Awesome Protection

This roll-up silicone mat from CountyComm is ideal for working on small assembly and disassembly tasks. Its 18″ x 11″ surface has a wide groove at its edge to keep parts from rolling off and an inverse golf ball texture to keep items from slipping. It doubles as a sound dampening pad for mechanical keyboards.

This versatile hard case from Pelican protects cameras, phones, chargers, and other small gadgets from damage while traveling. Its outer shell is made from a crushproof, high-impact polymer, and it seals tight to keep moisture and dust out. Inside, you’ll find a set of padded dividers which can be adjusted to fit your gear.

After seeing those egg drop challenge videos, engineer James Bruton was inspired to try the same idea, but with a human instead of an egg. He teamed up with the folks from Kids Invent Stuff to build competing structures that can protect their precious cargo when dropped from a crane. Fortunately, James already built a crash test dummy.

Keeping your phone dry during outdoor adventures — like kayaking, fishing, or reaching into a beer cooler — is easy with Chums’ Floating Phone Protectors. The detachable lanyard lets you carry it around your neck, and the bright colors make it easy to spot. Your phone slips inside where welded seams and a waterproof closure keeps it safe.

If you own a fancy sports car, you might store it beneath a tarp. WhistlinDiesel got their hands on something much more fun. The Car Capsule is an inflatable dome that creates a protective cushion of air around your ride. While it’s not totally puncture-proof, this short clip shows it holding up to all kinds of torture.

These cloth wraps are designed to protect cameras, electronics, and other delicate equipment from damage. Unlike other wraps, these have no hardware fasteners and are made from a fine hook-and-loop material that sticks to itself. The inside is a soft cloth that won’t scratch screens or glass. Available in three sizes.

You shouldn’t give up safety for style and you’ll have one less excuse to with this bike-specific helmet from Bern Unlimited. It has 16 vents for increased airflow and the removable comfort liner and low profile look Bern is known for.