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Steripen UV light water purifiers are key for emergencies, but may also be an everyday carry item for you in the Territory.  With a Red Cross endorsed rechargeable unit by micro USB, external backup battery, computer, or solar panel, you know you are in safe hands.  [Photo: Barry Markowitz]
Our island lives sometimes parallel disasters like Hurricane Harvey, even on a good day.   The biggest problem South Texas and Louisiana are facing is too much water. The sad conundrum? The most important requirement for human existence is clean water.  Mrs. Cool Stuff always boiled our family...
ESEE knives are a no compromise work knife, and are the go-to disaster tool, be it Hurricane Harvey, Samoa Tsunami, or a necessary home or vehicle escape scenario.  Front to back USA manufactured ESEE 5, ESEE 6, ESEE 4, Laser Strike; right side Junglas.  [Photo: Barry Markowitz]
The hearts and prayers of Samoa are with those suffering from Hurricane Harvey in Texas.   For Cool Stuff, it's personal as fellow former UCLA Football teammates Gene Settles, David Boze and Russell Charles are currently in harm's way. They report: "So far so good." The most important tool in a...
Terry Fred Vine learned while visiting his Coolio family that Aftershokz are so much more important than just wonderful great sounding bluetooth headphones.  [Photo: Barry Markowitz]
It is a very rare moment and It is beyond awesome when a Cool Stuff review and column can improve the quality of many lives.  And yes...I do also specifically mean Territorial lives. The very kind folks at Aftershokz have created bluetooth headphones that conduct sound through the bone mass in...
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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...

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