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Even if you aren’t looking to sport the Steampunk look, the Kinekt Design Gear Ring is a striking piece of  “precision jewelry” in its own right.  Check out the video after the cut.

The patented Gear Ring is made from high quality matte stainless steel. It features micro-precision gears that turn in unison when the outer rims are spun (as can be seen in the video). It is currently available for purchase in sixteen standard US ring sizes: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 & 20.

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I’m starting to see more and more of these inflatable tent concepts.  Given the wear and tear I see on materials like aluminum and carbon-fiber supported tents, not to mention the physics of cold/hot air volume, I’m not completely confident on these designs for backcountry use, but I am excited about people and companies willing to experiment with new designs and technologies.

Nature invented one of the most efficient and stable structures: the molecular structure of a diamond. We translate this principle into our “Inflatable Diamond Grid”

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I spend enough time on commuter trains to see my fair share of folks with their bikes.  Some muscle them up stairs and escalators (with mixed results), while others wait patiently for elevators.  Adding a set of panniers or other gear can make this an even more awkward task.  I thought designer Samantha del Rosario came up with a very nice solution that might work for a lot of folks without getting in the way when not in use or cluttering up your bike even more.

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