Whether you are a died-in-the-wool outdoors person, or a stay-inside and work/study person, we’ve got some great new products to introduce to you this quarter. A few of the products shown in this guide are affiliate items, which means we get a small commission if you order. While your price is not affected, that helps keep the website up and operating.
HoverAir X1
This blew me away when I saw it. So easy to use, a child could use it and be perfectly safe. You can’t say that about any other open-wing drone. While there are limits to its use, I think 80% of all users will be more than delighted with all its capabilities.
Meet the HoverAir X1 — the ultimate portable aerial camera. At just 125g, it’s perfect for taking everywhere with you. And since you can launch it in just 3 seconds from the palm of your hand, it’s always ready to help you capture the moment. Take your footage to the next level with its 5 pre-programmed flight paths, including Hover, Follow, Reveal, Orbit, and Overhead. Perfect for hands-free, cinematic shots.
In Follow mode, it accurately followed me as I ran figure eights aroundand through a number of trees.
The HoverAir X1 will be your go-to for capturing life’s adventures. And it is perfect for content creators, adventurers, and anyone who wants to capture their life in a unique way. Whether you’re traveling, camping, or spending time with loved ones, the HoverAir X1 is the perfect companion for sharing all your best experiences. In one second, the wings fold down and the compact unit easily slips into a pocket or backpack.
For more information visit the HoverAir X1 website
It took me a while to get used to this watch, but I love wearing it now. I’ve started tracking my exercise and this has dozens of specialty tracks which can be timed,,,,wait for it…. including table tennis, dancing, boating, and so many more.
I’ve found it very capable in tracking accurate heart rates and oxygen levels, comparing favorably to the readings taken in the hospital.
Battery life is very good, with a single charge lasting most of the week.
For more information read my complete review of three Tranya products
Could this be the most flexible and adjustable ergonomic chair on the market? With more levers and adjustments than I’ve ever seen on any chair, I certainly think so. There’s hardly a part of the body that doesn’t get supported however you wish.
From lumbar support to an extendable leg rest, this covers all the bases for working, relaxing, or gaming. All this – in a decidedly good looking piece of office furniture with great workmanship and a 10-year warranty. Tested to 320 pounds, this should prove to be quite durable.
Not only is there lumbar support, you have the option of leaving it unlocked, so it moves as you move, or you can lock it at your favorite angle.
The C7 comes in two models. The C7 has a fabric seat, while the C7Air comes with a mesh seat. Both come in either Black or Grey.
For more information, see their website.
The affordable electric bidet seat with all the best features and without the high prices. Available in both round and elongated seat models.
Features a heated seat, heated water and dryer. Comes with three wash modes: a standard posterior mode, a feminine wash mode, and a turbo wash mode.
Select the various functions and adjust to your requirements with the convenient and compact wireless remote. A small bracket lets you hang the remote conveniently close to your toilet.
Ask anyone that has one, and you’ll discover this is the gift you never knew you needed, but now will never live without.
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The brand is having Labor Day sales on a few big sites (Menards, Home Depot, Lowes).
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Durable, water-resistant, and convenient as hell, this shapeshifter of a bag zips up to transform from a hangable garment bag into a roomy, carry-on ready duffel. It can fit a full suit or dress, shirts, blouses, pants, and more—plus, once the bag is zipped up, there’s plenty of room to pack casual clothes neatly and compactly in the main compartment.
But it’s not just a duffel. This thing is packed with features. Elastic pouches on the inside for a pair of shoes. Heavy-duty hardware. Water-resistant shell and lining. Interior straps and clamps to keep formalwear taut and wrinkle-free. And a reinforced loop to keep your clothes centered and your hanger steady in either form.
Long story short, it’s the perfect 2-in-1 go-bag that holds all the things you can’t live without. Perfect for weekend getaways, weddings, business trips and everything in between.
For more information check out their Bespoke page
Looking for a keypad that does double duty? The myQ Smart Garage Video Keypad not only allows you to have an external keypad for garage door entry, it’s also a security camera with motion and activity alerts.
It works with the myQ app (available for Android and iOS), where you can create and manage personalized PIN codes. So let’s say your neighbor needs to borrow the ladder that’s in your garage, and you’re out of town. Through the myQ app, you can create and send a temporary PIN to him/her. You can even limit the PIN only to be accessible on certain days of the week and/or time of day.
