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Picnic Plus Cooladio Solar Cooler [Thermal Foil-Insulated Cooler, Solar-Power Docking Station, AC/DC Adapter Jack]

Robert Lesher — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:09:47 +0000

OK, I admit it. I’m a sucker for anything that combines technology and a way to keep my beer cold when I am out and about. I have reviewed similar cooler/radios in the past and it would seem that they all fall just short of providing a product that combines portability, durability, and gadgetry in the right amounts. When I saw the Cooladio from Picnic Plus I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical. The Cooladio is a combination radio, backpack cooler, and solar power charger in one and it just might be the perfect traveling companion. (...)
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Maplin Solar-Powered Travel Bag [Integrated Solar Panels for Charging On The Go]

Robert Lesher — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:00:23 +0000

It’s not always easy to find a power outlet when you need one especially when you’re hanging out with nature. And since most of us simply can’t live without our Blackberries and iPods when we commune with the local flora and fauna we need something that will make sure we have enough juice when it matters most. The Maplin Solar-Powered Travel Bag is just the thing for keeping your electronics charged when you’re on the go and it doesn’t look like something you’d be ashamed to carry either. (...)
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Adam Harvey Anti-Paparazzi Clutch Bag [Must-Have Accessory Gives Stars Flash Backs]

Robert Lesher — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:22:08 +0000

If you are anything like me, and I know you are, you spend too much time fending off photogs hoping to get a glimpse of your famous face. OK, so maybe that’s just wishful thinking, but a guy can dream, right? The bottom-line, it seems like most celebs want to be famous and private at the same time, but those pesky paparazzi have ideas of their own. Talk about your conflicts of interest. What’s a star to do if they simply don’t want their 2am face flashed across the front page? Designer Adam Harvey has created a handbag that just might prove to be Kodak kryptonite. (...)
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Timbuk2 Dolores Chiller Complete With Bottle Opener [Messenger Bag Cooler to Keep Beer Cold]

Alex Ion — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:06:45 +0000

Although not a gadget in its true meaning, the cold beer flavor from Timbuk2’s Dolores Chiller (named after San Francisco’s Dolores Park) definitely managed to get our attention. Shaped like a messenger bag and perfect for the summer months to come, the Dolores Chiller is a fully insulated cooler that can cleverly disguise up to 24 precious cans of your favorite beer — depending on the amount of ice you use.

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The HP Vivienne Tam Special Edition Notebook Is A Modern Woman’s Dream Come True

Bo — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:37:27 +0000

Ok I may be geeky and I may be somewhat of a tomboy at heart but every now and again I feel that little girl peek her head through and say, “Yeah! I like features but is it pretty?” Most of the time I like to shove her out of sight but this time she’s out to play and she is playing with the latest HP Vivienne Tam Special Edition notebook.

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Sweetcover Notebook Cases With Integrated Handles [Notebook/Laptop Carry Cases]

Andrew Tingle — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:29:07 +0000

Whilst the range of notebook and laptop cases out there is particularly extensive these Sweetcover cases are somewhat more distinctive and practical than most in coming complete with built-in, retractable handles allowing you to transport your portable around with ease.

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Cool Binary Code Tote Bag Suits Geeks With Serious Attitude Issues

Andrew Tingle — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:05:12 +0000

Ever so often along pops an idea that’s so insanely simple yet so positively brilliant that we kick ourselves under the desk for not having thought of it ourselves, especially when we suspect it’ll prove to be a runaway success, and this cool Binary Code Tote Bag, that sports a less than friendly message and is aimed at geeks with serious attitude issues, is just such an item.

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Officially Licensed Nintendo NES Controller Backpack – The Ideal Bag for Retro Gamers

Andrew Tingle — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:48:21 +0000

For those of you into retro gaming looking for a bag to proudly convey your retro gamer status few could argue that this Nintendo Backpack, which is officially licensed by Nintendo themselves, and features prominent NES controller sytling is about as good as it gets.

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Tony the Robot Suitcase – The Intelligent Luggage That Panders to Your Every Move

Andrew Tingle — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:03:22 +0000

We have to be honest here and say that this is one of those elegantly simple yet brilliant ideas that gets you thinking as to a) why it’s taken so long to materialise and b) why on earth I didn’t think about it (damn) as this ‘intelligent’, robot luggage, known affectionately as ‘Tony’, will undoubtedly breed like wildfire in airports across the globe on its eventual release.

