Drone in HD...

The 'Parrot AR Drone' is a great deal of fun, and can be controlled by an iPhone or similar. However, you can do a lot more with a full computer and/or game controller - so, the manufacturer decided they'd build an app for those extras, 'The Drone Station'. Cost: Downloadable from the App Store for about 10 USD





Read more and see a demo video via UberGizmo:
www.ubergizmo.com

Story time...

'Glock: The Rise of America's Gun' by Paul M. Barrett is the new 'tell all' book about the fabled Glock pistol. The story is traced from it's humble military beginnings to it's adoption by 'gangsters' around the world. Cost: 16 USD





Available from Amazon:
www.amazon.com

Visit Kamchatka...

Should you find yourself trekking in Russia, you might want to get a hold of one of these: 'The Trecol 39295'. The six wheeled vehicle is built for rugged terrain, and can wade rather deep waters (there's an outboard motor option). Cost: about 60,000 USD.





Details, info and video via Trecol:
en.trecol.ru

The new Pershing...

Coming this spring - the 'Pershing 82 Yacht' - a sleek update of their classic earlier models. The new motor yacht features a retractable rear platform, hydraulic stairs, new aggressive styling and a host of creature comforts.






Read more about it via CharterWorld:
www.charterworld.com

Dr. Bombay...

It's easy for your party to be portable with the 'Bombay Sapphire BarBag'. The handsome leather doctor's style bag has a sapphire blue interior and places to tuck all your favorite bar tools. Cost: 495 USD





Read more about it via Mulberry Bend:
www.mulberrybend.com/?p=162

Stand in...

When you can't get there immediately, you can send in your telepresence robot. The E-One is a tiny (60cm) mobile robot with your projected face and camera - and collision avoidance software to keep 'you' from bumping into walls as you wander about.





More info from PlasticPals:
www.plasticpals.com/?p=30934

That's classified...

Currently for sale on e-bay: one formerly classified prototype A-12 Avenger II canopy. In an odd turn, seems someone bid on it via one of those government sales - and is now ready to part with it. Cost: asking price is 620,000 - but, he'll probably negotiate. Can you really put a price on your own secret delta wing fighter jet?






Read more about it via FlightGlobal:
www.flightglobal.com

Purpose built...

Tasting whiskey is that much better with the perfect glass. The 'Stolzle Glencairn Whiskey Glass' was made with just that purpose in mind. Cost: about 35 USD for a box of six.






Available from Webstaurant:
www.webstaurantstore.com

The dead zone...

There are times where you just want to unplug completely and go off the grid. The 'MIAmobi Pouch' can make sure all those pesky radio signals are not talking to your smart phone. Using silver shielding - all signals are blocked to the pouched device. Cost: 65-150 USD (depending on size of pouch)




Available from MIAmobi:
www.mia-mobi.com

Undercut...

Serious undergrowth requires a serious machete. The 'Two Handed Katana Machete' is like the love child of a machete and a small samurai sword. Cost: 40 USD.





Available from Cold Steel:
www.coldsteel.com/two-handed-katana-machete.html

Keep your pants on...

While not the most stylish choice, the '550 Paracord Survival Belt' could come in handy on your adventures. The woven belt is made of more than 80 feet of 550 strength paracord. Cost: 28 USD




Available on Etsy:
www.etsy.com

Busting loose...

Should you find yourself in the trunk (boot) of a car - the kind without the 'easy pull' exit - you might have to do it yourself. Jalopnik has put a little tutorial together to have you out in no time.




'How to break out of a car trunk' via Jalopnik:
jalopnik.com/5869544/how-to-break-out-of-a-cars-trunk

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If you're a chap living in the US or Canada -and you're not fond of shopping, you might want to talk to the guys at 'Manpacks.com'. Basics such as underwear, socks, shaving gear and more - delivered right to your home. Prices vary based on selections, but they are very reasonable.





'Basics' by subscription via ManPacks:
www.manpacks.com

Faster than a speeding bullet...

Italian ammunition manufacturer CompBullet claims they know the secret for speeding up a bullet. It's all in the 'vents'. Their specially machined ammo creates a rocket effect while venting the gases behind them.





Read more about it via The FireArm Blog:
www.thefirearmblog.com

Keeping dry...

It's now possible to search underwater while keeping dry, using the Smartphone controlled 'Aquabotix Underwater Viewing System'. The tiny robot can submerge up to 150 feet while being tethered to a wifi float. Cost: about 3000 USD for the 'sport' model.





Read more about it via Aquabotix:
www.aquabotix.com