Element’s intention in creating the Travel Well Skateboards are cool. They peg these eco-friendly skates as a fun and healthy alternative way to travel, which is a great selling factor now that environmentalism is all the rage. Created by Chuck Hults and Rodney Smith, board industry veterans, the skateboards are retro-styled and are made with bamboo, maple, oak, and walnut. They can be nice decorative pieces as well if you can’t hold yourself up on the board. $145-$160.
This will probably appeal to a pretty niche market, but it’s definitely cool no matter who you are. If you plan on hitting the open sea, then protect yourself with this Helly Hansen Ocean Racing Suit. This one-piece suit is waterproof, tough and has a fleece-lined collar and hood, Dynant fron and “pee” zip. Double neoprene and rubber neck openings and cuffs, built-in socks and knee reinforcements are included as well. $3,000.
If you are the type of person that enjoys activities like bird-watching, then it’s probably safe to bet that you appreciate products that are gentle on the fragile environment. These Ecobins Binoculars from Nikon, are made from land and arsenic-free glass, and also made with no harmful chemicals and have a non-chloride rubber body. They are water and fog-proof and come with a Eucalyptus–sourced natural-fiber case and strap. $200.
Get rid of ceramic mugs when you intend to have a coffee break inside your car, during backpacking, or in places where it is not conducive to have breaking objects with you. As a substitute to ceramics, the Stainless Steel Carabiner Mug will work better because of its exceptional construction. It is made of steel which means it is more durable that it won’t break on impacts with other objects. What makes this mug unique is the steel carabiner handle which an avid camper would love to collect and drink his coffee in. And with the built-in biner, handling is made easy. $12.
Heaven forbid you get into an accident, pray that the paramedics or any passerby is carrying one of these MTech Rescue Knives. The hawk bill style knife is 4.5″ long when closed with a 3″ half-serrated blade made of stainless steel. It also comes with a seat belt cutter and a glass breaker so getting into a wreckage would be well facilitated. With the built-in pocket clip, carrying the knife will not be a problem so when the next emergency arises, you’ll have a quick rescue tool handy. $10.
Do not fear the complicated look of the Leatherman Super Tool 300 for this might be the missing link to your tools. Boasting of the strongest pliers found in the Leatherman brand, the Super Tool 300 also has removable wire cutters, improved screwdrivers, and of course, the ergonomic feel. What else do you need? Looks snazzy and very handy. Available in September. $84-$97.
Everyone knows the importance of a good Victorinox tool, but the standard red model looks a little bland by most people’s standards. This new Victorinox Swiss Army SwissChamp Hardwood Knife is a great solution, featuring a very nice exotic wood exterior. Of course all the tools that you expect from a Victorinox are included here as well. $100.
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