Posts Written by Paul Strauss

Do you like your drinks large? Orca’s Double Barrel cup holds up to 24 oz. of your favorite beverage and keeps it cold or hot for hours. The stainless steel container has a woodgrain barrel print and is also available in a natural metal finish. It’s got a screw-top lid and a pair of bands for grip. Orca also makes a 12 oz. version.

We love freshly made restaurant potstickers. Our faves are crispy outside and filled with minced pork, garlic, and a little cabbage. But if you want some yummy gyoza at home, there are many frozen options at the grocery store. Epicurious assembled three expert chefs to blind taste test 15 store-bought dumplings and picked their faves. (Thanks, Gregory!)

This eye-catching special version of DSPTCH’s Ridgepack is assembled from lightweight Dyneema fabric. The high-strength material has a durable water-repellant coating, and each pack is hand-dyed for a unique finish. The shell-style bag has an 18 L capacity, quick-access pouches, and a padded sleeve for a 16″ laptop. Available in Azure Blue or Aspen Green.

Paris-based design house BLVCK teamed up with Mattel to create this special edition of UNO with a unique look. Instead of the traditional white cards, this version of the game has matte black cards with glossy accents and BLVCK’s monogram pattern on the back. The colors really pop against the dark background.

This fun and functional zipper wallet from Hide & Drink looks like a delicious taco. But instead of meat, cheese, and lettuce, its fillings are layers of dyed full-grain leather, and its soft taco shell is made from suede leather. Each wallet is handmade in Pastores, Guatemala. They also make a smaller cord-keeper version.

In 1969, Lockheed developed one of the strangest aircraft ever, the CL-1201. The experiment studied how large an airplane could be. The jet and nuclear-powered plane would deploy up to 24 fighter jets and cruise missiles. Another variant would carry nearly 900 troops. Mustard offers a deep yet speculative look at the top-secret plane. (Thanks, Chad!)

This new package for the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport gives the small SUV even more off-road capabilities. It includes 17″ wheels, 29″ all-terrain tires, Bilstein rear shocks, upgraded springs, increased ride height and suspension travel, a new Rally G.O.A.T. mode, a brush guard, skid plates, four recovery points, and more. Available on Badlands and Outer Banks trims.

Hikers and campers need to maximize space in their backpacks. UCO’s collapsible cup takes up half the space of a regular cup when folded and holds 12 oz. of cold or hot drinks. Its handle has a hole for a carabiner, and it’s made from dishwasher-safe, BPA- and phthalate-free, and food-safe polypropylene.

Welcome to the new age. During their 10th Anniversary tour, Postmodern Jukebox revisited their 2015 arrangement of the Imagine Dragons track Radioactive and gave it a shiny coat of fresh paint. This time, we’ve got singer Rogelio Douglas, Jr. heating up the room with his rich, soulful voice and a wild scat-beatbox solo.

Audio geeks know that high-frequency sounds are more directional than low frequencies, but a normal speaker can’t direct sound to a single listener. Linus Tech Tips shows off the Audfly Model B, an unusual speaker that uses an array of ultrasonic drivers to target just one person, then explains how the technology works and some of its limitations.

We hate when we get snack dust between the keys on our computer keyboards. This convenient kit includes multiple brushes for getting into cracks and crevices, along with a keycap puller, polishing cloths, a cleaning spray, and a lens cleaning pen for cameras. It all fits into a carrying case with a retractable main brush.

Gerber’s versatile Dual-Force multitool offers a dozen useful functions including a 3.25″ knife, a saw, wire cutter, wire stripper, and more. But its real highlights are its center-axis bit driver and a pair of pliers with a two-size slip joint jaw. Plus, its layered construction is designed to provide double the jaw strength of typical multitools.

This soft-sided cooler bag from Bellroy is the perfect size for a 6-pack and an ice pack. It’s made using 3M Thinsulate insulation to keep contents cold and has a waterproof lining to keep moisture from escaping. Its handle can be looped around a backpack strap for easy carrying, and it has a bottle opener built into its latch. Also available in a larger 10L size.

This elegantly modern bottle opener comes from Japanese accessory maker Futagami. Its concentric ring design was inspired by a partial eclipse, as one celestial body crosses in front of another. The piece is cast from solid brass and will develop a unique patina over time. Makes a great gift.

The BEAST (Bigfoot Expedition and Survival Tool) from is a compact multitool you can carry on your belt loop, keychain, or backpack. It packs Phillips and flathead screwdrivers, a 1/4″ hex driver, a rope cutter, a wire stripper, metric wrenches, a box opener, a ruler, a box cutter, and the oh-so-essential Sasquatch identification viewfinder.

The Low Fire Table from DOD Outdoors lets you burn a campfire low to the ground while minimizing messes. It includes a metal frame, a pair of heat shields, and a metal grate and mesh for arranging logs. Its legs fold, and it comes with a carry bag. Because it burns so close to the ground, you must use it with a fireproof sheet, like the Leave No Trace Fire Mat.