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For those with a flair for the unique, here's a a portable stereo solution that's as individual as they get. The BoomCase, a mobile boombox housed in a vintage suitcase, is a truly one of a kind design. Created by California artist Mr. Simo (aka Dominic Odbert), each custom BoomCase is outfitted with a headphone jack so you can link it to any device. And all you audio geeks out there can rest......read more
The portable mypressi TWIST is as simple as it is well designed. All you have to do is put in the ground coffee or ESE pod, pour in some hot water, and pull the trigger. There you have it - the perfect one or two-shot espresso. Requiring no external power, the TWIST obtains its operating pressure from recyclable, affordable 8g nitrous oxide cartridges, each of which can make up to four double or......read more
There really is no substitute for the sound of vinyl. It's the physical aspect of it; the way a record needle reads grooves in wax translates into a sound quality that digital formats can't match. Now you can enjoy a whole new level of LP independence with the Crosley CR49 Traveler. Inspired by the original portable turntables of the late 1950s, the table's black suitcase housing includes a pair......read more
Camping just got greener. Biolite's brilliant, portable Camp Stove rejects petroleum-based gas in favor of twigs and bits of wood. That's cool in and of itself, because it means less oil and less open pit fires (the cause of most forest blazes). But even cooler is the fact that the Camp Stove converts waste heat into electricity, meaning you can charge your gadgets while you're off-the-grid.......read more
The portable, bluetooth-enabled speaker market is getting busier by the day. San Francisco's Boombotix brings some much-needed innovation to the scene with the Boombot Rex, a rugged selection designed for hands-free outdoor use. With a smart steel clip that can attach to anything from your backpack strap to your dog leash, the Rex is as portable as a smartphone speaker gets. And the product......read more
No power? No problem. The Soulra, another smart product developed by the hypergeniuses at Etón, is a solar-powered dock and speaker system compatible with handheld Apple devices. With a space-spaving design that makes it easy to pack, the Soulra captures the sun's rays to power your music wherever you go. If you're poolside or at the beach, the Soulra offers an......read more
Portable radios aren't generally the province of wow-worthy eco-design, but the Lexon Safe Radio proves to be an exception to the rule. Designed by Elium Studio for Lexon, the green-minded AM/FM radio is made of maize bio-plastic with bamboo trim, giving it a refined, modern look that blows traditional plastic radios out of the water. But the best part: it's powered by hand. Wind the crank......read more
What to do with masses of old newspapers, phone books, and pizza boxes? Make speakers, of course! OrigAudio's Fold and Play speakers are constructed from recycled paper -- adorned with a playful illustration by Mr. Lou -- and collapse into a travel-friendly flat case. The speakers are compatible with any device with a headphone jack and, curiously, require no external power source. How that's......read more
LED lighting just keeps getting better. Case in point: the beautifully-designed Solo Anywhere, which emits a warm white light that's crisper and easier on the eyes than tradtional filament/incandescent light. Drawing off LiAO's iconic Solo LED lamp design, the Solo Anywhere's rechargable lithium-ion battery delivers full portability. Includes full range dimmer and 24VDC power adapter....read more
It's official: Summer is right around the corner, which means it's time to get grilling. For those of you that are lucky enough to have a backyard, BBQing is easy -- walk out the back door, light up the grill, and and go to town. But for the rest of us plebs, we have to head to parks and other public spaces for covert picnics. And that requires a portable grill. With the Cityboy Picnic Grill,......read more
