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If you thought you had a backpack that did it all, you’ve obviously never seen the Byrna Ballistipac. The Byrna Ballistipac is a bulletproof backpack that provides peace of mind and added protection in emergency situations. With its selection of armored panels, the Ballistipac can shield against bullets and other projectiles, making it a valuable tool for survival in dangerous and otherwise life-threatening situations. Oh yeah, and it works as a backpack too so you can carry all your essential survival gear and daily essentials. Upgrade your personal security with the Byrna Ballistipac…
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Everyone could use a little boost when it comes to shopping for the special women in your life, especially around for the holidays. Whether she’s a jewelry lover, a foodie or a lover of interior…

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Coffins are strangely refined containers that can prolong body composting longer than necessary, and their high-grade materials like lacquered hardwood and brass don’t exactly belong in the ground. Delft University of Technology researcher Bob Hendrikx…

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Everything about daily life has changed in the past few months because of the pandemic. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and face masks (Here’s where you can buy face masks online if you need some) are…

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If you’re anything like us, you hate being the dedicated representative tasked with shopping for “style” gifts for men. It’s a tough detail, but we’re here to help with a collection of clothing, watches, footwear…

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When it comes to men’s gifts for the home, you have inexpensive things like coasters and kitchen tools, and more expensive pieces like Blacksaw blankets and framed artwork. Hell, if you really love someone, go…

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Unless you know for sure the person you’re shopping for is a teatotaler, drink gifts for men are almost always a surefire hit around the holidays. Whether you’re shopping for someone that likes making great…

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If you’re only familiar with Cool Material the blog, we really think you should take look at Cool Material the shop, an outpost for some of our favorite items and gifts for men we happen…

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It’s all too easy to cram your life with useless tech that only temporarily titillates. If you sift through the chaff, you can find truly great technology that has the ability to make your life…

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Everyday Carry or EDC, as some of us have come to know it, used to just be called “my stuff”, but has since become more specialized, more personal, and more focused. The sheer array of…

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Pour yourself a big cup of coffee, grab that shopping list, and let’s get going. It’s holiday season. This year, we’re helping you knock it all out early with this collection of guides filled with…

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Electric jetboards aren’t brand new, but the problem is they’re still big and generally cumbersome. The Lampuga Air Inflatable Jetboard solves the size problem by providing an inflatable hull section that actually folds down for…

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Sure, you can tell yourself this remote-controlled ATV/Tank is all about programming, but we say it’s just a whole lot of fun. The DJI RoboMaster S1 uses an AI robot learning platform by which users…

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If you want to channel The Dark Knight on your motorcycle, this is the perfect way to do it. Etsy seller Mistralnesia is known for making various permutations of a Predator moto helmet (dreds and…