Archive - September, 2010

Handmade Bike Tool Rollup

In every action movie with a sniper scene, the gunman always has his rifle and accessories meticulously stored in canvas bags.  Typically a larger bag for the rifle and scope, than a smaller rollup bag for special gloves, adjustment tools, single bullet, and a pack of cigarettes.  Most of us will never be so badass but at least we can have our own tool rollup!  Perfect for bicycle tools, extra tube, and a digital camera.  Handmade from cotton duck fabric just like Carhartt jackets.  Retail $22

Dimensions:
-Open: 12″(w) x 10″(h)
-Closed: About the size of a wallet, depending on how much you stuff it.

etsy.com

PadFoot for iPad

Let’s be honest, the iPad could be lighter and easier to hold.  The PadFoot by Michiel Cornelissen is a simple portable stand that keeps your iPad upright.  Now when you watch manly episodes of HBO’s Hard Knocks you don’t have to worry about your girlie wrists getting sore.  Retail $25-35 (available in white, black, red, and green)

shapeways.com

New iPod Nano With Multi-Touch

The Nano has always been a favorite among fitness fanatics, and with the new upgrades it’s an even better tool.  Apple has incorporated multi-touch on the 1.5″ display, FM radio, 24 hours of audio playback, and a useful clip previously found only on the Shuffle.  The rotating display is ideal for viewing what’s playing when you have it clipped on your shorts or armband.  My first generation Nano kept digging into my love handles whenever I tried to flip it upside down to see the display.  Retail $149-179 (available in a 8GB and 16GB model)

apple.com/nanoipod

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