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Father's Day
Written by: Jessica Boettger
No-Crank Hose Reel
Gardening is supposed to be a relaxing hobby. But there's nothing relaxing about having to deal with a tangled garden hose afterwards. By the time you finally manage to make the stubborn thing behave, you might be wondering what exactly was supposed to be relaxing about the whole experience in the first place. Which is why the No-Crank Hose Reel was created. This innovative device drains all the stress out of garden clean-up by taking care of that pesky hose business for you. No-Crank is the only hands-free hose reel on the market. It works on water power, nothing more. No-Crank uses a patented water-piston engine that runs solely on water - there are absolutely no batteries, springs, or electrical requirements of any kind. Simply flip a lever, and the No-Crank does the rest. It even uses an Auto-Sort Guide to ensure even winding, every time.
The No-Crank Hose Reel is offered in a wide variety of styles, and this year the line has been expanded to include swivel and cart models. No-Crank reels also come in floor-mounted styles. The kind folks who created the No-Crank Hose Reel have also thrown in hose cleaners and nozzle holders on several of their stylish models.
The No-Crank Hose Reel makes a perfect Mother's or Father's Day gift for every mom or dad who loves gardening. This gift is thoughtful and useful.
High Sierra Expandable Wheeled Upright
For those summer vacations, High Sierra has just the thing: the Expandable Wheeled Upright. The Expandable comes in either 25-Inch or 28-Inch varieties, and is offered in a range of colors: Graphite, Lava, and Black. This is no ordinary travel bag. The Expandable has built-in EVA foam structuring to maintain the bag's shape, yet is still lightweight for easy transport. The bag has a large main compartment which features a book style opening and is capable of expanding an additional 2½ inches for extra storage space. Inside, there are straps for holding clothes in place, shoe pockets, and zippered mesh pockets to make locating items easy. A large chute-style pocket can hold extra gear, and a zippered divider panel can be rolled up to merge the front and back compartments. The folks at High Sierra have thought of everything, even a zippered pocket for laundry or wet gear.
Outside, the bag features a recessed handle, corner-protection for the skate-style wheels, and a grab-handle made from moisture-wicking Vapel mesh to prevent potential problems posed by sweaty palms. The Expandable Wheeled Upright's fabrics are Teflon-coated and are sure to endure whatever wear and tear your travels may bring.
High Sierra Groove Pack
For the technologically inclined student, there is the Groove Pack. This backpack has been designed specifically with iPod users in mind. It features ElekTex smart fibers, which allow you to control your iPod using the backpack's strap. This techno-super pack is also wired to be Apple iPod compatible and has an easy-access zippered pocket right on the shoulder-strap with an actual Apple 30-pin connector. This connector will work with absolutely any iPod from the 3rd generation or newer. Beyond the techno-capabilities of the Groove Pack, the designers also included a multi-compartment design, a padded computer pocket to fit a 17" notebook computer, and an organizer pocket with lots of fun little compartments to hide things in. And for days when the standard compartments just aren't enough, the Groove Pack also has zippered side pockets for extra gear.
Gerber Radius Multi-Plier
Looking for a Father's Day gift for the dad who's got everything? Then consider the Gerber Radius Multi-Plier, a tool with enough gadgets and doodads to keep Dad entertained for hours. A lot of research and study went into the birth of the Multi-Plier, which is different from predecessors in that its tools are deployed from the outside of the handle, meaning easy access to all of its little gadgets. The Multi-Plier is able to do this because of its oversized SoftGrip handles. The tool components on the Multi-Plier are larger than the norm, and include: spring-action needle-nose pliers, flathead screwdriver, Philip's head screwdriver, scissors, bottle-cap opener, stainless steel blade, and Saf.T.Plus component locking system. The Multi-Plier comes with either a gray or black handle, thumb studs for easy-access to tools, and a sheath carrying case constructed from Ballistic Nylon. It's about 7¼ inches in length when open, and 4¾ inches when closed. Guaranteed to keep Dad entertained.
NOKA Chocolate
For true chocolate lovers, there is NOKA Chocolate. These guys are serious chocolatiers. They've dedicated themselves to reviving the noble tradition of chocolate-making. NOKA's singe-estate confections use the rarest cacao from estates in Venezuela, Ecuador, Trinidad, and Cote d'Ivoire. No mixing is allowed between estates, in order to preserve the unique flavors of each area of origin. These fussy folks also refuse to dilute their chocolate with vanilla or preservatives, opting to make their job of creating confections tougher in order to give customers a top-of-the-line chocolate experience. All of their hard work has established NOKA Chocolates as some of the finest in the world. Just like a glass of fine wine, these chocolates demand to be lingered over and savored. With Father's Day approaching, NOKA Chocolates are an ideal gift for fathers with refined tastes.
