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HitchMaster
A rope pulley without wheels! No jammed wheels, easy to use, doesn't break. Carry it on your belt or in your pocket — what could be better? I have had mine for about seve... Read More
Type(s): Travel and Outdoors
Tags: HitchMaster, rope pulley, tiedown

Greenhouse Hoop Bender
We bent the steel hoops for both of our hoop greenhouses. I've been a gardener for 26 years and never could afford a decent-sized greenhouse. I first saw these benders on eBay... Read More
Type(s): Hand Tool, Travel and Outdoors
Tags: hoop bender greenhouse garden

Genuine Buddy
The Buddy is an affordable ($1900 49cc, $2500 125cc) Motorscooter with so many mod options its ridiculous. The plastic body is rustproof, durable, inexpensive to replace or s... Read More
Type(s): Electronics/Gadget, Travel and Outdoors
Tags: scooter

Grey Tape or Muffler Tape
This stuff is amazing and has saved my bacon a number of times. I've used it for fixing all manner of things--from its intended purpose of holding a muffler together until I r... Read More
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Type(s): Art Supply, Electronics/Gadget, Hand Tool, Household Product, Raw Material, Travel and Outdoors
Tags: muffler+tape grey+tape huskytape pvc tape

Lehman's Non-electric Catalog
Yes, I realize it's strange to promote a "non-electric" catalog here. This catalog is a throwback to the makers of yesteryear. Some people never stopped doing things themse... Read More
Type(s): Book, Travel and Outdoors, Web Site
Tags: diy camping

Nissan 11-Ounce Stainless Steel Coffee and Tea Traveler
This small, rugged stainless steel thermos is perfect for making a cup of coffee or tea to enjoy later in the day. The screw-top lid makes a tight seal, so you can throw it i... Read More
Type(s): Kitchen Tool, Travel and Outdoors
Tags: thermos coffee tea

eBird Online Database
Backyard scientists have kept lists of the birds they’ve seen for centuries. These lists of have been useful to scientists who are able to correlate the observed changes ... Read More
Type(s): Travel and Outdoors, Web Service, Web Site
Tags: birding