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Green & Mean Passchal iPod Case Hand Crafted from Tire Inner Tubes

Andrew Tingle — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:40:37 +0000

The moment we came across this stylish iPod case we knew we had to feature it here on TFTS as we don’t doubt that it’ll prove extremely popular with those looking for a hard wearing, protective case for their iPod that not only looks the business but is unashamedly eco-positive (have we coined a new term here?) in being made from recycled inner tubes from trucks and tractor tires.

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Boblbe Megalopolis Star Wars Themed Hard Shell Backpacks

Andrew Tingle — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:32:32 +0000

Are these the coolest backpacks ever? We think so. It was barely a week ago we featured another of Boblbe’s products, namely the Weatherproof iPod Solar Docking Case, and now, new from Boblbe we have these rather cool, officially licensed strictly limited edition Star Wars themed hard shell backpacks which are available in with Darth Vader or Storm Trooper variants.

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Gadget Charging Solar Powered Bag

Andrew Tingle — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:47:11 +0000

Mobile phone powered down just as you’re about to tell the world that you’ve been invited to Mars by something with four eyes, seven arms and a BFG aimed squarely at your head? No problem, just ask Mr Martian to take it easy for a few minutes, plug your mobile into the solar bag’s power supply courtesy of an extensive range of adapters and bingo – at least now you can bid farewell to the world before you go.

Gadgets are great up until they run out of juice and power down, invariably at the most inopportune moments at which they can become a great source of frustration. But if you live in reasonably sunny climes this solar powered bag could be continuously pooling free electricity as you go about your daily tasks so you’ve always got a reliable source of power to fall back on wherever you may be.

The hard wearing, weatherproof solar panels mounted on the nylon bag – apart from offering a great degree of protection for your precious gadget collection – can generate four watts of power with all the converted electricity being stored in a battery unit conveniently contained within for future use.

The Solar Powered Bag retails at $240 and further details can be obtained here.

Stylish Shoulder Bags with Fins

Andrew Tingle — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 19:19:14 +0000

It’s the weekend, at last, and in order to celebrate let’s start off with a post especially for the ladies amongst our esteemed readership concerning these rather neat, aquatically themed bags from a company by the name of Reef and Reed.

Available in a host of designs ranging from the Great White Shark to the Tomato Clownfish, of Finding Nemo fame, these novel shoulder bags are manufactured from hard wearing Polyester and are priced at a very reasonable $35.95 each.

And, by way of a feel good factor, not only will you stand out in a crowd with one of these hung from your shoulder but you’ll also revel in the knowledge that 10% of Reef and Reed’s profits are donated to environmental causes that promote the welfare of aquatic life.

Want one? You can link to the product page via this link.

Designer Fashion Handmade from Skin

Andrew Tingle — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 23:27:44 +0000

If you’re in the market for a new designer bag that is assured to turn heads and serve as the ultimate in conversation pieces then look no further as your search is over. What you need is a Skinbag.

Crafted from artificially aged synthetic human skin these undeniably unique bags, conceived and designed by Olivier Goulet, literally serve to become an extension of your own body and are available in four distinct skin tones. And if you wish to personalise your skin bag, they can even be tattooed with your name, a slogan or a logo according to taste.

You can peruse Skinbag’s full range, which is not just limited to bags but also includes belts and a rather fetching skin jacket, by heading over to the official website via this link.

The Shopping Bag Bra

Andrew Tingle — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 20:35:35 +0000

Thanks to the lingerie company Triumph Japan, the ladies amongst you can now help the environment by wearing a bra that contains padded cups that cleverly convert into reusable shopping bags, hence cutting down on waste – however, quite how you’d manage to pull them out from under your blouse without drawing attention to yourself remains a somewhat of a mystery.

Still, if women fumbling under their tops in the middle of a shop floor is going to help save the planet, I don’t doubt that you can not only count on us chaps to be as supportive as the very undergarment in question but you can also rest assured that you’ll rarely visit the supermarket alone again.

Far from just a marketing gimmick, the bra is intended not only to cut down on consumer waste such as plastic bags, but even the bra itself is made from recycled materials – namely recycled plastic bottles – thanks to Triumph’s patented EcoCircle system.

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If you are interested in the shopping bag bra you can visit the official web page via this ink, unfortunately at the time of writing no English translation is currently available.