Foot Flush
Have you ever had to flush a toilet of questionable sanitation and thought that there ought to be a cleaner and more convenient way to do it? Well, Eric Herbst did. While performing in nightclubs and bars, Herbst would often flush a toilet using his foot. Obviously, this took a bit of effort, and Herbst decided that there had to be an easier way, and he was going to find it. So, experimenting with bass drum pedals and some string, Herbst successfully created a prototype foot-flushing mechanism in his home. And thus, the Foot Flush was born. The Foot Flush is an innovative approach to bathroom hygiene: a hands-free, germ-free toilet-flushing device. Foot Flush is ideal for anyone who suffers from arthritis, disability or limited mobility, as well as anyone who worries about hygiene. Now, this doesn't excuse you from washing your hands, but at least it's one less thing to worry about when using the restroom.
If you've got a coffee-lover on your gift list this year, you can't go wrong with the Mr. Coffee Classic Edition Coffeemaker. How better to say you care than with this cheerful red and white brewer that greets its owner every morning with a hot, fresh cup of coffee? The Classic Edition Coffeemaker stands out from its peers with a unique retro-look, yet is up-to-date on all the latest coffee-brewing technology. This programmable, 12-cup brewer will start anyone's day off on the right foot. And with the Classic Edition Coffeemaker, a bargain at under $90, the lucky recipient will be saving big-time without all those pricey trips to the local coffee shop for a $5 cup of java.
PizzaGrill BBQ Pizza Maker
For the grilling enthusiast (Father's Day is coming up, hint, hint!), Villaware has created the PizzaGrill BBQ Pizza Maker. The PizzaGrill gives perfectly ordinary outdoor gas grills the ability to bake brick-oven style pizzas. Its unique design allows for higher baking temps than a conventional household oven. This means lighter, crisper, bubblier crusts. The PizzaGrill comes fully prepared, equipped with a built-in thermometer and a backboard to prevent pizza fixings from sliding off the stone baking surface. And to make for a more painless clean-up, the PizzaGrill includes a slotted back section for easy crumb removal. This versatile cooking aid can also be used in a conventional oven.
Cirque Touchpad Technology
Cirque is an industry-leader in the touchpad technology business. These folks design innovative alternatives to the traditional computing mouse. The idea is to create devices that go easy on the wrist and other body parts essential to keyboarding. Cirque uses digital touchpad technology in their products, such as the Smart Cat, the Smart Cat Pro, or the Easy Cat. These top-of-the-line mousing alternatives offer precision-touch tracking, as well as programmable buttons and touch zones. These handy gadgets even have zoom and horizontal scrolling capabilities. Standard computer mice don't stand a chance against these high-tech Cats!
Time Release Water
For a professionally perfect lawn this year, consider Time Release Water from Rain Bird. Especially useful in arid regions with limited irrigation options, or for those who simply want to conserve on water usage, Time Release Water is the secret to a perfect lawn or landscape. Water is actually bound in gel form and will slowly convert back to its liquid state, giving your plants a perfectly-timed supply of moisture and nutrients for anywhere from one to three months.
Time Release Water is ideal for newly planted trees and shrubbery, or recently transplanted potted plants. All you have to do is cut out the bottom of Time Release packaging and snug it up next to the plant's root system. Then, simply fill in the hole, roots, packaging, and all. One thorough soaking from the garden hose is all that is required from you. Time Release Water will see to it that your plants get just the right amount of minerals and moisture they need to be healthy all spring and summer.
Brunton RL4
The folks at Brunton have designed a handy little headlamp useful for anything from late-night backpacking to cave spelunking to, well, pretty much anything done in the dark that requires both hands and a lot of light. The RL4 LED Headlamp is a compact and lightweight little model that's good for all-around use. It only weighs about 2 oz., so you'd probably forget you even had it on were it not for the near-blinding beam of light emitting from the general vicinity of your forehead. There are 4 LEDs, three white, one red, and three modes of lighting that progress from lowest on up, in order to save on battery life. The RL4 requires AAA batteries to operate and will shine for 45 hours straight on the highest setting. It is also water resistant and comes equipped with an emergency flashing mode in case your night-time adventuring gets you into trouble.
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