Ed’s TnT Dugout Review: The Classy Way to Carry Your Cannabis [Lightning Review]

Wily stoners know that when smoking in public, subtlety is key. Carrying your stash in a dime bag emblazoned with little weed leaves—not subtle. Instead, try the Tote ‘n Toke dugout. It’s inconspicuous, compact, and masks the scent of even the stickiest of ickies with the aromas of exotic hardwoods. More »

SOL Republic Tracks Ultra Headphones Review: A Wall of Sound with No Depth [Lightning Review]

When SOL Republic launched the Tracks Ultra headphones, we took issue with the vague description of the product. And it wasn’t just a lack of specs. There was no actual qualitative description about what made the sound of the Tracks Ultra different from the headphones’ excellent previous iteration. More »

Canon T4i Review: The Best Budget DSLR Is Kind of a Bummer [Video]

More than two years ago, the Canon T2i set the standard for beginner DSLRs. The camera proved, for $1000, that you could get beautiful photos and slick HD video. It was incredibly popular, as was Canon’s 2011 follow-up, the T3i. More »

Yeti Roadie 20 Review: This Cooler Defies Thermodynamics [Lightning Review]

You have to love engineers willing to come up with the best product possible, price be damned. That’s the Texas company Yeti’s approach to coolers. The portable Roadie 20 can keep beer icy in brutal southern sunshine, and it’s tough enough to jack up a truck. Its insulation is incredible, but it doesn’t come cheap. Should you take it out tailgating this fall? More »

Gamago Telephoto Kitchen Lens Timer Review: Not Telephoto, Can’t Tell Time [Lightning Review]

Sure, your phone has a timer. But using a dedicated kitchen timer is nice—no grease on the touchscreen, for one thing. So how about a charming timer shaped like a camera lens? Can it “Bring Your Cooking Into Focus”? More »

Brenthaven BX2 Camera Backpack: Nice Bag, But Too Baggy [Lightning Review]

Every week, it seems, a new bag company is out to court the crowded world of products for camera-wielding creative types. Brenthaven has been making laptop bags and luggage since the 1980s, but the name might not be extremely familiar in the realm of camera gear. We gave its BX2 backpack two weeks to show how well it can haul some gear. More »

Jabra Solemate Review: This Fresh Looking Bluetooth Speaker Won’t Party [Lightning Review]

Jabra’s new Solemate Bluetooth speaker looks like the fancy sneakers your favorite rappers wear. But does it sound good? And more important—can it party? More »

Netatmo Urban Weather Station Review: What the Hell Is the Point of This Thing? [Lightning Review]

A personal weather station that beams environmental data up to the cloud then down to a colorful smartphone app sounds like an awesome uber gadget. Exciting! But in the end the Netatmo Urban Weather Station just left us confused. More »

What Happens When You Get Struck By Lightning [Video]

The human body simply isn’t built to conduct 300kV of electricity. So when things backfire while you’re fishing in a thunderstorm, and you find yourself doing an impromptu rendition of Powder, here’s what you can expect. More »

Yama Cold Brew Drip Tower: This Totem Pole Makes Some Pretty Delicious Coffee [Lightning Review]

There are plenty of ways to make coffee. The Yama Cold Brew Drip Tower is certainly among the most stylish. It’s also a bit expensive, it’s a moderate hassle, and it looks a little like it belongs in a lab. Can your kitchen handle it? More »