A full-featured garage keypad with an integrated two-way communicating camera. It’s the ultimate control for coming and going through your garage door.
For more information, read my full review
Arc II Sport is the first of our second-gen Arc open-ear series of earbuds. We’ve upgraded the open-earbud experience that we helped pioneer and introduced numerous improvements.
Arc II Sport features greater flexibility for improved comfort, 6-axis motion sensor for hands free control, IPX5 water and sweat resistance, and improved battery life with an enhanced charging case. Arc II Sport also features Multipoint Connectivity allowing you to seamlessly switch between devices, so that you can listen to music from your computer and quickly answer a call from your phone.
If you send corporate or executive level gifts, Vices is here to help. With dozens of choices, they have custom gift collections boxed and ready to go. They also offer a monthly gift option.
I had the pleasure of receiving one of their boxes called the Japanese Kitchen, and it truly is an exlusive gift that far exceeds expectations.
The Japanese Kitchen is a gift for anyone who may aspire to master knife skills and who has an appreciation for the tradition of excellence that is defined by the kitchens of Japanese culinary masters. Featured here is a compendium of gourmet items from the land of the rising sun including authentic, artisanal soy sauce that will change your life, a truly luxurious sake, ridiculously delicious barbeque sauce, authentic black sesame seeds, cookies and more.
Check out their website to see other alchoholic and non-alchoholic gift boxes to go with any occassion. http://vicesgifting.com
The Commuter Mips helmet is for everyone in on the secret that a bike is the best way to get around. Stylish, modern, minimalist design is just the beginning. Featuring Mips to protect against rotational forces (the cause of the majority of concussions), this helmet is packed with technology designed around protection and comfort for the modern cyclist – whether you’re splitting lanes on a single speed or throttling an e-bike.
Pony-tail compatible 360 fit system can be adjusted both in height and reach on the fly. You can feel confident on your daily journey knowing that the Commuter Mips exceeds the EU, US and UK bike standards – and the NTA 8776 e-bike standard. Built-in reflective material will also help you stand out with increased visibility in traffic and low light conditions. Since this helmet will be your daily driver we gave it an extra thick shell to resist dings and dents whether it’s jammed in a locker at the gym or locked to your bike outside the pub.
For more information, see the Sweet Protection website
As we navigate our way through an increasingly animal-free food landscape, we yearn to indulge our familiar decadent cravings. bridging the gap between the past and the present, we developed Klimon, an almond-based, dairy-free frozen dessert that will have consumers thinking they are eating good old-fashioned ice cream. With an array of mouth-watering flavors and inclusions, Klimon satisfies all your ice cream desires without the milk or cream! Just one scoop will have you exclaiming: “No dairy. No difference!”
Everyone loves ice cream, but this indulgence is becoming increasingly complicated with health concerns, ethical questions, and sustainability issues. The biggest strike against alternative dairy products is that they just don’t taste or feel like the real thing! Without milk or cream, how do you get the same taste and texture we’ve all grown up with and grown to love? Enter Klimon. our proprietary blend of almond milk, coconut oil, proteins, and stabilizers brings you the creamy texture and delicious taste of real ice cream…. without the dairy.
Though Klimon is completely dairy-free, our unique blend allows us to have no limitations in our flavor offerings. From a creamy orange delight to a rich, classic morning coffee brew and everything in between, we’re launching with 5 irresistible flavors to choose from. Once you go down this dairy-free path, there is no turning back!
For more information visit the Klimon website
FRY-GAME ON POINT: 1500W – 400F Degrees Halogen Heater with engineered vortex convection for crispy even results.
RINSE. DRY. THEN FRY: Self-cleaning glass bowl
IT’S FRYDAY EVERYDAY: Fritaire comes with three cooking accessories to help you create your favorite dishes. The rotisserie, the French tumbler, and the air.
HEALTHIER COOKING: Teflon free, Plastic free, Phthalate free, BPA free
6 ONE-TOUCH COOKING FUNCTIONS: Steak, Chicken, Seafood, French Fries, Bake, De-hydrate
WHATS IN THE BOX: Fritaire, Accessories, Rotisserie Motor
For more information see the Fritaire Website
Designed to take you beyond the nine to five, the Depot 22 is a discreet urban style pack made with hardwearing materials.
