Currency for iPhone
WWDC is right around the corner, which likely means San Francisco will soon be seeing a sudden influx of international tech enthusiasts. Many of them will be buying drinks for one another, and they might want to keep track of … (More)
AeroPress Travel Cap
The AeroPress is an excellent coffee maker to take when traveling. I slide a dozen paper filters and a plastic bag of beans into the inside of the plunger whenever I’m going on a trip. The only problem is that … (More)
Billykirk No. 165 Medium Carryall
I’ve said this before, but it must be very obvious by now that we love great bags here at Tools and Toys. Today I wanted to talk a little about this carryall by Billykirk, which they’ve dubbed the ‘No. 165 … (More)
HEX Tribute Cloak Backpack
I consider myself a messenger bag kind of guy, but every now and then a sweet-looking backpack will catch my eye (rhyme unintended but I’m leaving it). Such is the case with the Tribute Cloak Backpack by HEX ($100). The … (More)
Automatic – Smart Driving Assistant
The onboard computer of just about every car made since 1996 contains tons of useful data about the car and its driver’s habits. Usually you have to take the car to a mechanic and let them hook up a gizmo … (More)
ChargeCard
There are a surprising number of awesome credit card-shaped iPhone accessories. One of my longtime favorites has been the GoGoStand, but the ChargeCard looks to be another top contender. As you can see in the image above, it has a … (More)
Camano Coffee Mill
The kitchens of many coffee nerds are practically overflowing with coffee paraphernalia, but a lot of that stuff isn’t very well-suited for traveling. Electric burr grinders are no exception to this, which is why hand grinders are so great. They … (More)
Cord Tacos
Silly name, handy items to have around. You won’t find these nifty little cable holders in our cable management guide, but if all you’re trying to manage is the occasional iDevice cable or set of earbuds that you toss into … (More)
Lumio
I love it when someone takes a standard idea and puts an interesting new spin on it. Such is the case with the tome-like Lumio Lamp, a Kickstarter project. This object opens up like an accordion into a pleasantly bright … (More)
DODOcase Durables Device Sleeves
We’ve mentioned the DODOcase Durables iPhone 5 Wallet previously, but I figured the rest of the Durables lineup was worth taking a look at too. They’ve got one for just about all the popular portables: iPad and iPad mini, MacBook … (More)
MacDock
It looks like 2013 might be the year of Thunderbolt expansion docks. We’ve got the Belkin Thunderbolt Express Dock, which is an awesome addition to desktop Macs. And now, a Kickstarter project known as the MacDock wants to be the … (More)
Cocoon GRID-IT Organizer
Theoretically, we’d all keep our pens, cables, and other knick-knacks in a single, easily-accessible place. But in reality? Stuff can quickly get lost or misplaced (or in my case, stolen by a rogue toddler). That’s where the GRID-IT organizer comes … (More)
Everlane Weekender Duffel Bags
We recently talked about Everlane’s Snap Backpack, and figured it’d only be fitting to also mention their Weekender Duffel Bag. As with the snap backpack, this duffle sports a high-quality canvas outer with waterproof interior lining and leather accents. Every … (More)
Everlane Snap Canvas Backpack
We love a good backpack and the Snap Backpack by Everlane is no exception. It rocks a canvas exterior, a waterproof nylon interior lining, a padded laptop sleeve that’ll fit your 15-inch MacBook Pro, and leather accents throughout. Available in … (More)
Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883
I’ve never owned a motorcycle, but if my wife would let me, I’d be all over the Iron 883. The American bike is just want I like — it’s dark and simple. There’s no flash here — just good looks. Weighing … (More)
Incase Campus Pack
If you’re looking for a simple laptop bag that can accommodate up to a 15-inch MacBook Pro, the Incase Campus Pack might just be for you. The durable nylon exterior houses a padded sleeve for your notebook, slip pocket for … (More)
Gripdaddy v2HDR iPad Headrest Mount
I remember when my mom got a minivan. It was a green 1995 Grand Caravan, and it was far from awesome, for many reasons. One of the reasons was that it lacked any type of in-car entertainment, except for a … (More)
Heritage Flat Pack
This is the new version of the bag I have for carrying my Apple gear around the country. The stuff Hard Graft makes isn’t cheap (I sold my original iPad and iPad 2 to pay for this bag), but that’s … (More)
Topo Designs Duffel Bag
Handmade in Colorado. I could stop there, but there’s more to this fine duffel than the fact it was made by hand in God’s Country. It measures 12 inches across and 24 wide. The outside is constructed with Cordura brand … (More)
Elgato’s Portable Thunderbolt SSD
This is, so far as I can tell, the first portable Thunderbolt drive — and it’s an SSD to boot. The Lacie Little Big Disk likes to pretend its portable by being small, but it still requires a power adapter … (More)