Micro-collapsible bike helmet packs flat, inflates in 30 seconds

Using a series of inflatable ribs, the all-new Ventete aH-1 bicycle helmet folds like an accordion when deflated to carry as easily as a laptop. When it’s time to saddle up, it inflates back into helmet form via an electric pocket pump in a matter of s… Continue reading Micro-collapsible bike helmet packs flat, inflates in 30 seconds

Coffee in a tube squeezes like toothpaste for brewing … or eating

There’s no shortage of ways to get your coffee fix, even in the most extreme locations. There’s also no shortage of startups and inventors coming up with more, often unusual ways, to serve it. Arriving this month is yet another option aimed specificall… Continue reading Coffee in a tube squeezes like toothpaste for brewing … or eating

“World’s first” recyclable backpack treks toward the circular future

German outdoor gear specialist Vaude has taken the next logical steps in “Leave No Trace” backpacking, simplifying a backpack down to a single material and 3D-printed components. Still just a prototype for now, the Novum 3D backpack lays the groundwork… Continue reading “World’s first” recyclable backpack treks toward the circular future