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![Whip out a Lamzac for surprise relatives to camp out in the living room...or a comfy way to savor the beach without sand or fleas. [Photo: Barry Markowitz]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Lamzac.jpg?itok=Wz5IMz-g "Whip out a Lamzac for surprise relatives to camp out in the living room...or a comfy way to savor the beach without sand or fleas. [Photo: Barry Markowitz]")
It’s a Lamzac, but Cool Stuff refers to it affectionately as a land hammock.
Ordered by my youngest Coolio daughter to get her a proper hammock for her frequent stays in Aunu'u, and Savaii... “sorry Winnie girl, had to get you a Lamzac instead.”
I remember hanging out in Jack Thompson's "Throwin'...
![The Qliplet by Lulabop is a thoughtful solution to one of our most common travel fatigue issues. [Photo: Barry Markowitz]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Qliplet.jpg?itok=p5nv8673 "The Qliplet by Lulabop is a thoughtful solution to one of our most common travel fatigue issues. [Photo: Barry Markowitz]")
We all have our specialized backpacks and roller bags... we are not going to change. But — Qliplet has reinvented the way our bags work with each other.
Our Yuppie fellow travelers buy pricey coordinated combo two bag sets that fit together because they were made for each other.
Cool Stuff travels...
![“The Egg" will wow your friends with its artistic design, even without flight...just sitting on your living room table. [Photo: Barry Markowitz]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/The%20Egg.jpg?itok=Kb0JjgQw "“The Egg\" will wow your friends with its artistic design, even without flight...just sitting on your living room table. [Photo: Barry Markowitz]")
Powervision unveiled the "Egg" last year at InterDrone 2016. The "Egg" is a uniquely remarkable drone design concept that none of us has yet spotted in the South Pacific.
The Egg has an effective video transmitting range of 3.1 miles using a 2.4 ghz transmitting frequency.
Retailing in the US...
![The Spyderco Assist Salt C79PSYL is a safe, light and superbly crafted rescue/fishing knife. [Photo: Barry Markowitz]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/fishing%20knife.jpg?itok=7tzu713W "The Spyderco Assist Salt C79PSYL is a safe, light and superbly crafted rescue/fishing knife. [Photo: Barry Markowitz]")
Fishermen and first responders don't need flash techie tools, they need reliable functionality as their life is on the line every day they work.
Spyderco came up with their H1 steel process that is more rust resistant than regular stainless steel, yet keeps a sharp edge like carbon steel.
The...
![The roller duffle [Photo by Allan Hamilton]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Pacsafe2.jpg?itok=lcbZlaTx "The roller duffle [Photo by Allan Hamilton]")
Not too long ago, you were comforted to know your airline allowed you two 70-pound check in bags and a meal. Of course both are long gone, but Pacsafe has come to the rescue to alleviate some of your check in bag drama.
The two important keys are that your check-in bag should weigh less these days...
![Movie actor, Jason Scott Lee displays the Popgear version of Popticals in Little India, Singapore. [photo: Barry Markowitz]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/popticles%20copy.jpg?itok=_CpHnyMY "Movie actor, Jason Scott Lee displays the Popgear version of Popticals in Little India, Singapore. [photo: Barry Markowitz]")
Popticals are the most significant contribution to the practical art of sunglasses... in the history of the universe.
It was a privilege to meet Popticals' innovators a few years ago before their product was released. You Coolios have seen me abuse their prototypes Popticals on airlines, on purse...
![The Klecker Klax axe is stunning in its ingenious flexible capabilities. [Photo: Barry Markowitz]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/axe.jpg?itok=gSM_6AKI "The Klecker Klax axe is stunning in its ingenious flexible capabilities. [Photo: Barry Markowitz]")
A small axe with no handle is the best hand tool!
The Klecker Tool & Knife folks know it’s so much easier to clip the Klecker to your hip or backpack and grab a handle from a tree branch if you really need it. Frequently you don't need a handle on a small axe as you are shaving wood, fitting...
![[poster from official website]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/lost%20city%20of%20z1500.png?itok=hrlXcugj "[poster from official website]")
Cool Stuff hopes your Nu'uuli Regal Theater shares this intriguing colonial period piece movie, as its theme parallels both Samoas of the early 1900's thru today.
Charlie Hunnam (of Sons of Anarchy fame) stars as a young British military officer/ explorer who travels through Amazonia (Bolivia...
![A man prays at an area in the Tekka Food Court in Singapore. [Photo: Barry Markowitz]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/cool%20stuff%20quick%20hitweb.jpg?itok=OhKp2vY2 "A man prays at an area in the Tekka Food Court in Singapore. [Photo: Barry Markowitz]")
A man prays at an area in the Tekka Food Court in Singapore. Photo by Barry Markowitz
Maybe the gentleman above is praying for AmSam's spiritual and financial well being as the Territory's Flag Day Celebrations take place. Maybe he is asking for help from above so Cool Stuff...
![The OR (Outdoor Research) Men's Foray Jacket is a perfect match for our island rain and humidity. (Old fat ugly model, Samoa flagged sports lens, and Vancouver's BC Place stadium not included). [Photo by Vince Jewlal, Special to the Samoa News]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Cool%20Stuff%20OR%20Jacketweb.jpg?itok=927jX3bA "The OR (Outdoor Research) Men's Foray Jacket is a perfect match for our island rain and humidity. (Old fat ugly model, Samoa flagged sports lens, and Vancouver's BC Place stadium not included). [Photo by Vince Jewlal, Special to the Samoa News]")
Pick the wrong jacket for island travel and you can end up in the ER with your armpits rotting out. Pick the Outdoor Research (OR) Men's Foray Jacket with under arm vent zippers and you will travel the World in comfort and style.
The OR Men's Foray Jacket lists at $215, is Gore Tex rainproof, keeps...