Image used with permission by copyright holderOne day my friend — let’s call him Jim — pulled out a mess of cords from his pocket. One was charger cord for his phone, another was the charger code for his back-up battery and another was for…who knows what it was for. In this day and age with all our gadgets and electronics and need for cords to charge them with, this wasn’t exactly out of the ordinary. It didn’t look good. Lucky for us, the folks over at Brunton, did something very handy. In case you didn’t know, Brunton is an outdoor company that started in 1894 because a man named D.W. Brunton invented a contraption called the Pocket Transit. It was a compact, precision compass that made carrying one a whole lot more convenient. Now based in Riverton, Wyoming, at the base of the Wind River range, the company makes a whole number of useful things for us to use when outdoors.
Brunton also noticed the same thing I noticed when Jim took out that bunch of cords from his pocket, so they thought something convenient that carried the ease of a Swiss Army Knife with the technological usefulness of having all those cords in your pocket. It’s called the Brunton Power Knife. It’s basically a contraption that’s in the shape of a pocket knife, but instead of having a knife, scissors, bottle opener, and screwdriver tucked away in each blade, there’s a one that powers up some of the most widely used gadgets available, like an Android charger, an iPhone 5 charger and a the USB cord to make it all happen. Best of all, it’s only $24.99, so it also makes for a useful holiday present! I think I just might get one for Jim so he can get rid of that unsightly wad in his pocket. The Brunton Power Knife, $24.99 at brunton.com.
Best Prime Big Deal Days deals: Discounts on power tools, grills, TVs, and more
If you missed even the last-minute Prime Day deals in July, the good news is that there are more discounts to come from Amazon in its Prime Big Deal Days. The shopping event, which will run October 8 and 9, will include savings for all kinds of products, including power tools, grills, TVs, smart home devices, watches, shoes, cologne -- you name it, there's probably a price cut for it in this year's Prime Big Deal Days deals.
Even better news is the fact that there are some early offers that you can shop right now, and we've rounded up our favorites below so you won't have to scour Amazon's website yourself. We're not entirely sure how long these prices will last though -- some may not make it to Prime Big Deal Days -- so if something catches your attention, we highly recommend completing your purchase as soon as possible.
Amazon Echo Pop -- $18 $40 55% off
This Home Depot deal cuts $150 off a Ryobi power tool 12-pack
Every home needs to have a set of power tools, as you never know when you're going to need them to make repairs or start new projects. Power tool deals have been popular in previous shopping events such as the Home Depot Labor Day sale, and if you weren't able to take advantage of the discounts, here's one that you can focus on -- the Ryobi One+ 12-tool combo kit, which is down to $649 from $799 following a $150 discount from Home Depot. It's a big investment, but it's one that every family should make, so grab this offer now while the savings are still available.
Why you should buy the Ryobi One+ 12-tool combo kit
Ryobi's One+ brand makes an appearance in our list of the best cordless drills, so we can attest to the quality of everything included in the Ryobi One+ 12-tool combo kit. With this bundle, you'll get everything that you may need for your home repairs and personal projects -- a 1/2-inch drill/driver, a 1/4-inch impact driver, a reciprocating saw, a 5-1/2-inch circular saw, a multi-tool, a jig saw, a brad nailer, a 4-1/2-inch angle grinder, a random orbit sander, a 1/2-inch impact wrench, a 7-1/4-inch miter saw, and an LED light.
The cool tech that’s great for back to school (or work) life
These back to school tech gadgets will get you excited for class
Whether you are going back to school or returning to the office, we all want to get through our day with as few blips as possible. Tech gadgets have been an answer to many a student's prayers when it comes to taking notes, surviving a hard class, or vegging out in between lectures. We have a few back to school tech supplies to make your day a little easier and possibly more entertaining that could pull double duty as work besties.
Tech gadgets to add to any back-to list
