Merrell and Jeep created these rugged hiking shoes inspired by the terrain-handling ability of the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. They offer a high-traction Vibram TC5+ outsole, Merrell Air Cushion tech for shock absorption, and a Kinetic Fit footbed for comfort. They come in Men’s and Women’s sizes in Jeep paint colors: Sting Grey, Sarge Green, and Hydro Blue.

Ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft can be very convenient. However, since they started more than a decade ago, they’ve also been mired in problems because of unskilled drivers, legal issues, and rising costs. Honest Ads offers their predictably cynical take on these services and the issues they’ve created for nearly everyone except their shareholders.

Geckobrands’ 20-liter backpack is a great lightweight bag for outdoor activities where you might get soaked. It’s made from waterproof PVC and has a padded mesh back and straps for comfort. A see-through, watertight pocket gives you access to your phone from outside of the bag. Available in a variety of colors.

Digital artist Erik Wernquist welcomes us to a planetary orbiter that rotates at 1 RPM to generate artificial gravity for its occupants. The luxurious environment inside looks like it could be a home away from home for über-rich visitors. However, devoid of people and bathed only in natural light, it takes on a haunting quality.

Bomber & Company’s Razor folding knife opens packages and breaks down cardboard boxes with ease. It folds to under 3″ long when closed so that it won’t bulk up your pocket, and it has built-in hex head wrenches, a pry bar, and a bottle opener. Its stubby, straight-edge blade is made from durable 440C stainless steel with a black stonewashed finish.

Because of drivetrain limitations, the fastest reverse drive was just 53 mph. Thanks to electric motors, that record has been smashed. The Rimac Nevera hit a reverse speed of 275.75 km/h or 171.34 mph. Since the Nevera’s drivetrain has no gears, it is capable of moving backward or forward at crazy speeds. It’s the icing on the cake after the Nevera broke 23 other records.

This sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife sees the Spenglers traveling to NYC, where they team up with the remaining Ghostbusters to save the world from supernatural doom when an evil force starts freezing people and threatening to plunge us into a new Ice Age. The original cast returns, along with Finn Wolfhard, Paul Rudd, Kumail Nanjiani, and Patton Oswalt.

Most backyards are covered with grass or maybe have a patio or a swimming pool. Adolf Silva has a mountain bike park in his yard. MTB rider Sam Pilgrim and his pals Max Fredriksson and Nicholi Rogatkin stopped by Silva’s compound to do some jumps and tricks through this amazing and challenging backyard dirt course.

Some mechanics’ lights are quite large, but the versatile Nitecore NWL20 is small enough to carry anywhere. It has a smooth 600-lumen COB floodlight, a focused 290-lumen LED spotlight, and steady/flashing red light modes for preserving night vision and emergencies. Its base has 180º adjustability and both hook and magnetic mounting options.

Are you hungry? Then, you might not want to watch this video of a cook fixing a batch of Japanese spherical pancakes in a specially-designed griddle. The finished product looks delicious, but it’s the precision with which the chef deposits the batter and flings the completed treats out of the mold that makes the clip genuinely satisfying.

While our default for online shopping is Amazon, there are lots of other places you can buy knives and pocket tools. Our friends at Everyday Carry offer up several other places where you can find great blades, whether you like the convenience of online shopping or the hands-on experience of buying in person. They also list some of the best knife brands.

Keep your head comfy this fall and winter with Melin’s A-Game Scout Thermal Cap. Its exterior is made from high-quality Merino wool, while its brim is covered with premium Nappa leather and a suede under-visor. Its materials are antimicrobial, and a perforated vinyl layer under the wool helps regulate your temperature and resists water absorption.

Do you like offbeat indie games? Check out Torfi’s A Firm Handshake. This wacky casual game challenges players to reach out to NPCs and get them to shake hands. As you do your handshake business deals, you march around looking to build an empire of corporate drones. And then things get really weird. SMii7Y provides an in-depth demo of the game.

Budding artists are often encouraged to draw trees for quick sketching success. Drawing Trees branches out from that lesson with 30 meditative guided drawings of trees, leaves, and other identifiers. Trace the images with a pen or pencil to grow your skills and knowledge of tree species from Black Walnut to White Ash.

Another suburban family morning… grandmother screaming at the wall. Musician Kent Nishimura performs a wonderful acoustic guitar cover of the 1983 Police track Syncronicity II. Even without the lyrical genius of the original track, Nishimura’s interpretation is powerful and emotive.

Enjoy sipping your morning cup of joe from this artful amber glass coffee mug from Huckberry. It’s crafted from double-walled borosilicate glass to help retain warmth while insulating your hands from the hot coffee inside. The cup is microwave-safe and holds appx. 8 oz. of your favorite hot beverage.

Medical professionals use a special power saw to cut through casts when it’s time to remove them. While the high-speed saw blade slices effortlessly through a hardened cast, it does nothing to your body if it makes contact with your skin. Steve Mould investigates the physics that allows this ingenious device to work without causing bodily harm.

Kick it with these limited-edition Shiner Beer x Boot Campaign mid-boots in a cool Kryptek camo pattern with patches on the ankle and tongue and a Kryptek logo down the heel tab. A sales portion supports the Boot Campaign mission to assist active duty service members, veterans, and their families.

A Japanese Daruma doll is a traditional symbol of Zen and Buddhism and is regarded as a bringer of good luck. Process X takes us inside the Gunma Daruma factory, makers of these hollow, round dolls since 1873. They’re cast from a slurry of recycled egg cartons and paper, smoothed, air-dried, and then handpainted in red, black, white, and gold.

Wies Made’s good-looking cardigan offers the warmth and everyday comfort of a hoodie with a more put-together look. It’s made from 100% combed and ring-spun cotton, knit on the diagonal, and has front pockets for keeping hands warm. Like the entire Wies Made collection, its fabric is farmed, milled, and sewn in the USA.

Most portraits are painted on canvas or paper. This skilled artist paints on the inside of glass bottles. The process doesn’t just require a steady hand and precision but the ability to think about images in reverse. While the results are impressive, this isn’t a unique talent – the practice of painting inside small snuff bottles dates back to the 17th century in China.

ArtisanCutlery’s Small Kinetic Tool looks and works like a balisong, but it packs a multitool blade instead of a knife. Its blade has hex head wrenches, a bottle opener, a flat screwdriver + pry tip, and a ruler. In addition to its butterfly mechanism, it has an instant spring release. It comes in black, stonewashed grey, and regular grey finishes.

The latest brain teaser from Puzzle Master asks you to unscrew its seven machined metal bolts, then reassemble them so they fit back into its hexagonal tray. It looks deceptively simple, but it’s rated a Level 8 on a scale from 5 to 10. Created by famed puzzle designer Oskar van Deventer. Be sure to check out Puzzle Master’s other metal puzzles.