Looking for an all-purpose windbreaker to take hiking? Well this jacket really *is* all purpose. This transformer of clothing can turn from a jacket into a backpack into a pillow, depending on your needs.
Xip3’s “Hybrid Revolution Gear” turns from jacket to backpack by flipping straps out from a pocket in the liner and folding the body inside. It has zippered compartments, which provide about the same amount of space in either mode (760 cubic inches–equivalent to a small day pack).
Walking is a good way to burn a few extra calories, but it can be hard to make it an actual cardio workout (getting your heartrate up into your target range) just walking around the neighborhood.
One way to make your walking workout a little more challenging is to use weights. Holding barbells gets old quickly, and most of the ankle weights I’ve seen are clunky and awkward, but these “anatomical leg weights” from Gaiam look like they might work well.
The leg weights are ergonomically shaped, weighted sleeves that you can slip on under your clothes. You can wear them to walk around the neighborhood or you take them to work or put them on just to do chores around the house. They weigh 4 pounds each and come in three different sizes, so you can get a set that fits nicely. The weights cost $80 for a set.
What’s the best way to get better at your golf swing? Repetition, of course. But bending over and placing a golf ball on the tee over and over can get old (and it means adjusting your stance after every swing). Why not employ a gadget that can tee the ball for you?
The Automatic Golf Tee from Hammacher Schlemmer makes it so all you have to do is swing.
“This device automatically tees a golf ball perfectly every time, allowing golfers to practice chipping, driving, or putting on grass or mats without changing stance to set the ball. It holds up to 35 golf balls and doesn’t require a power source; by simply lowering the arm with your club, the device places the next ball onto the tee.”
Designed for both lefties and righties, the automatic tee can be purchased online for $50. It sounds like a great idea for a Father’s Day gift, if you have a golfer in the family.