game top. The cooler can hold up to to 60 cans and 50 bottles. There’s a built-in bottle opener and a cap catch tray as well a storage tray to hold extra beverages, and a convenient drainage spout. It rolls on 4 multi-directional locking wheels. When it’s closed you can enjoy the fun of foos with your friends and party guests (eventually).
YETI gave their popular Roadie cooler a healthy upgrade for the approaching summer season. With enough space for 20 pounds of ice and 16 cans of dad-water, the updated & improved Roadie 24 boasts a slightly taller, wine-bottle-friendly design as well as a new, flexible Hefty Hauler handle. It has 20% more capacity than the original & YETI reports it is 10% lighter.
For a compact tabletop speaker, Marshall’s forthcoming Uxbridge Voice packs a lot in. It offers Amazon Alexa voice support, Apple AirPlay2 & Spotify Connect streaming. Rocker-style manual controls for volume, bass, and treble located on the top of the unit make it easy to dial in perfect sound. Available April 8.
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This forthcoming Phaidon edition offers a spectacular & in-depth look at one of the most renowned architects of the twentieth century. Philip Johnson was a giant in his field; witty, wealthy, and well-connected. For decades his prominence was unrivaled. Featuring hundreds of images and documents, many published for the first time, this richly illustrated book traces the remarkable life and influential career of a true American legend.
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For the creation of its latest casual collection, L.A.-based footwear brand Clae teamed up with Seaquel, an organization dedicated to upcycling marine plastics into premium products. Utilizing these sustainable materials across their entire product lineup, Clae is offering a recycled variant of nearly all its styles. Who doesn’t want to sea that?
If you’re on the hunt for a timepiece that looks cool but doesn’t really do much, the Solid State Watch might just be it. It’s a Casio F-91W movement permanently cast into a transparent resin case. No buttons, no functions, no light, and no changing that 10 year battery. All it does is tell the time. Maybe that’s all you need. And because each watch is individually cast in clear resin, there are small imperfections that make every Solid State watch unique. A funded Kickstarter.
Combining top-shelf keyboard features & function with the convenience of a USB hub, the Keyhub Keyboard from Kolude is an all-in-one keyboard-hub that uses the most popular USB-C data port and USB-C PD charging port, compatible with 18w ~ 100w charging. It features three USB-A 3.0 and one USB-A 2.0 ports, supporting data transmission. The USB 3.0 is downward compatible with all USB-A 3.0 and 2.0 products, like hard drives, dongles, mice, and the like. There’s also an integrated TF/SD card slot, an HDMI port for 4K/30Hz compatibility with 2K, 1080P and 720P video.
The Elemental Cube Set contains a pure titanium, copper, aluminum, and iron (beware of rust) cube and a 95% pure tungsten cube. Each cube measures 1X1X1 and is engraved with the element’s symbol, electron configuration (# per shell), and atomic mass. Machined from aerospace grade alloys, these cubes make an interesting desktop diversion and conversation-starter.
Showcasing more than 357 different shoes, including never-before-seen prototypes and one-of-a-kind originals, Taschen’s forthcoming The adidas Archive: The Footwear Collection is a historical, pictorial archive of classic 3-stripe kicks from the German sports giant. With photographs from brand archivists Christian Habermeier and Sebastian Jäger, it pays tribute to decades of innovation as well as collaborations with the likes of Kanye West, Pharrell Williams and Raf Simons.
Designed for travel & tough enough for all your adventures, the 35 or 40-liter Capsule Pack from San Francisco-based bag brand Aer is a hardworking companion, featuring 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon construction, YKK Aquaguard zippers, & Duraflex hardware. It boasts a duffle-style main compartment designed for modular packing, hide-away backpack straps & a shoulder strap for versatile carry, a suspended laptop pocket, and a convenient top compartment for easy access to your on-the-go essentials.
Merging traditional design and modern technology, the 601 Tengu from Benchmade is a slim and classy classic flipper packed with detail. From its traditional 2.77” Tanto blade made of CPM-20CV steel to the dual-colored G10 handles, it mixes premium materials with understated good looks. Complete with a black leather carry sleeve, the Tengu is a hardworking piece of EDC that is anything but ordinary.
The GoFindMe GPS tracker enables effortless, no-hassle off-grid communication., allowing groups of people to keep in contact in wild places where there’s no signal. The handheld device requires no cellular or wi-fi network, no SIM Card & no subscription but instead uses built-in GPS tracking and long-range radio technology to keep you connected with Real-Time tracking, 1-button SOS, off-grid messaging, trace record, offline maps, and mesh network capability. The battery lasts for 72 hours.
The Circular Smart Ring is a wearable for your finger, offering 24/7 activity and sleep tracking, HRM, wellness monitoring with personalized recommendations, and a smart & silent alarm clock function through an integrated app. All in a ring that will blend right in with your other jewelry. It’s waterproof and scratch-resistant, blasts 2-day battery life, and the outer shell is interchangeable for customizing to suit your style. A funded Kickstarter.
Designed to stay open while you load it with gear, the 42-liter Stand Up Duffel from Patagonia is constructed of rugged, reinforced organic canvas with a weatherproof DWR coating & it features an easy-to-clean TPU coated bottom for all-weather, all-terrain adventures. In addition to handles, there’s an adjustable, removable strap for over-the-shoulder carry. Simple and smart in brown or black.
The PlatyBall tripod head takes a classic design and turns it on its head, creating an advanced yet easy-to-use tool for photography & film. Fully adjustable with the push of 1 button, it offers 360º rotation, quick release, panning & panning lock as well as an electronic level instead of the standard liquid level. It can hold a camera rig up to 22 pounds. There are currently 2 models of PlatyBall, the Elite & the Ergo—the only difference between them is the electronic level on the Elite. A funded Kickstarter.
