Timbuk2 Dolores Cooler Messenger Bag

Off to the beach, want cold beer, but you don’t want to lug a big plastic cooler box with you?

Then check out the Timbuk2 Dolores Cooler Messenger Bag. The folks over at Timbuk2 have converted one of their Classic Messenger nags into a fully insulated cooler.; makes sense to me. The new Dolores Cooler Messenger Bag has a waterproof TPU liner and its total insulation keeps the cold and the drips inside. Bonus, it comes with its own bottle opener.

Features include:
• Fully insulated interior
• Holds around 12 cans
• Super durable ballistic nylon exterior
• Waterproof TPU lining
• Quick-adjust side-cam shoulder strap for a snug cooler fit
• Looks just like a regular Timbuke2 messenger bag

Size: 18.8” x 10.5” x 7.8” (WxHxD)
Weight (empty): 2.1lbs

More Info at Timbuk2

5 Hand Cranked Gadgets for Earth Day

Earth Day 2009 takes place on April 22 and to mark the day, here are 5 Hand Cranked Gadgets that you can use at home, while camping, when a natural disaster hits or even if you just loose power.

Eton FR500 Solarlink

The Eton FR500 Solarlink is a compact Self-Powered and Solar-Powered AM/FM/Shortwave Radio with NOAA Weatherband, Flashlight, Siren and Cell Phone Charger. Powered by either battery, ac adapter, the sun or the turn of the crank, the Eton FR500 Solarlink will never be out of power.

The Eton FR500 Solarlink features:
• AM (520-1700 KHz), FM (88-108 MHz), Shortwave (6000-12100 KHz)
• NOAA weather – all 7 channels plus Alert
• Siren
• Flashlight
• Powered from four different sources: Built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery that can be charged using the dynamo crank or from an AC adapter (not included). 3 AA batteries. AC adapter . Solar power
• Analog frequency dial with digital display
• Built-in cell phone charger
• Digital clock function

The Eton FR500 Solarlink is available at:
Amazon for $80

Eton FR150 Microlink

The Eton FR150 Microlink is an ultra-portable Solar-Powered, Self-Powered AM/FM/Weatherband Portable Radio with Flashlight and Cell Phone Charger. Powered by either battery, solar power hand crank, like the Eton FR500 it will never be without power.

The Eton FR150 Microlink features:
• AM (520-1710 KHz) and FM (87-108MHz)
• NOAA weather – all 7 channels
• Built-in hand crank power generator recharges the internal rechargeable Ni-MH battery and cell phone batteries
• Built-in 3 white LED light source
• Powered from : Solar power, built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery. Dynamo hand crank, USB port
•Built-in cell-phone charger
• Earphone jack – 3.5 mm socket

The Eton FR150 Microlink is available at:
Amazon for $40

Garrity Power Lite 3 LED Crank Light by Garrity

The Garrity Power Lite 3 LED Crank Light provides up to 20 minutes of light with just one minutes hand cranking. Ideal for those times when the lights go out and you have no batteries for your flashlight. With the included carabineer clip, the Power Lite 3 LED Crank Light can be easily attached to backpacks, camping gear or tool belts. It’s small size makes it ideal for camping and travel.

The Garitty Power Lite 3 LED Crank Light is available at:
Amazon for $20

Wind ‘N Go Freedom Shaver

The Wind ‘N Go Freedom Shaver runs on a standard 110-volt electrical adapter, 12-volt car charging adapter or with just 1 minute of hand cranking you can get a full shave (according to the manufacturers, though I think it must depend on how much you need to shave).

The Freedom Shaver features:
• Three individually flexing and rotating heads
• Full shave with 1 minute of winding
• 110-volt electrical adapter
• 12-volt car charging adapter
• Low battery and charging indicators
• Travel case includes a mirror and storage for the shaver, cleaning brush, and adapters

The Wind ‘N Go Freedom Shaver is available at:
Amazon for $40

Wind ‘N Go Mini LED Lantern

The Wind ‘N Go Mini LED Lantern is not as compact as the Garrity but for camping and at home its ideal.

At just 6.5 inches tall it’s still pretty compact and will easily pack away in a backpack. The addition of the attached carabineer means you can hang the lantern inside a tent, from a tree or just place it on the ground. 1 minute of hand cranking will give you up to 1 hour of light.

The Wind ‘n Go Mini LED Lantern is available at:
Amazon for $20

Cy-Fi Wireless Sports Speaker

The Cy Fi Wireless Sporks Speaker can be easily mounted on to any bicycle mainframe, backpack, boat or used standalone as a travel speaker. The speaker is the first iPod compatible wireless sports speaker to feature Kleer™ wireless technology and provides CD quality sound, over six hours battery life, and a wireless range of 30 feet.

For those that would like a speaker for there Bluetooth equipped cell phones, mp3 players and PDA’s there is a Bluetooth (A2DP) version also available.

Features include:

• Water resistant
• Shock resistant
• Rechargeable battery
• iPod version compatible with all iPod versions except iPod shuffle and mini models
• Control of tracks, volume and play list from the speaker unit
• Can broadcast music to as many as four Cy- Fi™ speakers using Group Syncing
• Wireless range of 30ft
• Battery life >5.5hrs

The Cy-Fi Wireless Sports Speaker is available from:
Amazon for $149

Topeak Alien II Bicycle Tool

Any serious cyclist will not go any where with out a set of tools and the Topeak Alien II multifunction bicycle tool is one of the best. The Alien II packs 26 tools into it’s ingenious break apart design, that makes finding the right tool a breeze.

The Topeak Alien II measures 3.4” x 1.7” x 1.6”, weighs 0.6lbs and comes with it‘s own bag and includes the following tools:
• Spoke Wrenches - 15g/14g
• Tire Levers - Two Integrated In Body
• Torx Wrench - T25
• Screw Drivers - Phillips & Flat Head
• Pedal Wrench - Mini (For Field Repairs)
• Allen Wrenches - 2-L/2.5/3/4/5/6/8/10mm
• Bottle Opener - Stainless Steel
• Box Wrenches - 8/9/10mm 2 each
• Chain Hook - Steel Wire
• Chain Tool - Cast Cromoly Steel
• Compartments - For Two Chain Pins
• Knife - Stainless Steel

The Topeak Alien II is available at
Amazon for around $30

Pedco UltraPod Camera Tripods

The Pedco Ultrapod range of camera tripods are extremely lightweight and compact with sturdy fold-out legs. They have a unique ball and socket mount that makes adjustments easy and the in cluded velcro strap means you can attach the tripod to virtually anything; posts, trees, railings etc…

The Pedco Ultrapod range includes:
UltraPod I - small, light weight portable camera tripod at just 2oz that folds to a compact 4 inch length when not in use and suitable for cameras, video lights, etc.

UltraPod II - slightly bigger at 4oz and designed to support larger cameras, compact camcorders, spotting scopes and binoculars. When folded the UltraPod II measures 7 inches in length

The Pedco UltraPod Camera Tripod is avilable at:
Amazon for $10 - $15 depending on model

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