It’s hard to believe that in this day and age, horrendous styrofoam coolers are still used. They’re bulky, fragile, and about as environmentally unfriendly as a consumer product can get. Then there are the longer-lasting synthetic coolers from mainstream manufacturers. Even those aren’t good for the environment once they’ve outlived their usefulness. Enter Nutshell Coolers, the brainchild of David Cutler and Tamara Mekler. Made from upcycled coconut husks, Nutshell Coolers are biodegradable and collapsible, so they’re not only good for the environment but easily portable without sacrificing impressive insulation properties. The coolers are leakproof, water-resistant on the outside, and only weigh 8 pounds unladen. In terms of capacity, a Nutshell cooler can hold 24 cans of your favorite beverage and can easily be slung on your shoulder with the built-in strap. They’re on Kickstarter now at a 32% discount.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