For those with an action-packed agenda, the Depot 22 has a minimalist style with two zipped entry compartments, carrying everything you need for work and play. It has a zip access back panel with roll-top Dryzone™ waterproof laptop sleeve inside with additional organisation and a tablet sleeve. It has a top zipped pocket for storing essentials and the harness has a pocket to stow in-ear headphones.
Don’t be deceived by the Depot’s sleek and simple style, made with durable, 50% recycled Ballistic fabric this pack can handle hard use. It has a comfortable moulded back panel and sternum strap to secure the fit. Ideal for commuting, everyday outdoor use and travel, the Depot 22 is a super versatile 22 litre day pack.
For more information check out Depot 22 here
Innovative Steam Cleaner – Works as a floor steam mop or a handheld steamer, satisfying all your cleaning needs. Low profile mop foot and swivel steering to easily maneuver under and around furniture and other obstacles. Powerful steam ready in just 15 seconds.
Dual-sided Dirt Grip Pads lift and lock in the dirt with specially designed strips of gripping material that are woven throughout the steam mop cloth, which is different from ordinary steam mop. Thicker material and super water absorption enhance the cleaning effect with fast dry times. Dual-sided reduces your time to change the mop cloth.
For more information – see their Amazon page
Made with premium memory foam and backed by 140 years of superior Sealy quality, our Adjustable Pillow is designed to deliver a comfy night’s rest for every type of sleeper. The soft, supportive, and adaptive fill lets you smoosh, fluff, or flatten the pillow for a sleep experience that’s made just for you.
Engineered to provide cushioning comfort and responsive support, the Sealy® Adjustable Pillow adapts to your unique shape night after night.
The stretchy inner liner and outer cover allow you to shape the pillow however you like. Plus, use the convenient zipper to remove the premium fill – if desired – to find your personalized level of comfort.
Packed with all the quality materials and trusted support you expect from Sealy®, our newest pillow conforms to your body for feel-good comfort night after night.
For more information, see the Sealy site here.
CARBONATES ANY DRINK, NOT JUST WATER – Enjoy the sensation of sparkling water, juices, wine, cocktails, and even flat soda or beer. The Drinkmate carbonate anything soda maker puts you in control with the push of a button.
DRINK HEALTHIER AND REDUCE PLASTIC BOTTLE WASTE – With the Drinkmate carbonator machine, you can avoid excess sugar and harmful chemicals while staying hydrated. Plus help the environment by carbonating drinks at home.
SAFE, QUICK AND EASY TO OPERATE – Our patented Fizz Infuser technology makes it safe and simple to use. No electricity or batteries are required. Clean parts by hand washing only.
POWERED BY FOOD GRADE CO2 GAS: All brands of standard 60L CO2 threaded cartridges in North America work with Drinkmate (including SodaStream blue label and Soda Sense). Exchange empty cylinders with Drinkmate’s convenient online exchange program.
For more information, read up on Drinkmates website
Rechargeable batteries to last the entire work day
Get up to 9 hours of listening time on a single charge. Use the carrying case for up to 36 hours of additional listening time. Charge for 10 minutes and then listen up to 2 hours. Wireless charging offers a new level of convenience and ease. No more fumbling with cables or searching for the right charging port. Our wireless charging solutions provide fast and efficient power delivery, allowing you to charge your devices effortlessly. Embrace the future of charging.
INSTANT PAIRING. INSTANT PLAYBACK.
Simply slide the earbuds out of the case, and voila! You’re instantly connected. It’s that effortless. Experience low-latency audio on both Android and iOS platforms with the power of Bluetooth 5.3 and aptX™ Adaptive technology. Seamlessly switch between devices with Multipoint pairing, ensuring uninterrupted audio bliss.
For more information see my complete review of this and two other Tranya products
Looking for a pair of in-ear earbuds? Look no longer if Rose Gold is your desired color. (the only one available.) Light in weight but a heavyweight in performance, the T6 is something you could wear all day. Both from a comfort standpoint and a battery life standpoint (9 hours – plus 25 more with the rechargeable case). I especially love the compactness of the case.
The MSRP on these is $129.99 – but for an uncertain amount of time, you can buy them for $143.99 and get the amazing Tranya S2 smartwatch for free. (see above) Use the special link when you scroll down slightly on this page: https://shop.tranya.com/products/t6.
