Tattoo and way of life: July 2010

7/27/10

"The Flowlab Skateboard allows you to surf without waves and ride with snow." Unlike a regular skateboard, the Flowboard has 14 wheels, which gives them a handling similar to a snowboard. A regular skateboard, which can lean up to 25 degrees, the Flowboard - allow you to carve at 45 degrees, using 14 wheels rather then the traditional 4. It looks cool, watch the video of it in action. Designed by Mike Simonian in collaboration with Pieter Schoten, a couple of San Francisco design students looking for a way to skate down the city’s steep hillsides. Buy the flowboard from Sport Technology for about $99.

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7/21/10

Solar Spark Lighter – Solar-Powered Fire Starter

The Solar Spark Lighter brings the ability to create fire to anyone, without the need of lighter fuel. This lighter will never run out and can be used anytime there is a decent light source and a small amount of a combustible substance to hand.
The Solar Spark Lighter works by focusing the light that hits it at whatever has been placed between the prongs of the fork attached to the center of it. This focused light is hot enough to start burning whatever combustible material has been put in the prongs, things like wood, bark, paper, even things like incense, or marshmallows!
The disk of the lighter is a parabolic mirror, it is this shape that focuses the light in such an effective way to help you create fire. It can cause the focal point, which is between the two prongs, to reach very high temperatures. This lighter is pocket sized, with a diameter of only 11.4 cm (4.5 in), the two pronged fork part can be folded down to enable it to be placed into a pocket or bag to be taken to wherever you will require it.
Because the Solar Spark Lighter has been constructed from stainless steel it is durable, able to handle harsh conditions yet still be ready to go as long as there is light, and something combustible. It may require polishing from time to time to keep the surface clean and able to focus the light to its fullest potential. This lighter is perfect for anyone with interests in outdoor pursuits like camping, or hiking.
Price $19.90. Buy.

7/20/10

Katadyn Exstream Chemical-Free Water Purifier Bottle

The Katadyn Exstream Water Purifier Bottle is an ingenious water bottle that contains a 3-stage filter that will remove bacteria and protozoa as well as particles larger than 0.3 microns from untreated water. The filter works as you drink the water, therefore making the water safe to drink.
The bottle is ideally suited to when you need to drink small quantities of water, such as when hiking, cycling, traveling or playing sport. Katadyn’s Exstream purifiers are the only EPA-registered (EPA = US Environmental Protection Agency) purification bottles that remove all types of organisms, including cysts, bacteria and viruses. The filter is completely self-contained, meaning you don’t need any additional water bottles, filters or any other equipment to purify your water.
There are 3 filters in the bottle. Firstly, a carbon filter removes particles and debris from the water. Next, a cyst filter removes microbial cysts such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium. The third and final filter is a microbial water purification cartridge which kills all waterborne bacteria and viruses. All of this filtering takes place as you drink the water.
The water bottle holds approximately 21 oz (600ml) of drinking water, with the rest of the space being taken up by the filter. Since the bottle is the size of a standard water bottle, it fits in the drinks pocket of most standard backpacks. The filter cartridge can be used up to 160 times, which is roughly 26 gallons or 120 litres. Replacement filters are easily available for $30.
The Katadyn Exstream Water Purifier Bottle is yours for around $42. Buy.

Folding Solar Panel

Sunlinq 6.5 W Folding Solar Panel.
A stylish charger that’s small enough to slip in a cargo trouser pocket or glove compartment, but opens up into a powerful portable solar panel with near universal connectivity. Suitable for charging handheld devices and rechargeable batteries, small 12V accessories, and 12V vehicle batteries. Ideal for expeditions, gap year travel, outdoor photographers and emergency kits. Durable and weatherproof, yet only 200 g. Price: £127.48 Buy