This Gerber machete has a normal 16" blade on one side and a serrated saw on the other side. I go gold prospecting in very overgrown and brushy areas, so… Read the rest of the article: Gator Machete Junior

As an avid gardener I do a lot of hand watering. Nozzles, as a whole, are awful. The levers are hard to hold down, they leak terribly, that don't last… Read the rest of the article: Bon-Aire Ultimate Hose Nozzle

Most compact digital cameras come with a lousy wrist strap. I say "lousy" because they often lack a slider to fit them to your wrist (which makes them more prone… Read the rest of the article: Hakuba Camera Neck Strap

What I find most useful and unique about this adaptable rolling cart is that it folds to a relatively compact size that I can easily fit into a normal car… Read the rest of the article: Rock N Roller MultiCart R2 Micro

I've been using this dough whisk for about six months. Bread and biscuits are my favorite things to bake and I try to do as much by hand as possible… Read the rest of the article: King Arthur Dough Whisk

I'm breaking all the rules of Cool Tools here. I am going to review my own book, and it is not 100% toolish. But the book does have a lot… Read the rest of the article: What Technology Wants

Everyone knows that the worst part about baking bread is having to clean up the sticky floury mess from counter tops, bowls, and utensils. The gluey mass refuses to come… Read the rest of the article: Onion Bag Scrubbing Hack

I've been using the BodyMedia FIT armband for the past 3 months and it is the only diet and exercise system that I've found that really works. The system works… Read the rest of the article: BodyMedia FIT Armband

This simple plastic cone coupled with a filter is the best tool I have found for quickly making great tasting coffee. I have tried a French press but found the… Read the rest of the article: Melitta Perfect Brew Cone

I have used this scooter for three years. I use it to commute to work, about eight miles each way, and it takes about 35 to 45 minutes. It gives… Read the rest of the article: Footbike

The Sven Saw is an ideal camping saw. I grew up watching my Dad use one to make short work of the tree limbs I dragged through the woods to… Read the rest of the article: Sven Saw

I frequently have windows open in the house and have for years put up with doors slamming closed when the wind catches them. I have finally found a solution in… Read the rest of the article: Magnetic Doorstop

I've used a PageKeeper bookmark for several years and love it. Once in place it stays put. You don't have to do anything until you've finished reading whatever book you've… Read the rest of the article: PageKeeper

I recently bought a RAM iPhone mount for my bicycle, and it has made cycling a much more enjoyable experience. The mount is simple and secure using two strong zip… Read the rest of the article: Ram iPhone Bike Mount + Cyclemeter App

This is the best user-guide to personal finance I've found, and I've probably read them all. It is certainly the sanest and most level-headed. There are no get rich quick… Read the rest of the article: Your Money: The Missing Manual

I found the Stormtec Stormbags at my local hardware store last fall. Basically, they're burlap sacks with water absorbing polymer crystals inside. You soak them in fresh water and the… Read the rest of the article: Stormtec Stormbags

Kettlebells are used for exercise and training. They look like a cannonball with a handle, come from Russia, and provide a great workout focused on whole-body exercise (rather than muscle… Read the rest of the article: Kettlebells

A couple of years ago, I used a Dremel tool to grind off the twin spigots on my espresso maker's portafilter. (Here's how to make one.) The result is called… Read the rest of the article: Espresso Splash Collar

Hold this thing in your hand, aim it at a fast, moving object and it instantly gives you the speed of that object — either coming or going. Not only… Read the rest of the article: Pocket Radar