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Gadgets June 12, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

iGlow Water Bottle Cage – turn your water bottle into a riding light

The water bottle on your bike serves mostly one function, hydrating you when you’re riding. The iGlow Water Bottle Cage gives it a second use, a flashlight.

Gadgets June 11, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

24” Outdoor Lighted Atomic Clock – a clock for all time

How do you tell the time when you’re outside? You look at your phone. But let’s pretend you don’t have your phone because it’s the apocalypse perhaps. How would you know then (why you care isn’t important)? The 24” Outdoor Lighted Atomic Clock will keep perfect time, even in the end times.

Gadgets June 10, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

The Best Grill Light – don’t let sunset stop you from grilling your meal

It’s always a good time to grill. Always. Whether it be a picturesque spring day or three feet of snow on the ground, it’s a good time to grill. At night time it might be a little harder to do so, with the darkness and all. Don’t let the lack of light keep you down though, the Best Grill Light is here to make sure you can get that barbeque goodness anytime you want, no matter how late.

Gadgets June 4, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Petforu Pet GPS – always know where your furbaby is

Everyone likes stories of finding a pet months or even years after they’ve wandered off but this isn’t the norm and for most people, after a few weeks, all hope is pretty much gone. Losing a pet is heartbreaking but modern technology can help you keep a better handle on your fur babies. Petforu Pet GPS is a collar that keeps track of your pets.

Free Software June 1, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

PlantNet – help scientist identify plants [FREEWARE]

I’m not a botanist. That’s why I write for Red Ferret and not Plant Life Daily or something. So like most people who aren’t into plants, I’m not sure which ones have the word “poison” in their names. Luckily, there’s an app for that. PlantNet is an app developed to help people identify plants from pictures.

Gadgets June 1, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Miimo – take the work out of keeping a lawn

The worst part about spring and summer is taking care of the lawn. There’s no good time to handle it. It’s always too hot and you’d always rather be doing something else. The Miimo is here to save your lazy summer days as a completely robotic lawn mower.

Gadgets May 26, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Realistic T-Rex Dinosaur – bring a little Jurassic World to your lawn

Jurassic World is coming out next month reminding us all how much we would love pet dinosaurs. We haven’t mastered cloning to the point of bringing extinct animals back from the nether yet but you can get your own life size robotic one. The Realistic T-Rex Dinosaur is up for sale.

Fun & Games May 25, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

MTN Chalk – spray paint that wipes right off

There is graffiti everywhere. Some of it is great, some of it is not so great. If you’ve ever wanted to give it a try but were afraid of, well, criminal charges for vandalism, then give MTN Chalk a try. It’s a spray paint that washes off with water, just like chalk.

general May 22, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Mobo Pocket Air Pump – the tiny, curiously strong pump

So your kid comes to you with a sad face, rolling their bike along. They’ve got a flat tire and now summer is ruined. The Mobo Pocket Air Pump lets you be the hero as this small pump packs a great deal of pumping power.

Fun & Games May 21, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

One-Person Electric Watercraft – for enjoying the lake by yourself

It’s summertime (almost) and that means time spent out on the water, doing water things. If you’re the kind of person who doesn’t like to get wet or really interact with other people, then the One-Person Electric Watercraft is the boat for you. It’s designed for one.

Gadgets March 18, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Blunt Classic Umbrella – the last umbrella you’ll ever buy

Most people aren’t able to keep an umbrella past one really bad storm. Most of them usually end up in a trash bin in public when they finally quit on you. The Blunt Classic Umbrella is an umbrella designed to withstand bad storms to keep you dry.

Gadgets March 16, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel Scout – a fire starter for all your fire needs

Ever tried to rub two pieces of flint together to make fire? It looks so easy on TV and movies but first you have to identify what rock flint is and then actually make it work. Or you can just buy the Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel Scout, a fire starter for times when you don’t have matches.

Gadgets February 24, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

The Evaporative Misting Fan – cool your patio down with this little rainmaker

We’re in the belly of winter right now. It’s freezing outside. So it’s a perfect time to stock up on warm weather gear because summer is coming no matter how far off it may seem. The Evaporative Misting Fan is a device you’ll be happy to have when you’re hanging out outside in the warm weather.

Gadgets February 20, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

ZeroLemon SolarJuice 20000mAh – an emergency charger for outdoor living

People who like to go outdoors often find that the batteries in their phones die. This could be intentional, going off the grid and all that but it sure is inconvenient if you can’t get your car started when you’re trying to get back to the grid. The ZeroLemon SolarJuice 20000mAh is a portable solar charger for apple devices.

Gadgets February 9, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

FuelWear: Flame – clothing that does more to keep you warm than a normal sweatshirt

When it’s cold out, clothes help you stay warm. This is pretty standard information. The FuelWear: Flame does more than just cover your body however, it’s smart clothing that heats up to keep you at the perfect temperature.

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