For more information see my complete review of this and two other Tranya products
Want to add that special drama to any party? Fire up your own portable, but very stable, fire pit.
This portable fire tabletop is fueled by smokeless, odorless, rubbing alcohol with a flame arrestor and can be used indoors or outdoors. This Fireplace will make any space the place to be.
It is light and easy to transport, so you can move it anywhere. You could use this small personal fireplace to add warmth and ambiance to your desk, side table in your living room, as a centerpiece for your main dining table, or anywhere outdoors
This flame lasts approximately 40 – 50 minutes (depending on room temperature and climate). Please remember not to ever pour/refill fuel onto an open fire or when the burner/fireplace is not cool to touch.
For more information, see their Amazon page
For those looking for an auto knife with a blade length less than 2.5″, the Partial Immunity is just what you need. Beautifully crafted, this knife features a CPM-M4 super steel blade. A reversible clip allows you to carry in either pocket.
Full Auto Immunity – 2900BK – Coming September 2023
Same size handle as the Partial Immunity, but with an approximately 3″ blade. Both come with soft cloth storage bags, and lanyard pulls with PVD SS bead. Both come with LifeSharp service.
For more information: see the Benchmade line here
The Pedroc Dry Hybrid Tee is a lightweight, wicking baselayer with excellent temperature regulation. The hybrid blend of fabrics offers high breathability and rapid drying performance.
Designed, tested and proven in the Dolomites, its Dry’ton main jersey fabric delivers enhanced moisture transport and a smoother feel. The back panel and side inserts are in a special, lightweight Dry’ton mesh. In addition, this technical tee benefits from Polygiene® odour control to help inhibit the growth of odour-causing bacteria.
This is a SALEWA® Committed style made for a lower impact with predominantly recycled polyester – a high-performance, wicking technical baselayer.
For more information, click here.
Made for fast-moving mountain use even on hot summer days, the Pedroc Air is designed, engineered and tested in the Dolomites. Its highly breathable knitted upper works to keep your feet dry.
The lightweight knitted upper is reinforced by our SALEWA® 3F system with Kevlar® cables that wrap your feet and provide additional flexibility and support. For additional protection against rocks. There’s a lightweight, durable TPU rand.
The Speed Hiker Pro outsole was developed by Pomoca™ to promote enhanced walkability and grip, thanks to its S-Path Technology, for more versatile use from the mountains to the city. The lightweight EVA midsole provides cushioning and rebound, while the Multi Fit Footbed (MFF+) allows you to customize the fit. The Pedroc Air is our lightest and most agile speed hiking shoe.
For more information: click here
Minimalist design with maximum freedom of movement: The highly breathable Sky Shorts for men are the first choice for fast, intense runs on hot days. When the temperatures climb, it is essential for performance ability and well-being to wear running clothes that don’t make you sweat more or feel uncomfortable next to skin – especially when the mountain is already demanding all your have.With these short, airy Sky Shorts, you will be ideally and fully equipped to head out on trails and take on challenging Sky Races in the summer.
The Sky Shorts weigh just 113 grams and are made of a light, recycled fabric, making them a sustainable choice for your runs. An athletic cut offers your legs full freedom of movement so you can tap into everything you have on the mountains, even on extreme climbs. An integrated mesh lining ensures extra breathability and, together with flat seams, guarantees that certain bit of extra comfort. For a great fit without slipping, you can also individualize the fit of the elastic waist with its drawstring cord. On the back of the shorts there is a zip pocket and two mesh pockets to store your gels or bars to keep you well supplied when out and about. Sky Shorts – highest performance even in high temperatures.
To order Sky Shorts, click here
Ultralight and highly breathable: The Sky Shirt for men is always on hand for trail running. To ensure you can give your all on the trails, you must feel good in your clothing. They simply can’t make you sweat more or stick to your skin uncomfortably.
This versatile, minimalist Sky Shirt, with its air-permeable, light fabric ensures long-lasting comfort and a good conscience with its sustainability: It is made 100% of recycled polyester and is bluesign certified. The Polygiene treatment prevents the buildup of unpleasant odors for a fresh feel from the first to the last step. Sky Shirt – ready to run!
To order Sky Shirts, click here
